Patent ID: 6733287
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A molar tube useful in orthodontic dentistry comprising:a) a base portion having a first face portion that is adapted to be adhered to a molar tooth, a second face portion, and a mesial-distal length dimension; and b) a body portion disposed on said second face portion of said base portion, said body portion comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, and wherein said body portion further comprises: i) a lumen that is adapted to receive an archwire, wherein said lumen has an axis which substantially coincides with said mesial-distal length dimension of said base portion; ii) a boss comprising a threaded bore that is adapted to receive a setscrew, said threaded bore having an axis, wherein said axis of said threaded bore intersects with said mesial-distal length dimension to form an angle of any degree between 35 degrees and 55 degrees, including every degree therebetween.