| 摘要 |
<p>A lingual orthodontic assembly (112) for developing a patient's arch is disclosed, and component parts thereof which may have use in other treatment applications. One of the lingual arch developers disclosed uses magnets to have an effect on the mesial advancement of the lingual arch. The lingual arch of this development may be interconnected with the patient by a connector which includes at least one and preferably two vertical posts (310) which are insertable into corresponding vertical tubes (298) fixed to a band (302) on a patient's tooth. At least one generally horizontal tube (342) is connected with these posts. In one embodiment this tube (342) is gingival disposed to, for instance, slidably interface with a lingual arch (114). This connector may be used as an interface between the patient and other orthodontic appliances as well. For instance, the noted tube on the connector may be generally gingival disposed to, for instance, interface with a palatal expander.</p> |
