ORTHODONTIC AUXILIARY DEVICE HAVING A SWIVEL FOR ADAPTING TO IMPLANTS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100190127A1
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12443982

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The present invention provides for an orthodontic auxiliary device (2) that attaches to a fixture device (32) (such as a temporary implant, a bonding pad, an archwire, or other) for the alignment of a patient's teeth. In one embodiment, the auxiliary device (2) includes a swivel device (12) connecting a tension device (3) to an attachment portion (8), where the attachment portion (8) connects the auxiliary device (2) to the fixture device (32). The swivel device (12) allows at least partial rotation of the attachment portion (8) about a central axis of the tension device (3).

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ORMCO CORPORATION1717 WEST COLLINS AVENUE ORANGE CA 92867

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ghantiwala, Pinki Walnut, US 3 18
Ruiz-Vela, Albert Alta Loma, US 18 337

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