A clear aligner with a ramp module

Abstract

This invention provides an invisible orthodontic appliance with an oblique guide module, including an upper brace and a lower brace adapted to the upper brace. An oblique guide module is fixedly disposed on the lingual side of one of the upper or lower braces. The tooth side of the oblique guide module has an occlusal surface, which cooperates with the lingual surface of the other brace. By setting the oblique guide module, the occlusal surface is set on the tooth side, and then cooperates with the lingual surface of the corresponding brace for correction. The appliance has minimal foreign body sensation and is comfortable to wear.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of orthodontics, and more specifically, to an invisible aligner with an oblique guide module. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, for patients with only simple malocclusion or malocclusion, treatment can be performed using an occlusal splint. However, for patients with additional jaw alignment orthodontic needs, it is necessary to wear an occlusal splint for several months before braces can be used for orthodontic treatment. Otherwise, changes in occlusion due to tooth movement during orthodontic treatment can cause the jaw splint to lose a stable occlusal relationship. This treatment method of first wearing an occlusal splint to ensure occlusion and then performing orthodontic treatment greatly prolongs the treatment time and causes inconvenience to patients.

[0003] In addition, application number 202420445910.X discloses a brace for stabilizing jaw position, which uses jaw islands for correction. However, the jaw islands have occlusal surfaces on their end faces, corresponding to the cusps of the teeth. Therefore, the side effect of buccal tilting of the teeth is relatively greater during use.

[0004] Therefore, existing invisible braces need to be improved to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this application is to provide an invisible aligner with an oblique guide module. By setting the oblique guide module, the occlusal surface is placed on the tooth side, and then it cooperates with the lingual surface of the corresponding brace for correction. It has less foreign body sensation and is comfortable to wear.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this application provides an invisible orthodontic appliance with an oblique guide module, including a maxillary brace and a mandibular brace adapted to the maxillary brace. An oblique guide module is fixedly disposed on the lingual side of one of the maxillary brace and the mandibular brace. The tooth side of the oblique guide module has an occlusal surface, which mates with the lingual surface of the other one.

[0007] Optionally, the oblique guide module is integrally formed with the maxillary brace or the mandibular brace.

[0008] Optionally, the inclined guide module is a hollow or solid structure.

[0009] Optionally, the inclined guide module is a hollow structure, which is integrally formed with the maxillary brace or the mandibular brace by compression molding.

[0010] Optionally, the tongue side of the inclined guide module is a plane.

[0011] Optionally, the oblique guide module is a solid structure, which is integrally formed with the maxillary brace or the mandibular brace by 3D printing.

[0012] Optionally, the tongue side of the inclined guide module is a curved surface.

[0013] Optionally, the tooth side of the oblique guide module has an occlusal curve corresponding to multiple teeth on the maxillary or mandibular braces.

[0014] This utility model provides an invisible orthodontic appliance with an oblique guide module. Compared with the prior art, its advantages are as follows: When installed in the maxilla, it is suitable for patients with Class II malocclusion; when installed in the maxilla, it guides the mandible forward. The pad features a cusp-fossa interlocking occlusal relationship. It is fabricated when the mandible is in a protruding position, typically in a horseshoe shape covering the maxillary dentition. Utilizing its surface contours to form a cusp-fossa interlocking relationship with the opposing teeth, it guides the mandible into a therapeutic jaw position, reducing pressure on the condyle within the glenoid fossa and promoting healing of damaged tissues. When installed on the mandible, it is suitable for patients with Class III malocclusion, guiding the mandible backward. Furthermore, compared to jaw islands that use an end face for the occlusal surface, placing the occlusal surface on the lingual side reduces side effects and improves wearing safety. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view of the utility model (the oblique guide module is installed on the maxillary brace);

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the utility model (the oblique guide module is installed on the mandibular brace);

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention (the oblique guide module is installed on the maxillary brace);

[0019] Figure 4 This is a side view of the present invention (the oblique guide module is installed on the mandibular brace);

[0020] Figure 5 This is a diagram of occlusion (the oblique guide module is installed on the maxillary brace and is 3D printed);

[0021] Figure 6 This is a diagram of occlusion (the oblique guide module is installed on the maxillary dental crown and molded).

[0022] Figure 7This is a diagram of occlusion (the oblique guide module is installed on the mandibular brace and is 3D printed);

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of occlusion (the oblique guide module is installed on the mandibular brace and molded).

[0024] The components include: 1. Maxillary braces; 2. Mandibular braces; 3. Angled guide module; 4. Occlusal surface. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0026] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this application described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0027] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0028] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] In addition, the term "multiple" should mean two or more.

[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] like Figures 1-8 As shown, an invisible orthodontic appliance with an oblique guide module 3 includes an upper brace 1 and a lower brace 2 adapted to the upper brace 1. An oblique guide module 3 is fixedly disposed on the lingual side of one of the upper brace 1 and the lower brace 2. The tooth side of the oblique guide module 3 has an occlusal surface 4, which mates with the lingual surface of the other one.

[0032] Its operation involves the following scenarios:

[0033] Mounted on the maxilla: Suitable for patients with Class II malocclusion, guiding the mandible forward;

[0034] Installed on the maxilla: for temporomandibular joint disorders, it opens the bite, stabilizes the mandible in the locking surface, and releases joint pressure;

[0035] Installed on the mandible: Used for patients with Class III malocclusion to guide the mandible to retract.

[0036] Furthermore, it can design a stable occlusal surface according to different tooth arrangement parameters at each stage. In addition, the occlusal surface is located on the lingual side, which can reduce side effects and improve safety compared to jaw islands.

[0037] Regarding the processing, in order to improve processing efficiency, the oblique guide module 3 is integrally formed with the maxillary brace 1 or the mandibular brace 2.

[0038] Regarding its molding method, it includes:

[0039] Example 1: As Figure 6 , Figure 8 As shown, the oblique guide module 3 is a hollow structure, which is integrally formed with the maxillary brace 1 or the mandibular brace 2 by compression molding. In addition, for easy demolding, the lingual side of the oblique guide module 3 is flat.

[0040] Example 2: Figure 5 , Figure 7 As shown, the oblique guide module 3 is a solid structure, which is integrally formed with the maxillary brace 1 or the mandibular brace 2 by 3D printing. Of course, it can also be set as a hollow structure by 3D printing. The lingual side of the oblique guide module 3 is curved.

[0041] To improve the orthodontic effect and stability, the tooth side of the oblique guide module 3 has an occlusal surface 4 corresponding to multiple teeth on the maxillary brace 1 or the mandibular brace 2.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A clear aligner with an inclined guide module, comprising an upper dental tray, a lower dental tray adapted to the upper dental tray, characterized in that, One of the maxillary braces and the mandibular braces has an oblique guide module fixedly installed on its lingual side. The tooth side of the oblique guide module has an occlusal surface, which matches the lingual surface of the other one.

2. The clear aligner with an inclined guide module of claim 1, wherein: The oblique guide module is integrally formed with the maxillary brace or the mandibular brace.

3. The clear aligner with an inclined guide module of claim 2, wherein: The oblique guide module has a hollow or solid structure.

4. The clear aligner with an inclined guide module of claim 3, wherein: The oblique guide module is a hollow structure, which is integrally formed with the maxillary brace or the mandibular brace by compression molding.

5. The clear aligner with an inclined guide module of claim 4, wherein: The tongue side of the oblique guide module is a plane.

6. The clear aligner with an inclined guide module of claim 1, wherein: The oblique guide module is a solid structure, which is integrally formed with the maxillary brace or the mandibular brace by 3D printing.

7. The clear aligner with an inclined guide module of claim 6, wherein: The tongue side of the oblique guide module is curved.

8. The clear aligner with an inclined guide module of claim 1, wherein: The oblique guide module has occlusal curved surfaces on its tooth side corresponding to multiple teeth on the maxillary or mandibular braces.

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