Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for treating mal-alignment of teeth using super-elastic nickel titanium, heat activated nickel titanium coated or uncoated orthodontic wires with composite resins in order to effectuate desired tooth alignment. The composite resin is formed into beads that hold the wire in place preferably on the lingual surface of the teeth. Alternate embodiments using composite brackets are disclosed. The overall purpose of this invention is to provide a close contact, low profile orthodontic system, in particular, a lingual orthodontic system that is significantly more comfortable than existing orthodontic systems, completely concealed and effective.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an orthodontic system and a method of using the same to perform orthodontics. In one example, an orthodontic system is presented. The orthodontic system includes a tube having at least one sidewall and two opening ends, and a luting agent. The luting agent is disposed on at least a portion of one or more of the at least one sidewall of the tube and a portion of a surface of a tooth onto which the tube is directly attached or adhered. The two opening ends of the tube remain substantially open so that a wire can move along the tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for treating mal-alignment of teeth using super-elastic nickel titanium, heat activated nickel titanium coated or uncoated orthodontic wires with composite resins in order to effectuate desired tooth alignment. The composite resin is formed into beads that hold the wire in place preferably on the lingual surface of the teeth. Alternate embodiments using composite brackets are disclosed. The overall purpose of this invention is to provide a close contact, low profile orthodontic system, in particular, a lingual orthodontic system that is significantly more comfortable than existing orthodontic systems, completely concealed and effective.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an orthodontic system and a method of using the same to perform orthodontics. In one example, an orthodontic system is presented. The orthodontic system includes a tube having at least one sidewall and two opening ends, and a luting agent. The luting agent is disposed on at least a portion of one or more of the at least one sidewall of the tube and a portion of a surface of a tooth onto which the tube is directly attached or adhered. The two opening ends of the tube remain substantially open so that a wire can move along the tube.

Abstract: An image forming method wherein a toner image on an image carrier is transferred to an intermediate image transfer element, the transferred toner image on said intermediate image transfer element being subsequently transferred to a transfer medium, and wherein the toner exhibits an electric potential change .DELTA.Vp of less than 150 V as an absolute value in the charge penetration test defined in the Specification.

Abstract: The apparatus carries suspended power driven dental surgery instruments, and features a system whereby each arm carrying a relative instrument is split into at least two members, hinged one to the other and provided with travel limiters and a return spring mechanism, such that when the power cable of the instrument is tugged by the user, the arm will rotate by stages, with the member farthest from the table shifting before the member to which it is hinged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental drilling assembly comprising an adjustable extension member which is utilized to vary the distance between pulley wheels of the drilling assembly to correspond to the size of the pulley utilized on the motor.

Abstract: A honing stone attachment for a low-speed dental handpiece is described. The lock rod for the handpiece, which is used to close and open the chuck for receiving burs, is provided at its rear with a honing stone. Operation of the handpiece causes the honing stone to rotate, which makes readily available for the dentist a sharpening instrument for his tools.