Patent ID: 7234934
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A computer configured appliance for orthodontic correction of malocclusions which comprises: a) a plurality of prong units for attachment to selected teeth, b) a detachable placement template connected to each prong unit for positioning the prong units at a computer determined tooth location, said placement template having a computer configured connecting arched band comprising a ribbon of thermoplastic material that is cambered to mate with a person's dental arch and uncorrected teeth, with said band having extended positioning tabs for attachment of the prong units, c) means for bonding said prong units to a predetermined site of each tooth, and d) a successive series of computer configured segmented compartment arches, with each having elastic entry compartments for snapping each prong unit in place after each prong unit has been bonded to a tooth, thereby selectively positioning each individual tooth sequentially over a period of time.