62results about "Brackets" patented technology

The invention relates to an assistance system (10) for assembling a retaining device (1), the retaining device (1) comprising: - at least two plates (4), - at least one retaining element (6); the guide (11) comprising at least two guide surfaces (12), each guide surface being shaped to be at least partially complementary to a single plate (4), the guide (11) further comprising at least one guide mark (13) for the retaining element (6), the guide surfaces (12) and the guide mark (13) being positioned relative to one another in a predetermined manner, in order to be at least partially complementary to the retaining device (1) in a retaining configuration.

The utility model relates to orthodontic technical field, specifically disclose a kind of round three-wing double-silicon orthodontic device, comprising: base, the base has the bottom plate for being fixedly connected with tooth surface, the bottom plate upper surface is equipped with reticular retention structure;Bracket body, fixedly set in the top of the base, the top of the bracket body two sides symmetrically is equipped with the guide slide rail extending along vertical direction;Bracket door, slidingly set in the top of the bracket body, its inboard is equipped with the sliding slot matched with the guide slide rail, so that the bracket door can slide along buccal lingual direction relative bracket body;The utility model is through the self-adapting channel design of main bracket groove along dental arch curvature, cooperate with the memory alloy wire embedded in secondary bracket groove, can produce dynamic deformation pressure under oral temperature, collaboratively form three-dimensional controllable correction force system, avoid the problem of tooth root resorption or tilt deviation caused by traditional single-axis correction.

The technology described in this specification relates to an exemplary indirect bonding tray for an orthodontic appliance. The exemplary indirect bonding tray includes an occlusal base having an outer perimeter and defining a first impression that conforms to a first occlusal tooth surface and a second impression that conforms to at least a portion of a second occlusal tooth surface. The exemplary indirect bonding tray further includes a buccal wall that defines a well for releasably engaging an orthodontic appliance, the buccal wall extending outwardly beyond the outer perimeter of the occlusal base, the buccal wall and the well being in a first region of the indirect bonding tray associated with the first impression, the first region being adjacent to a second region of the indirect bonding tray associated with the second impression, and an outer wall of the second region extending to the outer perimeter of the occlusal base.

A template for positioning perforations to be made in dams, characterized by standardized markings for well-aligned dental arches and a curved millimeter ruler to customize the position for perforations in irregular dental arches, as well as coordinate lines and midlines, which allow tooth segmentation to be performed to position the perforation. This template allows for varying positions and distances when making perforations in latex and silicone (synthetic) dams, facilitating its use in patients with irregularly aligned dental arches. It can also be used on dams of different thicknesses (thin, medium, and thick), especially since it facilitates varying the distances and positions of the perforations.

A plate (4) intended to be rigidly fixed to a retention element (6) of a retention device (1), said plate (4) comprising an inner face (2) intended to be rigidly fixed to a face (101a, 101b) of a patient's tooth (101), an opposing outer face (3), and a lateral edge (5) forming the junction between the inner face (2) and the outer face (3), the inner face (2) being shaped in part to correspond to at least a portion of the relevant face (101a, 101b) of the tooth (101), the plate (4) further comprising at least one notch (7) on the inner face (2), the notch (7) comprising an opening (7a) leading to the lateral edge (5) of the plate so as to allow the insertion of a tool (20) into the notch (7) when the inner face (2) of the Plate (4) is fixed to the tooth (101). Figure for the abbreviation: figure 2

Dental attachment placement apparatuses with one or more replacement attachment systems for providing one or more replacement dental attachments. The replacement attachment systems may include a body that is configured to orient and align the apparatus with respect to the teeth. The apparatus may include one or more primary dental attachments coupled to the body, where the body is configured to position the primary dental attachments adjacent to the teeth for bonding. The replacement system can be configured to replace the primary dental attachments and align replacement dental attachments with respect to the teeth.

Devices, systems, and methods for orthodontic treatment planning and orthodontic treatment are disclosed herein. Various embodiments are directed to a method of obtaining data characterizing movements of a patient's teeth from original positions to desired, final positions. The method can include identifying one or more components of the movements, evaluating the movements, and / or modifying the movements. The method can comprise obtaining an orthodontic treatment plan, which can include one or more suggested interventions to accomplish the tooth movements, a design of such intervention(s), and / or other useful information regarding the orthodontic treatment. The method may comprise evaluating an orthodontic treatment during and / or after implementation of the treatment, which can include obtaining data characterizing current positions of the patient's teeth. Based on the evaluation, the method can include obtaining another orthodontic treatment plan and movement data characterizing movements of a patient's teeth from their current positions to desired, final positions.

The embodiment of the utility model provides a kind of front joint and light curing machine, it is related to medical instrument technical field.The utility model provides a kind of front joint and light curing machine, by setting light source subassembly, light emitted by light source subassembly when working passes through light transmission port, light beam is emitted from light outlet and effectively irradiates to photosensitive resin material, so that it solidifies;By setting adjusting part, the diameter of the light transmission port of adjusting part is adjustable, by adjusting the diameter of light transmission port, the diameter of light beam emitted by light source subassembly is adjusted, so that the light beam emitted from light outlet is adjustable, further so that the spot diameter size formed after the emission light emits from the emission end distance of light outlet;The application is realized by the above design, the spot diameter size of certain distance from light outlet is continuously adjustable, so that doctor can select the diameter size of spot according to actual operation condition, reduce the operation difficulty of doctor, optimize the whole machine structure of light curing machine.

An oral appliance for treating snoring and / or apnea includes an upper appliance portion and a lower appliance portion. The upper appliance portion has an upper base portion that extends over a user's upper front teeth and two orthodontic wires, one extending from each side of the upper base portion. The lower appliance portion has a lower base portion that extends over the user's lower front teeth and two orthodontic wires, one extending from each side of the upper base portion. The lingual portion of each wire extends posteriorly from a proximal end on the lingual side of the user's teeth, around the user's posteriormost tooth, and then extends forward along the buccal sides of the user's teeth to the distal end of the wire, and when worn, the wires are positioned between the brackets and the user's gum line.

The present disclosure relates to heat mouldable mouth guards, to methods for using the mouth guards, and to methods for producing the mouth guards. In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides a heat mouldable mouth guard, the mouth guard comprising: an inner framework comprising a semi-rigid thermoplastic; and an outer layer comprising an elastomeric thermoplastic which has a melting temperature higher than the semi-rigid thermoplastic of the inner framework, wherein the outer layer substantially encapsulates the inner framework.

The utility model relates to a kind of appliance for controlling the three-dimensional position of front teeth, including the bracket being set on front teeth and the buccal tube being set on molar, bracket and buccal tube are connected by main arch wire;Bracket is connected with auxiliary arch splint, auxiliary arch splint is equipped with the auxiliary arch groove of lip side opening, buccal tube is equipped with main arch tube and auxiliary arch tube, main arch wire is set in main arch tube, auxiliary arch tube includes sleeve and the rotating core being set in sleeve and being rotatably connected with sleeve, rotating core is equipped with square hole being set in axial direction, auxiliary arch groove on auxiliary arch splint and auxiliary arch tube are connected by auxiliary arch wire with the square section of section, auxiliary arch wire is set in square hole on auxiliary arch tube;When torque is applied to front teeth, auxiliary arch wire is embedded in corresponding auxiliary arch groove, rotating core is rotated, auxiliary arch wire is twisted by square hole, auxiliary arch groove side wall is pushed by auxiliary arch wire side wall, and corresponding bracket is generated torsional moment, so as to apply torque to front teeth, the rotation angle of rotating core is adjusted to realize the control of front tooth torque size.

The utility model discloses a kind of miniature tubular oral cavity correcting devices, including bottom plate, the side of bottom plate is rotatably connected with a group of first limit block, and the one end of first limit block is provided with microtube, bottom plate and first limit block can be locked by locking assembly, the angle adjustment of microtube can be realized, the utility model because the angle of microtube can be flexibly adjusted, doctor can be according to the specific dental malocclusion of patient and the treatment demand, customize personalized treatment scheme, this is helpful to improve treatment effect, reduce treatment cycle, and improve patient's satisfaction, rotate first limit block can drive microtube to carry out angle adjustment, it is easy and fast to operate, the design of locking assembly makes microtube after being adjusted to the required angle can be quickly fixed, improve work efficiency, this design can adapt to the dental malocclusion of different patients and treatment demand.

Methods and systems for designing and fabricating an additively manufactured object with dynamic printing resolutions are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a digital representation of a dental appliance, where the dental appliance includes a plurality of appliance portions. The method can also include determining a first printing resolution for a first appliance portion of the plurality of appliance portions. The method can also include determining a second printing resolution for a second appliance portion of the plurality of appliance portions, where the second printing resolution is lower than the first printing resolution. The method can further include generating instructions for fabricating the dental appliance via an additive manufacturing process.

The present disclosure discloses an orthodontic space maintainer (100), and methods for preparing the same and preserving inter-dental spacing. The orthodontic space maintainer (100) includes an orthodontic band (102) configured to be circumferentially secured to a dental abutment, wherein the orthodontic band (102) features an outer surface (110) and a contoured inner surface (112) adapted to morphology and conforming to variable angulations within the dental arch. A tubular member (104) is securely affixed to the outer surface of the orthodontic band and extends in a direction opposite to the outer surface of the orthodontic band, the tubular member (104) being configured as a reception port. An adjustable loop (106) with a proximal end and a distal end is also provided, wherein the tubular member (104) receives the proximal end of the adjustable loop (106), and the proximal end is configured for mechanically securing the adjustable loop (106) within the tubular member to establish a fixed spatial relationship.

The utility model provides an annex for orthodontics, relates to the orthodontic technical field of stomatology, including tooth body, bow wire body, the tooth body front side is provided with the bracket bottom plate, the surface of bracket bottom plate is provided with the bracket body. The utility model discloses a improved torque spring is bent from the diameter 0.6mm stainless steel wire, and it is placed between bow wire body and bracket body, can provide the sustained light force for tooth to increase the tooth root torque, and the one end of improved torque spring is fixedly connected with bow wire body, the other end abuts against the bracket body, and the winding number of spiral winding part is 2.5, and the winding gap is less than or equal to 0.1mm, and such design makes it can store enough elastic potential energy, and the light force is released stably, is helpful to the tooth root movement and torque adjustment according to the expected direction, and can use on the round bow wire, also can use on the square bow wire, breaks through the restriction that traditional torque spring can only apply on the square bow wire, expands its application range.

This application relates to the field of orthodontic appliances and discloses a multifunctional orthodontic traction device, including a self-ligating bracket for fixing and limiting the archwire. The top of the self-ligating bracket is equipped with an elastic closing hook, and a traction structure for orthodontic traction is hooked to the inner side of the elastic closing hook. A combined bracket for adhesive fixation to the posterior teeth is fixedly connected to one side of the traction structure. By using the self-ligating bracket and the combined bracket in conjunction with other brackets and archwires, the device achieves tooth positioning correction. The traction structure, installed between the self-ligating bracket and the combined bracket, generates horizontal tension, thereby performing Class II orthodontic traction on the teeth, achieving horizontal traction. Simultaneously, while the traction structure generates horizontal tension, a downward pressure structure converts part of the force into downward pressure on the molars, thus achieving molar indentation control. This device increases its usability through the integration of multiple functions and improves the efficiency of orthodontic treatment.

This utility model discloses an orthodontic appliance with easy retention, including an orthodontic archwire. Multiple appliances are mounted on the archwire, and each appliance includes an appliance base. Elastic clips are fixedly connected to both side walls of the appliance base. Multiple grooves are formed on the front side of the appliance base, and multiple protrusions are fixedly connected to the front side of the appliance base. An appliance support block is fixedly connected to the back side of the appliance base, and an archwire groove for placing the archwire is formed on the side wall of the appliance support block. This utility model, through the synergistic effect of the protrusion and groove structure of the appliance base and the elastic clips, forms a mechanical fit with the tooth surface, greatly enhancing the retention force between the appliance and the teeth, effectively reducing loosening and displacement of the appliance in the oral cavity, and improving the stability and accuracy of orthodontic treatment.

This invention belongs to the field of orthodontic instrument technology, specifically a periodontal targeted near-infrared light bimaxillary therapy device that protects tooth crowns. It includes a protective brace and a bimaxillary irradiation device. The protective brace includes a maxillary protective brace and a mandibular protective brace, each comprising a lingual plate and a labial plate. The labial plate includes a cervical sleeve and a receiving groove. The bimaxillary irradiation device includes an outer irradiation plate, an inner irradiation plate, and a flexible occlusal plate. Near-infrared laser lamps are installed on the outer and inner irradiation plates. This invention achieves simultaneous irradiation of the labial and lingual periodontal tissues of both jaws, significantly improving orthodontic efficiency. It can simultaneously irradiate the entire periodontal area of ​​both jaws in a single treatment, eliminating the need for separate upper and lower jaw procedures, shortening treatment time, achieving simultaneous activation of all periodontal tissues, and improving tooth movement efficiency. The bimaxillary irradiation device uses precise lamp placement according to the periodontal ligament area, working in conjunction with the protective brace to fully cover the protective crown, synergistically avoiding thermal and light damage.

A palatal expansion device is described. The palatal expansion device is used to expand a palate of a patient. The palatal expansion device includes one or more features which enhance the safety, accuracy, and efficiency of palatal expansion. A direction limiter controls the direction of rotation of a jackscrew. The direction limiter prevents incorrect expansion or retraction of the palate. A mechanical turn counter counts the number of turns of the jackscrew. The mechanical turn counter disengages once a preset number of turns is achieved. The preset number of turns may be set by the orthodontist during each visit using a dial.

The utility model provides a kind of front joint and light curing machine, it is related to medical instrument field.The utility model provides a kind of front joint and light curing machine, by setting light source assembly, light emitted by light source assembly works through light transmission port, light beam is emitted from light outlet and effectively irradiates to photosensitive resin material, so that it solidifies;By setting liquid lens, the focal length of liquid lens is changed under the condition of additional voltage, the diameter of light beam emitted by light source assembly is adjusted, and then the spot diameter formed after the light beam emitted from light outlet is emitted for a distance is adjustable;The application is continuously adjusted by the above design in the case where not depending on mechanical movement, the spot diameter formed after the light beam emitted from light outlet is emitted for a distance in limited space is continuously adjusted, so that doctor can select the diameter of spot according to actual operation condition to select different voltage, and the whole machine structure of light curing machine is optimized.

Orthodontic bracket (10) comprising a body having a base intended to be fixed to the outer surface of a tooth and a vestibular part intended to retain an orthodontic arch (13) extending in a generally mesio-distal direction, characterized in that it comprises a receptacle (111) at least partially open on said base, in order to open onto said tooth when said base is fixed to the outer surface of said tooth, and intended to receive an adhesive material defining, once hardened, a retention pad for an orthodontic aligner, a separation rib forming a projection of the base, placed on the periphery and in the extension of said receptacle (111), configured to separate the adhesive material intended to be received in said receptacle (111) from the adhesive material intended to be received on the rest of said base, and a fold groove (114) on the vestibular part, transverse thereto, and facing said receptacle (111).