Patent ID: 7186114
Filing Date: 2007-03-06
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A self-ligating lingual orthodontic bracket, comprising: a base comprising a base surface adapted for coupling to a lingual surface of a tooth in a person's arch; a first flange extending generally horizontally from the base in a generally lingual direction; a second flange extending generally vertically from the first flange in a direction generally toward the person's occlusal plane a third flange extending generally horizontally from the second flange in a generally labial direction, the third flange separated from the first flange generally vertically toward the person's occlusal plane to define a generally transverse wire slot that is exposed from a generally labial direction and adapted to receive an orthodontic wire inserted into the wire slot from the generally labial direction; a clip slot formed generally vertically through the second flange; and a flexible retaining clip adapted to secure the orthodontic wire within the wire slot in a self-ligating manner, the retaining clip: