Orthodontic Retention Components, Kit and System

摘要

An orthodontic retention system includes a fixed component that remains on teeth and a component that attaches to this fixed component. The fixed component and the component have mating or interlocking parts. The component that mates with the fixed component can be removable. The component that mates with the fixed component can be adjustable. The retention system also can include magnetic retention components to retain the removable component with respect to one or more teeth. The retention system also can include an element that replaces as tooth.

主权项

1. A kit for providing an orthodontic retainer, comprising:
a first fixed component of a rigid material forming a base, the base having a first face for attachment to a tooth, and having a second face substantially perpendicular to the first face, the second face having an edge defining an opening of a socket formed within the base; a second fixed component of a rigid material forming a base, the base having a first face for attachment to a tooth, and having a second face substantially perpendicular to the first face, the second face having an edge defining an opening of a socket formed within the base; a third component comprising a first projection and a second projection, the first projection having a shape that mates with the socket of the first fixed component, the second projection having a shape that mates with the socket of the second fixed component.