Clip-base-bracket assembly having a base for an orthodontic apparatus and orthodontic apparatus comprising same
US9393084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-ligating attachment intended to form part of an orthodontic appliance, the external surface of said attachment being provided with a groove for receiving an orthodontic arch. A elastic clip that can be reversibly moved between an open position forming an open passage allowing the insertion of the arch into the groove and a closed position sealing the groove. A base including an external surface that supports the attachment and an occlusal surface which is intended to rest on one of the patient's teeth, so as to hug the surface of the tooth. In addition, the base comprises a support for the attachment and said base assists in the guiding of the clip, cooperating with the attachment, as the clip moves between the open and closed positions.
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