MUMBAI, India, June 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641055193 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on April 30, 2026, for Modified Bracket Holder With Mbt Gauge And Wire Tucker.
Inventors include Sachin Aditya B; Swapna Sreenivasagan; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on June 19, 2026, under issue no. 25/2026.
Abstract: MODIFIED BRACKET HOLDER WITH MBT GAUGE AND WIRE TUCKER 30-Apr-2026/64509/202641055193/Form 2(Title Page) ABSTRACT ____ Modified bracket holder with integrated MBT measurement gauge and wire tucker is proposed as a novel orthodontic hand instrument designed to streamline direct bonding and archwire manipulation while reducing chairside time. Conventional clinical workflows require separate instruments for bracket holding/placement, MBT height gauging, and archwire tucking, which increases instrument changes, risk of contamination, and cumulative bonding time without necessarily improving bracket placement accuracy. Direct bonding with preadjusted edgewise appliances demands precise vertical placement of brackets using MBT gauges and similar devices to avoid errors in tip, torque, and in-out, yet existing gauges and bracket holders are typically standalone instruments. Multiple studies and clinical reports highlight that although specialized gauges and jigs can enhance accuracy, they add steps and prolong chairside procedures due to repeated picking, passing, and exchanging of instruments. Additionally, separate wire tuckers are required for final archwire seating and comfort, further increasing the number of instruments on the tray and potential ergonomic fatigue. The proposed product is a single, autoclavable bracket holder that incorporates: (1) a calibrated MBT-style vertical measurement gauge tailored for 0.022-inch slot brackets, and (2) a terminal wire tucker tip for precise intraoral archwire seating. Novelty resides in the specific integration of an adjustable or fixed MBT-compatible measuring gauge with a reverse-action bracket holder and a dedicated wire tucker tip in a single balanced hand instrument, which is not disclosed by existing standalone gauges, bracket positioners, or wire tucker patents. The claimed product patent can encompass the structural configuration of the combined working ends, the calibration of gauge heights for different tooth groups, and the ergonomic handle geometry optimized for direct bonding and archwire tucking within standard orthodontic clinical workflows.
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