Dental auxiliary treatment equipment for orthodontic acting force slow release and force application direction guide

Abstract

The invention relates to orthodontic acting force slow-release and force application direction guiding dental auxiliary treatment equipment which comprises a first connecting part, a second connecting part, a force slow-release assembly and a direction guiding assembly, wherein the force slow-release assembly and the direction guiding assembly are arranged between the first connecting part and the second connecting part; the first connecting part and the second connecting part are respectively used for connecting one or more of an orthodontic bracket, an orthodontic arch wire, a traction device and an implant anchorage, and the force slow release assembly comprises a first supporting piece, a second supporting piece, and an elastic component and a limiting component which are arranged between the first supporting piece and the second supporting piece; the elastic component comprises a compression spring arranged between the first supporting piece and the second supporting piece, the axis of the compression spring is consistent with the transmission direction of the orthodontic acting force, and the limiting component comprises a rigid sleeve arranged on the periphery of the compression spring in a sleeving mode. In conclusion, the orthodontic device has the advantages of stable orthodontic acting force transmission, high treatment adaptability, capability of guiding the force application direction and good clinical use comfort.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of dental auxiliary treatment equipment, specifically relating to a dental auxiliary treatment device for slowing down orthodontic force release and guiding the direction of force application. Background Technology

[0002] Orthodontic treatment currently involves applying corrective forces to teeth using dental instruments, causing controlled movement of the teeth within the alveolar bone to adjust tooth alignment and occlusion. Orthodontic forces are typically generated by dental instruments such as orthodontic brackets, archwires, traction devices, or implant anchorage, and transmitted to the teeth via these instruments. However, because tooth movement depends on continuous, stable, and properly oriented corrective forces, the application and transmission of these forces require appropriate control. If the orthodontic forces are not properly controlled, excessive force, uneven force application, or overly concentrated force changes can easily occur, potentially causing significant discomfort to the patient, increasing the burden on periodontal tissues, and affecting the stability of tooth movement and the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment.

[0003] In current orthodontic treatment, the application and transmission of orthodontic forces still primarily rely on the structural form and installation method of dental instruments such as orthodontic brackets, archwires, traction devices, or implant anchorages. Their mechanical properties are essentially fixed after installation, leading to several problems. First, most existing orthodontic instruments employ rigid or semi-rigid connection structures, with orthodontic forces typically transmitted directly to the teeth along a fixed path. This lack of buffering and adjustment for force changes during transmission makes it difficult to avoid situations of excessive instantaneous force or concentrated force variations. Second, orthodontic treatment is stage-based, with teeth responding differently to the magnitude and application of corrective forces at different stages. However, current orthodontic instruments often require re-bending the archwire or replacing the instrument after installation, making the process complex and inflexible. Third, the direction of orthodontic force is usually determined by the connection position between instruments, the traction path, or the spatial layout. Once determined, its adjustable range is limited, making timely adjustments based on tooth movement during treatment difficult. Finally, many existing dental auxiliary structures are designed for single problems, making it difficult to simultaneously address the needs for orthodontic force control and force direction adjustment within a single structure.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a dental auxiliary treatment device that can release orthodontic force and guide the direction of force application, in order to solve the problems of lack of effective control of orthodontic force, insufficient buffering capacity, poor flexibility of adjustment methods, and difficulty in coordinating the direction of force application in the existing orthodontic treatment process, so as to improve the rationality of the orthodontic force application process and the adaptability of treatment. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention proposes a dental auxiliary treatment device for slowing down the release of orthodontic force and guiding the direction of force application. It is applied to the field of dental auxiliary treatment device technology and solves the existing technical problems of lack of effective control of orthodontic force, insufficient buffering capacity, poor flexibility of adjustment method and difficulty in coordinating the direction of force application.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the specific technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: A dental auxiliary treatment device for orthodontic force mitigation and force direction guidance includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a force mitigation component and a direction guidance component disposed between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are respectively used to connect one or more of orthodontic brackets, orthodontic archwires, traction devices, and implant anchorages, so that orthodontic force is sequentially transmitted along the first connecting portion, the force mitigation component, and the second connecting portion. The force mitigation component includes a first support member, a second support member, an elastic member and a limiting member disposed between the first support member and the second support member, and the first support member is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion. Two support members are fixedly connected to the second connecting part. The elastic member includes a compression spring disposed between the first support member and the second support member. The axis of the compression spring is consistent with the transmission direction of the orthodontic force. The limiting member includes a rigid sleeve sleeved on the outer periphery of the compression spring. The two ends of the rigid sleeve abut against the first support member and the second support member, respectively. The axial length of the rigid sleeve is less than the maximum compression stroke of the compression spring. The direction guiding component is disposed between the first connecting part and the first support member. The direction guiding component includes a rotating connection structure. Through the rotating connection structure, the orthodontic force is deflected into a force transmission path that is deflectable during transmission via the force relief component.

[0007] Furthermore, including the main structure, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the main structure, and the force relief component is disposed between the first connecting part and the second connecting part, thereby forming an intermediate force-bearing structure inside the main structure.

[0008] Furthermore, the main structure adopts a cylindrical shell structure that extends along the direction of orthodontic force transmission, and an inner cavity is provided inside the main structure, in which the force relief component is located.

[0009] Furthermore, the force relief component is coaxially arranged with the main structure and is axially positioned relative to the main structure by the first support member and the second support member. The direction guiding component is arranged at the end position of the main structure so that the first connecting part and the second connecting part can achieve directional deflection without changing the axial force state of the force relief component.

[0010] Furthermore, the first support member and the second support member respectively form a limiting fit with the inner wall of the main structure to restrict the axial movement of the force relief assembly within the main structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the first support member and the second support member are respectively disposed at both ends of the elastic member. The first support member is used to transmit the orthodontic force from the first connection to the elastic member, and the second support member is used to transmit the orthodontic force after being released by the elastic member to the second connection, thereby forming a stable axial force state between the first support member and the second support member.

[0012] Furthermore, a mounting base is provided at the end of the main structure. The mounting base is fixedly connected to the main structure. The direction guide component is installed on the mounting base. When the direction guide component achieves directional deflection, the orthogonal force generated by the first connecting part and the second connecting part is still transmitted to the force relief component along the axial direction of the main structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the rotating connection structure includes a rotating connection seat and a rotating component. The end of the rotating connection seat is provided with a rotating shaft, and the rotating component is rotatably connected to the rotating connection seat through the rotating shaft, so that the first connection part and the second connection part can rotate relative to the force relief component during the transmission of orthodontic force, so as to adapt to the force changes under different tooth positions or different traction directions.

[0014] Furthermore, the rotating connector is fixedly installed in the center area of ​​the end wall at the axial end of the main structure. The rotating connector is fixedly connected to the mounting base to provide stable rotational support for the rotating parts during orthodontic use and to prevent the directional guide assembly from undergoing overall displacement under stress.

[0015] Furthermore, a limiting shaft is provided between the rotating connector and the rotating component. The limiting shaft is arranged along the rotation direction of the rotating component and is used to limit the maximum rotation angle of the rotating component. The limiting shaft restricts the rotation range of the rotating component during orthodontic use, so as to avoid the force on the first and second connecting parts deviating from the predetermined force state due to excessive rotation amplitude.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can also bring the following beneficial effects: 1. This invention discloses a dental auxiliary treatment device for slowing down orthodontic force and guiding the direction of force application. By introducing a mechanical buffering and guiding mechanism in the process of orthodontic force transmission, the orthodontic force is made more stable and continuous during application and transmission. This helps to avoid discomfort caused by force concentration or excessive fluctuation during orthodontic treatment, thereby reducing the risk of force on teeth and periodontal tissues, improving the comfort and safety of orthodontic treatment, and has the advantages of stable force transmission and good patient tolerance.

[0017] 2. This invention provides a dental auxiliary treatment device for slowing down orthodontic force release and guiding the direction of force application. It can optimize the transmission state of orthodontic force without changing the original overall orthodontic treatment plan, so that the orthodontic force has better adaptability under different tooth positions, different traction directions or different treatment stages. This reduces the need for frequent adjustments or replacements of orthodontic instruments due to changes in treatment stages, which is conducive to improving the flexibility and continuity of orthodontic treatment. It has the advantages of strong adaptability and convenient adjustment.

[0018] 3. This invention discloses a dental auxiliary treatment device for orthodontic force release and force direction guidance. By combining orthodontic force release with force direction guidance, it ensures effective transmission of orthodontic force while reducing reliance on operator experience, helping to standardize the orthodontic treatment process, reduce human error, and improve overall treatment efficiency. The device has a highly versatile structure, can be used with various existing orthodontic instruments, and is suitable for widespread application in different clinical scenarios, offering advantages such as reliable operation and wide applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a dental auxiliary treatment device for orthodontic force release and force direction guidance mentioned in this invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the rotating connecting seat and the rotating component in this embodiment; In the figure: 1. Main structure; 2. Inner cavity; 3. First connecting part; 4. Second connecting part; 5. First support member; 6. Second support member; 7. Compression spring; 8. Rigid sleeve; 9. Mounting seat; 10. Rotary connecting seat; 11. Rotating member; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Limiting shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that various aspects of embodiments within the scope of the appended claims are described below. It will be apparent that the aspects described herein can be embodied in a wide variety of forms, and any particular structure and / or function described herein is merely illustrative. Based on this invention, those skilled in the art will understand that one aspect described herein can be implemented independently of any other aspect, and two or more of these aspects can be combined in various ways. For example, any number of aspects set forth herein can be used to implement the device and / or practice the method. Additionally, this device and / or method can be implemented using other structures and / or functionalities besides one or more of the aspects set forth herein.

[0024] It should also be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. The drawings only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components in the actual implementation. In the actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0025] Furthermore, specific details are provided in the following description to facilitate a thorough understanding of the examples. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the described aspects can be practiced without these specific details.

[0026] Example 1, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the present invention provides a dental auxiliary treatment device for orthodontic force relief and force direction guidance, including a main structure 1, a first connecting part 3, a second connecting part 4, and a force relief component and a direction guidance component disposed between the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4. The first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 are respectively used to connect one of orthodontic brackets, orthodontic archwires, traction devices, and implant anchorage. In this embodiment, the orthodontic force application component is specifically an orthodontic bracket, so that the orthodontic force is transmitted sequentially along the first connecting part 3, the force relief component, and the second connecting part 4. The first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the main structure 1, and the force relief component is disposed between the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4, thereby forming an intermediate force-bearing structure inside the main structure 1.

[0027] The main structure 1 adopts a cylindrical shell structure extending along the direction of orthodontic force transmission. The main structure 1 has an inner cavity 2. The force relief component is disposed in the inner cavity 2 and is coaxially arranged with the main structure 1. It is axially positioned relative to the main structure 1 by the first support member 5 and the second support member 6 to ensure that the orthodontic force is stably transmitted along the axis of the main structure 1. The first support member 5 and the second support member 6 respectively form a limiting fit with the inner wall of the main structure 1 to restrict the axial movement of the force relief component within the main structure 1.

[0028] The force-relieving assembly includes a first support member 5, a second support member 6, an elastic member disposed between the first support member 5 and the second support member 6, and a limiting member. The first support member 5 is fixedly connected to the first connecting part 3, and the second support member 6 is fixedly connected to the second connecting part 4. The elastic member is a compression spring 7 disposed between the first support member 5 and the second support member 6, and the axis of the compression spring 7 is consistent with the transmission direction of the orthodontic force. The limiting member is a rigid sleeve 8 sleeved on the outer periphery of the compression spring 7. The two ends of the rigid sleeve 8 abut against the first support member 5 and the second support member 6, respectively, and the axial length of the rigid sleeve 8 is less than the maximum compression stroke of the compression spring 7. The first support member 5 and the second support member 6 are respectively disposed at the two ends of the elastic member. The first support member 5 is used to transmit the orthodontic force from the first connecting part 3 to the elastic member, and the second support member 6 is used to transmit the orthodontic force after being relieved by the elastic member to the second connecting part 4, thereby forming a stable axial force state for the elastic member between the first support member 5 and the second support member 6.

[0029] A directional guiding component is disposed between the first connecting part 3 and the first support member 5 to form a deflectable force transmission path during orthodontic force transmission. A mounting base 9 is provided at the end of the main structure 1, and the mounting base 9 is fixedly connected to the main structure 1. The directional guiding component is mounted on the mounting base 9, so that when the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 achieve directional deflection, the orthodontic force is still transmitted along the axial direction of the main structure 1 to the force relief component. The directional guiding component includes a rotating connection structure, which includes a rotating connecting seat 10 and a rotating member 11. A rotating shaft 12 is provided at the end of the rotating connecting seat 10, and the rotating member 11 is rotatably connected to the rotating connecting seat 10 through the rotating shaft 12. This allows the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 to rotate relative to the force relief component during orthodontic force transmission to adapt to force changes under different tooth positions or different traction directions.

[0030] The rotating connecting seat 10 is fixedly installed in the center area of ​​the end wall at the axial end of the main structure 1 and is fixedly connected to the mounting seat 9 to provide stable rotational support for the rotating component 11 during orthodontic use, and to prevent the directional guiding component from undergoing overall displacement during the stress process; a limiting shaft 13 is provided between the rotating connecting seat 10 and the rotating component 11. The limiting shaft 13 is arranged along the rotation direction of the rotating component 11 and is used to limit the maximum rotation angle of the rotating component 11. By limiting the rotation range of the rotating component 11, the stress on the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 is prevented from deviating from the predetermined stress state due to excessive rotation amplitude.

[0031] In practical use, the main structure 1 is placed between the orthodontic force-applying components, and the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 are respectively connected to the orthodontic bracket. Then, orthodontic force is applied to the teeth. The orthodontic force is transmitted to the force-releasing component through the first connecting part 3 in sequence, and a slow-release process is formed under the action of the elastic component, thereby reducing the concentration of force in the initial stage or during the change process. At the same time, during orthodontic treatment, when the tooth movement direction or traction direction changes, the direction guiding component achieves relative rotation through the rotational connection structure, so that the orthodontic force forms a deflectable force transmission path without changing the axial force state of the force-releasing component, thereby adapting to the orthodontic needs under different tooth positions and different traction directions.

[0032] In summary, this invention introduces a force-releasing mechanism and a direction-guiding structure into the orthodontic force transmission path, making the orthodontic force transmission process more stable and maintaining good adaptability under different tooth positions and different traction directions. Without significantly increasing the complexity of orthodontic operations, it improves the stability and comfort of orthodontic treatment, and features stable orthodontic force transmission, flexible force direction guidance, and strong clinical applicability.

[0033] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A dental auxiliary treatment device for slowing down orthodontic force release and guiding the direction of force application, characterized in that: The device includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a force-relieving component and a direction-guiding component disposed between the first and second connecting portions. The first and second connecting portions are respectively used to connect one or more of orthodontic brackets, orthodontic archwires, traction devices, and implant anchorage, so that orthodontic forces are sequentially transmitted along the first connecting portion, the force-relieving component, and the second connecting portion. The force-relieving component includes a first support member, a second support member, an elastic member and a limiting member disposed between the first and second support members. The first support member is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion, and the second support member is fixedly connected to the second connecting portion. The elastic component includes a compression spring disposed between the first support member and the second support member. The axis of the compression spring is aligned with the transmission direction of the orthodontic force. The limiting component includes a rigid sleeve sleeved around the outer periphery of the compression spring. The two ends of the rigid sleeve abut against the first support member and the second support member, respectively. The axial length of the rigid sleeve is less than the maximum compression stroke of the compression spring. The direction guiding component is disposed between the first connecting part and the first support member. The direction guiding component includes a rotating connection structure. Through the rotating connection structure, the orthodontic force is transmitted through the force relief component to form a deflectable force transmission path.

2. The dental auxiliary treatment device for orthodontic force release and force direction guidance according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a main structure, with the first connecting part and the second connecting part respectively disposed at opposite ends of the main structure, and the force relief component disposed between the first connecting part and the second connecting part, thereby forming an intermediate force-bearing structure inside the main structure.

3. The dental auxiliary treatment device for orthodontic force release and force direction guidance according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main structure adopts a cylindrical shell structure extending along the direction of orthodontic force transmission, and an inner cavity is provided inside the main structure, in which the force relief component is disposed.

4. The dental auxiliary treatment device for slowing down orthodontic force release and guiding the direction of force application according to claim 3, characterized in that: The force relief component is coaxially arranged with the main structure and is axially positioned relative to the main structure by the first support member and the second support member. The direction guiding component is arranged at the end position of the main structure so that the first connecting part and the second connecting part can be deflected without changing the axial force state of the force relief component.

5. The dental auxiliary treatment device for orthodontic force release and force direction guidance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first support member and the second support member respectively form a limiting fit with the inner wall of the main structure to limit the axial movement of the force relief component within the main structure.

6. The dental auxiliary treatment device for orthodontic force release and force direction guidance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first support member and the second support member are respectively disposed at both ends of the elastic member. The first support member is used to transmit the orthodontic force from the first connection to the elastic member, and the second support member is used to transmit the orthodontic force after being released by the elastic member to the second connection, thereby forming a stable axial force state between the first support member and the second support member.

7. The dental auxiliary treatment device for orthodontic force release and force direction guidance according to claim 6, characterized in that: A mounting base is provided at the end of the main structure. The mounting base is fixedly connected to the main structure. The direction guiding component is installed on the mounting base. When the direction guiding component achieves directional deflection, the orthogonal force generated by the first connecting part and the second connecting part is still transmitted to the force relief component along the axial direction of the main structure.

8. The dental auxiliary treatment device for orthodontic force release and force direction guidance according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rotating connection structure includes a rotating connection seat and a rotating component. The end of the rotating connection seat is provided with a rotating shaft. The rotating component is rotatably connected to the rotating connection seat through the rotating shaft, so that the first connection part and the second connection part can rotate relative to the force relief component during the transmission of orthodontic force, so as to adapt to the force changes under different tooth positions or different traction directions.

9. The dental auxiliary treatment device for orthodontic force release and force direction guidance according to claim 8, characterized in that: The rotating connecting seat is fixedly installed in the center area of ​​the end wall at the axial end of the main structure. The rotating connecting seat is fixedly connected to the mounting seat to provide stable rotational support for the rotating component during orthodontic use and to prevent the directional guiding component from undergoing overall displacement under stress.

10. A dental auxiliary treatment device for slowing down orthodontic force release and guiding the direction of force application according to claim 9, characterized in that: A limiting shaft is provided between the rotating connecting seat and the rotating component. The limiting shaft is arranged along the rotation direction of the rotating component and is used to limit the maximum rotation angle of the rotating component. The limiting shaft restricts the rotation range of the rotating component during orthodontic use, so as to avoid the force on the first connecting part and the second connecting part deviating from the predetermined force state due to excessive rotation amplitude.

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