Invisible tooth correction device with modular function and correction method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses an invisible tooth correction device with a modular function and a correction method thereof, and relates to the technical field of orthodontics, the invisible tooth correction device comprises a lower jaw invisible correction device body, and a plurality of correction base modules are fixedly mounted in the lower jaw invisible correction device body; an anterior tooth area tongue thorn module, a molar area tongue guide module and an anterior tooth area tongue guide module are installed on the correction base module, and the lower jaw invisible orthodontic appliance body is arranged to be in an arch shape. Modularized installation of the tongue thorn module and the tongue guide module is achieved through the outer accessory, so that the invisible correction device has the correction capacity which is not achieved by a traditional invisible correction device and aims at the problems of abnormal tongue positions and the like, the function range of the bracket-free invisible correction technology is greatly expanded, more complex malocclusion can be treated, the adaptation disease of the bracket-free invisible correction device is expanded, and the application range is wider.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of oral orthodontics, and in particular to an invisible tooth correction device with modular functions and a correction method thereof. Background Art

[0002] In the field of orthodontics, bracketless invisible braces have developed rapidly in recent years and are favored by many patients for their aesthetic, comfortable, and removable advantages. However, existing bracketless invisible braces still have certain limitations. Traditional invisible braces mainly achieve tooth movement by applying gentle, continuous force to the teeth. For malocclusion caused by complex functional factors, such as abnormal tongue position and bad oral habits, it is difficult to achieve ideal correction effects by relying solely on invisible braces.

[0003] Currently, patients with abnormal tongue position often require the use of removable braces or other auxiliary devices. However, these devices are usually used separately from invisible braces, which not only increases the patient's wearing burden but also makes it difficult to achieve precise and coordinated correction when the two are used together. Furthermore, the lack of unified connection standards and modular design makes the combination and adjustment of different correction components difficult, affecting the efficiency and stability of correction results. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an invisible dental orthodontic device with modular functions and a correction method thereof, which can effectively expand the functional scope of bracketless invisible orthodontic technology, flexibly adjust the treatment plan, better meet the correction needs of complex malocclusion, and improve the correction effect and patient treatment experience.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an invisible dental orthodontic device with modular functions, comprising a mandibular invisible orthodontic appliance body, a plurality of correction base modules being fixedly installed inside the mandibular invisible orthodontic appliance body, a front teeth area tongue thorn module, a molar area tongue guide module and anterior teeth area tongue guide module being installed on the correction base module, the mandibular invisible orthodontic appliance body being configured in an arch shape, and the mandibular invisible orthodontic appliance body and the correction base module being both made of medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer material.

[0006] Preferably, the correction base module includes an external accessory, two sliding cover grooves are provided on the inner side of the external accessory, an assembly slide cover is slidably arranged between the two sliding cover grooves, locking grooves are provided on both sides of the assembly slide cover, medical silicone is fixedly provided at one end of the external accessory, and locking components are installed on both sides of the connection between the external accessory and the sliding cover groove.

[0007] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a locking groove, a locking block is slidingly provided inside the locking groove, a medical shrapnel is fixedly provided at one end of the locking block, the locking block matches the locking groove, a slope groove is provided on one side of the locking block, and an unlocking hole is provided on the front of the external accessory, and the unlocking hole is arranged opposite the slope groove.

[0008] Preferably, the anterior teeth area tongue thorn module includes a tongue thorn base, a top of the tongue thorn base is fixedly provided with a correction tongue thorn, a middle portion of the tongue thorn base is provided with a tongue thorn through-hole, and the tongue thorn through-hole matches the assembly sliding cover.

[0009] Preferably, the molar area tongue guide module includes a molar tongue guide base, a molar correction tongue guide is fixedly provided on the top of the molar tongue guide base, a molar tongue guide through-hole is opened in the middle of the molar tongue guide base, and the molar tongue guide through-hole matches the assembly slide cover.

[0010] Preferably, the anterior teeth area tongue guide module includes an anterior teeth tongue guide base, an anterior teeth correction tongue guide is fixedly provided on the top of the anterior teeth tongue guide base, an anterior teeth tongue guide through-hole is opened in the middle of the anterior teeth tongue guide base, the anterior teeth tongue guide through-hole matches the assembly sliding cover, and the anterior teeth correction tongue guide is set to an ear-shaped concave shape.

[0011] A correction method of an invisible tooth correction device with modular function, specifically comprising the following steps: S1. Preparation before treatment: The doctor needs to conduct a comprehensive oral examination of the patient, make a tooth model based on the examination results, and determine the treatment plan; S2. Fabrication of the orthodontic device: Fabrication of the mandibular invisible braces body with the orthodontic base module, ensuring that the size, shape, and position of the orthodontic base module are accurately integrated with the mandibular invisible braces body; S3. Extraoral installation: The doctor should select a matching correction module according to the determined correction plan, remove the assembly slide to expose the bottom for placing the correction module, insert the correction module vertically from the bottom, and press the assembly slide in the direction from the crown to the root to close it, so that the correction base module and the correction module are combined; S4. Wearing correction: After the extraoral installation is completed, wear the mandibular invisible braces body into the patient's mouth in the same way as invisible braces, and check the intraoral condition.

[0012] Preferably, in step S1, the comprehensive oral examination of the patient includes taking oral X-rays to determine the condition of the teeth, roots and alveolar bones, and scanning the tongue using a digital scanning device to obtain three-dimensional morphological data of the tongue.

[0013] Preferably, in step S4, the inspection of the intraoral condition includes whether the invisible braces fit well, whether the module is installed in place, and whether the correction module functions stably. The functional part of the module can be manually adjusted to adapt to the patient's specific intraoral condition and maintain comfort and functionality.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invisible orthodontic device has the effect of expanding the correction function. Through the external accessories, the tongue thorn and tongue guide modules can be modularly installed, so that the invisible orthodontic device has the correction ability for problems such as tongue position abnormalities that traditional invisible orthodontic devices do not have. It greatly expands the functional scope of bracketless invisible orthodontic technology, can treat more complex malocclusions, expands its indications, and has a wider range of applications. The modular design allows for the design of prefabricated functional parts, such as vestibular shields and lip guards, in addition to the tongue pricking and tongue guide modules claimed in the present invention, without changing the base of the module. These parts, combined with external accessories designed for different tooth positions as connecting parts, enable dynamic and flexible adjustment of treatment plans, simplifying clinical operations and trial fitting adjustments. It can realize personalized design and precise correction. The structure of tongue pricking module and tongue guide module, such as the number and distribution of tongue pricking, the curvature and depth of ear-shaped concave, etc. can be personalized according to the specific situation of the patient. Combined with digital technology, it can realize precise correction and improve the correction effect and efficiency. It can improve wearing convenience and comfort. The external accessories are integrated with the invisible braces. The tongue thorn and tongue guide modules are detachable from the braces. Patients can flexibly install and replace modules according to doctor's instructions at different stages of treatment. All components are made of biocompatible materials, with rounded edges and small size, which reduces irritation to oral tissues and improves wearing convenience and comfort. The correction process is simplified. The modular design integrates multiple correction functions into one set of devices. Compared with the traditional method of using multiple correction devices in combination, it simplifies the correction process, reduces the difficulty of operation for doctors and the difficulty of cooperation for patients, and is conducive to improving the overall correction quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the mandibular invisible orthodontic appliance body of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the molar area tongue guide module of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the correction base module of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the molar area tongue guide module of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the tongue-guided module for the anterior teeth area of ​​the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the tongue pricking module for the anterior teeth area of ​​the present invention; Figure 7 2 is a top cross-sectional view of the mandibular invisible braces body of the present invention; Figure 8 It is an enlarged view of part A of the present invention.

[0016] In the figure: 1. Mandibular invisible braces body; 2. Correction base module; 201. External accessories; 202. Medical silicone; 203. Slide slot; 204. Locking block; 205. Unlocking hole; 206. Assembly slide; 207. Locking slot; 208. Medical shrapnel; 209. Slope slot; 3. Anterior area tongue piercing module; 301. Tongue piercing base; 302. Tongue piercing perforation; 303. Correction tongue piercing; 4. Molar area tongue guide module; 401. Molar correction tongue guide; 402. Molar tongue guide base; 403. Molar tongue guide perforation; 5. Anterior area tongue guide module; 501. Anterior tongue guide base; 502. Anterior tongue guide perforation; 503. Anterior correction tongue guide. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0018] See also Figure 1-8 The present invention provides an invisible dental orthodontic device with modular function, including a mandibular invisible appliance body 1, a plurality of correction base modules 2 are fixedly installed inside the mandibular invisible appliance body 1, and a front teeth area tongue pricking module 3, a molar area tongue guide module 4 and a front teeth area tongue guide module 5 are installed on the correction base module 2. The mandibular invisible appliance body 1 is configured to be arch-shaped, and the mandibular invisible appliance body 1 and the correction base module 2 are both made of medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer material.

[0019] See Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 The correction base module 2 includes an external attachment 201, and two sliding cover grooves 203 are provided on the inner side of the external attachment 201. An assembly sliding cover 206 is slidably provided between the two sliding cover grooves 203. Locking grooves 207 are provided on both sides of the assembly sliding cover 206. Medical silicone 202 is fixedly provided at one end of the external attachment 201, and locking components are installed on both sides of the connection between the external attachment 201 and the sliding cover groove 203; the locking component includes a locking groove 207, a locking block 204 is slidably provided inside the locking groove 207, a medical shrapnel 208 is fixedly provided at one end of the locking block 204, the locking block 204 matches the locking groove 207, and a slope groove 209 is provided on one side of the locking block 204. An unlocking hole 205 is provided on the front of the external attachment 201, and the unlocking hole 205 is arranged opposite to the slope groove 209; When in use, the external attachment 201 is arranged on the labial and lingual surfaces of different tooth positions of the mandibular invisible braces body 1 and is formed integrally with the invisible braces. It can be arranged on the labial and lingual sides of different tooth positions of the braces according to the treatment design needs, such as the adjacent area of ​​the premolar area, the buccal area of ​​the molars, etc. It can also be integrated with the traditional attachment to form a sliding cover structure, which is integrated with the invisible braces. It is made of the same material and has a uniform size to form a connector protruding from the tooth surface. At the same time, the lower part of the external attachment, that is, the root direction, is fused and sealed to ensure that the direction of connection can only be from the upper crown to the lower root. This structural design ensures the stability and direction of the installation of the correction module. See Figure 6 The anterior teeth tongue puncture module 3 includes a tongue puncture base 301, a correction tongue puncture 303 is fixedly provided on the top of the tongue puncture base 301, and a tongue puncture perforation 302 is opened in the middle of the tongue puncture base 301, and the tongue puncture perforation 302 matches the assembly slide cover 206; During use, when installing the anterior tongue thorn module 3, first use the orthodontic key to insert it into the unlocking hole 205. During the process of inserting the orthodontic key into the unlocking hole 205, the end thereof will squeeze the slope groove 209. At this time, under the squeezing of the end of the orthodontic key, the locking block 204 will slide toward the inner side of the locking groove 207, thereby squeezing the medical shrapnel 208, and the locking block 204 will break away from the locking groove 207. Under the elasticity of the medical silicone 202, the assembly slide cover 206 will move outward, and then the medical staff will pinch the end of the assembly slide cover 206, pull out the assembly slide cover 206 to expose the external attachment 201, and then insert the tongue thorn bottom The seat 301 is placed in the external attachment 201, and the assembly slide cover 206 is re-inserted into the slide cover groove 203. During the insertion process, the assembly slide cover 206 is inserted through the tongue puncture hole 302, inserted to the bottom and pressed. Under the squeezing condition, the locking block 204 will first slide into the locking groove 207 to squeeze the medical shrapnel 208. After it is fully inserted, because the locking block 204 is facing the locking groove 207, the locking block 204 loses its squeezing, and under the elastic force of the medical shrapnel 208, the locking block 204 will be stuck in the locking groove 207, thereby locking the assembly slide cover 206 to prevent it from falling off and improve the stability of use. The tongue thorn module 3 for the anterior teeth area is one of the personalized modules that play different therapeutic roles. The tongue thorn base 301 has a square structure with a nail-shaped hollow structure inside, which is connected and engaged with the external attachment 201. The corrective tongue thorn 303 is located on the base plate structure and is a single ridge or scattered ridges. It is mainly installed on the lingual external attachment of the mandibular anterior teeth area. The ridges have a certain sharpness, but are based on the principle of not causing mucosal trauma. Its function is to prevent the tongue from moving forward and achieve similar functions of the tongue thorn appliance, such as suppressing bad tongue habits.

[0020] See Figure 4 and Figure 5The molar area tongue guide module 4 includes a molar tongue guide base 402, a molar correction tongue guide 401 is fixedly provided on the top of the molar tongue guide base 402, and a molar tongue guide through hole 403 is opened in the middle of the molar tongue guide base 402, and the molar tongue guide through hole 403 matches the assembly slide cover 206; The anterior teeth tongue guide module 5 includes an anterior teeth tongue guide base 501, an anterior teeth correction tongue guide 503 is fixedly provided on the top of the anterior teeth tongue guide base 501, an anterior teeth tongue guide through hole 502 is opened in the middle of the anterior teeth tongue guide base 501, the anterior teeth tongue guide through hole 502 matches the assembly slide cover 206, and the anterior teeth correction tongue guide 503 is configured as an ear-shaped concave; During use, the installation process of the molar area tongue guide module 4 and the anterior area tongue guide module 5 is the same as that of the anterior area tongue puncture module 3. Its working principle will not be introduced in detail here. The tongue guide module is also divided into a base part and a functional part. The structure of the base part is the same as that of the tongue puncture base 301, and is connected to the connecting rod of the external attachment 201. The functional part is ear-shaped and concave with a smooth surface. It is divided into the anterior area and the molar area according to the installation position. The anterior area tongue guide module 5 is installed on the lingual external attachment 201 of the mandibular anterior area, adapted to the shape of the front and belly of the tongue, and can raise the tongue position so that the tip of the tongue rests against the upper palate; the molar area tongue guide module 4 is installed on the lingual external attachment 201 of the mandibular molar area, adapted to the shape of the lingual side edge, so as to accurately guide the tongue position to the correct position and improve the abnormal tongue position.

[0021] A correction method of an invisible tooth correction device with modular function, specifically comprising the following steps: S1. Preparation before treatment: The doctor needs to conduct a comprehensive oral examination of the patient. Based on the examination results, a dental model will be made and a treatment plan will be determined. The comprehensive oral examination of the patient includes taking oral X-rays to determine the condition of the teeth, roots and alveolar bone, and scanning the tongue with a digital scanning device to obtain three-dimensional morphological data of the tongue; S2. Fabricate the correction device: Fabricate the mandibular invisible braces body 1 with the correction base module 2, and ensure that the size, shape, and position of the correction base module 2 are accurately integrated with the mandibular invisible braces body 1; S3. Extraoral installation: The doctor should select a matching correction module according to the determined correction plan, remove the assembly slide 206 to expose the bottom for placing the correction module, insert the correction module vertically, and press the assembly slide 206 in the direction from the crown to the root to close it, so that the correction base module 2 is combined with the correction module; S4. Wearing correction: After the extraoral installation is completed, the mandibular invisible braces body 1 is worn into the patient's mouth in the same way as an invisible braces, and the intraoral condition is checked. The inspection of the intraoral condition includes whether the invisible braces fits well, whether the module is installed in place, and whether the correction module functions stably. The functional part of the module can be manually adjusted to adapt to the patient's specific intraoral condition and maintain comfort and functionality.

[0022] When using the embodiment of the present application: Before using the correction device of the present invention, the doctor needs to conduct a comprehensive examination of the patient's oral cavity, including taking oral X-rays to understand the condition of the teeth, tooth roots and alveolar bones, making a tooth model, and accurately analyzing the arrangement and occlusion of the teeth; optionally, a digital scanning device can be used to scan the tongue to obtain three-dimensional morphological data of the tongue. Based on these examination results, a personalized correction plan is formulated to determine the specific installation position of the external attachment 201 on the mandibular invisible braces body 1, and to determine the number, installation position and use order of the tongue pricking module 3 and the tongue guide module in the anterior teeth area; According to the correction plan, a mandibular invisible braces body 1 with corresponding external attachments 201 is manufactured. During the manufacturing process, the size, shape and position of the external attachments 201 are ensured to be accurate and perfectly integrated with the mandibular invisible braces body 1. At the same time, the correction module has a fixed size and structure and is prefabricated with a fixed model, so there is no need to design and manufacture it in advance. Matching tongue piercing modules and tongue guide modules are selected respectively, and suitable biocompatible materials are selected to ensure the quality and performance of the modules. After the extraoral installation is completed, the device is worn in the patient's mouth in the same way as an invisible braces, and the intraoral condition is checked to see whether the invisible braces fits well, whether the module is installed in place and functions stably, etc. The functional parts of the module can be manually adjusted to adapt to the patient's specific intraoral conditions and maintain comfort and functionality. The patient starts to wear the manufactured mandibular invisible brace body 1, and according to the doctor's guidance, installs the tongue pricking module or tongue guide module at the corresponding stage. For example, for patients with the habit of excessive tongue protrusion, in the early stage of correction, the anterior teeth tongue pricking module 3 can be installed on the lingual external attachment of the mandibular anterior teeth area. The tongue pricking can block the tongue and gradually correct the bad tongue habit. As the correction progresses, according to the improvement of the tongue position, the number of ridges of the anterior teeth tongue pricking module 3 can be replaced or its distribution can be adjusted in time, or a tongue guide module can be installed to further guide the tongue position to a normal position. During the correction process, the patient needs to return for regular follow-up visits. The doctor will check the oral condition and observe the correction effect, and make necessary adjustments or replacements to the correction device to ensure that the correction process goes smoothly until the expected correction goal is achieved.

[0023] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or to make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An invisible tooth correction device with modular function, comprising a mandibular invisible correction device body (1), characterized in that: A plurality of correction base modules (2) are fixedly installed inside the mandibular invisible braces body (1), and a front teeth area tongue pricking module (3), a molar area tongue guide module (4) and a front teeth area tongue guide module (5) are installed on the correction base module (2). The mandibular invisible braces body (1) is configured to be arch-shaped, and the mandibular invisible braces body (1) and the correction base module (2) are both made of medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer material.

2. The invisible dental orthodontic device with modular function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The correction base module (2) includes an external attachment (201), two sliding cover grooves (203) are provided on the inner side of the external attachment (201), an assembly sliding cover (206) is slidably arranged between the two sliding cover grooves (203), locking grooves (207) are provided on both sides of the assembly sliding cover (206), medical silica gel (202) is fixedly provided on one end of the external attachment (201), and locking components are installed on both sides of the connection between the external attachment (201) and the sliding cover groove (203).

3. The invisible dental orthodontic device with modular function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a locking groove (207), a locking block (204) is slidably provided inside the locking groove (207), a medical shrapnel (208) is fixedly provided at one end of the locking block (204), the locking block (204) matches the locking groove (207), a slope groove (209) is provided on one side of the locking block (204), and an unlocking hole (205) is provided on the front side of the external attachment (201), and the unlocking hole (205) is arranged opposite to the slope groove (209).

4. The invisible dental orthodontic device with modular function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The anterior teeth area tongue thorn module (3) comprises a tongue thorn base (301), a top of which is fixedly provided with a corrective tongue thorn (303), and a tongue thorn perforation (302) is provided in the middle of the tongue thorn base (301), and the tongue thorn perforation (302) matches the assembly slide cover (206).

5. The invisible dental orthodontic device with modular function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The molar area tongue guide module (4) comprises a molar tongue guide base (402), a molar correction tongue guide (401) is fixedly provided on the top of the molar tongue guide base (402), a molar tongue guide through-hole (403) is provided in the middle of the molar tongue guide base (402), and the molar tongue guide through-hole (403) matches the assembly slide cover (206).

6. The invisible dental orthodontic device with modular function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The anterior teeth area tongue guide module (5) comprises an anterior teeth tongue guide base (501), an anterior teeth correction tongue guide (503) is fixedly provided on the top of the anterior teeth tongue guide base (501), an anterior teeth tongue guide through-hole (502) is provided in the middle of the anterior teeth tongue guide base (501), the anterior teeth tongue guide through-hole (502) matches the assembly slide cover (206), and the anterior teeth correction tongue guide (503) is configured as an ear-shaped concave shape.

7. A method for correcting teeth with a modular invisible tooth correction device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The specific steps include: S1. Preparation before treatment: The doctor needs to conduct a comprehensive oral examination of the patient, make a tooth model based on the examination results, and determine the treatment plan; S2. Manufacturing the correction device: manufacturing a mandibular invisible braces body (1) with a correction base module (2), and ensuring that the size, shape and position of the correction base module (2) are accurately integrated with the mandibular invisible braces body (1); S3. Extraoral installation: The doctor should select a matching correction module according to the determined correction plan, remove the assembly slide (206), expose the bottom for placing the correction module, insert the correction module vertically, and press the assembly slide (206) in the direction from the crown to the root to close it, so as to realize the combination of the correction base module (2) and the correction module; S4. Wearing correction: After the extraoral installation is completed, the mandibular invisible braces body (1) is worn in the patient's mouth in the same way as invisible braces, and the intraoral condition is checked.

8. The correction method of the invisible tooth correction device with modular function according to claim 7, characterized in that: In step S1, a comprehensive oral examination of the patient includes taking oral X-rays to determine the condition of the teeth, tooth roots and alveolar bone, and scanning the tongue using a digital scanning device to obtain three-dimensional morphological data of the tongue.

9. The correction method of the invisible tooth correction device with modular function according to claim 7, characterized in that: In step S4, the intraoral condition is checked to see whether the invisible braces fit well, whether the modules are properly installed, and whether the correction modules are functioning stably. The functional parts of the modules can be manually adjusted to suit the patient's specific intraoral condition and maintain comfort and functionality.

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