Mandibular repositioning device
AssigneeOrtho Solutions, LC
InventorsDarren Buddemeyer, John J. Pietroborgo, Matthew K. Malabey
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AssigneeOrtho Solutions, LC
InventorsDarren Buddemeyer, John J. Pietroborgo, Matthew K. Malabey
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A mandibular repositioning device is disclosed which comprises a lower assembly having a buccal tube having a slot opening formed therein with the tube being connected to a molar bracket that fits over a molar, a lower wedge having a head portion having an inner contact surface, an outer rounded surface, and an extension portion with the extension portion being adapted for insertion into the slot opening for adjustment purposes, the tube further having a side opening through which is inserted a set screw that is adapted for contacting the extension portion for holding the lower wedge in place, and an upper assembly having a buccal tube having a slot opening formed therein with the tube being connected to a molar bracket that fits over a molar, an upper wedge having a head portion having an outer rounded contact surface, an inner surface, and an extension portion, the extension portion being adapted for insertion into the slot opening for adjustment purposes, the tube further having a side opening through which is inserted a set screw that is adapted for contacting the extension portion for holding the upper wedge in place with the outer rounded contact surface bearing against the inner contact surface for repositioning a mandibular jaw.
A mandibular repositioning device comprising:
A mandibular repositioning device comprising:
A mandibular repositioning device comprising:
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