Bondable orthodontic post and alignment system
OwnerDarren G. Buddemeyer, Michael O. Williams +1inventors
InventorsDarren G. Buddemeyer, Michael O. Williams, Matthew K. Malabey
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Abstract
An orthodontic post bondable to a tooth and for use with an orthodontic appliance, such as an aligner, which may be affixed via springs, wires, elastics, or orthodontic connectors in an orthodontic therapy system. The post has a cylindrical main body attached at the bottom end to a bonding pad or base element, and an open top end to receive an attaching element, such as a hybrid orthodontic screw. The body element includes an annular member disposed circumferentially around the body, providing a retaining surface for an orthodontic connector. A through channel through the post can accept an archwire for braces or to which other orthodontic equipment may be mounted.
Claims20
An orthodontic post comprising:
- a generally cylindrical main body comprising:
- a bottom end and an opposing top end;
- a generally annular retaining element disposed circumferentially around said main body;
- a radial bore disposed radially in said main body;
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- an axial bore in communication with said radial bore, and sized and shaped to receive an attaching element;
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- a base element comprising:
- a top side and an opposing bottom side, said top side attached to said bottom end of said main body;
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- a bonding pattern disposed on said bottom side.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.