Patent ID: 6203318
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
In conjunction with an orthodontic bracket having an archwire slot and an orthodontic archwire extending through the archwire slot of the bracket a ligature for securing the archwire in the archwire set comprising:an elongate, thin ligature having a predetermined tensile strength sufficient to withstand orthodontic forces and having an insertion end and a locking end;the ligature having locking teeth at the insertion end thereof, said teeth facing toward the locking end of the ligature;a ligature locking member mounted at the locking end of the ligature and comprising a tubular ligature receiving passageway extending parallel to the ligature;the locking teeth of the ligature for engagement with the ligature locking member to secure the ligature in engagement with the orthodontic bracket and the archwire.