An orthodontic bracket is provided, comprising a bracket body configured to couple to an arch member and a first bracket footing disposed adjacent the bracket body. The first bracket footing has at least one major surface that is configured to mate with a receptacle formed from a bracket base, and extends beyond a plane formed by a major surface of the bracket body. In an embodiment, the base can be configured as a polymeric shell portion that is part of a removable dental appliance, wherein the polymeric shell portion can have one or more cavities shaped to receive one or more teeth.

Patient specific dental appliances, dental bands and methods for manufacturing the dental bands. The dental bands are manufactured based on the specific anatomy of each patient so that the dental bands more closely conform to the patient's anatomy. The dental bands can include inner surfaces with an average surface roughness that is greater than an average surface roughness of an outer surface to enhance the bond between the dental band and the tooth surface. In addition, the dental bands can include marginal portions connecting the buccal and lingual surfaces of the bands that extend into marginal spaces with adjacent teeth and the marginal portions do not extend into interproximal spaces with the adjacent teeth as is required by conventional dental bands. The dental bands can also optionally include an occlusal portion that covers portions of an inner occlusal surface of the tooth and/or an outer occlusal surface of the tooth.

The present invention discloses a clear orthodontic tray system and methods of making and using the same. The clear orthodontic tray system comprises pre-fabricated attachment device.

The present invention discloses a clear orthodontic tray system and methods of making and using the same. The clear orthodontic tray system comprises pre-fabricated attachment device.

An orthodontic bracket comprising: a base having a rear surface and a front surface, the rear surface configured to be adhered to a surface of a tooth (outside/labial and/or inside/lingual) in use; and an archwire holder which is rotationally mounted to the front surface of the base, the archwire holder being configured to be rotatable around an axis which is perpendicular to the base to within +/−30°, wherein the archwire holder comprises at least one slot configured to hold an archwire in use, and wherein the archwire holder is rotatable for receiving the archwire and applying a desired amount and/or orientation of tip and/or torque to the tooth in use.

An orthodontic bracket comprising: a base having a rear surface and a front surface, the rear surface configured to be adhered to a surface of a tooth (outside/labial and/or inside/lingual) in use; and an archwire holder which is rotationally mounted to the front surface of the base, the archwire holder being configured to be rotatable around an axis which is perpendicular to the base to within +/−30°, wherein the archwire holder comprises at least one slot configured to hold an archwire in use, and wherein the archwire holder is rotatable for receiving the archwire and applying a desired amount and/or orientation of tip and/or torque to the tooth in use.

A method for managing a dental work flow using digital automation. After a remote consultation, the patient is sent a portable scanning wand or device by a dental professional. The patient performs a self intra-oral scan as directed and then transmits the video over a network such as the internet. Before the dental professional can review the transmitted data, a data management module analyzes the transmitted video using a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and automatically prepares an original report or summary which details any likely issues present within the patient's teeth. An additional supplemental report may also be generated by the suite of AI tools which lists any required treatments, any possible elective treatments, and any further treatment options that may be provided responsively to the patient. The dental professional can then form a diagnosis for the patient and then send the diagnosis directly to the patient.

An orthodontic bracket and bracket support system, and its method of manufacture and use is provided. The system includes a bracket assembly including one or more bracket members to be bonded to a patient’s teeth, a placement guide assembly including one or more placement members to properly position the bracket members for the bonding procedure, and a support assembly to support the bracket assembly and/or the placement guide assembly during manufacture and use. The bracket assembly, the placement guide assembly, and the support assembly are formed together and in combination using stereolithography three-dimensional (3D) printing.

An orthodontic bracket and bracket support system, and its method of manufacture and use is provided. The system includes a bracket assembly including one or more bracket members to be bonded to a patient’s teeth, a placement guide assembly including one or more placement members to properly position the bracket members for the bonding procedure, and a support assembly to support the bracket assembly and/or the placement guide assembly during manufacture and use. The bracket assembly, the placement guide assembly, and the support assembly are formed together and in combination using stereolithography three-dimensional (3D) printing.

A detachable orthodontic bracket and wire system includes bracket bases, brackets, and an arch wire for guiding alignment of teeth. The bracket bases are positioned on a lingual surface and/or a facial surface of the teeth. Each bracket base includes a first surface, a second surface, and at least one first interlocking element. The first surface is rigidly attached to the lingual surface and/or the facial surface of the teeth. The second surface opposes the lingual surface and/or the facial surface of the teeth. The first interlocking element is attached to and positioned in a direction substantially perpendicular to or parallel to the second surface of each bracket base. The brackets include at least second interlocking element that interlocks with the first interlocking element. The arch wire is inserted through a slot channel of each bracket. The bracket and the arch wire are infused and rigidly anchored within enclosing layers.