| 20110165532 | Orthodontic Device with a Self-ligating Fixing System for Orthodontic Apparatuses with a Filiform Part, Related System and Orthodontic Kit - The invention relates to an orthodontic screw with a self-ligating fixing system for orthodontic apparatuses with a filiform part comprising a head equipped with at least one longitudinal slot for the insertion of said filiform part, a threaded shank to be applied to the bone of the mouth and a stop means to reversibly block said filiform part. The stop means is a fork comprising at least two teeth and the head features at least one through hole made in one of the walls which delimit the slot, and said hole has a corresponding second through or not through hole in the opposite wall delimiting the slot and in which the axis that runs through both holes is located above the filiform part insertable in said slot. In addition, the invention regards a related system and an orthodontic kit comprising said screw. | 07-07-2011 |
