Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes an indirect bonding tray; at least one bracket segment integrally formed with the indirect boding tray; an integral slot location feature formed in the at least one bracket segment; a support structure configured to be bonded with the at least one bracket segment and wherein the integral slot location feature is configured to positively orient the support structure relative to the at least one bracket segment, the support structure being further configured to retain an arch-wire; and wherein a weakened section joins the indirect bonding tray and the at least one bracket segment, the weakened section being configured to facilitate removal of the indirect bonding tray from the at least bracket segment after installation of the at least one bracket segment. An associated method of creating and installing the orthodontic appliance is also disclosed.

Abstract: An orthodontic bracket having an opening for receiving a wire, but without a base to create a lever arm when the bracket is oriented in free space at a customized angle relative to a tooth surface. The bracket can be embedded into or encapsulated by an adhesive that is bonded to the tooth. A clip is provided for holding the bracket in position and occluding the opening while the adhesive is applied. And indirect methods of attaching the brackets to teeth are provided wherein the brackets can be attached to the lingual side of the teeth in a low-profile arrangement. A first method includes the step of positioning the brackets on a physical model of the teeth by using a positioning machine. A second method includes the step of positioning virtual brackets on a virtual model of the teeth using software, then generating a physical transfer try using rapid prototyping.

Abstract: An orthodontic bracket having an opening for receiving a wire, but without a base to create a lever arm when the bracket is oriented in free space at a customized angle relative to a tooth surface. The bracket can be embedded into or encapsulated by an adhesive that is bonded to the tooth. A clip is provided for holding the bracket in position and occluding the opening while the adhesive is applied. And indirect methods of attaching the brackets to teeth are provided wherein the brackets can be attached to the lingual side of the teeth in a low-profile arrangement. A first method includes the step of positioning the brackets on a physical model of the teeth by using a positioning machine. A second method includes the step of positioning virtual brackets on a virtual model of the teeth using software, then generating a physical transfer try using rapid prototyping.

Abstract: An orthodontic bracket having an opening for receiving a wire, but without a base or other part to create a lever arm when the bracket is angled relative to a tooth surface. The bracket can be embedded into and encapsulated by an adhesive that is bonded to the tooth to create a low profile attachment. A clip is provided for holding the bracket in position and occluding the opening while the adhesive is applied. And an indirect method of attaching the brackets to teeth is provided wherein the brackets can be attached to the lingual side of the teeth in a low profile arrangement.

Abstract: A table is provided having a table top, a table base and coupling means for removable and tiltable coupling said table to said base. The coupling means being releasable and comprising two pair of spring biased elements and receptacles arranged so that the table may be tilted in opposite directions.