This invention comprises an orthodontic dental distractor for rapid orthodontic
tooth movement, particularly into a fresh extraction socket. The rapid movement can occur from the effect of
distraction osteogenesis.The device can include four components: a
molar tooth band with buccal tube, a
canine tooth band with buccal tube, a threaded screw, and a screw retaining clip. The threaded screw is engaged internally to the
molar band tube which is threaded internally. The
screw head bears externally on the anterior (mesial) end of the clip, and the clip bears externally on the canine band tube so that when the screw is turned the
canine tooth moves distally toward the
molar tooth. Thus the movement of a tooth can be controlled to proceed at a rapid and prescribed rate.