Patent ID: 6575742
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
An osteogenic support device for an orthodontic treatment, comprising:a) a platform defined by a top side, a bottom side and an outer periphery, wherein a lower projection having a pointed end extends from the bottom side of the platform so as to become pierced in an osteogenic jaw bone structure of an orthodontic patient for a limited time period; b) an upper projection upwardly extending from the top side of the platform, wherein the upper projection includes a base portion having a lower end, a mid portion, and an upper portion having an upper end, wherein the lower end of the base portion of the upper projection is attached to the top side of the platform, wherein the upper projection is substantially tapered from the base portion toward the upper portion thereof; and c) a cap having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper end of the upper portion of the upper projection is attached to the lower surface of the cap, wherein the lower surface of the cap is substantially larger in area than the upper end of the upper portion of the upper projection.