Patent ID: 7396230
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. An orthodontic bracket having dimensions and strength so as to be suitable for use as a molar bracket in combination with a plurality of non-molar brackets in retaining an arch wire during an orthodontic procedure, the orthodontic bracket comprising: a bracket base comprised of: a single arch wire slot disposed in the raised portion of the bracket base and having a distal arch wire receiving opening that is oriented so as to generally point gingivally-occlusally relative to a tooth to which the orthodontic bracket is attached; a ligation cover hingedly attached to the bracket base, the ligation cover being selectively movable about a hinge between an open, non-ligating position, in which the arch wire slot is open and completely non-occluded by the ligation cover, and a closed, ligating position relative to the arch wire slot, a latch mechanism for selectively locking the ligation cover in the closed, ligating position, the latch mechanism including: