Patent ID: 6361315
Filing Date: 2002-03-26
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
An orthodontic appliance to provide for Herbst therapy comprising:a mandibular component including left and right buccal segments each including an arcuate foot adapted adhered to the teeth over the occlusal embrasure between the cuspid and first bicuspid, each foot including a threaded bore in the facial surface thereof; a maxillary component including left and right bucco-occlusal segments each including a foot adapted which is adhered to the teeth over the occlusal embrasure proximate the first molar and extending to the buccal side of the teeth, each bucco-occlusal segment having on said buccal side a threaded bore; screws threadably and removably disposed in said threaded bores, each screw including a ball head; and telescoping rod and tube links having at the ends thereof sockets to receive said screw heads to pivotally mount the ends of the rod and tube links to couple the mandibular and maxillary components to reposition the mandible.