Patent ID: 8708698
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A ligating device ( 1 ) for arch wires or orthodontic wires, comprising a bondable base ( 2 ), for coupling to the tooth, and a main body ( 3 ), said main body having a slot ( 4 ), suitable for receiving a metal arch wire or orthodontic wire ( 5 ), said device ( 1 ) being characterized in that said slot ( 4 ) has an entrance on a gingival or occlusal side where said slot ( 4 ) is made accessible or closable by a clip ( 6 ; 6 ′), said body ( 3 ) having, along a vestibular-lingual axis, an opening ( 10 ) said opening ( 10 ) being accessible from, and being suitable for receiving said clip ( 6 ; 6 ′), from, the vestibular side or from outside the tooth on which the ligating device is installed and in that said clip ( 6 ; 6 ′) opens and closes said slot ( 4 ) sliding along said vestibular-lingual axis wherein said clip ( 6 ; 6 ′) is substantially “U”-shaped, having one first arm ( 11 ) which faces and closes or opens said entrance of said slot ( 4 ) and a second arm ( 12 ) opposite to said slot ( 4 ) with respect to the first arm ( 11 ), said first arm ( 11 ) having flaps ( 14 ) which prevent said clip from passing through grooves ( 17 ) in a vestibular arm ( 9 ) on said main body ( 3 ) said first arm ( 11 ) having a second slit ( 13 ) and said second arm ( 12 ) having a first slit ( 15 ; 15 ′).