Packaged orthodontic assembly with adhesive precoated appliances

US20050133384A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-06-233M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
Publication Date
2005-06-23
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An assembly for use in orthodontic treatment includes at least two articles, and each article includes an orthodontic appliance as well as an adhesive that extends across the base of each appliance. The adhesive of at least one article differs from the adhesive of at least one other article in terms of composition, properties or characteristics, such that the adhesive can be tailored to enhance the bond between the particular selected appliance and its intended tooth.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] This invention relates to a packaged assembly of orthodontic appliances that are used in the patient's oral cavity during the course of orthodontic treatment. More particularly, the present invention relates to an assembly of orthodontic appliances having a quantity of adhesive that has been applied to the base of each appliance by the manufacturer.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] Orthodontic treatment involves movement of malpositioned teeth to orthodontically correct positions. Tiny orthodontic appliances known as brackets are connected to exterior surfaces of the patient's teeth, and an archwire is placed in a slot of each bracket. The archwire forms a track to guide movement of the teeth to desired positions for correct occlusion. End sections of the archwire are often received in appliances known as buccal tubes that are fixed to the patient's molar teeth. In recent years it has become common pr...

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