Orthodontic bracket
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United States of America Patent
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Feb 20, 2018
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Dec 16, 2015
filing date -
Apr 19, 2006
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Abstract
An orthodontic bracket is described and which includes a base member defining an archwire slot having an opening, and at least one projection extending outwardly from the base member; a ligating slide moveable between a first position which is clear of the archwire slot, and second position where the ligating slide projects over the opening of the archwire slot; and a biasing member borne by the ligating slide, and resiliently cooperating with the projection, and wherein the biasing member has a first portion which receives the projection when the ligating slide is in the first position, and a second portion which receives the projection when the ligating slide is in the second position.
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- 4 Citation Count
- A61C Class
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