Abstract: An orthodontic apparatus for direct placement of a ligature for tooth extruding. The apparatus has a body having a first end and a second end. The first end has a reservoir for receiving adhesive and a ligature having a first end and a second end. The first end is releasably embedded in the reservoir and the second end extends through the body.

Abstract: An orthodontic apparatus for direct placement of a ligature for tooth extruding. The apparatus comprises a body having a first end and a second end wherein the first end has a reservoir for receiving adhesive and a ligature having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is releasably embedded in the reservoir and the second and extends through the body.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a flared orthodontic buccal tube having an internally tapered mesial section. In a preferred embodiment, the buccal tube includes a base adapted to be secured to a tooth, and a tubular body connected to the base. The tubular body has mesial and distal sections connected at a mesial-distal interface, and mesial and distal bores communicating at a mesial bore-distal bore interface. The mesial section is tapered, with the mesial opening of the mesial bore having cross sectional dimensions exceeding the cross sectional dimensions of the exterior surface of the distal section.

Abstract: An orthodonic archwire and method of making same. The archwire through a unique combination of physical and material properties can be activated for providing a variety of teeth corrective forces simultaneously. The archwire is provided with a pair of loop structures substantially equidistant from the center line of the arch form., The posterior sections of the archwire are curved in two directions so as to provide both toe in forces, for rotation of the posterior teeth, and forces for extrusion of the posterior teeth and bite opening. The method of manufacturing the archwire is such that substantially no residual torque is present in the finally formed archwire.