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Orthodontic appliance

A technology of orthodontics and ring components, applied in clothing, arch wires, brackets, etc., can solve the problems of no orthodontics and permanent improvement of orthodontics

Active Publication Date: 2018-01-02
DESIGNER TIES LLC
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The individual has no other readily available means of modifying their orthodontics and cannot permanently modify the orthodontics

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[0034] Figure 1A and Figure 1B An exemplary embodiment of a dental appliance 100 is shown. The dental aligner 100 may include a body 102 . Body 102 may include surface 104 . The main body 102 can be operably connected to at least one annular member 106 by at least one connecting portion 108 .

[0035] In one embodiment, the dental appliance 100 may include a plurality of bodies 102 .

[0036] The dental aligner 100 may be configured to attach an archwire to a bracket for a user to wear braces. The dental appliance 100 may comprise any of a variety of materials including, for example, rubber, polymers, alloys, metals, organic materials, fabrics, and the like. The dental aligner 100 may comprise an elastomeric material. The dental aligner 100 may include a resilient material. The dental aligner 100 may include silicone. The dental aligner 100 may comprise polyurethane. The dental appliance 100 may comprise a composite material, including, for example, any of the materi...

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Various embodiments of an orthodontic appliance are provided. In one embodiment, an orthodontic appliance is provided, the appliance comprising: a body; at least one ring-shaped member connected to the body via at least one connecting portion; wherein the body and the at least one ring-shaped member are oriented adjacent to one another; and wherein the body and the at least one ring-shaped memberare not coplanar when in an unloaded state.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 127,837, filed March 4, 2015, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Background technique [0003] As many as 70 percent of American teens and many adults use or have had braces. Conventional braces include a bracket secured to the teeth, and an archwire configured to extend through a narrow slit in the bracket. The arch wire is usually attached to the bracket by ties or self-locking bands (o-ties). Each of these elements is also referred to as a "dental aligner". [0004] Many individuals wish to have their braces customized or decorated. However, customization of these aligners is limited to changing the color, particularly of the wire or self-ligating strap portions of the aligner. For example, an individual may wish to include a tie cord or self-locking strap that matches their favorite color, their school's color, an...

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IPC IPC(8): A61C7/14
CPCA44C15/007A61C7/303A61C7/306A61C7/125A61C7/30
Inventor T·G·维格尔
Owner DESIGNER TIES LLC
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