Intraoral functional screwing system

Abstract

In particular, the invention relates to a functional screw system that allows skeletal support and anchorage strengthening for the expansion of the upper jaw in intraoral treatment, and distalization of teeth by shifting them individually or in groups, to be performed by a single screw operation and by drilling a single hole in the mouth, enabling multiple operations to be performed using a single fixation body.

Description

[0001] SPECIFICATION

[0002] INTRAORAL FUNCTIONAL SCREWING SYSTEM

[0003] Technical Area

[0004] The invention relates to a functional screw system for skeletal expansion and distalization in intraoral treatment, which enables a single screwdriving operation to be performed.

[0005] In particular, the invention relates to a functional screw system that allows skeletal support and anchorage strengthening for the expansion of the upper jaw in intraoral treatment, and distalization of teeth by shifting them individually or in groups, to be performed by a single screw operation and by drilling a single hole in the mouth, enabling multiple operations to be performed using a single fixation body.

[0006] State of the Art

[0007] In the field of orthodontics, screw pieces called orthodontic mini screws are generally used for fixation and support in intraoral treatments. The screw parts in question are designed differently for each type of treatment, and different mini screws must be used for different treatments. For example, when a single patient requires both skeletal expansion and distalization of a group of teeth towards the posterior region of the mouth, two different screw applications are required. The screws, which are specially designed for each procedure, need to be fixed by applying minor surgical procedures to two separate locations in the mouth, and as a result of these procedures, two separate screw holes are opened in the patient's mouth. In this case, the formation of two separate wound areas in the patient's mouth causes discomfort and stress to the patient, prolonging the healing time and therefore the completion of the treatment, as well as increasing the time, difficulty and cost of the procedure.

[0008] In a patent document US2004023182A1 in the known state of the art, a screw device for orthodontic treatment is designed with a wide platform between the head portion and the body portion and a narrower neck portion. This allows the hook ring of the spring or tire to be inserted directly into the screw device and positioned without risk of falling. By screwing the screw body into the maxilla or mandible, a stable screwing force is achieved by ensuring contact with the platform and supporting the growth of the gingival tissue. The screw head can be arranged to accommodate the orthodontic archwire. The document does not mention a solution for skeletal expansion and distalization using a single screw body and screw hole. Another patent document W02007100195A1 of the known art describes a type of screw that can be connected to the heads of orthodontic screws to prevent the accidental unwinding of elastic members when correcting irregular teeth. The screw consists of a threaded portion and a head for tightening and loosening. The head includes a reduced diameter clamping portion, a larger hook portion and a groove that firmly grips the elastic member. This groove prevents the elastic member from unraveling and fixes it to apply force in the desired direction. The document does not mention a solution for skeletal expansion and distalization using a single screw body and screw hole.

[0009] In conclusion, there is a need for the development of a functional screwing system that enables skeletal support and anchorage strengthening, distalization procedures to be performed using a single screw body and a single screwing process for the expansion of the upper jaw in intraoral treatment, shortening both the procedure time and the patient's healing process by not needing to drill different holes in the mouth for the mentioned procedures, reducing patient stress, procedure difficulty and cost.

[0010] Purpose of the Invention

[0011] The present invention relates to a functional screwdriving system which fulfills the above- mentioned requirements, eliminates possible disadvantages and provides some additional advantages.

[0012] The main purpose of the functional screwdriving system subject to the invention is to obtain a functional screwdriving system that enables skeletal expansion and distalization procedures in intraoral treatment to be performed using a single screw body and to prevent the drilling of multiple holes in the mouth for different procedures.

[0013] Another aim of the invention is to obtain an efficient functional screwing system that reduces both cost and material requirements by not requiring the use of screws of different structures according to the patient and treatment type.

[0014] Another object of the invention is to provide an effective functional screwing system for skeletal expansion of the upper jaw and tooth shifting / moving of teeth, which reduces patient discomfort and stress by eliminating the need to drill multiple holes at different locations in the mouth. Another purpose of the invention is to obtain an effective functional screwing system that reduces the post-treatment recovery time and thus the total treatment time.

[0015] Another purpose of the invention is to obtain a functional screwing system that reduces the time and difficulty of implementing multiple different processes.

[0016] Another purpose of the invention is to obtain a safe functional screwing system that reduces the risk of complications and the possibility of errors during the process.

[0017] An alternative object of the invention is to obtain a practical functional screwing system that offers the possibility and treatment variety for the application of different treatments.

[0018] Functional screwing system, which enables the support and distalization procedures for jaw bone expansion to be performed using a single screw body in order to achieve the above objectives in the most general form and to prevent the drilling of multiple holes for different treatment procedures, including at least one connection socket, at least one body that provides fixation into the jaw bone and transport of the element of the system; at least one support element, including at least one connection extension, which allows force to be applied on the jawbone and / or teeth by supporting the palate; at least one second support element, including at least one second connection extension, which allows the orthodontic wire to be fixed to the palate and supported by the palate.

[0019] The structural and characteristic features and all advantages of the invention will be more clearly understood by means of the figures given below and the detailed description written by making references to these figures, and therefore, the evaluation should be made by considering these figures and detailed description.

[0020] Figures to Help Understand the Invention

[0021] To best understand the structure and advantages of the present invention, it should be evaluated together with the figures described below.

[0022] Figure 1 : Is a front view of the functional screwing system subject of the invention.

[0023] Figure 2: A front view of the support element in the functional screwing system subject of the invention. Figure 3: Another view from the front of the support element in the functional screwing system subject of the invention.

[0024] Figure 4: A front view of the second support element in the functional screwing system subject of the invention.

[0025] Part References

[0026] 1. Body

[0027] 1a. Connection socket

[0028] 2. Support element

[0029] 2a. Connection extension

[0030] 3. Second support element

[0031] 3a. Second connection extension

[0032] 3b. Grip socket

[0033] 4. Closing element

[0034] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0035] In this detailed description, the preferred embodiments of the inventive functional screwing system are described solely for the purpose of a better understanding of the subject matter and without limitation.

[0036] Functional screwdriving system developed with the present invention, an exemplary view of which is shown in Figure 1, which enables the support for jaw bone expansion and distalization for shifting and moving at least one tooth in intraoral treatment to be performed using a single screw body and prevents multiple holes from being drilled in the mouth / bone for different treatment procedures, is comprised of at least one body (1), preferably with a threaded or helical threaded screw structure, positioned on the side away from the bone, containing at least one connection socket (1a) suitable for the connection of different types of system elements on I in it, preferably threaded I screwed or threaded connection, enabling fixation in the jaw bone and carrying the element of the system connected to the connection socket (1a); at least one support element (2), preferably in the form of a semicircle with a first diameter equal to the width of the connection socket (1a) or a second diameter different from the width of the connection socket (1a), extending away from the body (1), which is of a structure suitable for connection to the connection socket (1a), preferably comprising at least one connection extension (2a), preferably threaded / screwed or suitable for snap-fit connection, which extends away from the body (1), and which enables the application of force on the mandible and / or at least one tooth with support from the palate; suitable for attachment to the attachment socket (1a), preferably with at least one second connection extension (3a), preferably threaded / screwed or snap-fit, extending away from the body (1) and suitable for attachment to the orthodontic wire for adjusting the position of the teeth, at least one second support element (3), preferably in the form of a semicircle or semi ellipse with a third diameter greater than the width of the connection socket (1a), which, after removal of the support element (2) from the connection socket (1a), is inserted into the connection socket (1a) and allows the orthodontic wire connected to it to be fixed to the palate and supported by the palate.

[0037] In an exemplary embodiment of the functional screwing system of the present invention, the body (1) is first fixed by screwing it into the jaw bone. Afterwards, the connection extension (2a) is inserted into the connection socket (1a) on the body (1) so that the support element (2) is securely connected to the body (1). Thanks to the connection of the body (1) and the support element (2) by screwing or interlocking, it is possible to connect support elements (2) of different sizes or forms or different elements of the system to the same body (1) respectively, without removing the body (1) from the bone and / or without the need to install a new body (1). Thus, skeletal support is obtained for the jawbone expansion procedure. For the distalization process, the support element (2) connected to the body (1) is removed and the second connection extension (3a) is inserted into the mentioned connection socket (1a) and the second support element (3) is connected to the body (1). Thus, by means of the second support element (3), which is suitable for the orthodontic wire to be attached to it, the orthodontic wire is connected to and supported by the palate. Therefore, two different intraoral treatments, mandibular bone expansion and distalization, can be performed by using a single body (1) and drilling a single hole on the bone.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the functional screwing system comprises at least one closure element (4), preferably in flat form, which is suitable for connection to said connection socket (1a), preferably threaded / screwed or threaded connection, and which is suitable for closing the connection socket (1a) by inserting it into said connection socket (1a).

[0039] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the functional screwing system comprises at least one grip socket (3b) which is positioned on the said second support element (3) and has a structure suitable for the placement of the orthodontic wire, which ensures the grip of the orthodontic wire and increases the effectiveness of its adhesion to the said second support element (3), preferably in a recess structure. Thanks to the functional screwing system developed with the present invention, skeletal support and anchorage strengthening and distalization procedures for the expansion of the upper jaw in intraoral treatment can be performed using a single screw body (1) and a single screwing process. Also, an effective and practical functional screwing system is obtained that does not need to drill holes in multiple locations in the mouth for these different treatment procedures, shortening both the procedure time and the patient's healing process, reducing stress, procedure difficulty and cost.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A functional screwing system that enables support for jaw bone expansion and distalization for shifting and moving at least one tooth in intraoral treatment to be performed using a single screw body, avoiding the need to drill multiple holes in the mouth / bone for different treatment procedures, characterized in that it is comprised of at least one body (1), positioned on the side distal to the bone, including at least one connection socket (1a) suitable for attaching different types of system elements to it / within it, enabling fixation within the mandible and transportation of the system element connected to said connection socket (1a); at least one support element (2), including at least one connection extension (2a) suitable for connection to said connection socket (1a), extending away from said body (1), enabling force to be exerted on the mandible and / or at least one tooth with support from the palate; at least one second support element (3) including at least one second connection extension (3a) suitable for attachment to said connection socket (1a), extending away from said body (1) and suitable for attachment to the orthodontic wire that allows the position of the teeth to be adjusted, which is attached to said connection socket (1a) after removal of said support element (2) from said connection socket (1a), and which allows the orthodontic wire attached to said connection slot (1a) to be fixed to the palate and receive support from the palate.

2. A functional screwing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the said connection socket (la) is suitable for grooved / screwed or plug-in connection.

3. A functional screwing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the said body (1) has a grooved or helical gear screw structure.

4. A functional screwing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the said connection extension (2a) is suitable for threaded / screwed or plug-in connection.

5. A functional screwing system according to claim 1, characterized in that said support element (2) is in the form of a semicircle with a first diameter value equal to the width of saidconnection socket (la) or a second diameter value different from the width of said connection socket (la).

6. A functional screwing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the said second connection extension (3a) is suitable for threaded / screwed or plug-in connection.

7. A functional screwing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the said second support element (3) is in the form of a semicircle or semiellipse with a third diameter value greater than the width of the said connection socket (la).

8. A functional screwing system according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains at least one closing element (4) that is suitable for connection to the said connection socket (la), preferably suitable for grooved / screwed or plug-in connection, and preferably flat in form, which enables the connection socket (la) to be closed by being inserted into the said connection socket (la).

9. A functional screwing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the functional screwing system comprises at least one grip socket (3b) which is positioned on the said second support element (3) and has a structure suitable for the placement of the orthodontic wire, which ensures the grip of the orthodontic wire and increases the effectiveness of its adhesion to the said second support element (3), preferably in a recess structure.

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