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Dentistry > Orthodontics > Tool ToolTool patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.03/29/07 - 20070072142 - Apparatus for dislodging an intraoral device An apparatus to assist in the dislodging of an intraoral device. The apparatus comprises an elongate body having a central portion, a first distal portion having a first terminal end and an opposing second distal portion having a second terminal end. The first terminal end further comprises an outwardly depending ... 03/15/07 - 20070059658 - Bondforce device A portable handheld electrical Bondforce device including a 3M Debracketing Tool is connected to a measuring device capable of translating millvolt signals into measurable and readable pound units. The measuring device captures the readings and displays them to the user in near real time. ... 11/09/06 - 20060252001 - Method and apparatus for positioning an orthodontic appliance A method and apparatus for delivering an orthodontic appliance is provided wherein pairs of mutually attracted members are applied to adjacent teeth in a mouth. The pairs of mutually attracted members are delivered via a thin strip of material and applied to adjacent teeth. The mutually attracted members facilitate retaining ... 10/26/06 - 20060240373 - Mounting device for orthodontic retainer elements and a method of maintaining said elements in place for mounting on corresponding teeth The invention concerns a mounting device for a pair (2) of orthodontic retainer elements (4, 6) intended for attachment to a pair of adjacent teeth (20, 22) during passive orthodontic treatment. Each retainer element (4, 6) includes a dental attachment surface (12, 14), an approximal surface (16, 18) and an ... 10/05/06 - 20060223021 - Orthodontic indirect bonding apparatus with occlusal positioning stop members A transfer apparatus for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances includes a tray with a channel and a matrix material received in the channel. At least one stop member is connected to the tray and is made of a relatively rigid thermoset material. Each stop member helps to facilitate accurate positioning ... 06/08/06 - 20060121405 - Orthodontic arch wire bending system A wire bending apparatus for bending an arch wire or the like at its opposing ends and toward the teeth of the user, so as to isolate the loose end and thereby prevent discomfort. The preferred embodiment of the present invention contemplates a device wherein there is provided an elongated ... 03/30/06 - 20060068352 - Orthodontic tool A band seating tool is disclosed. The tool comprises a pair of curved claws for applying force to opposed sides of an orthodontic band. At least one of the claws may be translationally and/or pivotally moveable, such that the separation distance between the claws can be adjusted. Each claw preferably ... 03/23/06 - 20060063123 - Hand instrument for self-ligating orthodontic appliances A hand instrument that is useful for releasing an archwire from an orthodontic appliance includes a shaft and a head. In certain embodiments, the head is pivotally connected to the shaft for movement of the head relative to the shaft to any one of a plurality of orientations. In other ... 11/03/05 - 20050244768 - Device and method for applying an abutment force between dental appliance and teeth A method and device for facilitating the secure bonding of such appliances to the teeth by the application of a suitable abutment force external to and independent of an indirect bonding tray or the like used in connection with such bonding. ... 10/20/05 - 20050233276 - Dental targetting device and method A targeting device and method enables one or more orthodontic elements to be aligned with and bonded onto at least one tooth in a predetermined manner. The device is in the form of a shell that has, for each tooth with respect to which it is desired to align an ... 10/06/05 - 20050221247 - Ligature dispenser A ligature dispenser includes a tubular finger housing with expandable fingers at a distal end. A spreader rod passing through the tubular finger housing causes the expandable fingers to expand a ligature to where ligatures may be repeatedly placed on brackets on the braces in a patient's mouth. ... 09/29/05 - 20050214707 - Dental bracketing system and method A device and method for affixing orthodontic brackets to teeth includes a support member, a holder mounted on the support member for holding orthodontic brackets, and a base member mounted on the support member at a predetermined distance from the holder and parallel to the holder. In operation, a bracket ... 06/16/05 - 20050130091 - Orthodontic apparatus Apparatus for applying orthodontic brackets to teeth, including a container for housing said brackets in a predetermined position and/or orientation, a release mechanism for selectively releasing a bracket from the container to a bracket placer for applying the 5 bracket directly to a tooth. ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |