Dynamic bracket system

摘要

This invention is a dynamic orthodontic bracket system which allows brackets to be adjusted for particular angulations required for each individual tooth of a patient, while the frames are continuously attached to tooth surface. The orthodontist manually adjusts the relationship of a bracket and a frame during treatment eliminating the necessity of a full repositioning of all components. The bracket can be locked or unlocked within the frame with the use of a plate having a tapered thickness. The bracket is positioned such that it can move in various directions to achieve a proper angulation for tooth repositioning. The exterior of the frame can also be textured to provide more secure attachment to the surface of the tooth. This system leads to lower treatment cost, a more stable bracket system, and quicker adjustments of the orthodontic bracket system.

主权项

1. A bracket system for use as part of orthodontic braces, the bracket system comprising:
a) a bracket that comprises:
i) one or more arms that form one or more slots that can receive a wire;ii) a neck; andiii) a base; and b) a frame configured to receive the bracket, wherein the frame comprises:
i) an anchoring member that can anchor the frame to a tooth;ii) a receiving member that can receive the bracket;iii) two or more sides, wherein the two or more sides connect the anchoring member to the receiving member, and wherein the anchoring member, the receiving member, and the two or more sides form a single piece; andiv) a receiving member opening in the receiving member through which the bracket can be received;
wherein the anchoring member, receiving member and the two or more sides define a cavity in which the bracket base and the plate reside when in use, and define a plate insertion opening through which a plate is inserted; and c) a plate having a grip end and an insertion end, and when in use, engages the bracket base inside the cavity and places the bracket system into a locked position, and when disengaged places the bracket system into an unlocked position;wherein the frame is adapted to receive the bracket base and the plate, and wherein once the frame is attached to the tooth on a patient and the bracket system is in the unlocked position, the bracket can be positioned at more than one angle, and can be moved into more than one position without the frame being removed from or reattached to the tooth.