Method for producing an orthodontic arch or retaining arch, device for performing said method, resulting orthodontic arch or retaining arch and orthodontic appliance comprising same

摘要

The invention relates to a method for producing a bent orthodontic arch or a bent retaining arch for orthodontic treatment, comprising the bending of portions of a metal wire. The invention is characterised in that it comprises the use of an apparatus of the type intended for the production of springs, comprising bending tools and means allowing the continuous movement of the wire to be bent. The invention also relates to the device used to perform the aforementioned method, to the resulting orthodontic arch or retaining arch and to an orthodontic appliance comprising same.