Abstract: A temporary anchorage device is disclosed having a head located at an exposed end of the device, a square neck attached to the head, a tapered shaft having threads at an implanted end which is opposite the head, and a transmucosal collar positioned between the tapered shaft and the square neck. A visible colored section is attached to the device between the exposed end and the transmucosal collar. In a second embodiment, a cap having a decorative feature is placed over the head of the implant. The visible colored section and decorative feature may be detachable from the implanted device and exchangeable. The present invention also includes a method for aesthetically enhancing a temporary anchorage device.

Abstract: A visual indicia arrangement for use in an oral apparatus in connection with the teeth of a human, and the apparatus having a front surface. The arrangement includes a visual indicia element, a carrier member for carrying the element and attached to the front surface of the oral apparatus, and an attaching arrangement for attaching the carrier member to the front surface of the oral apparatus. The oral apparatus may be a retainer device, a mouth guard or braces. The visual indicia element may be a letter, a number, a symbol, a character, a colored surface or even coated with a fluorescent or other reflective material. The visual indicia arrangement may make wearing the oral apparatus fun to wear, and several arrangements may be used to form a sentence or convey an expression. Several different types of visual indicia arrangements and methods for constructing the arrangements are also provided.

Abstract: Visually simulated tooth braces include individual visual tooth brace indicia to simulate real functional braces commonly worn by children and adults alike to adjust human teeth. The visually simulated tooth braces allow for children to temporarily wear braces as many of their classmates, friends, and siblings do.