ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES FOR CORRECTING TEETH IRREGULARITIES AND FOR RETAINING THE POSITION OF TEETH

摘要

Orthodontic appliances for correcting teeth irregularities and for retaining the position of teeth are disclosed. According to an aspect, an orthodontic appliance may include an arch component configured to engage one of teeth and gums of a patient. Further, the orthodontic appliance may include a spring having a teeth engaging portion and an anchor portion. The teeth engaging portion may be shaped to engage the incisors of the patient. The anchor portion may be attached to the arch component.