Peter Kesling
Peter Kesling | |
|---|---|
| Born | LaPorte, Indiana |
| Known for | Invented the Tip-Edge Bracket Appliance |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Dentist |
| Sub-specialties | Orthodontics |
Dr. Peter Kesling is an American Orthodontist known for the development of Tip Edge Orthodontic Appliance in 1986. He holds over 50 patents related to Orthodontic Appliances.[1]
Life
He was born in La Porte, Indiana. Peter Kesling is son of Dr. Harold Kesling, who was also an Orthodontist and invented the Tooth Positioner Appliance. After graduation from the Orthodontic program in 1958, Dr. Kesling joined the Orthodontic clinic run by his father Dr. Harold Kesling and Dr. Robert A. Rocke. For 40 years, Dr Kesling was an Associate Clinical professor of Orthodontics at Saint Louis University. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He has also co-authored two textbooks, one of which is called Orthodontic Theory and Technique.[2] v[3]
Dr. Peter Kesling has one son, Chris Kesling, who is also an Orthodontist and works at the same practice as his grandfather, Harold Kesling called the Kesling-Rocke Orthodontic Center in Westville, Indiana.
TP Orthodontics
The company was founded by Peter's father Harold Kesling and his brother David Kesling. In 2006, Peter sold some of the company shares to his brother Andrew Kesling.[4]
Tip Edge Appliance
The appliance was developed in 1986 by Dr. Peter Kesling. The brackets of this appliance are made by removing the diagonally opposed corners from Edward Angle's edgewise slot. This allows either mesial or distal tipping of a tooth. One can use small forces such as 2oz to 4oz to move teeth. The appliance is also sometimes referred to as "Kesling Slot"
References
- ^ "Peter C. Kesling Inventions, Patents and Patent Applications - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ Innovation), John Davies - (Faces of. "GUEST COMMENTARY: Dr. Peter Kesling challenges the status quo". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ Begg, P. R.; Kesling, Peter (1977-08-10). Orthodontic Theory and Technique (3rd ed.). W.B. Saunders Company. ISBN 9780721616704.
- ^ "Orthodontics company, family face off in court". Herald Argus. Retrieved 2016-04-06.