Self-ligation bracket formed integrally for orthodontic appliance

摘要

The present invention relates to a bracket (1) for an orthodontic appliance, comprising a bracket base (2) having a fastening surface (3) for fastening a bracket (1) to an associated surface of a tooth; At least one bracket slot (4) for holding at least one arcuate wire of the orthodontic appliance, the bracket slot (4) being located on the opposite face of the bracket base (2) from the engagement surface (3) slot; And at least one locking means (5) used to lock at least the bracket slot (4) to prevent the arc wire from falling out of the bracket slot (4), the bracket (1) being integrally formed . In accordance with the present invention the bracket 1 has a convex bulbous feature (not shown) on the back surface 30 facing away from its fastening surface 3 in order to provide an on to fundamentally simplify the patient's orthodontic treatment. 12 which extends over at least 50% of the overall height 10 of the bracket 1 measured parallel to the vertical axis 7 of the bracket 1.