An extraoral orthopedic device for direct protraction of the maxilla and indirect protraction of the mandible of a patient, comprising a circular cranial support configured for placement around the periphery of the neurocranium of a patient encircling the forehead, two perpendicular girders adjustably coupled to the circular cranial support and extending in a downward direction on either side of the face of the patient, each of the two perpendicular girders having a plurality of openings extending diametrically therethrough and disposed distally relative to the circular cranial support; an intraoral mechanism disposed in the mouth of the patient; and a horizontal girder coupled through elastic tractions with the intraoral mechanism and adjustably supported within a respective slot of the plurality of openings in each of the two perpendicular girders.

The present invention is an adjustment means for a mandibular advancement device, having both intraoral and extraoral portions, including a body portion at the interface. The extraoral portion includes a lower arm and a curved upper arm. The posterior end of the upper arm includes a pad assembly that is adapted to make contact with and apply pressure to the subnasal maxillary bone. The lower arm includes a thread that is adapted to be threaded into an adjustment wheel so that turning in one direction causes the extraoral portion to retract into the body portion, causing the upper pad to apply greater pressure to the subnasal maxillary bone. Turning the adjustment wheel in the opposite direction causes the upper pad to apply decreased pressure. One complete revolution of the adjustment wheel in a first or second direction causes the extraoral portion to extend or retract by one millimetre in length.

The present invention is an adjustment means for a mandibular advancement device, having both intraoral and extraoral portions, including a body portion at the interface. The extraoral portion includes a lower arm and a curved upper arm. The posterior end of the upper arm includes a pad assembly that is adapted to make contact with and apply pressure to the subnasal maxillary bone. The lower arm includes a thread that is adapted to be threaded into an adjustment wheel so that turning in one direction causes the extraoral portion to retract into the body portion, causing the upper pad to apply greater pressure to the subnasal maxillary bone. Turning the adjustment wheel in the opposite direction causes the upper pad to apply decreased pressure. One complete revolution of the adjustment wheel in a first or second direction causes the extraoral portion to extend or retract by one millimetre in length.

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.

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.

The present invention relates to a method and system for applying localized vibration directly to particular teeth with the upper and lower jaws. A headgear using an inner bow comprising at least two arms that inserts into the upper first molars and an elastic-type headgear strap attaches to the back of the neck and to the outside, or outer bow also having at least two arms. The inner bow and outer bow are coupled together generally in the center (or alternatively with at least one lateral extension that is off-centered) by an external extension. The external extension may further have a protrusion, that inserts into a corresponding orifice within a vibrating orthodontic device.

The present invention relates to a method and system for applying localized vibration directly to particular teeth with the upper and lower jaws. A headgear using an inner bow comprising at least two arms that inserts into the upper first molars and an elastic-type headgear strap attaches to the back of the neck and to the outside, or outer bow also having at least two arms. The inner bow and outer bow are coupled together generally in the center (or alternatively with at least one lateral extension that is off-centered) by an external extension. The external extension may further have a protrusion, that inserts into a corresponding orifice within a vibrating orthodontic device.

A therapeutic pressure applicator with a sensor and transceiver is worn by a patient during daily activity to apply pressure to a specific body part, and used in a system with a device such as a cell phone to receive and display real-time pressure data to alert the patient and physician when the pressure is outside a desired range. The applicator includes a securement member and a pressure adjusting device with a pressure adjusting dial, pressure sensing component, pressure focusing plate and cushion. Rotating the dial retracts or extends the sensing component, focusing plate and cushion. The applicator has a computer module with a CPU, memory, transceiver, power source and a force sensor. A pressure button is pressed into engagement with the sensor to transmit real-time focused pressure data to the CPU. The transceiver communicates the real-time cushion pressure data to the cell phone that displays and stores the data.

The present invention provides body anchored protraction devices. The protraction devices direct the negative forces of protraction over a large surface area on the chest and abdomen of a patient. The protraction devices employ a cantilever support rod and ultra-low friction joints to enable low compression on the head without restricting free movement.

The present invention provides body anchored protraction devices. The protraction devices direct the negative forces of protraction over a large surface area on the chest and abdomen of a patient. The protraction devices employ a cantilever support rod and ultra-low friction joints to enable low compression on the head without restricting free movement.