DUAL OPTION ORTHODONTIC IMPLANT DRIVER FOR PLACING AND TIGHTENING IMPLANTS
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Jun 3, 2010
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Oct 10, 2007
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Oct 10, 2006
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The present invention embodies an apparatus and method to drive an orthodontic implant while minimizing the risk of damaging the implant. More specifically, a dual option driver (10) is adapted to drive an orthodontic implant (42) using both the base (38) and the top (36) of the head portion of the implant. When engaged with the base (38) of the implant head (36), the driver (10) has a friction fit with the implant due to a retaining clip (48) which mates with the top of the implant head (36). The primary force for driving is transferred to the screw through the base. This protects the neck (40) of the implant head from high torque forces. In addition, the retaining clip (48) allows a clinician to pick up the implant (42) using only one hand so that the clinician never has to touch the implant. Once installed, the driver (10) can adjust the implant (42) by engaging the top of its head portion (36).
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