Patents Assigned to Thomas D. Creekmore
  • Patent number: 4582487
    Abstract: A lingual orthodontic appliance system for edgewise orthodontic therapy incorporating twin type brackets with single bracket interbracket width. Brackets for anterior teeth incorporate three tie wings in T-shaped orientation and brackets for bicuspids have two pairs of twin tie wings. Molar tube brackets retain the terminal extremities of the archwire and provide hooks for closing loops, tie-back loops, etc. In each case the archwire slot opens toward the occlusal permitting simple and efficient insertion and positioning of the archwire within the various brackets of the appliance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Thomas D. Creekmore
    Inventor: Thomas D. Creekmore