An orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system

Abstract

The present invention discloses an orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system, which relates to the field of dental orthodontic treatment auxiliary instruments. The system includes a main body, an installation opening for installing a fixed appliance is arranged on the main body, a sliding groove is formed on the side wall of the main body, a moving mechanism is movably arranged in the sliding groove, and an auxiliary arch tube located outside the main body is carried on the moving mechanism. The auxiliary arch tube system of the present invention can flexibly adjust the position of the auxiliary arch tube according to orthodontic requirements and orthodontic progress, has a wide application prospect, and the auxiliary arch tube system only acts on the tooth positions that need to be applied with force and does not act on the main arch wire. Therefore, it will not apply force to the dental arch in segments or as a whole, and will not cause unwanted tooth movement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of dental orthodontic treatment auxiliary instruments, and particularly to an orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the commonly used fixed orthodontic appliances in clinical orthodontics mainly include brackets and posterior tooth buccal tubes. Both of them are single-slot groove designs, and the main arch wire is installed in the slot groove by ligation or self-locking methods. The main arch wire is used to apply force to move the teeth and achieve tooth correction. However, orthodontics is a complex process. In some treatment processes, applying force only with the main arch wire is not enough, and additional auxiliary arch wires need to be set up to assist the main arch wire to complete the correction, or to improve the correction efficiency and reduce the patient's pain, etc. For example, during the alignment of the dental arch in complex crowding cases, a horizontal auxiliary arch wire parallel to the extension direction of the main arch wire can assist in the alignment of individual severely misaligned teeth, and improve the alignment efficiency without affecting adjacent teeth. Another example is that when elastic bands are needed for traction, a vertical auxiliary arch wire perpendicular to the extension direction of the main arch wire can be used as a traction hook to assist in traction, or the movement mode and direction of the teeth can be changed by changing the force application point.

[0003] The traditional method of setting the auxiliary arch wire is to remove the original fixed orthodontic appliance and re-bond an orthodontic appliance with an auxiliary arch tube to use the auxiliary arch tube to fix the auxiliary arch wire; or not remove the original fixed orthodontic appliance, fix the auxiliary arch wire on the main arch wire by ligation, or bond the auxiliary arch tube on the tooth surface with an adhesive material. In order to improve the installation efficiency and connection stability of the auxiliary arch wire, Patent CN116650157A discloses a multi-purpose detachable orthodontic auxiliary arch tube device, which can be clamped and installed with the main arch wire through the slot groove on the fixing block, then put the main arch wire into the single-slot groove of the bracket, and then pass the auxiliary arch wire through the auxiliary arch tube connected to the fixing block, so as to achieve the rapid and flexible installation of the auxiliary arch wire.

[0004] However, the existing auxiliary arch tube device that needs to be clamped on the main arch wire will inevitably apply force to the dental arch in segments or as a whole, and it is difficult to avoid the tooth positions that do not need to add an auxiliary arch wire and do not need to apply force, thereby causing unwanted tooth movement and side effects. Moreover, after the installation of this auxiliary arch tube device, its position and angle cannot be adjusted, and the magnitude, direction, and force application point of the force applied by the auxiliary arch wire cannot be adjusted according to the treatment process, so the function of the auxiliary arch wire is greatly limited, resulting in limited application scenarios for such auxiliary arch tubes. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide an orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system, which only applies force to the tooth position where it is located, will not cause unwanted tooth movement, and can change the position of the auxiliary arch tube relative to the fixed orthodontic appliance, thereby allowing the doctor to flexibly adjust the position of the auxiliary arch tube according to the orthodontic needs and orthodontic progress of the orthodontic patient, improving the orthodontic efficiency and effect, and reducing the clinical chairside operation time.

[0006] The present invention is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0007] An orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system includes a main body, an installation opening for installing a fixed orthodontic appliance is provided on the main body, a sliding groove is opened on the side wall of the main body, a moving mechanism is movably arranged in the sliding groove, and an auxiliary arch tube located outside the main body is carried on the moving mechanism.

[0008] In this technical solution, the auxiliary arch tube system includes a main body, and the bottom surface of the main body can be bonded to the tooth surface by an adhesive. An installation opening is provided on the main body. The installation opening can be a groove opened on the front surface of the main body, and the fixed orthodontic appliance is installed in the groove by clamping or bonding. The installation opening can also be a hole opened on the front surface of the main body, which penetrates the front surface and the bottom surface of the main body. In this case, the fixed orthodontic appliance can be fixed to the tooth surface by traditional bonding.

[0009] In this technical solution, a sliding groove is also opened on the side wall of the main body. Preferably, the sliding groove is parallel to the side wall where it is located. For example, after the main body is bonded to the tooth body, the sliding groove on the horizontal side wall above the main body extends along the horizontal direction. Another example is that the sliding groove in the vertical side wall on the left side of the main body extends along the vertical direction. In some preferred embodiments, sliding grooves are opened on two mutually perpendicular side walls of the main body, and the two sliding grooves are communicated with each other to allow the moving mechanism to move from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction, so as to drive the auxiliary arch tube connected thereto to be adjusted to a horizontal auxiliary arch wire or a vertical auxiliary arch wire according to requirements. In one or more embodiments, the main body can also be provided with a sliding groove on only one side wall, so that the moving mechanism can only move along the horizontal direction or the vertical direction.

[0010] In this technical solution, the sliding groove opened on the side wall of the main body enables the auxiliary arch tube to move around the main body, which can not only better utilize the auxiliary arch tube to guide the auxiliary arch wire, but also leave more operating space on the front surface of the main body to lock or unlock the moving mechanism. Moreover, compared with setting the sliding groove on the front surface of the main body, the sliding groove set on the side wall can also reduce the height of the moving mechanism and the auxiliary arch tube, avoid the moving mechanism and the auxiliary arch tube being too close to the inner wall of the oral cavity, and effectively protect the inner wall of the oral cavity.

[0011] In use, taking the auxiliary arch tube system with the installation opening being a hole opened on the front of the main body and penetrating the front and bottom surfaces of the main body as an example, before orthodontic treatment, either the main body can be installed first or the fixed appliance can be installed first, as long as it is ensured that the final fixed appliance is located within the installation opening of the main body. During orthodontic treatment, when the auxiliary arch tube system needs to be installed, the main arch wire can be removed from the fixed appliance, and then the auxiliary arch tube system can be bonded to the tooth surface, and it is ensured that the fixed appliance is located within its installation opening. After installing the auxiliary arch tube system, according to the treatment progress, the movement of the moving mechanism along the sliding groove can be controlled to change the position of the auxiliary arch tube carried on the moving mechanism relative to the fixed appliance within the installation opening. After moving to the desired position, the moving mechanism can be fixed within the sliding groove by ligature wire or ligature loop, or the position of the moving mechanism can be locked by an additionally provided component.

[0012] With the above settings, it allows the doctor to flexibly adjust the position of the auxiliary arch tube according to orthodontic needs and treatment progress, having a wide range of application prospects. At the same time, this auxiliary arch tube system only acts on the tooth positions that need to be force-applied and does not act on the main arch wire. Therefore, it will not apply force to the dental arch in segments or as a whole, and will not cause unwanted tooth movement.

[0013] As a preferred structure of the present invention, the moving mechanism includes a slider movably disposed in the sliding groove. A carrying tube located outside the main body is connected to the slider, and the carrying tube is used for installing the auxiliary arch tube; a fixing member is connected to the slider through a first spring, and a plurality of fixing holes communicating with the sliding groove are provided on the main body; the moving mechanism includes a fixed state and a moving state. In the fixed state, the fixing member is located within the fixing hole, and in the moving state, the fixing member abuts against the side wall of the sliding groove and the first spring is in a compressed state.

[0014] In this technical solution, the slider of the moving mechanism matches the sliding groove, and the slider can move along the sliding groove. A carrying tube is connected to the slider, and the carrying tube is used to fix the auxiliary arch tube on the moving mechanism and move synchronously with the moving mechanism. In one or more embodiments, the slider can be directly connected to the carrying tube. In some preferred embodiments, the slider can also indirectly connect the carrying tube through at least one extension rod to extend the carrying tube to a more ideal position and leave more space for the operation of the moving mechanism.

[0015] In this technical solution, through the matching of the fixing member and the fixing hole, the moving mechanism can be fixed in the sliding groove. Specifically, when the slider moves in the sliding groove, that is, when the moving mechanism is in the moving state, the fixing member abuts against the side wall of the sliding groove, and at this time the first spring is in a compressed state. When the slider continues to move to reach the fixing hole, after losing the abutment of the side wall, the fixing member is inserted into the fixing hole under the elastic force of the first spring, and at least a part of the fixing member protrudes from the upper surface of the main body. The fixing member is clamped with the fixing hole, the first spring is in a natural elongation state, and the moving mechanism enters the fixed state. In the fixed state, the auxiliary arch tube is also fixed on the main body, and the relative position between the auxiliary arch tube and the fixed orthodontic appliance in the installation opening is fixed, and the subsequent installation of the auxiliary arch wire can be carried out. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the auxiliary arch tube again, by pushing the fixing member into the sliding groove, the moving mechanism can be unlocked, and the moving mechanism enters the moving state again until it reaches the adjacent next fixing hole and then enters the fixed state.

[0016] Through the above settings, the moving mechanism can be stably fixed in the sliding groove without using ligature wires or ligature loops, and the moving mechanism can be locked and unlocked in the sliding groove more quickly, further simplifying the orthodontic operation and reducing the clinical chairside operation time.

[0017] Furthermore, an adjusting member is rotatably connected to the slider. A threaded post is provided on the adjusting member. A first extension rod is connected to the carrying tube. A threaded groove matching the threaded post is provided on the first extension rod. An adjusting opening is further provided on the main body. The adjusting opening communicates the external space of the main body with the sliding groove, and the adjusting opening extends along the sliding groove.

[0018] In this technical solution, the adjusting member is rotatably arranged on the slider and can rotate around its own axis relative to the slider. The threaded post provided on the adjusting member is in threaded connection with the threaded groove provided on the first extension rod. When the adjusting member is rotated, if the first extension rod is restricted from rotating synchronously, the first extension rod will move closer to or away from the slider along the central axis direction of the threaded rod and the threaded groove, so as to realize fine adjustment of the position of the carrying tube. For example, after the auxiliary arch wire passes through the auxiliary arch tube, the rotation of the carrying tube and the first extension rod is restricted. By rotating the adjusting member, the threaded rod can be screwed into or out of the threaded groove to move the auxiliary arch wire closer to or away from the main body.

[0019] Furthermore, a second extension rod is connected between the first extension rod and the carrying tube. The second extension rod is used to extend the carrying tube to a position closer to the buccal side than the main body.

[0020] In this technical solution, the second extension rod connected between the first extension rod and the carrier tube can extend the carrier tube a certain distance toward the buccal side of the orthodontic patient, making the carrier tube closer to the buccal side than the front of the main body. The purpose of this setting is that when the doctor operates the auxiliary arch tube system and the auxiliary arch wire, it is not easy to touch the patient's gums. At the same time, it can also reserve enough space for the angle change of the auxiliary arch tube, reducing the discomfort of the patient.

[0021] As another preferred structure of the present invention, a rotating shaft hole is provided at one end of the second extension rod away from the first extension rod. A plurality of pin holes are distributed around the rotating shaft hole, and the distances from each pin hole to the rotating shaft hole are equal; a first rotating shaft matching the rotating shaft hole is provided on the carrier tube, and a through hole is also formed in the carrier tube. A locking pin is arranged in the through hole, and the locking pin is connected to the outer wall of the carrier tube through a second spring; the locking pin can be pushed by the auxiliary arch tube to enter the locked state from the unlocked state. In the unlocked state, the locking pin is located outside each pin hole. In the locked state, the locking pin is inserted into any one of the pin holes, and the second spring is in a stretched state.

[0022] In this technical solution, the carrier tube is rotatably connected to the second extension rod through the first rotating shaft and the rotating shaft hole. When the auxiliary arch tube does not enter the carrier tube, or although the auxiliary arch tube enters the carrier tube but does not push the locking pin into any pin hole, the carrier tube can rotate relative to the second extension rod, and at this time the locking pin is in the unlocked state. When the auxiliary arch tube enters the carrier tube, as the auxiliary arch tube goes deeper, the auxiliary arch tube touches the locking pin and pushes the locking pin to move in the direction toward the pin hole until the auxiliary arch tube passes through the position of the locking pin and continues to go deeper into the carrier tube. The locking pin is subjected to the pressure from the auxiliary arch tube to overcome the elastic force of the second spring, so that the locking pin is clamped in any one of the pin holes. At this time, the locking pin enters the locked state, and the carrier tube cannot rotate relative to the second extension rod. That is, after the auxiliary arch tube is fixed in the carrier tube, the angle of the carrier tube relative to the second extension rod is also fixed, thereby determining the extension direction of the auxiliary arch wire when the auxiliary arch wire passes through the auxiliary arch tube subsequently.

[0023] When adjusting the angle, the auxiliary arch tube is placed into the carrier tube without triggering the movement of the locking pin. Then, the angle of the carrier tube relative to the second extension rod is adjusted. When the desired angle is reached, the auxiliary arch tube is pushed deeper into the carrier tube to trigger the locking pin. If at the current angle, the locking pin aligns with the pin hole, the locking pin will enter the pin hole under the extrusion of the auxiliary arch tube, and the angle of the carrier tube is fixed through the cooperation of the pin hole and the locking pin. If at the current angle, the locking pin does not align with the pin hole, the angle of the carrier tube needs to be finely adjusted again so that the locking pin can smoothly enter the adjacent pin hole during the process of the auxiliary arch tube being pushed deeper. After the auxiliary arch wire is placed later, the desired orthodontic effect is achieved by slightly bending the auxiliary arch wire. When the angle needs to be adjusted again, the auxiliary arch tube is taken out of the carrier tube, and the locking pin is reset under the elastic force of the second spring and enters the unlocked state again.

[0024] Further, a stabilizing groove located on the opposite side of the fixing hole is provided on the inner wall of the sliding groove. The stabilizing groove extends along the sliding groove, and a stabilizing block capable of moving along the stabilizing groove is connected to the slider.

[0025] In this technical solution, an additional stabilizing groove is provided beside the sliding groove. When the slider moves along the sliding groove, the stabilizing block on the slider can move along the stabilizing groove, improving the stability and reliability of the movement of the moving mechanism. In some embodiments, a plurality of balls are further provided on the stabilizing block to reduce the friction between the stabilizing block and the stabilizing groove, making the movement of the moving mechanism more smooth.

[0026] As another preferred structure of the present invention, a mounting ring is rotatably connected to one end of the auxiliary arch tube that does not enter the carrier tube. A base is connected to the mounting ring, and an auxiliary member is detachably connected to the base.

[0027] In this technical solution, the end of the auxiliary arch tube that does not enter the carrier tube refers to the end of the auxiliary arch tube that is not used to push the locking pin. At this end, the carrier tube is also connected with a mounting ring. In some embodiments, an annular clamping protrusion extending along the circumferential direction of the end face can be provided on the end face of the auxiliary arch tube, and an annular clamping groove matching the annular clamping protrusion is provided on the mounting ring, so as to realize that the mounting ring can rotate freely relative to the end face. In one or more embodiments, on the contrary, an annular clamping groove can be provided on the end face of the auxiliary arch tube, and a matching annular clamping protrusion is provided on the mounting ring.

[0028] In this technical solution, a base is further provided on the mounting ring. The base can be installed with the auxiliary member in forms such as clamping connection and threaded connection. When the auxiliary member is subjected to the pulling force of other accessories, such as a rubber band, it can be maintained at a specific position. By providing the mounting ring to carry the auxiliary member, the function of the auxiliary arch tube system can be further enriched, enabling the doctor to flexibly install auxiliary members such as a protective ball according to the orthodontic progress, improving the orthodontic effect, simplifying the orthodontic operation, and reducing the chairside operation time.

[0029] In some preferred embodiments, the auxiliary member is a free traction hook, such as a protective ball, a V-shaped rod or a question mark hook.

[0030] Furthermore, a plurality of positioning holes are provided on the end surface of the carrier tube close to the mounting ring, and positioning rods are also provided on the base. The size of the positioning rods matches that of the positioning holes.

[0031] In this technical solution, a plurality of positioning holes are provided on the end surface of the carrier tube for fixing the positioning rods, so that the auxiliary member can be kept in the required position and can withstand more tensile force from the rubber band. During use, before fixing the auxiliary arch tube in the carrier tube, install the required auxiliary member on the base of the mounting ring, then adjust the required angle of the auxiliary member, insert the positioning rod on the base into the positioning hole at the required angle, and then rotate the auxiliary arch tube to make it threadedly connected with the carrier tube, finally forming the fixation of the auxiliary arch tube and the auxiliary member on the carrier tube.

[0032] Furthermore, a partition is provided inside the auxiliary arch tube. The partition is used to divide the internal space of the auxiliary arch tube into several independent channels, and each channel is for a single auxiliary arch wire to pass through.

[0033] In this technical solution, in order to reduce the mutual interference of multiple auxiliary arch wires in the auxiliary arch tube, a partition is also provided inside the auxiliary arch tube to separate the auxiliary arch wires, which is convenient for adjusting a single auxiliary arch wire.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0035] 1. The auxiliary arch tube system of the present invention can flexibly adjust the position of the auxiliary arch tube according to orthodontic needs and orthodontic progress, and has a wide application prospect. Moreover, the auxiliary arch tube system only acts on the tooth positions that need to be stressed, and does not act on the main arch wire. Therefore, it will not apply force to the dental arch segmentally or integrally, and will not cause unwanted tooth movement;

[0036] 2. The present invention opens a sliding groove on the side wall of the main body, so that the auxiliary arch tube can move around the main body. This can not only better utilize the auxiliary arch tube to guide the auxiliary arch wire, but also leave more operating space on the front of the main body to lock or unlock the moving mechanism. In addition, compared with setting the sliding groove on the front of the main body, the sliding groove set on the side wall can also reduce the height of the moving mechanism and the auxiliary arch tube, avoiding the moving mechanism and the auxiliary arch tube being too close to the oral inner wall, and effectively protecting the oral inner wall;

[0037] 3. The present invention can stably fix the moving mechanism in the sliding groove without using ligature wires or ligature rings, and the moving mechanism can more quickly achieve its locking and unlocking in the sliding groove, further simplifying the orthodontic operation and reducing the clinical chairside operation time;

[0038] 4. After determining the angle of the auxiliary arch wire required, the present invention can fix the angle of the auxiliary arch tube relative to the carrier tube by inserting the auxiliary arch tube into the carrier tube, which can not only adjust the angle of the auxiliary arch tube more flexibly and control the extension direction of the auxiliary arch wire, but also achieve the quick locking / unlocking of the locking pin, effectively simplifying the angle adjustment operation;

[0039] 5. By providing an installation ring on the auxiliary arch tube, the present invention can install different auxiliary parts, further enriching the functions of the auxiliary arch tube system, enabling doctors to flexibly install auxiliary parts such as protective balls according to the orthodontic treatment process, improving the orthodontic treatment effect, simplifying the orthodontic operation, and reducing the chairside operation time;

[0040] 6. The present invention can finely adjust the position of the carrier tube through the adjusting member, enriching the flexibility of the adjustment method, facilitating the adjustment of the force applied to specific tooth positions according to orthodontic requirements, and further improving the orthodontic efficiency and effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, form a part of this application, and do not limit the embodiments of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0042] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the moving mechanism moving to the fixing hole position in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the moving mechanism moving to a non-fixing hole position in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram before the locking pin of the auxiliary arch tube contacts the carrier tube in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram after the locking pin of the auxiliary arch tube contacts the carrier tube in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the end face of the second extension rod facing the auxiliary arch tube in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of connecting an auxiliary part to the auxiliary arch tube in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the end face of the carrier tube facing the auxiliary part in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 9It is a structural schematic diagram of an auxiliary bow tube with auxiliary parts in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 10 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an auxiliary arch tube provided with an auxiliary arch wire in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the auxiliary arch tube system and the bracket used in conjunction with each other in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Marks and corresponding parts names in the attached drawings:

[0054] 1-main body, 11-slide groove, 12-fixing hole, 13-magnet, 14-stabilizing groove, 2-installation port, 3-lateral adjustment port, 4-longitudinal adjustment port, 51-slider, 511-first spring, 512-fixing member, 513-stabilizing block, 514-ball, 52-first extension rod, 521-thread groove, 53-carrying tube, 531-first thread, 532-through hole, 533-first rotating shaft, 534-locking pin, 53 5-driving surface, 536-second spring, 537-positioning hole, 54-second extension rod, 541-rotating shaft hole, 542-pin hole, 55-adjusting piece, 551-sliding groove, 552-second rotating shaft, 553-threaded column, 6-auxiliary arch tube, 61-connecting section, 62-second thread, 63-clamping protrusion, 64-partition, 7-mounting ring, 71-base, 72-positioning rod, 8-auxiliary arch wire, 9-auxiliary piece, 10-main arch wire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with embodiments and drawings. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their description are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0056] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", "down", "vertical", "horizontal", "high", "low", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0057] Example 1

[0058] like Figure 1An orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system as shown includes a main body 1, on which there is an installation opening 2 for installing a fixed appliance, a sliding groove 11 is formed on the side wall of the main body 1, a moving mechanism is movably arranged in the sliding groove 11, and an auxiliary arch tube 6 located outside the main body 1 is carried on the moving mechanism.

[0059] In some embodiments, the main body can be made of metal materials such as stainless steel and titanium alloy, or can be made of ceramic materials or composite materials composed of ceramic and metal.

[0060] In one or more embodiments, the installation opening is eccentrically arranged to leave more space for the operation of the moving mechanism.

[0061] In one or more embodiments, the fixed appliance is a bracket or a buccal tube.

[0062] In some preferred embodiments, a horizontal sliding groove is arranged on the upper side wall of the main body, and a vertical sliding groove is arranged on the left side wall. The two sliding grooves are perpendicular to each other and communicate with each other to allow the moving mechanism to move from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction, and then drive the auxiliary arch tube connected thereto to be adjusted to a horizontal auxiliary arch wire or a vertical auxiliary arch wire according to requirements. As Figure 1 shown, although Figure 1 the two sliding grooves are not directly shown in the figure, the horizontal sliding groove and the vertical sliding groove perpendicular to each other can be seen through the transverse adjustment opening 3 and the longitudinal adjustment opening 4 arranged along the sliding groove. In one or more embodiments, the main body can also be provided with a sliding groove only on one side wall, so that the moving mechanism can only move along the horizontal direction or the vertical direction.

[0063] Taking the structure that the installation opening is a hole connecting the front and bottom surfaces of the main body as an example, before orthodontic treatment, the fixed appliance can be installed in the installation opening, and then the auxiliary arch tube system is bonded to the tooth surface. During orthodontic treatment, when it is necessary to install the auxiliary arch tube system, the main arch wire can be removed from the fixed appliance, and then the auxiliary arch tube system is bonded to the tooth surface, and it is ensured that the fixed appliance is located in its installation opening. After installing the auxiliary arch tube system, according to the treatment progress, the movement of the moving mechanism along the sliding groove can be controlled to change the position of the auxiliary arch tube carried on the moving mechanism relative to the fixed appliance in the installation opening. After moving to the required position, the moving mechanism can be fixed in the sliding groove by a ligature wire or a ligature loop, or the position of the moving mechanism can be locked by an additional component.

[0064] Embodiment 2

[0065] On the basis of Embodiment 1, as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the moving mechanism includes a slider 51 movably disposed in the chute 11. A carrying tube 53 located outside the main body 1 is connected to the slider 51, and the carrying tube 53 is used to mount the auxiliary arch tube 6. A fixing member 512 is connected to the slider 51 through a first spring 511, and a plurality of fixing holes 12 communicating with the chute 11 are provided on the main body 1.

[0066] The moving mechanism includes a fixed state and a moving state. In the fixed state, the fixing member 512 is located in the fixing hole 12. In the moving state, the fixing member 512 abuts against the side wall of the chute 11, and the first spring 511 is in a compressed state.

[0067] In this embodiment, through the matching of the fixing member and the fixing hole, the fixing of the moving mechanism in the chute can be realized. As Figure 3 shown, when the slider moves in the chute, that is, when the moving mechanism is in the moving state, the fixing member abuts against the side wall of the chute, and at this time the first spring is in a compressed state. As Figure 2 shown, when the slider continues to move to reach the fixing hole, after losing the abutment of the side wall, the fixing member is inserted into the fixing hole under the elastic force of the first spring, and at least a part of the fixing member protrudes from the upper surface of the main body. The fixing member is snap-fitted with the fixing hole, and the first spring is in a natural elongation state, and the moving mechanism enters the fixed state. In the fixed state, the auxiliary arch tube is also fixed on the main body, and the relative position between the auxiliary arch tube and the fixed orthodontic appliance in the mounting opening is fixed, and subsequent installation of the auxiliary arch wire can be carried out. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the auxiliary arch tube again, by pushing the fixing member into the chute, the moving mechanism can be unlocked, and the moving mechanism enters the moving state as Figure 3 shown again until it reaches the adjacent next fixing hole and enters the fixed state.

[0068] In some embodiments, the number of fixing holes can be adjusted according to different specifications. Preferably, the number of fixing holes corresponding to the chute extending in the same direction is 2 to 4, which can basically cover the position change requirements of the auxiliary arch tube during orthodontics.

[0069] In some preferred embodiments, the material of the slider can be a material that can be attracted by a magnet, and a magnet is provided on the side wall of the chute. As Figure 2 shown, the position where the magnet 13 is provided corresponds to the fixing hole 12, so that when the slider passes through the fixing hole, it can be subjected to a magnetic attraction effect. The magnetic attraction effect can not only prompt the doctor that the slider is about to pass through the fixing hole through the change of the reaction force to avoid misoperation and missing the fixing hole, but also enable the slider to be accurately positioned at the position where the fixing hole is located, and strengthen the connection between the slider and the chute, further improving the fixing stability of the moving mechanism.

[0070] In some preferred embodiments, asFigure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in Figure 3 , a stabilizing groove 14 located on the inner wall of the sliding groove 11 and opposite to the fixing hole 12 is further provided. The stabilizing groove 14 extends along the sliding groove 11, and a stabilizing block 513 capable of moving along the stabilizing groove 14 is connected to the slider 51. In some embodiments, a plurality of balls 514 are further provided on the stabilizing block 513 to reduce the friction between the stabilizing block and the stabilizing groove, making the movement of the moving mechanism more smooth.

[0071] In some preferred embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, a second extension rod 54 is connected between the first extension rod 52 and the carrying tube 53. The second extension rod 54 is used to extend the carrying tube 53 to a position closer to the buccal side than the main body 1.

[0072] In some embodiments, the included angle between the first extension rod and the second extension rod is 90 - 100°.

[0073] In some embodiments, the length of the second extension rod is configured such that after the fixed orthodontic appliance is installed, the height of the auxiliary arch wire in the carrying tube is lower than the height of the main arch wire in the fixed orthodontic appliance, that is, the auxiliary arch wire is closer to the tooth surface than the main arch wire, thereby reducing the influence of the operation of the auxiliary arch wire on the main arch wire. This structure is mainly applicable to Figure 1 the auxiliary arch tube system shown in Figure 1 . The movement of the auxiliary arch tube may affect the main arch wire. In some embodiments, for the auxiliary arch tube system where the movement trajectories of the auxiliary arch wire and the main arch wire do not overlap as shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 , or for example, in the case where only horizontal sliding grooves are provided on the upper and lower side walls of the main body, the length of the second extension rod can also be set higher, even making the auxiliary arch wire closer to the buccal side than the main arch wire, leaving more space for the adjustment of the auxiliary arch wire.

[0074] Embodiment 3

[0075] Based on the above embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, an adjusting member 55 is rotatably connected to the slider 51. A threaded post 553 is provided on the adjusting member 55. A first extension rod 52 is connected to the carrying tube 53, and a threaded groove 521 matching the threaded post 553 is provided on the first extension rod 52; an adjusting opening is further provided on the main body 1. The adjusting opening communicates the external space of the main body 1 with the sliding groove 11, and the adjusting opening extends along the sliding groove 11.

[0076] In some embodiments, a second rotating shaft 552 is provided at the bottom end of the adjusting member, and the second rotating shaft is movably inserted into the slider.

[0077] In one or more embodiments, a plurality of toggle grooves 551 are provided on the outer wall of the adjusting member along its circumference, which is conducive to more conveniently driving the toggle grooves by dental instruments such as a gingival knife, thereby rotating the adjusting member.

[0078] Example 4

[0079] Based on the above embodiments, Figures 4 to 6 As shown, a shaft hole 541 is provided on one end of the second extension rod 54 away from the first extension rod 52, and a plurality of pin holes 542 are distributed around the shaft hole 541, and the distance between each pin hole 542 and the shaft hole 541 is equal; a first shaft 533 matching the shaft hole 541 is provided on the carrying tube 53, and a through hole 532 is also provided on the carrying tube 53, and a locking pin 534 is provided in the through hole 532, and the locking pin 534 is connected to the outer wall of the carrying tube 53 by a second spring 536; the locking pin 534 can enter the locking state from the unlocking state under the push of the auxiliary bow tube 6, and in the unlocking state, the locking pin 534 is located outside each pin hole 542, and in the locking state, the locking pin 534 is inserted into any pin hole 542, and the second spring 536 is in a stretched state.

[0080] When adjusting the angle, Figure 4 As shown, the auxiliary bow tube is placed into the carrying tube without triggering the locking pin to move, and then the angle of the carrying tube relative to the second extension rod is adjusted. When the required angle is reached, the auxiliary bow tube is pushed deeper into the carrying tube to trigger the locking pin, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, the locking pin will enter the pin hole under the squeezing of the auxiliary bow tube, and the angle of the carrying tube will be fixed through the cooperation between the pin hole and the locking pin. When the angle needs to be adjusted again, the auxiliary bow tube will be taken out of the carrying tube, and the locking pin will be reset under the action of the elastic force of the second spring and enter the unlocked state again.

[0081] In one or more embodiments, Figure 4 As shown, the end surface of the locking pin located in the mounting tube is the driving surface 535, which can be an inclined surface or a conical surface, which is beneficial for the auxiliary bow tube to contact the locking pin and divide the force of the auxiliary bow tube in the forward direction into the vertical direction, so as to better push the locking pin to move downward.

[0082] In some preferred embodiments, the plurality of pin holes are distributed at equal intervals along the circumference of the end surface of the second extension rod. Further preferably, the number of the pin holes is 3 to 10.

[0083] In some preferred embodiments, a connecting section 61 with a reduced outer diameter is provided on the outer wall of the auxiliary arch tube, and a second thread 62 is provided on the connecting section. At the same time, a first thread 531 is provided on the inner wall of the carrier tube. After the auxiliary arch tube enters the carrier tube and the locking pin is pushed into the pin hole, the auxiliary arch tube is rotated continuously, and the auxiliary arch tube can be fixed to the carrier tube through threaded connection.

[0084] In some embodiments, a spring mounting platform located outside the carrier tube is provided on the outer wall of the locking pin, and a second spring is connected between the spring mounting platform and the outer wall of the carrier tube.

[0085] Embodiment 5

[0086] On the basis of the above embodiments, as Figure 7 shown, an installation ring 7 is rotatably connected to one end of the auxiliary arch tube 6 that does not enter the carrier tube 53. A base 71 is connected to the installation ring 7, and an auxiliary member 9 is detachably connected to the base 71.

[0087] In some embodiments, as Figure 7 shown, an annular clamping protrusion 63 extending along the circumferential direction of the end face can be provided on the end face of the auxiliary arch tube, and an annular clamping groove matching the annular clamping protrusion is provided on the installation ring, so that the installation ring can rotate freely relative to the end face.

[0088] In some preferred embodiments, as Figures 7 to 9 shown, a plurality of positioning holes 537 are provided on the end face of the carrier tube 53 close to the installation ring 7, and a positioning rod 72 is further provided on the base 71. The size of the positioning rod 72 matches the positioning holes 537. During use, before fixing the auxiliary arch tube in the carrier tube, install the required auxiliary member on the base of the installation ring, then adjust the required angle of the auxiliary member, insert the positioning rod on the base into the positioning hole at the required angle, and then rotate the auxiliary arch tube to make it threadedly connected with the carrier tube, finally forming the fixation of the auxiliary arch tube and the auxiliary member on the carrier tube.

[0089] In some embodiments, the auxiliary member is any one of a protective ball, a V-shaped rod, and a question mark hook.

[0090] Embodiment 6

[0091] On the basis of the above embodiments, as Figure 10 shown, a partition 64 is provided inside the auxiliary arch tube 6. The partition 64 is used to divide the internal space of the auxiliary arch tube 6 into several independent channels, and each channel is used for a single auxiliary arch wire 8 to pass through.

[0092] In the present invention, the terms "first", "second", etc. (such as the first extension rod, the second extension rod, the first spring, the second spring, etc.) are only used to distinguish the corresponding components for the sake of clear description, and are not intended to limit any order or emphasize importance, etc. In addition, the term "connection" used in the present invention, without special explanation, can be directly connected or indirectly connected via other components.

[0093] The specific embodiments described above have further elaborated on the purpose, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above description is only the specific embodiments of the present invention and is not used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system, characterized in that: The device comprises a main body (1), the main body (1) being provided with a mounting opening (2) for inserting a fixed orthodontic appliance, a sliding groove (11) being provided on a side wall of the main body (1), a moving mechanism being movably provided in the sliding groove (11), and an auxiliary arch tube (6) being mounted on the moving mechanism and being located outside the main body (1); The moving mechanism comprises a slider (51) movably arranged in the slide groove (11); the slider (51) is connected to a carrying tube (53) located outside the main body (1); the carrying tube (53) is used to install the auxiliary arch tube (6); the slider (51) is connected to a fixing member (512) via a first spring (511); and the main body (1) is provided with a plurality of fixing holes (12) connected to the slide groove (11); The moving mechanism comprises a fixed state and a moving state. In the fixed state, the fixing member (512) is located in the fixing hole (12). In the moving state, the fixing member (512) abuts against a side wall of the sliding groove (11), and the first spring (511) is in a compressed state.

2. The orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slider (51) is rotatably connected to an adjusting member (55), the adjusting member (55) being provided with a threaded column (553), the carrying tube (53) being connected to a first extension rod (52), the first extension rod (52) being provided with a threaded groove (521) matching the threaded column (553); the main body (1) is also provided with an adjusting port, the adjusting port being connected to an external space of the main body (1) and the slide groove (11), the adjusting port extending along the slide groove (11).

3. The orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second extension rod (54) is connected between the first extension rod (52) and the carrying tube (53), and the second extension rod (54) is used to extend the carrying tube (53) to a position closer to the buccal side than the main body (1).

4. The orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rotating shaft hole (541) is provided on one end of the second extension rod (54) away from the first extension rod (52), a plurality of pin holes (542) are distributed around the rotating shaft hole (541), and the distances between the pin holes (542) and the rotating shaft hole (541) are equal; The carrying tube (53) is provided with a first rotating shaft (533) matching the rotating shaft hole (541); the carrying tube (53) is also provided with a through hole (532); a locking pin (534) is provided in the through hole (532); the locking pin (534) is connected to the outer wall of the carrying tube (53) via a second spring (536); The locking pin (534) can enter a locked state from an unlocked state under the push of the auxiliary arch tube (6). In the unlocked state, the locking pin (534) is located outside each pin hole (542). In the locked state, the locking pin (534) is inserted into any pin hole (542) and the second spring (536) is in a stretched state.

5. The orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stabilizing groove (14) is also provided on the inner wall of the slide groove (11) and is located on the opposite side of the fixing hole (12). The stabilizing groove (14) extends along the slide groove (11). A stabilizing block (513) capable of moving along the stabilizing groove (14) is connected to the slider (51).

6. The orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting ring (7) is rotatably connected to one end of the auxiliary bow tube (6) that does not enter the carrying tube (53); a base (71) is connected to the mounting ring (7); and an auxiliary component (9) is detachably connected to the base (71).

7. The orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system according to claim 6, characterized in that: A plurality of positioning holes (537) are provided on the end surface of the carrying tube (53) close to the mounting ring (7), and a positioning rod (72) is also provided on the base (71), wherein the size of the positioning rod (72) matches the positioning hole (537).

8. The orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The auxiliary component (9) is a free traction hook.

9. An orthodontic multi-purpose auxiliary arch tube system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: A partition (64) is provided inside the auxiliary arch tube (6), and the partition (64) is used to divide the internal space of the auxiliary arch tube (6) into a plurality of mutually independent channels, and each channel is used for a single auxiliary arch wire (8) to pass through.

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