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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 2018
Filed:
Sep. 09, 2011
Masaaki Orikasa, Fukushima, JP;
Shingo Katayose, Fukushima, JP;
Kosei Endo, Fukushima, JP;
TOMY INCORPORATED, Fukushima, JP;
Abstract
A bracket bodyis fixed to a base part, and a clipis mounted on the bracket bodyso as to move. An archwire slotis provided on an upper face of the bracket body. A guide groovefor guiding a lower extended partof the clipis formed on a lower face of the bracket body, and provided at a position below the archwire slot. In a state where the slot is closed, an endof the lower extended partdoes not pass through the bracket bodyup to a side face at an opposite side to a curved part of the bracket body. It is possible to provide an orthodontic bracket which has a lower height and has less possibility that a clip may be detached.