Orthodontic arch stabilization device and method
OwnerDavid R. Musichinventor
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Abstract
An orthodontic arch stabilization device comprises a plurality of links connected to form an elongated chain is secured through selected links directly or through bracket bases to a patient's teeth which are to be stabilized. The links can be rigid and of metal, such as stainless steel or a noble metal. A method of stabilizing teeth employs the arch stabilization device and includes preparing the lingual surfaces of the teeth to be stabilized, applying adhesive to the lingual surfaces of the teeth, placing the device in passive contact with the adhesive on the lingual surfaces, and at least partially curing the adhesive.
Claims19
An orthodontic arch stabilization device adapted to be secured to selected teeth of a patient to be treated, comprising a plurality of links connected to form an elongated chain and adapted to have selected links thereof secured to selected teeth of the patient.
A method of stabilizing teeth of a patient comprising:
- (a) preparing lingual surfaces of teeth to be stabilized to accept an adhesive;
- (b) providing an arch stabilization device comprising a plurality of links connected to form an elongated chain and adapted to have selected links thereof secured to the lingual surfaces of the teeth to be stabilized, said arch stabilization device having a length measured to provide passive contact with the lingual surfaces of the teeth to be stabilized;
- (c) applying a dental adhesive to the lingual surfaces of the teeth to be stabilized;
- (d) placing said arch stabilization device to the adhesive applied to the lingual surfaces of the teeth to be stabilized so that links of the device are in passive contact with the lingual surface of each tooth to be stabilized;
- (e) at least partially curing the adhesive applied to the lingual surfaces of the teeth to be stabilized.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.