Tongue baffle appliance

Abstract

The utility model provides a tongue block appliance which comprises a tongue block and a south-west bow, the tongue block comprises a blocking part and a connecting part, the blocking part is arranged on the upper jaw anterior tooth palate side, the blocking part is of an oval annular structure, a first opening is formed in the middle of the lower portion of the oval annular structure, and the portions, on the two sides of the first opening, of the blocking part are connected with the first connecting part; the Nanxi arch is arranged on the palate side of the upper jaw dental arch, the Nanxi arch comprises a triangular part and a second connecting part, the triangular part is of a triangular annular structure, a palate bead is arranged on the bottom edge of the triangular annular structure, and an orthodontic belt ring is connected to the tail end of the second connecting part on the lingual side of the rear tooth. According to the utility model, the bent oblong metal ring is used for blocking the tongue and changing the bad tongue habit. The metal ring is smooth, so that the soft tissue is prevented from touching the sharp part of the free end of the traditional tongue thorn / tongue fence appliance, the soft tissue is prevented from being pressed to be uncomfortable and even punctured, and the use risk is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of oral orthodontics, in particular to a tongue stopper. Background Art

[0002] There are many types of orthodontic appliances used in orthodontic treatment. Usually, various appliances can be used alone or in combination. Tongue thorn / tongue fence appliances are suitable for cases with bad tongue habits. They are used to correct bad habits such as tongue sticking out and swallowing, tongue licking teeth, and finger sucking, and correct the position of the patient's tongue in a natural state or swallowing state.

[0003] However, the traditional tongue piercing / tongue fence appliance can only passively restrict the tongue behind the device when the patient wears it, and cannot enable the patient to actively correct the tongue habit. This results in the tongue of some patients being unable to maintain the correct tongue position after the appliance is removed due to the loss of restriction, and still cannot completely correct the bad tongue habit. In addition, the tongue piercing / tongue fence appliance has a sharp free end, which aggravates the patient's discomfort and increases the risk of use.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a tongue habit correction appliance that can prevent the tongue from protruding forward while actively placing the tongue in the correct position, so that patients can maintain correct tongue habits for a long time after the appliance is removed, and increase the comfort and safety of the correction. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a tongue-blocking appliance, which solves the problem that the existing tongue-pricking / tongue-fence appliances cannot enable patients to actively correct their tongue habits.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0007] A tongue stopper orthodontic appliance, comprising a tongue stopper and a Nancy arch;

[0008] The tongue stopper comprises a stopper portion and a first connecting portion, wherein the stopper portion is arranged on the palatal side of the maxillary anterior teeth, the stopper portion is an elliptical ring structure, a first opening is arranged at the middle of the lower part of the elliptical ring structure, and the stopper portions on both sides of the first opening are connected to the first connecting portion;

[0009] The Nancy arch is arranged on the palatal side of the maxillary dental arch, and the Nancy arch includes a triangular portion and a second connecting portion, the triangular portion is a triangular ring structure, a palatal bead is arranged on the bottom edge of the triangular ring structure, a second opening is arranged at the opposite corner of the bottom edge of the triangular ring structure, the triangular portions on both sides of the second opening are connected to one end of the second connecting portion, the other end of the second connecting portion extends along the palatal side, the end of the second connecting portion is connected to an orthodontic band ring, and the orthodontic band ring is arranged on the maxillary molars on both sides.

[0010] Furthermore, the tongue stopper is connected to the Nancy arch via a base.

[0011] Furthermore, the base is arranged on the palatal side of the maxillary anterior teeth, and the base wraps the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting portion extends in the direction of the major axis of the elliptical ring structure, and the connection between the blocking portion and the first connecting portion is rounded.

[0013] Furthermore, with the direction of the lips of the oral cavity as the front and the direction of the tongue of the oral cavity as the back, the first opening is opened at the rear of the blocking portion, and the second opening is opened at the front of the triangular portion.

[0014] Furthermore, a hollow structure is provided in the middle of the palatal bead, which allows the palatal bead to rotate and slide on the bottom edge of the triangular ring structure.

[0015] Furthermore, the tongue stopper and the Nancy arch are of integrated design.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] The utility model uses a curved long oval metal ring to block the tongue and change bad tongue habits. The metal ring is smooth, preventing the soft tissue from touching the sharper part of the free end of the traditional tongue thorn / tongue fence orthodontic appliance, avoiding the discomfort of soft tissue pressure or even puncture, reducing the risk of use, and bringing a good experience to patients. While preventing the patient's tongue from protruding forward, the tongue is actively placed in the correct position, better helping patients develop good tongue habits, so that they can be maintained for a long time after the orthodontic appliance is removed.

[0018] The utility model provides a rotatable palatal bead on the Nancy arch, and such a design enables the user to actively lick the palatal bead to perform tongue correction training;

[0019] Based on the palatal bead, the utility model improves the traditional Nance arch design. The front teeth palatal side of the traditional Nance arch is bent into an arc shape, and this design makes the activity space of the palatal bead smaller. The utility model changes the arc shape into a triangular structure, which increases the activity space and flexibility of the palatal bead. When the user is doing tongue correction training, the tip of the tongue is more likely to touch the palatal bead when it is against the palate, and it can be flexibly rotated and slid on the bottom edge of the triangle, which can better train the tongue muscles and adapt to the correct tongue placement position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions of the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the orthodontic band structure.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the Nancy bow of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the structure of the palatal bead.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the tongue stopper structure of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the base structure of the utility model.

[0027] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0028] 1. orthodontic band; 2. Nancy arch; 21. triangular part; 22. second connecting part; 23. second opening; 3. palatal bead; 4. tongue stopper; 41. blocking part; 42. first opening; 43. first connecting part; 5. base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0030] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and is by no means a limitation on the utility model and its application or use. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the utility model. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0032] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​of the parts and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the utility model. At the same time, it should be clear that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship. The technology, method and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant field may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, method and equipment should be regarded as a part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once a certain item is defined in an accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, it needs to be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "lateral, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model: the directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contours of each component itself.

[0034] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below their position devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0035] In addition, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. If not otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0036] The utility model provides a technical solution: a tongue stopper, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, it includes a tongue stopper 4 and a Nancy arch 2; the tongue stopper 4 is connected to the Nancy arch 2 through a base 5. The base 5 is arranged on the palatal side of the maxillary anterior teeth, and the base 5 wraps the first connecting portion 43 and the second connecting portion 22.

[0037] The tongue stopper 4 includes a stopper portion 41 and a first connecting portion 43. The stopper portion 41 is disposed on the palatal side of the maxillary anterior teeth. The stopper portion 41 is an elliptical ring structure. A first opening 42 is disposed in the middle of the lower portion of the elliptical ring structure. The stopper portions 41 on both sides of the first opening 42 are connected to the first connecting portion 43.

[0038] The Nancy arch 2 is arranged on the palatal side of the maxillary dental arch, and the Nancy arch 2 includes a triangular portion 21 and a second connecting portion 22. The triangular portion 21 is a triangular ring structure, and a palatal bead 3 is arranged on the bottom edge of the triangular ring structure. A second opening 23 is arranged at the opposite corner of the bottom edge of the triangular ring structure. The triangular portions 21 on both sides of the second opening 23 are connected to one end of the second connecting portion 22, and the other end of the second connecting portion 22 extends along the palatal side and is connected to the orthodontic band 1, and the orthodontic band 1 is sleeved on the maxillary molars.

[0039] The connecting portion extends in the direction of the major axis of the elliptical ring structure, the connection between the blocking portion 41 and the first connecting portion 43 is rounded, and the connection between the triangular portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22 is rounded. With the direction of the oral lip as the front and the direction of the oral tongue as the back, the first opening 42 is opened at the rear of the blocking portion 41, and the second opening 23 is opened at the front of the triangular portion 21.

[0040] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: two orthodontic bands 1 are located at the open end of the Nancy arch 2 and are welded and connected to form a whole. The palatal bead 3 is located at the bottom of the triangle, and the central part is tubularly hollowed out, so that it can roll freely in the metal wire area at the bottom of the triangle. The tongue stopper 4 is an elongated elliptical structure formed by bending the metal wire, and the bottom extends through the base 5 to be embedded and combined with other structures as a whole. After the patient wears it, he is asked to practice licking the palatal bead 3 with the tip of the tongue to make it roll, so that the tongue actively adapts to the correct position, so as to achieve the purpose of correcting the patient's tongue-using habits. At the same time, a tongue stopper 4 is provided at the front, and the tongue stopper 4 is a smaller elliptical circle. When the tongue extends forward, it will be blocked by the tongue stopper 4, so that the front of the tongue cannot lick the teeth, thereby playing a blocking role.

[0041] The above is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent substitutions or changes within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention according to the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tongue stopper, characterized in that: including a tongue stop (4) and a Nancy arch (2); The tongue stopper (4) comprises a stopper portion (41) and a first connecting portion (43); the stopper portion (41) is arranged on the palatal side of the maxillary anterior teeth; the stopper portion (41) is an elliptical ring structure; a first opening (42) is arranged at the middle of the lower part of the elliptical ring structure; the stopper portions (41) on both sides of the first opening (42) are connected to the first connecting portion (43); The Nancy arch (2) is arranged on the palatal side of the maxillary dental arch, and comprises a triangular portion (21) and a second connecting portion (22). The triangular portion (21) is a triangular ring structure, and a palatal bead (3) is arranged on the bottom edge of the triangular ring structure. A second opening (23) is arranged at the opposite corner of the bottom edge of the triangular ring structure. The triangular portions (21) on both sides of the second opening (23) are connected to the second connecting portion (22), and the other end of the second connecting portion (22) extends along the palatal side. The end of the second connecting portion (22) is connected to an orthodontic band (1), and the orthodontic band (1) is arranged on the maxillary molars on both sides.

2. The tongue stopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tongue stopper (4) is connected to the Nancy arch (2) via a base (5).

3. The tongue stopper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (5) is arranged on the palatal side of the maxillary anterior teeth, and the base (5) wraps the first connecting portion (43) and the second connecting portion (22).

4. The tongue stopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting portion extends in the direction of the major axis of the elliptical ring structure, the connection between the blocking portion (41) and the first connecting portion (43) is rounded, and the connection between the triangular portion (21) and the second connecting portion (22) is rounded.

5. The tongue stopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: With the direction of the oral lip as the front and the direction of the oral tongue as the back, the first opening (42) is opened at the rear of the blocking portion (41), and the second opening (23) is opened at the front of the triangular portion (21).

6. The tongue stopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle part of the palatal bead (3) is provided with a hollow structure which allows the palatal bead (3) to rotate and slide on the bottom edge of the triangular ring structure.

7. The tongue stopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tongue stopper (4) and the Nancy arch (2) are of integrated design.

Images