Patent ID: 8622738
Filing Date: 2014-01-07
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. An orthodontic brace system comprising: a plurality of brackets, wherein each said bracket is adapted to be adhered to a patient's tooth, and wherein at least one of said brackets includes a base member and four tie-wings in a diamond-shaped configuration, including a single upper tie-wing, a single lower tie-wing, and a left and right tie-wing disposed therebetween, and wherein said diamond-shaped tie-wing configuration defines a pair of parallel, horizontal slots including an upper slot and a lower slot; said bracket further defining a channel extending at least partially through said tie-wings; a first sliding door positioned within said channel, so that said sliding door may slide between a closed configuration over at least one of said slots and an open position that provides access to said at least one of said slots; and an archwire that is adapted to be received and secured within said diamond-shaped bracket, either through said upper slot, said lower slot, or a combination thereof.