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ORTHODONTIC BUTTON

  • US 20190328492A1
  • Filed: 04/27/2018
  • Published: 10/31/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/2018
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An orthodontic button comprising:

  • a base for bonding attachment to a tooth;

    an outer face opposing the base;

    a substantially vertical slot extending into the outer face of the button toward the base;

    said slot dividing the button into a smaller lateral segment covering a smaller portion of the base and a larger lateral segment covering a larger portion of the base separated by a thin connecting segment; and

    a post on the larger lateral segment for removably engaging an elastic to the button;

    wherein exerting a lateral compressive force on the smaller lateral segment and the larger lateral segment compresses the slot and peels the base underlying the smaller lateral segment off the tooth to release the base from the tooth.

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