Placement jig for an orthodontic device

Abstract

The present invention relates to orthodontic devices, e.g. dental brackets and the like equipment, intended to be attached to a tooth and in particular to the positioning and handling of equipment intended to be fastened to the tooth. According to the invention, the orthodontic device (1) comprises a component (3) adapted to be attached to a tooth and a placement jig (2) wherein said placement jig (2) is an integral part of said component (3) and attached to said component (3) at a connection (9). The connection (9) is adapted to be easily disconnected when the component (3) is attached to the tooth. In still a further aspect of the invention, it relates to an orthodontic device provided with a holding stick (11) which may serve the purpose of aiding in positioning the orthodontic device (1) or, in case of a self ligating bracket (3), being an aid in opening a lid (5). The invention is in particular useful for orthodontic devices to be placed at the lingual side of a tooth.

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