Abstract: A bonding pad for an orthodontic attachment to be bonded to a tooth, including a foil or plate having a photoetched surface, and a layer of mesh material diffusion bonded to the photoetched surface of the foil, thereby greatly increasing the bonding strength of the attachment to which the bonding pad is secured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two piece fixed functional orthodontic bracket appliance to which a flexible archwire can be engaged. This two piece orthodontic bracket appliance allows for constant mobility through a full range of orthodontic tooth movement, and provides for greater innerbracket distance. It also allows free sliding of wires through its components in such a way as to reduce binding and friction. It also provides an irregular base which promotes mechanical bonding to teeth.

Abstract: Surgical ball hooks for intermaxillary fixation that are adjustably positionable on an archwire and which include a tubular base received by the archwire and an elongated bar or arm fixed at one end to the base and at right angles to the base and having its other end ball shaped. The tubular base may be seamless or split wherein the seamless version is mounted on the wire prior to placement of the wire and the split version may be mounted onto the wire subsequent to placement.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance to be used in a straight-wire technique setup as an auxiliary for applying closing forces between spaced teeth, wherein the appliance is mounted on a bracket attached to a band or pad. The appliance includes a base attachable to the bracket and an arm extending from the base and terminating in a hook for the attachment thereto of a force transmission member, such as an elastic. The appliance is attached to the bracket so that it is removable from the bracket after the use of the appliance has been completed and while the bracket remains mounted on a tooth.