Supporting body for use in orthodontic appliance

摘要

The present invention provides a supporting body for use in an orthodontic appliance capable of applying a force to the tooth to be treated from the most preferable position. The supporting body includes an implant member having the maximum dimension in its cross section of 2mm or less for being implanted in a jaw bone (maxilla and/or mandibula), and an exposed member forming one end of the supporting body to be exposed to inside of mouth. The exposed portion includes an extended arm and the arm is formed with a hook. <IMAGE>