Orthodontic brace; has base with articulated cover for slit for curved wire, which are connected to form one piece, with spring element to support opening and closing movement of cover

摘要

The brace has a base (10) with an articulated cover (20), which covers a slit (11) for a curved wire (15). The cover and the base are connected together to form one piece. A spring element is provided, which supports the opening and closing movement of the cover. The maximum length (X) of the spring element is half the opening or closing angle of the cover. The joint between the base and the cover is preferably formed by a narrow part. An Independent claim is included for a set of orthodontic braces