Anatomical head-worn device for applying orthodontic force

An anatomical head-worn device for application of an orthodontic tension force, comprising:

• a bill cap with a dome for covering the top of the head and a bill extending outwardly from the dome along a portion of its perimeter, and
• a tension-device anchor on said cap, including a rigid arm mounted on said bill which extends downwardly in front of the face when the cap is worn with the bill extending forwardly, and
• an orthodontic tension-applying device extending between said rigid arm and the dental region of the wearer for applying an orthodontic force to effect an orthodontic correction, whereby the orthodontic force applied is reacted against the head via said rigid arm, said bill and said cap.

An anatomical head-worn device for application of an orthodontic tension force, comprising:

• a bill cap with a dome for covering the top of the head and a bill extending outwardly from the dome along a portion of its perimeter,
• a tension-device anchor on said cap, including an arm having opposed first and second ends, said arm being mounted on said bill at its first end extending downwardly in front of the face, when the cap is worn with the bill extending forwardly, and with a predetermined angular relationship between said arm and said bill, and
• at least two orthodontic tension-applying devices attached to said arm adjacent said second end, each said tension-applying device exerting tension between said arm and the dental region of the wearer receiving orthodontic correction, whereby different orthodontic forces are directed to selected areas by said tension-applying devices and said forces are reacted against the head via said rigid arm, said bill and said cap.

An anatomical head-worn device for application of an orthodontic tension force, comprising:

• a bill cap with a dome for covering the top of the head and a bill extending outwardly from the dome along a portion of its perimeter,
• a tension-device anchor on said cap, including a rigid arm mounted on said bill for extending downwardly in front of the face, when the cap is worn with the bill extending forwardly, the arm accommodating the application of an orthodontic force by an orthodontic tension-applying device which exerts tension between said rigid arm and the dental region of the wearer receiving orthodontic correction, whereby the orthodontic force applied is reacted against the head via said rigid arm, said bill and said cap, and
• means for effecting a non-positive engagement between an orthodontic tension-applying device and said rigid arm, whereby the tension-applying device will disengage from the rigid arm and release the orthodontic tension force in the event of a mishap involving the anatomical head-worn device.

An anatomical head-worn device for application of an orthodontic tension force, comprising:

• a bill cap with a dome for covering the top of the head and a bill extending outwardly from the dome along a portion of its perimeter, and
• a tension-device anchor on said cap, including a rigid arm mounted on said bill which extends downwardly in front of the face, when the cap is worn with the bill extending forwardly, and
• an orthodontic tension-applying device operatively connected between said rigid arm and an orthodontic corrective appliance for applying an orthodontic force between said rigid arm and the dental region of the wearer, said tension-applying device including an elastomeric member which applies orthodontic force when stretched, the force being reacted against the head via said rigid arm, said bill and said cap.