Device for electrical stimulation of peridontal complex and surrounding tissue

A technique of surrounding tissue, electrical stimulation, applied in dentistry, electrotherapy, internal electrodes, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2018-03-27
C 哈拉兰比迪斯
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[0003] Another challenge in orthodontic treatment is motivating tooth movement

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[0022] The following detailed description sets forth exemplary embodiments of devices for electrically stimulating one or more components of a periodontal complex and tissue surrounding a tooth, for purposes such as reducing orthodontic pain and stimulating tooth movement. The device has electrodes of rigid conductive material in a fixed spatial relationship configured for application to the oral mucosa and attached gingiva of the periodontal ligament adjacent and along the root structure of a single tooth. A circuit applies secondary sensory electrical stimulation through the electrodes, the secondary sensory electrical stimulation comprising a waveform according to predetermined stimulation parameters. Examples of such devices described below include hand-held devices with two electrodes that can be placed on a single tooth at a time by a patient, caregiver, or care provider. Another example of such a device is an array of electrode pairs shaped to be applied to multiple tee...

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The present invention provides a device for electrical stimulation of one or more components of the periodontal complex and surrounding tissue of a tooth, for uses such as reducing orthodontic pain and encouraging tooth movement, has electrodes of a rigid, electrically conductive material in a fixed spatial relationship configured for application to oral mucosa and attached gingiva adjacent to, and along a periodontal ligament of, a root structure of a single tooth. An electrical circuit is configured for electrical connection to the at least two electrodes. The electrical circuit has an output providing a subsensory electrical stimulus comprising a waveform in accordance with predetermined stimulation parameters. After the electrodes are applied to the oral mucosa and attached gingiva adjacent to, and along the periodontal ligament of, a root structure of the tooth, a switch, when activated, activates the electrical circuit to output the electrical stimulus through the at least two electrodes.

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Background technique [0001] A significant and common side effect of orthodontic treatment is pain associated with tooth movement. Orthodontic patients experience pain during or immediately after adjusting orthodontic appliances, which may last for two to four days. Pain intensity ranges from a mild ache on tension to a constant throbbing pain. Pain associated with orthodontic treatment is at least partially due to compression of the highly innervated ligaments surrounding the teeth. [0002] Several modalities and techniques are used today to relieve adjusted orthodontic pain. The device is designed to use lighter wires, which reduces the force transmitted to the teeth. However, many patients continue to report discomfort. Other forms of pain relief come from over-the-counter pharmacological medications, such as aspirin or other forms of mild pain relievers. Side effects are associated with many of these drugs, and these drugs are sometimes ineffective. [0003] Another ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61N1/36A61C19/06
CPCA61C19/06A61N1/0472A61N1/0548A61N1/36021
Inventor C·哈拉兰比迪斯
Owner C 哈拉兰比迪斯
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