Patent ID: 6695612
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
An orthodontic bracket comprising:a bracket base adapted to receive at least one arch wire; a ligation cover hingedly attached to the bracket base such that the cover is rotatable about a hinge between an open, non-ligating position relative to the bracket base and a closed, ligating position; and opening means for urging the ligation cover to remain open while in the open, non-ligating position, the opening means comprising: an elastomeric material interconnecting the ligation cover with the bracket base; or a spring connected at one end to the ligation cover and at an opposite end to the bracket base, the spring being positioned and tensioned relative to the ligation cover and bracket base so as to urge the ligation cover to remain open while in the open, non-ligating position relative to the bracket base.