Abstract: A screw-type orthodontic anchor having an upper member with a pair of slots formed therein with the slots being of different depths. A head portion disposed below the upper member with a collar or cap enveloping the upper member and having a protrusion formed on the inner surfaces thereof which is positioned in a hole extending through the head portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an orthodontic auxiliary device (2) that attaches to a fixture device (32) (such as a temporary implant, a bonding pad, an archwire, or other) for the alignment of a patient's teeth. In one embodiment, the auxiliary device (2) includes a swivel device (12) connecting a tension device (3) to an attachment portion (8), where the attachment portion (8) connects the auxiliary device (2) to the fixture device (32). The swivel device (12) allows at least partial rotation of the attachment portion (8) about a central axis of the tension device (3).

Abstract: An orthodontic device and an orthodontic method that can prevent an orthodontic treatment from being eccentrically performed while aligning straightly tooth. The orthodontic device includes teeth-attachment unit attached to an orthodontic tooth object; and hook member provided in the teeth-attachment unit and having a connection part of traction unit for orthodontic treatment that is located in the vicinity of a center of resistance (CR) of a tooth. In addition, the orthodontic device includes teeth-attachment unit; and hook member provided in the teeth-attachment unit and having a connection part of traction unit for orthodontic treatment that is located in the vicinity of at least gingiva. Since the teeth-attachment unit of a bracket or a button is substantially horizontal to a traction line of the traction unit, it is possible to perform the orthodontic treatment effectively without eccentric phenomenon in which the tooth and a dental root are tilted.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, an apparatus for treating a breathing condition includes a body, a threaded member, a hook, and a receiver. The body comprises a front stop, a rear stop, and a guide extending between the stops. The threaded member couples between the stops and rotates relative to the body. The hook couples to the guide, comprises a threaded passage and an arm that engages a lower arch, and travels in a forward direction along the guide to adjust the position of the lower arch. The receiver couples to the lower arch and comprises a shelf that engages the arm of the hook. The apparatus may include an extender coupled to the receiver and providing a shelf that is more rearward than the shelf of the receiver. The apparatus may include a post that couples the apparatus to another device.

Abstract: An improved transpalatal arch wire assembly comprising a transpalatal arch wire, wherein the transpalatal arch wire comprises a first vertically sloping component, a second vertically sloping component, and a intermediate adjustment section disposed between the first and second vertically sloping components; and a first auxiliary wire coupled to the transpalatal arch wire, wherein the first auxiliary wire is substantially rigid and defines a first attachment arm approximate to an end of the first auxiliary wire, wherein the first attachment arm is suitable for receiving an orthodontic force module.

Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method for maxillo-mandibular fixation. For example, according to one representative embodiment, an apparatus for maxillo-mandibular fixation includes a plurality of connectors, a fixation belt, and a release. The connectors include one or more anchors configured to attach to bone and a fixation belt attachment. The fixation belt includes a plurality of fasteners each fastener attachable to a fixation belt attachment and a flexible mesh disposed between the plurality of fasteners. The release is disposed on the fixation belt and has an engaged position restricting movement between the plurality of fasteners and a disengaged position allowing movement between the plurality of fasteners.

Abstract: An orthodontic power arm has a body with a bonding surface for attachment to a tooth. A blade-shaped arm extends gingivally from the body and has a width extending in a mesial-distal direction. The power arm is also equipped with a number of recesses in the mesial or distal edges of the arm for engaging a tractive device. For example, the power arm can be made of a clear polymeric material.

Abstract: A method, an orthodontic system, and orthodontic assembly (10), and a corrector assembly (8) with a telescopable portion (19), an attachable portion (18), and an engaging portion (20). The attachable portion (18) is attached to the telescopable portion (19) and is configured for coupling to a corrective device (14). The engaging portion (20) is attached to the telescopable portion (19) and is configured for coupling to an orthodontic implant (44). The telescopable portion (19) may be configured for pivotally coupling to the engaging portion (20). The attachable portion (18) may be configured for coupling to a corrective device (14), such as by crimping. The engaging portion (20) may be configured for rotatably coupling to an orthodontic implant (44). A process for attaching the corrector assembly (8) is provided by the method. By having a telescopable portion (19), an attachable portion (18), and an engaging portion (20), multiple modes of adjustability and direction of movement are possible.

Abstract: A maxillary distractor assembly having a malar buttress plate member and a vertical arm member, wherein the malar buttress plate member is detachably connected to the vertical arm member such that the malar buttress plate member may be left in the patient when the remainder of the assembly is removed.

Abstract: An orthodontic eyelet (12) includes an engaging portion (20) configured for coupling onto an orthodontic implant (16). A crimpable portion (18) is coupled to the engaging portion (20) and has first and second configurations different from one another. In the second configuration the orthodontic eyelet (12) permits coupling to an orthodontic corrective device (14). The second configuration may be such that it hinders rotation of the orthodontic eyelet (12) relative to the orthodontic implant (16). The second configuration may additionally or alternatively permit adjustment of a position of the corrective device (14) to which the orthodontic eyelet (12) is coupled relative to the orthodontic eyelet. The engaging portion (20) may include an opening defining a first shape that substantially matches a second shape corresponding to the orthodontic implant (16).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for correcting the position of teeth used in dentistry. The apparatus for correcting the position of teeth is constructed in a structure in which an implantation unit is securely fixed to a palate, e.g.

Abstract: A removable dental appliance having a base adapted for locating inside of an arch of teeth of a wearer and an arch wire coupled to the base, wherein an outer surface of the base is contoured for contact with inner surfaces of the teeth, and wherein when in use the arch wire extends around an outer periphery of a set of the wearer's teeth such that no interconnection between the arch wire and the base exists intermediate the set of teeth. A removable dental appliance having a base adapted for locating inside of an arch of teeth of a wearer and an arch wire coupled to the base, wherein an outer surface of the base is contoured for contact with inner surfaces of a set of teeth on one side of the wearer's jaw, and wherein when in use the arch wire extends around an outer periphery of the set of teeth such that no interconnection between the arch wire and the base exists intermediate the set of teeth.

Abstract: Methods of making a removable dental positioning appliance include forming a sheet of transparent crystalline polymeric material into a shell having cavities shaped to receive and reposition teeth from a first orientation to a successive orientation. The polymeric material may then be annealed at a temperature above its glass transition temperature or cured if a curable material to enhance characteristics of the polymeric material. The polymeric material may be coated with a second transparent material.

Abstract: An orthodontic implant comprised of one or two bony attachments, and, if there are two, one is smaller and affixed to the opposite end of the emerging portion, while the other utilizes a screw placed through an aperture. The smaller affixed portion is a tapered tac with the opposite emerging portion receiving an “O” ring removable cap onto which an adjustable rod can be contoured as needed after the implant has been affixed to bone.

Abstract: The present invention provides orthodontic appliances and systems, and related methods, for applying a force to a target tooth as an appliances is worn by the patient. One positioning appliance includes a tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to apply a positioning force to the patient's teeth. The appliance includes a spring-loaded tooth movement device disposed in the appliance so as to engage an attachment mounted on a surface of a patient's tooth and apply a force to the tooth.

Abstract: Force magnitudes and/or directions may be determined objectively using orthodontic brackets having an elastomeric member which allows one portion of the bracket to be resiliently moveable relative to at least on other portion of the bracket. In a preferred embodiment, the brackets include a lower base member, an upper bracket member, and an elastomeric layer interposed between the lower base and upper bracket members. The orthodontic bracket is advantageously employed as part of a system whereby the orthodontic bracket includes an elastomeric member which allows at least one portion of the bracket to be resiliently movable relative to at least one other portion of the bracket in response to an applied force, and at least one force-responsive sensor operatively associated with the orthodontic bracket for generating a detectable signal in response to movement of the at least one and other portions of the bracket.

Abstract: Auxiliary element for the segmented distalisation of the posterior jawbone sector from canine to molar in orthodontic treatment. The element includes two elements, a mesial segment composed of an anterior enlargement which with its inner base is fixed to the canine by adhesive and with its external portion facilities retention of an elastic element, an arched extension in the shoulder, finished off by a ball-and-socket member at its end which is introduced into a receptacle located in the middle portion and outside of the distal segment by its base is joined by adhesive to the upper molar, wherein the device can advantageously be produced from translucent or transparent materials.

Abstract: Anchor apparatus for orthodontic appliances for moving a molar or the like. A first anchor is attached to the cortical bone adjacent to one side of the molar. The first anchor is elongated and comprises an outer head portion for attachment to an orthodontic appliance, and an inner threaded portion in engagement with the cortical bone. A second anchor is disposed on the side of the molar opposite to the one side. In one embodiment, the second anchor comprises an outer head portion for attachment to an orthodontic appliance and is attached to the first anchor. In a second embodiment, the second anchor also comprises an inner threaded portion in engagement with the cortical bone. The inner threaded portion of the second anchor may be threadably or slidably received within the inner threaded portion of the first anchor. The first and second anchors are substantially longitudinally aligned with each other to minimize the space taken up by the anchors adjacent to the molar.

Abstract: An orthodontic bracket enables orthodontic treatment to be performed without resetting of a bracket body and an arch wire relative to the tooth, even in an advanced stage of the treatment. The orthodontic bracket comprises a bonding plate having a bonding surface matching the curvature of the tooth, a base having a bottom surface united with the bonding plate and an upper surface serving as a sliding surface parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tooth and taking an approximately rectangular shape in plan with a convex curve formed in accordance with the long axis of the tooth. A bracket body is mounted on the sliding surface of the base so as to be slidable along the tooth axis. The base has, at opposing sides of the sliding surface, grooved parallel rails for slidably holding the bracket body therebetween. Each rail has, at its opposite ends, stoppers to prevent detachment of the bracket body. The sliding surface has a central longitudinally-extending visible median line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to teeth separators and methods of use thereof. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, devices for separating teeth are provided, which generally comprise a plurality of engaging elements. The engaging elements are interconnected to form a string of the engaging elements. The engaging elements are preferably the same size, and exhibit, for example, a substantially triangular or conical configuration. The devices further include a connecting end which comprises an aperture through which one or more of the engaging elements may pass in a first direction but not in a second (opposite) direction. The aperture may exhibit, for example, a circular configuration.

Abstract: This invention comprises an orthodontic dental distractor for rapid orthodontic tooth movement, particularly into a fresh extraction socket. The rapid movement can occur from the effect of distraction osteogenesis. The device can include four components: a molar tooth band with buccal tube, a canine tooth band with buccal tube, a threaded screw, and a screw retaining clip. The threaded screw is engaged internally to the molar band tube which is threaded internally. The screw head bears externally on the anterior (mesial) end of the clip, and the clip bears externally on the canine band tube so that when the screw is turned the canine tooth moves distally toward the molar tooth. Thus the movement of a tooth can be controlled to proceed at a rapid and prescribed rate.

Abstract: An orthodontic bone anchor includes a bone plate, a narrow extension extending from one end of the bone plate, a cap enveloping the extension, and a pair of arms extending outwardly from the cap.

Abstract: A medical apparatus having a bar, the bar having a slot extending laterally along the bar; and a plurality of hooks, wherein the bar is an arch bar that is configured to be attached to a mandible or a maxilla. Such medical apparatuses may also have a plurality of arch bar fasteners, wherein each arch bar fastener is a bone screw having a threaded shaft and a compound head, the compound head having a threaded bore configured to receive a set screw. The medical apparatus may be used in methods to fixate a maxillary or mandibulary arch, or to aid in reducing a fracture of the mandible or maxilla.

Abstract: An orthodontic apparatus of the type which comprises a dental cover or ferule, characterized in that, in addition to the dental cover, it comprises an elongate element made of flexible material, fixed by one of its ends to the cover, another end of it being free.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying orthodontic elastics to brackets, including a container having a tube shaped member for housing said elastics in a predetermined position and/or orientation, said external side of the tube-shaped member carrying thereon a plurality of elastics, a release mechanism for selectively releasing an elastic from the container to an elastic placer positioned relative to said elastic housing to receive an elastic from said elastic container, said elastic placer having at least two rods sliding in use along said internal side of the tube-shaped member, said rods causing a first automatic inward-converging movement of the extremities of said rods respect said tube-shaped member in order to automatically receive an elastic from said elastic container, a second automatic outward-diverging movement of the extremities of said rods in order to automatically expand and apply said elastic directly to a bracket.

Abstract: An orthodontic arch expander joins to a mouthpiece proximate to the rear of the mouthpiece. The transparent mouthpiece has a desired arc that fits over the teeth of the upper jaw. The mouthpiece has two wings that join near the incisors and then become parallel and spaced apart around the molars. Near the molars, an arch expander joins to the mouth piece. The arch expander has two telescoping shells with a threaded jack and cooperating springs. Each shell joins to a corresponding wing of the mouthpiece. Turning the jack lengthens a rod that pushes the shells outwards against the mouthpiece thus widening the maxillary arch without brackets or bands upon the teeth. An alternate embodiment has the arch expander attaching directly to the palatal bone through screws placed through a grommet at the end of each shell by an orthodontist or oral surgeon.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an orthodontic appliance capable of aligning teeth within a shorter period of time than usual without using braces including an orthodontic wire and brackets. This appliance is provided with a dental mouthpiece mountable on teeth and a vibrating element. The dental mouthpiece is so shaped as to apply a biasing force in an aligning direction to a tooth to be aligned in the teeth while being mounted on the teeth. The vibrating element is attached to the dental mouthpiece, generates mechanical vibration and applies the vibration to the tooth to be aligned, thereby activating the bone remodeling of a target tooth and an alveolar bone to promote an orthodontic effect.

Abstract: An adjustable appliance for exerting corrective forces to malpositioned teeth, the appliance comprising a rod member, the rod member having a first anchor attachment portion for securing to an implant, a substantially hollow tubular member defining an inner cavity, the rod member being slidably engaged with the substantially hollow tubular member, and a first force member coupled with the substantially hollow tubular member and at least one tooth of a patient.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance capable of remarkably shortening a period of treatment and reducing burdens on patients is provided with braces to be mounted on a specified tooth included in teeth, a magnetic field generator and a magnetic element to be attached to the teeth. The magnetic element vibrates in response to a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator and applies the vibration thereof to the tooth on which the braces are mounted.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an orthodontic appliance for accelerating the tooth aligning effect and shortening the treatment period, and has an object to provide an appliance which can bring about higher aligning effect than usual ways by giving vibration to tooth to be aligned to activate bone remodeling of the targeted tooth and the alveolar bone and enhance the shift of the tooth. This appliance includes a vibrating element and a dental mouthpiece having the vibrating element built therein. The provision of the vibrating element in the dental mouthpiece facilitates the application of vibration and handling, and continues the treatment safely even at home. The inner shape of the dental mouthpiece serves aligning treatment as well as acceleration of the effect.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an orthodontic appliance capable of efficiently applying vibration to teeth to be aligned and enabling a treatment to be easily and safely continued even at home. This appliance is provided with a load applying mechanism and a vibration generating actuator. The load applying mechanism is mounted on teeth to apply a load for the malocclusion correction to a specified tooth in the teeth. The vibration generating actuator includes a contact portion that is inserted into a buccal cavity containing the teeth and can come into contact with a part of the load applying mechanism corresponding to the specified tooth or the specified tooth, and applies a vibration force from the contact portion to the specified tooth or the part of the load applying mechanism.

Abstract: A reshapable retention device for insertion at a dental site and contact with adjacent dental surfaces, for the controlled delivery to the dental site of at least one material having a predetermined intraoral activity. The retention device comprises at least one matrix containing the material. The retention device is adapted for physically affixing at the dental site for at least a predetermined time period correlated to the delivery of a predetermined portion of the at least one matrix to the dental site in a controlled single, bi or multiphase pattern. The retention device comprises a first configuration in which the overall dimensions of the retention device are larger than at least one dimension of the dental site. The first configuration is reshapable to a second configuration in which at least one dimension of the retention device is reduced to enable physically affixing the retention device at the dental site.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article, at least part of it being coated by inorganic fullerene-like (IF) nanoparticles or composite containing such nanoparticles. Preferably, the invention provides an article made of metal, for use in dentistry or medicine e.g. archwire, needle or catheter, having a friction-reducing film, and methods for coating such articles with a friction-reducing film.

Abstract: A method for concurrently measuring a force exerted upon each of a plurality of teeth is disclosed. A dentition crown connecting rod associated with a force gauge is positioned such that a dentition crown coupled to the dentition crown connecting rod may be received within a corresponding cavity of a reference aligner. A measurement aligner is then applied to the dentition crown, wherein the dentition crown is positioned to be received within a corresponding cavity of a reference aligner. A force exerted on the dentition crown by the measurement aligner is then calculated.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes a flexible vesica containing a fluid, and a support structure supporting the vesica relative to the patient's dental anatomy. The support structure holds the vesica in compression against selected teeth, so that the fluid within the vesica exerts a therapeutic pressure on the teeth. For example, the support structure can include an arch-shaped trough to support a tubular vesica.

Abstract: A bite ramp includes a tooth-attachment element and ramp element. The tooth-attachment element is sized and configured for bonding to the lingual surface of a person's tooth, while the ramp element may be either fixed or else hingedly or bendably adjustable relative to the tooth-attachment element. The ramp element provides a ramp at a desired angle for engaging a corresponding tooth of the opposite dental arch when the person's mouth is closed. The engagement between the ramp element and the corresponding tooth of the opposite dental arch may cause the lower jaw to move forward, rearwardly, or not at all relative to the upper jaw, thereby incrementally correcting a deep bite or other abnormal orthodontic condition. A kit may be provided that includes multiple bite ramps, at least two of which initially include different ramp angles.

Abstract: An orthodontic hook device for use with an implant secured to a first location on the dental arch of a patient generally comprises a base member configured to be slidably received on an archwire secured to the dental arch and a hook member extending from an outer surface of the base member. The hook member includes a first edge and a second edge, which have different profiles and are spaced apart to provide the hook member with a thickness. The second edge defines at least one notch configured to retain an end of a biasing member, which includes an opposite end secured to the implant.

Abstract: An orthodontic elastic band which is dyed with a semi-persistent food-based dye such that the distinction between unused and used elastic bands is evident upon inspection is used in conjunction with a compartmented container, such as a weekly pill box. The compartmented container is used to store used orthodontic elastic bands as they are removed and replaced, before and after meals, respectively, throughout the day. Verification of the rigor with which a predefined orthodontic regimen involving replaceable elastic bands is determined based upon the inspection and count of the number of used elastic bands which have been stored in the compartment associated with each day. Missing, used elastic bands are indicative in a lapse in the prescribed elastic band regimen.

Abstract: An impacted tooth appliance including a micropin bone anchor with a quadrilateral aperture formed therein, a rigid apertured ribbon secured to the impacted tooth by means of a rotatable bracket secured to the tooth, the ribbon pivoted on the bracket, and the ribbon and the micropin interconnected by means of spring-biased quadrilateral wire.

Abstract: Implant with fastening means (2) to be fixed to the bone of a person's upper jaw (5) or lower jaw (30), with a mounting element (3) for mounting orthodontic appliances, whereby said mounting element (3) is connected to fastening means (2) by means of a connecting piece (4) formed by a rod with a circular section or an elliptic section, which is adapted to extend through the person's gum surrounding the corresponding bone to which said fastening means (2) are intended to be fixed, whereby said fastening means (2) are formed of an osteosynthesis plate which is provided with several recesses (6,7,8,9) through which fit screws (10,11,12,13) for fixing the implant to the bone of said upper or lower jaw, wherein said connecting piece (4) forms an extension of the osteosynthesis plate.

Abstract: An appliance for adjusting tooth and/or jaw malpositions, includes an upper arch wire suitably to be attached to teeth on the upper jaw of a user; a lower arch wire suitably to be attached to teeth on the lower jaw of the user; and a force-transfer element for mechanically connecting the upper arch wire and the lower arch wire to each other. The force-transfer element has a first longitudinal axis and includes a first end comprising an angled section. The angled section has a first hole, the longitudinal axis of which is parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The force-transfer element also includes a second end which is opposite to the first end and has a second hole which is rotationally offset 90° relative to the first hole.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering an orthodontic retainer system wherein pairs of magnets are applied to adjacent teeth in a patient's mouth. The retainer system may include a pair of dental modules, in the form of mutually attracted members, that are temporary retained on a delivery member and positioned on a patient's teeth. In one exemplary embodiment, the dental modules have rounded and/or chamfered edges and a sloped lingual surface. In one exemplary embodiment, the delivery member is substantially L-shaped. Advantageously, the substantially L-shape of the delivery member allows an orthodontist to enter only a small portion of the patient's oral cavity to position the dental modules on a patient's teeth. Further, the substantially L-shape of the delivery member eases the orthodontist's delivery of the dental modules into a patient's mouth by substantially eliminating the need for the orthodontist to manipulate or otherwise move the patient's lips, tongue, and/or cheeks.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance for orthodontic treatment includes first and second eyelets connected to coil spring at each end of the coil spring, thereby forming a double eyelet and spring unit. In one embodiment, a connector for detachably attaching a spring to an orthodontic appliance includes a means for engaging an appliance. In one embodiment the connector is an eyelet having an aperture in its central region for allowing the spring to be detachably attached to the orthodontic appliance. The aperture may have a variety of shapes. Alternatively, the connector may comprise a hook or equivalent structure for facilitating the spring to be attached to the orthodontic appliance.

Abstract: Micro-regional force application improves the control of the orthodontic movement of teeth in all six degrees of freedom. Micro regional force application utilizes an elastic repositioning appliance, a tooth positioner, a polymeric shell, or preprogrammed series of polymeric shells. The key components of the invention are the envelope of freedom, the force applicators, force couplers, counterpart coupling, vector modifiers, seating guides, decouplers, and forced balance points. Further, computerized finite element analysis determines the center of resistance and the center of rotation for each tooth to be moved. The present invention gently rotates and translates one or more teeth to a desired straight position within a treatment plan.

Abstract: Systems and methods for moving teeth to desired positions within a patient's mouth. A method starts with a step of installing orthodontic appliances, such as brackets, on the teeth to be involved in an orthodontic treatment Then, the gingival tissue is incised along a curve that substantially extends in parallel to the gum line of the gingival tissue at a predetermined distance. Subsequently, the incised gingival tissue is reflected to form a gingival flap and thereby to expose an alveolar bone underlying the gingival flap. A portion of the exposed alveolar bone adjacent the roots of the teeth is moved, preferably in the form of a groove. Then, the orthodontic appliances are adjusted to move the teeth and thereby to realign the teeth as intended.

Abstract: An improved arch bar for dental surgery is formed from a strip of malleable material. The strip is the shape of a right angle having a splint portion and a retainer portion. A series of apertures extend through the splint portion and the retainer portion with the longitudinal edges of the strip being continuous and smooth. The splint portion is attached to the bone and the retainer portion forms an outwardly projecting shelf having a smooth surface. The soft tissue of the mouth is protected from ligature wires threaded through the apertures by the shelf.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for anchoring orthodontic appliances or the like in the mouth wherein anchor screws of different constructions are installed in the bone in different areas of the mouth to insure adequate bone contact and retention. Each of the anchor screws has a threaded portion and a washer portion at the outer end of the threaded portion which is of sufficient width to engage the adjacent exterior bone surface when the threaded portion is installed in the bone to provide lateral support for the threaded portion. In some cases, the threaded portion is provided with threads of different sizes and the washer portion is provided with an exterior thread for cutting through gum tissue to enable the washer portion to engage the underlying adjacent exterior bone surface when the threaded portion is installed in the bone. Each anchor screw is provided with a lateral bore at the outer end thereof for receiving a ligature or the like therethrough to prevent the anchor screw from falling in the mouth.

Abstract: An apparatus facilitates treatment of a tooth that is at least partially impacted. The apparatus includes a wire including a first end, a second end, and a substantially planar body extending therebetween. The first end is configured to couple to a tooth. The second end is configured to secure the apparatus relative to the tooth such that the wire applies a substantially continuous force to the tooth.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant with fastening means (2) to be fixed to the bone of a person's upper jaw (5) or lower jaw (30), comprising a mounting element (3) for mounting orthodontic appliances, whereby said mounting element (3) is connected to said fastening means (2) by means of a connecting piece (4) which must extend through the gum surrounding the corresponding bone, whereby the mounting element (3) has at least one recess (17) in which a corresponding mounting element (14) of said appliances must be mounted.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for patients requiring repositioning of misaligned teeth who typically undergo orthodontic treatment to move the teeth into corrected positions. The orthodontic methods typically require lengthy procedures involving the application of light forces to the teeth to effect movement as accomplished by braces or other appliances. The apparatus and method includes the administration of a needle corticotomy to select regions that have been identified as absent any landmarks to avoid. The method is accomplished without the use of freeze-dried and bovine bone and without a mucoperiosteal flap procedure, resulting in low medical risk and providing a simplified and less time consuming procedure as compared to the prior art, and furthermore wherein the method effects a significant reduction in the time required to complete an orthodontic case while also significantly reducing the discomfort and recovery time for the patient.