Antibacterial correction retainer

By using a combination of multi-layer sterilization layer and separating fiber mesh layer in the retainer, combined with the design of the reinforcement layer and buffer airbag cavity, the problem of existing retainers being unable to effectively disinfect bacteria and extrude teeth, achieving stronger sterilization effect and better durability.

CN222657221UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-25SHANDONG TAIKELIAN MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421284165.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-06
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-06

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Technical Problem

The existing transparent membrane holder cannot effectively disinfect bacteria on the surface of the teeth, resulting in plaque formation, affecting the aesthetics of the teeth, and is relatively hard when used, which can easily cause squeezing and pain to the teeth.

Method used

An antibacterial correction retainer is designed, adopting a combined structure of an outer sheath and a reinforcement layer. A multi-layer sterilization layer and a separating fiber mesh layer are arranged in the middle of the outer sheath. Combined with the buffer airbag cavity and support filaments, the strength and sterilization effect of the retainer are enhanced.

Benefits of technology

Through the combination of multiple sterilization layers and separating fiber mesh layers, effective sterilization of bacteria is achieved, and the service life of the sterilization layer is extended; the design of the enhanced layer and buffer airbag cavity is enhanced, the strength and durability of the retainer are reduced, and the pressure during chewing is reduced.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an antibacterial orthodontic retainer, which relates to the technical field of orthodontic instruments, and comprises a retainer, the retainer comprises an upper retainer and a lower retainer, an outer sheath is arranged on the side wall of the upper retainer, a tooth retaining groove is arranged in the middle of the upper retainer, a tooth retaining side plate is arranged outside the tooth retaining groove, and the outer sheath is connected with the outer sheath. The outer wall of the outer part of the upper retainer is provided with an arc-shaped surface, the upper retainer and the lower retainer are the same in structure, the outer wall of the outer sheath is provided with a reinforcing layer, the reinforcing layer comprises a buffer air bag cavity and a supporting filament, and the side surface of the buffer air bag cavity is provided with a resin filler and an elastic spiral filament. Bacteria generated during use are sterilized through the arranged separation fiber net layers and the sterilization layers, the sterilization layers and the separation fiber net layers are used in cooperation, the sterilization service life of the device is prolonged, and the situation that the sterilization layers are polluted after being used for a long time, and the sterilization effect is affected is prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of teeth correction instruments, in particular to an antibacterial correction retainer. Background Art

[0002] Retainers are oral medical devices used to consolidate the effect of malocclusion correction and keep teeth in the ideal aesthetic and functional position. After the teeth are corrected and the braces are removed, because the teeth are not yet stable in the new position, retainers are often worn to keep the teeth in the new position of the alveolar bone and wait for the reconstruction of the alveolar bone.

[0003] The existing transparent pressed film retainer has a structure of only one layer of simple dental adhesive, which can only play the role of maintaining the position of teeth after orthodontic treatment, but cannot disinfect the bacteria on the surface of teeth. The bacteria on the surface of teeth can easily form plaque on the surface of teeth, affecting the appearance of teeth, and can induce oral inflammation in severe cases. In addition, the retainer is relatively hard when used, which can easily squeeze the teeth and cause pain. Therefore, it is necessary to provide an antibacterial orthodontic retainer to solve the problem. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide an antibacterial correction retainer, which can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] An antibacterial correction retainer comprises a retainer, the retainer comprises an upper retainer and a lower retainer, an outer sheath is arranged on the side wall of the upper retainer, a tooth retaining groove is arranged in the middle of the upper retainer, a tooth retaining side plate is arranged outside the tooth retaining groove, an arc surface is arranged on the outer wall of the upper retainer, and the upper retainer and the lower retainer have the same structure;

[0007] A sterilization layer is arranged in the middle of the outer sheath, a separation fiber mesh layer is arranged on one side of the sterilization layer, and a reinforcement layer is arranged on the outer wall of the outer sheath;

[0008] The reinforcing layer comprises a buffer airbag cavity, a supporting filament is arranged in the middle of the buffer airbag cavity, a resin filler is arranged on the side of the buffer airbag cavity, and an elastic spiral filament is arranged inside the resin filler.

[0009] Preferably, the upper retainer is composed of an outer sheath and a reinforcing layer, the outer sheath is fixedly connected to the sterilization layer, and there are multiple sterilization layers, which are evenly distributed in the middle of the outer sheath, and a separation fiber mesh layer is arranged between every two sterilization layers. The separation fiber mesh layer is arranged corresponding to the sterilization layer, and antibacterial molecules are evenly distributed inside the sterilization layer.

[0010] Preferably, the reinforcement layer is fixedly connected to the outer sheath, and the reinforcement layer is evenly distributed on the side of the upper retainer and the outer sheath away from the retaining tooth side plate. A buffer airbag cavity is opened on the side of the reinforcement layer, and there are two buffer airbag cavities, which are symmetrically distributed on the inner walls on both sides of the reinforcement layer.

[0011] Preferably, the middle of the reinforcement layer is fixedly connected to the resin filler, and the resin filler is filled on the outside of the elastic spiral wire, and both ends of the elastic spiral wire are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the reinforcement layer.

[0012] Preferably, the two buffer airbag cavities are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the resin filler, and the interior of the buffer airbag cavity is fixedly connected with a supporting filament, and there are multiple supporting filaments, which are symmetrically distributed inside the two buffer airbag cavities, and the supporting filaments are composed of stainless steel wires.

[0013] Preferably, the upper retainer and the lower retainer are both arranged in an arc shape, and are both made of resin, the upper retainer is fixedly connected to the retaining tooth side plate, and a tooth retaining groove is opened in the middle of the retaining tooth side plate, and the tooth retaining groove is arranged corresponding to the shape of the tooth.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The separation fiber mesh layer and the sterilization layer are provided to sterilize the bacteria generated during use, and multiple groups of sterilization layers are used in conjunction with the separation fiber mesh layer to increase the sterilization service life of the device and prevent the sterilization layer from being contaminated after long-term use, thereby affecting the sterilization effect;

[0016] 2. The strength of the retainer is enhanced by the reinforcement layer, which is used in conjunction with the outer sheath to provide the retainer with strength for use. The buffer airbag cavity is used to buffer the collision generated during chewing and relieve the pressure on the impacted teeth. The support filaments and elastic spiral wires are used to improve the strength of the retainer side wall and extend the service life of the retainer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the overall plan view of the device of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a part of the utility model retainer;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer sheath of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the reinforcing layer of the utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1. retainer; 2. upper retainer; 3. outer sheath; 4. tooth retaining groove; 5. lower retainer; 6. arc surface; 7. tooth retaining side plate; 8. sterilization layer; 9. separation fiber mesh layer; 10. reinforcement layer; 11. buffer airbag cavity; 12. support filament; 13. resin filler; 14. elastic spiral wire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0023] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, an antibacterial orthodontic retainer comprises a retainer 1, the retainer 1 comprises an upper retainer 2 and a lower retainer 5, an outer sheath 3 is arranged on the side wall of the upper retainer 2, and a tooth retaining groove 4 is arranged in the middle of the upper retainer 2, a tooth retaining side plate 7 is arranged outside the tooth retaining groove 4, an arc surface 6 is arranged on the outer outer wall of the upper retainer 2, the upper retainer 2 and the lower retainer 5 have the same structure, the upper retainer 2 and the lower retainer 5 are both arranged in an arc shape, and the upper retainer 2 and the lower retainer 5 are both made of resin, the upper retainer 2 is fixedly connected to the tooth retaining side plate 7, and a tooth retaining groove 4 is opened in the middle of the tooth retaining side plate 7, and the tooth retaining groove 4 is arranged corresponding to the shape of the teeth;

[0024] A sterilization layer 8 is arranged in the middle of the outer sheath 3, a separation fiber mesh layer 9 is arranged on one side of the sterilization layer 8, a reinforcement layer 10 is arranged on the outer wall of the outer sheath 3, the upper retainer 2 is composed of the outer sheath 3 and the reinforcement layer 10, the outer sheath 3 is fixedly connected to the sterilization layer 8, and there are multiple sterilization layers 8, which are evenly distributed in the middle of the outer sheath 3, and a separation fiber mesh layer 9 is arranged between every two sterilization layers 8, and the separation fiber mesh layer 9 is arranged corresponding to the sterilization layer 8. The separation fiber mesh layer 9 and the sterilization layer 8 are arranged to sterilize bacteria generated during use, and multiple groups of sterilization layers 8 are used in combination with the separation fiber mesh layer 9 to improve the sterilization service life of the device and prevent the sterilization layer 8 from being contaminated after long-term use, thereby affecting the sterilization effect;

[0025] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the reinforcing layer 10 includes a buffer airbag cavity 11, a supporting filament 12 is arranged in the middle of the buffer airbag cavity 11, a resin filler 13 is arranged on the side of the buffer airbag cavity 11, and an elastic spiral wire 14 is arranged inside the resin filler 13, the reinforcing layer 10 is fixedly connected to the outer sheath 3, and the reinforcing layer 10 is evenly distributed on the side of the upper retainer 2 and the outer sheath 3 away from the retaining tooth side plate 7, the side of the reinforcing layer 10 is opened with a buffer airbag cavity 11, and there are two buffer airbag cavities 11, which are symmetrically distributed on the inner walls of both sides of the reinforcing layer 10, the middle of the reinforcing layer 10 is fixedly connected to the resin filler 13, and the resin filler 13 is filled on the outside of the elastic spiral wire 14, and the two ends of the elastic spiral wire 14 are connected to the outer sheath 3. The inner wall of the reinforcing layer 10 is fixedly connected, and the two buffer airbag cavities 11 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the resin filler 13. The interior of the buffer airbag cavity 11 is fixedly connected with a support filament 12, and there are multiple support filaments 12, which are symmetrically distributed inside the two buffer airbag cavities 11. The support filaments 12 are composed of stainless steel wires. The strength of the retainer 1 is strengthened by the set reinforcing layer 10. The reinforcing layer 10 is used in conjunction with the outer sheath 3 to provide the use strength of the retainer 1. The set buffer airbag cavity 11 is used to buffer the collision generated during chewing and reduce the pressure of the impacted teeth. The support filaments 12 and the elastic spiral wires 14 are set to increase the strength of the side wall of the retainer 1 and extend the service life of the retainer 1.

[0026] It should be noted that the utility model is an antibacterial orthodontic retainer. When in use, a retainer 1 is made according to the patient's oral condition. The retainer 1 is divided into an upper retainer 2 and a lower retainer 5. The upper retainer 2 and the lower retainer 5 have the same structure. The upper retainer 2 and the lower retainer 5 are respectively clamped on the patient's upper dental plate and the lower dental plate, so that the tooth-retaining side plate 7 and the tooth-retaining groove 4 in the middle of the upper retainer 2 and the lower retainer 5 are symmetrically clamped on the outer wall and the middle of the tooth, so that the tooth and the tooth-retaining groove 4 correspond to each other, and the upper retainer 2, the lower retainer 5 and the tooth-retaining side plate 7 are provided with an outer sheath 3 on the inner wall of the side close to the tooth, and a plurality of sterilization layers 8 and a separation fiber mesh layer 9 are provided inside the outer sheath 3 to separate The fiber mesh layer 9 is in direct contact with the teeth, and the multiple sterilization layers 8 are provided to extend the sterilization effect of the retainer 1 to prevent the sterilization layer 8 from being contaminated after long-term use, which affects the use effect. The separation fiber mesh layer 9 realizes the separation between every two sterilization layers 8, and through holes are evenly opened in the middle of the separation fiber mesh layer 9. While separating every two sterilization layers 8, the influence on the use of subsequent sterilization layers 8 is reduced. A reinforcement layer 10 is provided in the middle of the side wall of the upper retainer 2, and buffer airbag cavities 11 are provided inside the two sides of the reinforcement layer 10 to achieve buffering of the device, and support filaments 12 are provided inside the buffer airbag cavity 11 to further improve the use strength of the retainer 1 and extend the service life of the retainer 1.

[0027] The above shows and describes the basic principle and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An antimicrobial orthodontic retainer, comprising a retainer (1), characterized in that: The retainer (1) comprises an upper retainer (2) and a lower retainer (5), the side wall of the upper retainer (2) being provided with an outer sheath (3), and the middle of the upper retainer (2) being provided with a tooth retaining groove (4), the outside of the tooth retaining groove (4) being provided with a tooth retaining side plate (7), and the outer wall of the upper retainer (2) being provided with an arc surface (6), and the upper retainer (2) and the lower retainer (5) having the same structure; A sterilization layer (8) is provided in the middle of the outer sheath (3), a separation fiber mesh layer (9) is provided on one side of the sterilization layer (8), and a reinforcement layer (10) is provided on the outer wall of the outer sheath (3); The reinforcing layer (10) comprises a buffer airbag cavity (11), a supporting filament (12) is arranged in the middle of the buffer airbag cavity (11), a resin filler (13) is arranged on the side of the buffer airbag cavity (11), and an elastic spiral filament (14) is arranged inside the resin filler (13).

2. The antibacterial correction retainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper retainer (2) is composed of an outer sheath (3) and a reinforcement layer (10); the outer sheath (3) is fixedly connected to the sterilization layer (8); there are a plurality of sterilization layers (8) which are evenly distributed in the middle of the outer sheath (3); a separation fiber mesh layer (9) is arranged between every two sterilization layers (8); and the separation fiber mesh layer (9) is arranged corresponding to the sterilization layer (8).

3. The antibacterial correction retainer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reinforcing layer (10) is fixedly connected to the outer sheath (3), and the reinforcing layer (10) is evenly distributed on a side of the upper retainer (2) and the outer sheath (3) away from the retaining tooth side plate (7), and a buffer airbag cavity (11) is provided on a side surface of the reinforcing layer (10), and there are two buffer airbag cavities (11), which are symmetrically distributed on the inner walls of both sides of the reinforcing layer (10).

4. The antibacterial correction retainer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The middle of the reinforcing layer (10) is fixedly connected to the resin filler (13), and the resin filler (13) is filled on the outside of the elastic spiral wire (14), and both ends of the elastic spiral wire (14) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the reinforcing layer (10).

5. The antibacterial correction retainer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two buffer airbag cavities (11) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the resin filler (13); a support filament (12) is fixedly connected to the interior of the buffer airbag cavity (11); there are a plurality of support filaments (12) which are symmetrically distributed inside the two buffer airbag cavities (11); and the support filaments (12) are made of stainless steel wires.

6. The antibacterial correction retainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper retainer (2) and the lower retainer (5) are both arranged in an arc shape, and are both made of resin. The upper retainer (2) is fixedly connected to the tooth retaining side plate (7), and a tooth retaining groove (4) is provided in the middle of the tooth retaining side plate (7), and the tooth retaining groove (4) is arranged corresponding to the shape of the tooth.