Orthodontic device

Abstract

An orthodontic device comprises: an attachment device comprising at least two attachments for fixing with teeth or braces, and an attachment rod connecting two adjacent attachments; the at least one orthodontic accessory is detachably connected with the attachment rod, and at least one parameter of the relative position and the relative angle of the orthodontic accessory and the attachment rod is adjustable. The orthodontic accessory is detachably connected with the attachment rod, so that the mounting area of the orthodontic accessory is enlarged, and the position and the angle of the orthodontic accessory are convenient to adjust. According to the orthodontic accessory, the attaching device does not need to be installed or replaced again in the face of different orthodontic requirements or in different orthodontic steps, the orthodontic force, the orthodontic direction and the like can be adjusted only by adjusting the installation position, the installation angle and the like of the orthodontic accessory, and therefore the good orthodontic effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of oral orthodontics, and in particular relates to an oral orthodontic device. Background Art

[0002] At present, more and more oral orthodontic devices need to use orthodontic accessories to achieve orthodontic effects. However, orthodontic accessories are not easy to adjust after installation, and the correction function is single. During the entire treatment stage, orthodontic accessories may need to be replaced or reassembled many times, which brings instability to patients and increases orthodontic costs.

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide an orthodontic device to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve one of the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an oral orthodontic device.

[0005] In order to achieve one of the above-mentioned purposes of the utility model, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An orthodontic device, comprising:

[0007] An attachment device, comprising at least two attachment members for fixing to teeth or braces, and an attachment rod connecting two adjacent attachment members;

[0008] At least one orthodontic attachment, wherein the orthodontic attachment is detachably connected to the attachment rod, and at least one parameter of a relative position and a relative angle between the orthodontic attachment and the attachment rod is adjustable.

[0009] Furthermore, at least a portion of the attachment rod extends along the arrangement direction of the teeth in the same jaw, and the orthodontic attachment is selectively connected to any position on the axial direction of the attachment rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the attachment is provided with a through hole penetrating along the arrangement direction of teeth in the same jaw, and the attachment rod is inserted into the through hole.

[0011] Furthermore, the orthodontic attachment includes a traction hook, a slider for fixing the traction hook to the attachment rod, and a fastener cooperating with the slider to fix the slider to the attachment rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the sliding block comprises a sleeve hole for being sleeved on the attachment rod, and a fastening hole communicating with the sleeve hole, and the fastener can extend into the fastening hole to directly or indirectly abut against the attachment rod.

[0013] Furthermore, the axial direction of the fastening hole is perpendicular to the axial direction of the sleeve hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the fastener is threadedly connected to the fastening hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the slider and the traction hook are integrated, or the slider and the traction hook are fixedly connected.

[0016] Furthermore, the traction hook and the slider are separately arranged, and the slider includes a sleeve hole for being sleeved on the attachment rod, a fastening hole connected with the sleeve hole, and a fixing hole for accommodating a fixing portion of the traction hook. The axial extension direction of the fixing hole is different from the axial extension direction of the sleeve hole and the axial extension direction of the sleeve hole, and the fixing hole is connected with the sleeve hole and the fastening hole in the extension direction of the fastening hole. The fastener can extend into the fastening hole to directly or indirectly abut the attachment rod and the fixing portion of the traction hook.

[0017] Furthermore, the fixing holes and the sleeve holes are arranged along the axial extension direction of the fastening hole.

[0018] Furthermore, the sleeve holes, the fixing holes, and the fastening holes are perpendicular to each other.

[0019] Furthermore, a dimension of the fixing hole along an extending direction of the fastening hole is larger than a dimension of the fixing portion of the towing hook.

[0020] Furthermore, the fixing hole passes through the sliding block.

[0021] Furthermore, the oral orthodontic device also includes a brace for wearing on the teeth, the brace is provided with an accessory interface, and the attachment is fixed on the accessory interface.

[0022] Furthermore, the accessory interface is a protruding structure protruding outward from the braces, and the side of the protruding structure facing away from the braces is a mounting surface, and the mounting surface is planar.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the orthodontic attachment of the utility model is detachably connected to the attachment rod, which expands the installation area of ​​the orthodontic attachment and facilitates the adjustment of its position and angle. In the face of different correction needs or in different correction steps, there is no need to reinstall or replace the attachment device. Only the installation position and installation angle of the orthodontic attachment need to be adjusted to adjust the correction force, correction direction, etc., thereby achieving a better correction effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an orthodontic device in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure from another angle;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Exploded diagram of

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure from another angle;

[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Cross-sectional view along AA direction;

[0029] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional diagram of another oral orthodontic appliance of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Exploded diagram of

[0031] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A top view of

[0032] Fig. 9 yes Figure 6 Bottom view of

[0033] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Cross-sectional view along direction BB;

[0034] Fig.11 yes Fig. 9 Cross-sectional view along CC direction;

[0035] Fig.12 yes Fig. 9 Cross-sectional view along DD direction.

[0036] Among them, 100-oral orthodontic device, 1-attachment device, 11-attachment, 111-through hole, 12-attachment rod, 2-orthodontic accessory, 21-traction hook, 22-slider, 221-sleeve hole, 222-fastening hole, 223-fixing hole, 23-fastener, 3-braces, 31-accessory interface, 311-installation surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional changes made by a person skilled in the art based on these embodiments are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] In the present invention, "connection" refers to a broad connection mode; "fixed connection" means that the relative position between the two is fixed; and "detachable connection" means that the two are easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the utility model aims to provide an oral orthodontic device 100, comprising an attachment device 1 for fixedly connecting to teeth or braces 3 worn on teeth, and at least one orthodontic attachment 2 detachably connected to the attachment device 1, so as to facilitate adjustment or replacement of the orthodontic attachment 2.

[0040] The attachment device 1 includes at least two attachment parts 11 for fixing to teeth or braces 3, and an attachment rod 12 connecting two adjacent attachment parts 11; the orthodontic attachment 2 is detachably connected to the attachment rod 12, and at least one parameter of the relative position and relative angle between the orthodontic attachment 2 and the attachment rod 12 is adjustable.

[0041] The attachment 11 is usually connected to the teeth by bonding. The attachment 11 is usually fixedly connected to the braces 3 by bonding or welding, and can also be integrated with the braces 3; no further details will be given below.

[0042] The utility model expands the installation area of ​​the orthodontic attachment 2 by setting the attachment rod 12, and facilitates the adjustment of its position and angle. In the face of different correction needs or in different correction steps, there is no need to reinstall or replace the attachment device 1. Only the installation position and installation angle of the orthodontic attachment 2 need to be adjusted to adjust the correction force, correction direction, etc., thereby achieving a better correction effect.

[0043] Preferably, at least two of the attachments 11 are fixed to different teeth in the same jaw, or fixed to different positions of the braces 3 worn on the teeth in the same jaw, at least part of the attachment rod 12 extends along the arrangement direction of the teeth in the same jaw, and the orthodontic accessory 2 can be selectively connected to any position in the extension direction of the attachment rod 12, that is, the orthodontic accessory 2 can be adjusted in position along the extension direction of the attachment rod 12.

[0044] The attachment 11 is provided with a through hole 111 that penetrates along the direction of the teeth arrangement in the same jaw, and the attachment rod 12 is inserted into the through hole 111. Compared with the design of a blind hole, the attachment rod 12 of the utility model can pass through the attachment 11, so the distance between the two attachments 11 can be adjusted as needed, or the length of the attachment rod 12 between the two attachments 11 can be adjusted, that is, the range of the installation area of ​​the orthodontic attachment 2 can be adjusted. In addition, multiple attachments 11 can be connected in series through one attachment rod 12 to reduce accessories.

[0045] The orthodontic attachment 2 includes a traction hook 21, a slider 22 for fixing the traction hook 21 to the attachment rod 12, and a fastener 23 that cooperates with the slider 22 to fix the slider 22 to the attachment rod 12. Through the cooperation of the fastener 23 and the slider 22, the traction hook 21 can be fixed to any position of the attachment rod 12 to achieve the purpose of correction at the best angle.

[0046] The slider 22 includes a sleeve hole 221 for sleeved on the attachment rod 12 and a fastening hole 222 connected to the sleeve hole 221. The fastener 23 can extend into the fastening hole 222 to directly or indirectly press against the attachment rod 12 to fix the slider 22 at a predetermined position of the attachment rod 12.

[0047] Based on the sleeve hole 221, the slider 22 can rotate around the axial direction of the attachment 11, so as to adjust the angle of the orthodontic attachment 2 relative to the attachment 11 to provide correction forces in different directions.

[0048] Taking the case where a patient needs multiple correction steps to complete the correction as an example, the oral orthodontic device 100 of the present invention is explained. In one correction step, the slider 22 is sleeved on the attachment rod 12, and then it is slid to the position corresponding to the correction step and its angle is adjusted; the predetermined angle is maintained, and the fastener 23 is inserted into the fastening hole 222, and the extended end of the fastener 23 is against the attachment rod 12 to achieve the fixation of the orthodontic attachment 2. In another correction step, the fastener 23 is opened, and the slider 22 is slid on the attachment rod 12 to the position corresponding to the correction step and / or adjusted to the angle corresponding to the correction step, and then fixed by the fastener 23. By adjusting the position and angle of the orthodontic attachment 2 on the attachment rod 12, the adjustment of its traction angle and traction force is achieved.

[0049] Of course, for different patients, according to different correction purposes, the position or angle of the orthodontic attachment 2 on the attachment rod 12 is adaptively adjusted to achieve the best correction purpose.

[0050] Preferably, the fastener 23 is threadedly connected to the fastening hole 222, which is convenient for fixation and can effectively prevent the two from being separated during use.

[0051] In this embodiment, the axial direction of the fastening hole 222 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the sleeve hole 221, and the extending end of the fastener 23 is positively pressed against the attachment rod 12, exerting a large force, thereby improving the connection stability between the two.

[0052] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 to Figure 5 As shown, the slider 22 and the traction hook 21 are integrated, or the two are fixedly connected.

[0053] In another embodiment, if Figure 6 to Figure 12 As shown, the traction hook 21 and the slider 22 are separately provided, so that the traction hook 21 can be easily replaced as needed. The connection method between the traction hook 21 and the slider 22 is described as follows.

[0054] Compared to Figure 1 to Figure 5 In an embodiment, the slider 22 is further provided with a fixing hole 223 for accommodating the fixing portion of the towing hook 21, the axial extension direction of the fixing hole 223 is different from the axial extension direction of the sleeve hole 221 and the sleeve hole 221, and the fixing hole 223 is connected with the sleeve hole 221 and the fastening hole 222 in the extension direction of the fastening hole 222; the fastener 23 can extend into the fastening hole 222 to directly or indirectly abut the fixing portion of the attachment rod 12 and the towing hook 21 to fix both at the same time.

[0055] Specifically, the fixing hole 223 and the sleeve hole 221 are arranged along the axial extension direction of the fastening hole 222; the fastener 23 extends into the fastening hole 222, and simultaneously presses the traction hook 21 and the attachment rod 12, and fixes both at the same time. In this embodiment, the fixing hole 223 is located between the entrance of the fastening hole 222 and the through hole 111, and the fastener 23 extends into the fastening hole 222, pushing the fixing part of the traction hook 21 to press against the attachment rod 12, thereby achieving simultaneous fixation of the two.

[0056] Preferably, the size of the fixing hole 223 along the extension direction of the fastening hole 222 is larger than the size of the fixing portion of the traction hook 21 to avoid interference between the traction hook 21 and the attachment rod 12 when inserted into the corresponding holes, thereby facilitating installation and position adjustment of the two.

[0057] Preferably, the sleeve holes 221 , the fixing holes 223 , and the fastening holes 222 are perpendicular to each other, and the angle between every two holes is the largest, so as to ensure the strength of the slider 22 .

[0058] Preferably, the fixing hole 223 passes through the slider 22 , so the length of the fixing portion of the traction hook 21 extending into the fixing hole 223 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the length and position of the traction hook 21 .

[0059] In addition, the orthodontic device 100 further comprises a brace 3 for wearing on teeth, the brace 3 is provided with an attachment interface 31, and the attachment 11 is fixed on the attachment interface 31. The brace 3 is an integral brace 3 or a segmented brace 3 worn on the teeth of the same jaw.

[0060] The accessory interface 31 is a protruding structure protruding outward from the braces 3 , and the side of the protruding structure facing away from the braces 3 is a mounting surface 311 . The mounting surface 311 is planar, which facilitates the fixation of the attachment 11 .

[0061] In this embodiment, the protruding structure is square, and the thickness of the side close to the crown of the braces 3 is greater than the thickness of the side close to the gums of the braces 3, so as to ensure that the mounting surface 311 is a plane.

[0062] In summary, in the oral orthodontic device 100 of the present invention, the orthodontic attachment 2 is detachably connected to the attachment rod 12, which expands the installation area of ​​the orthodontic attachment 2 and facilitates the adjustment of its position and angle. In the face of different correction needs or in different correction steps, there is no need to reinstall or replace the attachment device 1. Only the installation position and installation angle of the orthodontic attachment 2 need to be adjusted to adjust the correction force, correction direction, etc., thereby achieving a better correction effect.

[0063] It should be understood that although this specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each implementation mode may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0064] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of the present application. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Any equivalent implementation methods or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An orthodontic device, characterized in that: include: An attachment device, comprising at least two attachment members for fixing to teeth or braces, and an attachment rod connecting two adjacent attachment members; At least one orthodontic attachment, wherein the orthodontic attachment is detachably connected to the attachment rod, and at least one parameter of a relative position and a relative angle between the orthodontic attachment and the attachment rod is adjustable.

2. The orthodontic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least a portion of the attachment rod extends along the arrangement direction of the teeth in the same jaw, and the orthodontic attachment is selectively connected to any position on the axial direction of the attachment rod.

3. The orthodontic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The attachment piece is provided with a through hole penetrating along the arrangement direction of the teeth in the same jaw, and the attachment rod is penetrated in the through hole.

4. The orthodontic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The orthodontic attachment comprises a traction hook, a slider for fixing the traction hook on the attachment rod, and a fastener matched with the slider to fix the slider on the attachment rod.

5. The orthodontic device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sliding block comprises a sleeve hole for sleeved on the attachment rod and a fastening hole communicated with the sleeve hole, and the fastener can extend into the fastening hole to directly or indirectly abut against the attachment rod.

6. The orthodontic device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The axial direction of the fastening hole is perpendicular to the axial direction of the sleeve hole.

7. The orthodontic device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fastener is threadedly connected to the fastening hole.

8. The orthodontic device according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that: The slider and the traction hook are integrated, or the slider and the traction hook are fixedly connected.

9. The orthodontic device according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that: The traction hook and the slider are separately arranged, and the slider includes a sleeve hole for being sleeved on the attachment rod, a fastening hole connected with the sleeve hole, and a fixing hole for accommodating a fixing portion of the traction hook. The axial extension direction of the fixing hole is different from the axial extension direction of the sleeve hole and the axial extension direction of the sleeve hole, and the fixing hole is connected with the sleeve hole and the fastening hole in the extension direction of the fastening hole. The fastener can extend into the fastening hole to directly or indirectly abut the attachment rod and the fixing portion of the traction hook.

10. The orthodontic device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The fixing holes and the sleeve holes are arranged along the axial extension direction of the fastening hole.

11. The orthodontic device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The sleeve holes, the fixing holes and the fastening holes are perpendicular to each other.

12. The orthodontic device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The dimension of the fixing hole along the extending direction of the fastening hole is larger than the dimension of the fixing portion of the towing hook.

13. The orthodontic device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The fixing hole passes through the sliding block.

14. The orthodontic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oral orthodontic device also includes a brace for wearing on teeth, the brace is provided with an accessory interface, and the attachment is fixed on the accessory interface.

15. The orthodontic device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The accessory interface is a protruding structure protruding outward from the braces, and the side of the protruding structure facing away from the braces is a mounting surface, and the mounting surface is planar.

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