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4838786 Orthodontic bracket  
An orthodontic bracket and method of making same wherein the bracket has at least one tiewing integrally formed with a base portion. In one form of the invention the bracket is provided with at...
4826430 Adhesive primer for alumina brackets  
The adhesive strength of alumina brackets to acrylic adhesive cements is enhanced by forming an essentially silica coating on the bonding surface of the bracket by the steps of coating said surface...
4784606 Orthodontic brackets made from ion exchange strengthened glass  
Orthodontic brackets are made from ion exchange strengthened glass. In a preferred embodiment, the glass is a lithium alumino silicate srengthened with sodium ions.
4773857 Method and apparatus for securing a rubber dam  
A compact dam clamp and its method of application is disclosed, said dam clamp having in a preferred embodiment a side attachment face and a bottom face, said side attachment face being provided...
4752221 Orthodontic bracket  
An orthodontic bracket of the type intended for cementing directly to a previously etched surface of the tooth enamel has on the lingual face thereof that contacts the tooth enamel surface a thin...
4735569 Orthodontic appliance and method of preparation thereof  
An aesthetically pleasing orthodontic appliance which is formed by casting a molten precious metal alloy, a major portion of which is gold and a minor portion of which is platinum, such appliance...
4717341 Orthodontic appliance system  
A force imparting orthodontic appliance system is provided wherein the components thereof are formed from fiber reinforced composite material comprising a polymeric matrix and at least five percent...
4695251 Orthodontic bracket adhesive and abrasive for removal thereof  
A manufacture for orthodontic bracket application and removal, employing an orthodontic bracket adhesive containing a non-toxic, inorganic filler which is insoluble in mouth fluids and has a Mohs...
4681538 Crystalline alumina composites  
The adhesion of crystalline alumina to adhesives is enhanced by coating the surface of the alumina that is to be in contact with the adhesive, with a very thin coating of a siliceous material such...
4669981 Lingual orthodontic appliance system  
A direct-bonded fixed lingual orthodontic appliance system is provided which comprises a plurality of metal or plastic attachments which are designed to be cemented directly to the lingual surfaces...
4669980 Orthodontic appliance  
An orthodontic appliance comprising: an orthodontic channel bracket having two channels therein at right angles to each other in adjacent sides of the bracket; an orthodontic tube bracket providing...
4661059 Orthodontic bracket and apparatus for fabricating the same  
An orthodontic bracket with reinforced retentive forces is provided by forming, in the undersurface of the bracket, a plurality of fine grooves in one direction and a plurality of fine grooves in...
4659309 Orthodontic bracket with rhomboidal profile  
An orthodontic bracket for use with an archwire to impart corrective forces to a tooth, including a base portion attachable directly to a tooth, a bonding pad or a band and at least one tie wing...
4657508 Orthodontic apparatus and method for treating malocclusion  
The invention comprehends the use of a bracket having a non-conforming base portion, mountable to a tooth in a preestablished position and angular orientation through the formation of an associated...
4655707 Light, continuous force orthodontic appliance and method  
An orthodontic appliance and method is described for the correction of malocclusions of teeth. Light, continuous force, with torque being absent, is applied to the dental arch. Round arch wires are...
4626209 Orthodontic bracket with metallic coated bonding base  
An orthodontic bracket containing a thin metallic coating on the bracket base; the coating being applied onto the bracket base by thermally spraying a molten metallic powder.
4609350 Lingual retainer and methods of manufacturing and bonding same  
A custom lingual retainer is construced by custom fitting a preformed base into the lingual fossa of a tooth. A wire, which extends beyond the tooth, is attached thereto. A custom lingual retainer...
4604057 Cast orthodontic appliance  
A cast orthodontic appliance for bonding to a tooth having an appliance portion with an archwire slot and a pad or base portion with a curved tooth-conforming bonding surface. The bonding surface...
4600383 Bonding to calcified tissues  
Bonding to calcified tissues, including human teeth, tooth dentine and bone, is achieved through the medium of crystal growth adhered to the tissue. The crystals preferably comprise gypsum crystals...
4597739 Tow element bracket system for true straight wire orthodontics  
The present invention relates to a two piece, adjustable, orthodontic bracket system to which a flexible archwire is tied. The distortions at various points along the archwire are automatically set...
4595598 Crystalline alumina composites  
The adhesion of crystalline alumina to adhesives is enhanced by coating the surface of the alumina that is to be in contact with the adhesive, with a very thin coating of a siliceous material such...
4582487 Lingual orthodontic appliance system for edgewise therapy  
A lingual orthodontic appliance system for edgewise orthodontic therapy incorporating twin type brackets with single bracket interbracket width. Brackets for anterior teeth incorporate three tie...
4545760 Orthodontic device  
This invention relates to a wire-tensioning and/or -fixing orthodontic device comprising a bracket having preferably a bearing eye, a wire-engaging shoulder, and a retaining member which is...
4544353 Orthodontic appliance for direct bonding to a tooth  
An orthodontic direct bond appliance has a body with a base. The base includes a rim extending from its periphery at an angle between about 90° and 170° so as to define a recess for receipt of...
4533320 Stabilizing retainer system  
A system for maintaining the position of a series of teeth in the mouth includes a thin, conformable wire spanning the series of teeth and secured to the surfaces of the teeth by a plurality of...
4531911 Combination single/twin edgewise orthodontic bracket  
A combination single/twin edgewise orthodontic bracket incorporating twin tie wings to promote twin ligating capability and over-rotation capability, and also incorporating an intermediate section...
4527979 Powdered dental material and process for the preparation thereof  
Powdered dental material of a sintered mixture of calcium aluminum fluorosilicate glass and precious metals (or alloys thereof with each other or with up to 40% non-precious metals), which may...
4516938 Bondable lingual retainer  
A dental bondable lingual retainer including a plurality of bonding pads or bases interconnected by bar members or links and a method of making same, wherein the retainer is made from a sheet of...
4501554 Two tray indirect bonding system for labial and lingual brackets  
A method for transferring brackets for the teeth from a prepared carrier tray system to the teeth of the patient using an improved two tray system. The brackets are fitted over the teeth of the...
4479782 Visible light-cured orthodontic adhesive  
There is provided a method of bonding orthondontic brackets to teeth with an adhesive comprised of a mixture of an aromatic or hydroaromatic and aliphatic methacrylate or acrylate, an alpha,...
4470809 Orthodontic appliance  
An aesthetic orthodonic appliance comprised of a shell molded from a tooth colored material. The rear surface of the appliance substantially conforms to the front surface of the tooth and is bonded...
4445861 Denture support system and method  
A partial denture for the mandibular region is at least partially supported by brackets bonded to the lingual surfaces of one or more of the mandibular anterior teeth. The support brackets are...
4435160 Method and manufacture for applying and removal of orthodontic bracket  
A method and manufacture for orthodontic bracket application and removal, employing an orthodontic bracket adhesive containing a non-toxic, inorganic filler which is insoluble in mouth fluids and...
4433960 Extracoronal dental splint and splinting method  
A novel extracoronal dental splint and procedure comprises a thin, flat, slightly malleable perforated strip or mesh which is adhered to the patient's inner dental arch and then covered with a thin...
4386908 Lingual orthodontic appliance system for the mandibular arch  
A direct-bonded fixed lingual orthodontic appliance system for the mandibular arch is provided which comprises a plurality of metal or plastic attachments which are designed to be cemented directly...
4380432 Method for adhering structures to teeth  
Adhesives and methods are provided for fixed prosthesis by bonding a pontic to abutment teeth. The adhesive is preferably a methacrylate based resin adhesive comprising 2.5-30% of an elastomer...
4369033 Orthodontic bracket assembly  
An orthodontic bracket assembly for bonding to the surface of a tooth is disclosed. The assembly includes a pad and an archwire bracket. A plurality of cavities are provided in the tooth abutting...
4363624 Method of affixing a dental appliance  
A method for affixing a dental appliance to teeth characterized by effecting a layer of bonding resin and catalyst on the teeth, effecting a layer of a substantially uniform admixture of only two...
4360342 Method for replacing lost teeth  
A method and apparatus for replacing missing teeth without a massive restoration is disclosed. The dental bridge of this invention includes a flat bar or mesh support which is mounted on one or...
4354837 Dental appliance for use in combination with a saliva ejector  
The dental appliance of the present invention is to be used in combination with a saliva ejector having a flexible hollow suction tube and a terminal cap secured to one end of the suction tube for...
4340529 No-mix orthodontic adhesive formulations  
In an adhesive having two curable components designed to be coated in separate layers on one or more of two surfaces to be joined, and cured upon contact of the layers with each other, one...
4337037 Fixed lingual orthodontic appliance for the maxillary arch  
A direct-bonded fixed lingual orthodontic appliance is provided which comprises a plurality of metal or plastic brackets and tubes, which are designed to be cemented directly to the lingual...
4310306 Multi-purpose orthodontic bracket  
A multi-purpose orthodontic bracket has first and second arch wire receiving openings formed therein, the first arch wire receiving opening being larger than the second arch wire receiving opening....
4284405 Orthodontic appliance method of treatment and manufacture  
An orthodontic method and appliance for treating malocclusion comprising the steps of forming a model of the patient's teeth in the form of a dental arch with the replicas of the teeth in idealized...
4256455 Orthodontic bracket and orthodontic appliance  
The bracket comprises a base which has an upwardly exposed portion and is free from resistance spot-weldable projections at its lower edges. Two anchoring means are spaced apart in the longitudinal...
4204325 Orthodontic bracket bonding system  
Orthodontic brackets are adhered to the surface of tooth enamel by activating the surface of an adhesive patch and applying the activated surface to the enamel. The adhesive patch may be...
4180911 Method for direct bonding of orthodontic structures to teeth using flouride pretreatment  
A method and composition for the use of a cyanoacrylate resin and a silane-treated inorganic powder in direct bonding mount/bracket structures to teeth and other dental applications. The method and...
4179812 Dental bracket bonding agent and method of use  
A bonding material is disclosed for use in securing an orthodontic device, such as an orthodontic bracket, to a tooth. A pre-measured amount of an alphacyanoacrylate resin is provided in a...
4172323 Dental procedures using adhesive formulations  
The adhesive bonding of a pontic tooth to the two adjacent, natural abutment teeth is improved, particularly in resistance to shearing forces, by an improved adhesive bonding system. In this...
4165561 Orthodontic appliance with porous tooth-abutting face  
Attachment of an orthodontic appliance by direct bonding to a tooth utilizing a composite base with a porous tooth-abutting face and various methods for making the device, such as casting as a...
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