Traction buckle for invisible braces and invisible braces

Abstract

The present invention provides a traction buckle for an invisible brace and an invisible brace, and relates to the technical field of medical appliances, in order to solve the technical problems that the existing lingual buckle is not aesthetically pleasing when used in the front teeth area, is easily fallen off by being fixed by adhesive, and is very difficult to bond the lingual buckle to the invisible brace. The device comprises a base, a fixing buckle and a connecting cap, wherein: the base is provided with a connecting structure, and a first fixing structure is fixedly provided on the connecting structure; the base and the first fixing structure are respectively located on the inner and outer sides of the invisible brace, the fixing buckle is connected to the connecting structure, and is located between the invisible brace and the fixing structure, and the connecting cap is connected to the end of the connecting structure. The present invention does not require bonding with an adhesive, is convenient for clinical physicians to operate, and can effectively avoid the risk of falling off.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical appliances, and in particular to a traction buckle for an invisible brace appliance and the invisible brace appliance. Background Art

[0002] Most of the existing lingual buckles on the market are made of metal or plastic, and are bonded to the teeth that need to be moved or to the invisible braces through special adhesive materials. Some are also welded to pre-made bands.

[0003] The applicant has found that the prior art has at least the following technical problems:

[0004] 1. The existing lingual buckle is not aesthetically pleasing when used in the anterior teeth area;

[0005] 2. Adhesives are easy to fall off when retained, and it is very difficult to bond the lingual buckle to the invisible braces. Summary of the invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a traction buckle for invisible braces and invisible braces, so as to solve the technical problems that the existing lingual buckle is not aesthetically pleasing when used in the anterior teeth area, is easily detached by adhesive retention, and is very difficult to bond with the invisible braces. The preferred technical solution among the many technical solutions provided by the present invention can produce many technical effects as described below.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] The present invention provides a traction buckle for an invisible brace appliance, comprising a base, a fixing buckle and a connecting cap, wherein:

[0009] The base is provided with a connecting structure, and a first retaining structure is fixedly provided on the connecting structure;

[0010] The base and the first retaining structure are respectively located on the inner side and the outer side of the invisible braces, and the fixing buckle is connected to the connecting structure and is located between the invisible braces and the first retaining structure;

[0011] A connecting cap is connected to the end of the connecting structure.

[0012] Preferably, it further comprises a second retaining structure, wherein:

[0013] The second retaining structure is fixed to the connecting structure and is arranged close to an end of the connecting structure;

[0014] The connecting cap is arranged on the second retaining structure.

[0015] Preferably, the fixing buckle is configured as a gasket structure including a notch, and the fixing buckle is connected to the connecting structure through the notch.

[0016] Preferably, the connection structure is configured to include a tip.

[0017] Preferably, the connecting structure is configured as a conical structure or a columnar structure with a pointed end.

[0018] Preferably, the first retaining structure and the second retaining structure are both configured to include a protrusion structure, and the protrusion is directed toward the base.

[0019] Preferably, a side of the connecting cap facing away from the base is configured to include a spherical structure.

[0020] Preferably, the cross-section of the base is set to be circular, square or rectangular, and the thickness of the base is set to be 0.5-3 mm.

[0021] An invisible brace appliance comprises the above-mentioned traction buckle for the invisible brace appliance.

[0022] Preferably, a positioning groove is provided on the invisible braces, and at least a portion of the base extends into the positioning groove.

[0023] The present invention provides a traction buckle for an invisible brace appliance and an invisible brace appliance, comprising a base, a fixing buckle and a connecting cap. When in use, the base is located on the inner side of the invisible brace appliance and contacts the teeth. The other end of the connecting structure and the first retaining structure pass through the invisible brace appliance and are located on the outer side of the invisible brace appliance. The fixing buckle is connected to the connecting structure and is located between the invisible brace appliance and the first retaining structure. Through the cooperation of the fixing buckle and the first retaining structure, the retaining effect is better and the connection stability is high. The base is clamped and fixed in the invisible brace appliance, avoiding the problems of the existing lingual buckle being unsightly in the front teeth area during clinical use, being easy to fall off by relying on adhesive for retention, and having a high difficulty coefficient in bonding the lingual buckle to the invisible brace. The connecting cap is connected to the end of the connecting structure and is located in the oral cavity, avoiding the end of the connecting structure being located in the oral cavity and causing discomfort to the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a traction buckle for an invisible orthodontic appliance of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the invisible orthodontic appliance of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 1. base; 2. fixing buckle; 3. connecting cap; 11. connecting structure; 12. first retaining structure; 13. second retaining structure; 20. invisible braces; 21. notch; 201. positioning groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] To make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other implementation methods obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] The present invention provides a traction buckle for an invisible orthodontic appliance. Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of this embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, it includes a base 1, a fixing buckle 2 and a connecting cap 3. When in use, press Figure 1 It can be installed in the direction indicated by the arrow without the need for adhesives, making it convenient for clinicians to operate.

[0030] Among them, a connecting structure 11 is integrally connected to the base 1, and a first retaining structure 12 is fixedly arranged on the connecting structure 11. When in use, the base 1 and the first retaining structure 12 are respectively located on the inner side and the outer side of the invisible braces 20.

[0031] Specifically, the base 1 is located on the inner side of the invisible braces 20 and contacts the teeth. The other end of the connecting structure 11 and the first retaining structure 12 pass through the invisible braces 20 and are located on the outer side of the invisible braces 20. The base 1 is highly fitted to the teeth on the inner side of the invisible braces 20. During clinical use, the shape and thickness of the base can be set according to actual usage needs.

[0032] The fixing buckle 2 is connected to the connection structure 11 and is located between the invisible braces 20 and the first retaining structure 12. Through the cooperation between the fixing buckle 2 and the first retaining structure 12, the retaining effect is better, the connection stability is high, and the base 1 is clamped and fixed in the invisible braces 20, avoiding the problems that the existing lingual buckle is not aesthetically pleasing when used in the anterior teeth area, and is easy to fall off when it is fixed by adhesive, and the bonding coefficient of the lingual buckle and the invisible braces is high;

[0033] The connecting cap 3 is connected to the end of the connecting structure 11 and is located in the oral cavity. By setting the connecting cap 3, preferably, the side of the connecting cap 3 facing away from the base 1 is configured to include a spherical structure. Since the end of the connecting structure 11 extends out of the invisible braces 20, it is avoided that the end of the connecting structure 11 causes discomfort to the user inside the oral cavity. In particular, the end of the connecting structure 11 is a pointed tip, which avoids the pointed tip from piercing or grinding the inside of the oral cavity. The connecting cap 3 is configured to have a smooth spherical structure facing the inside of the oral cavity, which is conducive to improving the comfort of use on the one hand, and preventing the traction rubber band from slipping on the other hand.

[0034] As an optional embodiment, it also includes a second retaining structure 13, which is fixed on the connecting structure 11 and is arranged close to the end of the connecting structure 11. When in use, the connecting cap 3 is covered on the second retaining structure 13 to ensure that the connecting cap 13 is stably connected.

[0035] As an optional implementation, the fixing buckle 2 is configured as a gasket structure including a notch 21 , and the fixing buckle 2 is engaged with the connecting structure 11 .

[0036] The fixing buckle 2 is clamped on the connection structure 11 through the notch 21, and the traction buckle is firmly connected to the invisible braces by the fixing buckle 2. When in use, the fixing buckle 2 is located between the invisible braces 20 and the first retaining structure 12, which plays the role of increasing the friction between the invisible braces 20 and the first retaining structure 12, and tightly connecting and retaining and sealing.

[0037] As an optional embodiment, the connection structure 11 is configured to include a tip, and the connection structure 11 is configured to be quickly connected to the invisible braces 20 by configuring the tip. Specifically, the connection structure 11 is configured to be a conical structure or a columnar structure with a tip.

[0038] As an optional implementation, the first retaining structure 12 and the second retaining structure 13 are both configured to include at least a protrusion structure, with the protrusion directed toward the base 1. In this embodiment, the sizes of the first retaining structure 12 and the second retaining structure 13 are larger than the diameter of the connecting structure 11 to which they are connected. The protrusion structure is preferably configured as an arc-shaped or spherical protrusion to facilitate better retention. In actual use, the first retaining structure 12 and the second retaining structure 13 may also be configured as protrusion structures of other shapes to ensure good stability in use and a firm connection.

[0039] As an optional implementation, the cross section of the base 1 is set to be circular, square or rectangular, and the thickness of the base 1 is set to be 0.5-3 mm.

[0040] Specifically, in clinical use, if a circular base is selected, generally, the size of the base is set to: a circular diameter of 1.5-3 mm and a thickness of 0.5-3 mm.

[0041] If a square base is selected, generally, the size of the base is set to 1.5-5mm and the thickness is 0.5-3mm.

[0042] If a rectangular base is selected, generally, the size of the base is set to a width of 1.5-3 mm, a length of 2-5 mm, and a thickness of 0.5-3 mm.

[0043] In actual application, the base 1 can be set according to actual use conditions, not limited to circular, square or rectangular, nor limited to the above sizes. It can be other regular patterns or personalized patterns. In clinical use, the purpose of tooth movement can be achieved by improving the size, shape and thickness of the base according to different use environments.

[0044] An invisible brace appliance 20, comprising the above-mentioned traction buckle for the invisible brace appliance, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the invisible braces. Figure 2 As shown, specifically, a positioning groove 201 is provided on the invisible brace 20, and the positioning groove 201 is designed to be a groove of different sizes, depths and shapes according to clinical use, and is used in conjunction with the base 1, and at least a portion of the base 1 extends into the positioning groove 201. By using the above-mentioned traction buckle in conjunction with the positioning groove 201, the connection stability and retention effect are better, avoiding reliance on adhesive bonding and preventing falling off.

[0045] In actual use, the position, size and shape of the lingual buckle can also be accurately determined through computer software, which can achieve unified standardization. After the position is determined, the produced orthodontic appliance can accurately place the lingual buckle in the appropriate position. At the same time, since no bonding is required, it can be retained by the positioning groove 201 on the invisible orthodontic appliance. It can also be completely personalized for different correction needs, which is convenient for clinical physicians to operate and meets the personalized needs of users.

[0046] When in use, the base 1 is located on the inner side of the invisible braces 20, at least part of which is placed in the positioning groove 201 and in contact with the teeth. The other end of the connecting structure 11 and the first retaining structure 12 pass through the invisible braces 20 and are located on the outer side of the invisible braces 20. The fixing buckle 2 is connected to the connecting structure 11 and is located between the invisible braces 20 and the first retaining structure 12. Through the cooperation between the fixing buckle 2 and the first retaining structure 12, the retention effect is better and the connection stability is high. The base 1 is clamped and fixed in the invisible braces 20, avoiding the problems of the existing lingual buckle being unsightly in the front teeth area during clinical use, and the lingual buckle being easy to fall off due to the adhesive bonding and the high difficulty coefficient of bonding the lingual buckle to the invisible braces. The connecting cap 3 is connected to the end of the connecting structure 11 and is located in the oral cavity, avoiding the end of the connecting structure 11 being located in the oral cavity and causing discomfort to the user.

[0047] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A traction buckle for an invisible brace appliance, characterized in that: It includes a base, a fixing buckle and a connecting cap, wherein: The base is provided with a connecting structure, and a first retaining structure is fixedly provided on the connecting structure; The base and the first retaining structure are respectively located on the inner side and the outer side of the invisible braces, and the fixing buckle is connected to the connecting structure and is located between the invisible braces and the first retaining structure; A connecting cap connected to an end of the connecting structure; Also included is a second retention structure, wherein: The second retaining structure is fixed to the connecting structure and is arranged close to an end of the connecting structure; The connecting cap is arranged on the second retaining structure; The fixing buckle is configured as a gasket structure including a notch, and the fixing buckle is connected to the connecting structure through the notch; the connecting structure is configured to include a pointed end.

2. The traction buckle for invisible braces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting structure is configured as a conical structure or a columnar structure with a pointed end.

3. The traction buckle for invisible braces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first retaining structure and the second retaining structure are both configured to include a protrusion structure, and the protrusion is directed toward the base.

4. The traction buckle for invisible braces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the connecting cap facing away from the base is configured as a spherical structure.

5. The traction buckle for invisible braces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the base is set to be circular, square or rectangular, and the thickness of the base is set to be 0.5-3 mm.

6. An invisible brace appliance, characterized in that: It comprises the traction buckle for invisible braces as described in any one of claims 1-5.

7. The invisible brace appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that: A positioning groove is arranged on the invisible brace appliance, and at least a part of the base extends into the positioning groove.

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