Patent ID: 7775794
Filing Date: 2010-08-17
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A mechanical device for use in orthodontics comprising: a base, having a retentive surface which is adapted to be attached to a tooth and an active surface; two pair of stabilizing tongues extending from said active surface and a pair of retentive tongues extending from said active surface between said pair of stabilizing tongues, and an interchangeable cap removably coupled to said base using a retention mechanism, said cap comprising four grooves for receiving said two pair of stabilizing tongues and two grooves for receiving said pair of retentive tongues, said cap having an active groove adapted for receiving a treatment wire, said active groove having a predetermined degree of torque and/or tip, thereby generating forces on said inserted treatment wire, said forces depending on an inclination degree of the active groove of the cap, said interchangeable cap allowing adjustment of the value for torque and/or tip according to clinical requirements during the orthodontic treatment.