Device for assisting in intraoral positioning and bonding of periodontal splint or lingual retainer

Abstract

The utility model provides a device for assisting intraoral positioning and bonding of a periodontal splint or a lingual retainer, which comprises an intraoral positioning mechanism fixedly connected with the periodontal splint and a handle by taking the periodontal splint as an example, the intraoral positioning mechanism comprises a buckle and a retention rod, one end of the buckle is fixedly connected with the tongue side of the periodontal splint, the other end of the buckle is clamped on teeth, the retention rod is fixedly connected with the tongue side of the periodontal splint, an insertion hole is formed in the retention rod, an insertion rod at one end of the handle is inserted into the insertion hole, the insertion rod cannot rotate in the insertion hole, and the other end of the handle is bent and extends out of the mouth; after the periodontal splint is positioned and adhered to the tongue side of the tooth by using the device, the intraoral positioning mechanism is separated from the periodontal splint in a cutting manner. By using the device, a doctor can easily adjust the position of the periodontal splint or the lingual retainer through the handle outside the mouth, so that the periodontal splint or the lingual retainer can be accurately attached to the lingual side of teeth, the positioning precision and the fixing stability of the periodontal splint are improved, and the treatment effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to oral treatment, and particularly to a device for assisting in the intraoral positioning and bonding of periodontal splints or lingual retainers. Background Art

[0002] 1. Periodontal Splint

[0003] Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the structures around teeth. The main symptoms include swollen and bleeding gums, tooth mobility, etc. Tooth mobility is a common symptom in the late stage of periodontitis, seriously affecting the chewing function and quality of life of patients. Periodontal fiber splints are a commonly used treatment method. By connecting loose teeth to healthy teeth, a stable chewing group is formed to help disperse the biting force and reduce the burden on the affected teeth.

[0004] However, since most of the existing periodontal fiber splint fixation techniques are completed through operations in the patient's mouth, there are indeed some limitations, mainly including:

[0005] (1) High technical requirements for operators: It requires operators to have high clinical skills and good cooperation from patients, which increases the complexity and difficulty of treatment.

[0006] (2) Long operation time: The average treatment time may take 0.5 to 1 hour, which not only increases the discomfort of patients but also affects the utilization efficiency of medical resources.

[0007] (3) Difficult positioning and fixation: The lingual retainer needs to be accurately positioned and fixed on the lingual side of the teeth, especially in crowded or irregular tooth arrangements.

[0008] (4) General degree of fit between the splint and the teeth: Especially in crowded or irregular tooth arrangements, it may be difficult for the fiber splint to achieve complete fit, affecting its fixation effect and ability to disperse the occlusal force.

[0009] (5) Difficult shape control: It is difficult to accurately control the size, shape, and edge treatment of the splint, which may affect the anti-fracture, anti-detachment ability, and aesthetic effect of the splint.

[0010] (6) Difficult oral self-cleaning: It is difficult for the splint to achieve a high degree of polishing in the oral cavity, and it is easy to adhere to plaque, increasing the risk of dental calculus deposition and dental caries.

[0011] (7) Easy to stain and difficult to clean: The fiber splint is easy to stain, and it is particularly difficult to clean the edges, which may affect the aesthetics of patients.

[0012] 2. Lingual Retainer

[0013] Orthodontic treatment is a treatment method that improves occlusion and facial aesthetics through tooth movement. After the treatment is completed, the teeth and jaws do have a tendency to return to their original positions, which is called relapse. Therefore, mechanical retention of the teeth after orthodontic treatment using a retainer is very important. It can help the periodontal tissue to reconstruct, enabling the teeth, jaws, and soft tissues to reach a new balance, thus maintaining the effect of orthodontic treatment. Among them, lingual retainers (some of which have a form similar to a periodontal splint) play an important role in orthodontic retention. They can be pre-formed outside the body and then bonded to the lingual sides of the upper and lower anterior teeth. However, they also have some limitations:

[0014] (1) Difficulty in positioning and fixation: The lingual retainer needs to be accurately positioned and fixed on the lingual side of the teeth, which is technically challenging.

[0015] (2) Operational complexity: The bonding process of the lingual retainer is carried out in the oral cavity, which increases the operational complexity. The bonding process is not only time-consuming but also requires the patient's high cooperation to ensure the bonding effect.

[0016] (3) Uncertainty of bonding effect: The bonding process may be affected by the oral environment (such as humidity, saliva, etc.), which may reduce the success rate of bonding and the stability of the retainer.

[0017] (4) Lack of auxiliary tools: Currently, there may be a lack of effective auxiliary tools to simplify the bonding process and improve operational efficiency. This may lead to low efficiency for the operator during bonding, increasing the treatment time and cost. Summary of the Utility Model

[0018] In order to improve the installation accuracy of a periodontal splint or a lingual retainer in the oral cavity, the present utility model provides a device for assisting in the intraoral positioning and bonding of a periodontal splint or a lingual retainer. Through the handle extending into the oral cavity, the doctor can pinch the handle to well adjust the position of the periodontal splint or the lingual retainer in the oral cavity, improve the fixation accuracy, and reduce the treatment time. The structure and usage method of the present utility model for the periodontal splint or the lingual retainer are the same, except for the different functions. The former connects the loose teeth to the healthy teeth to form a stable chewing group, helping to disperse the occlusal force and reduce the burden on the affected teeth. The latter is applied to the mechanical retention of the tooth position after orthodontic treatment, helping the periodontal tissue to reconstruct, enabling the teeth, jaws, and soft tissues to reach a new balance, thus maintaining the effect of orthodontic treatment. The following takes the auxiliary positioning of the periodontal splint as an example for illustration.

[0019] The specific solution is as follows:

[0020] A device for assisting in the intraoral positioning and bonding of a periodontal splint or lingual retainer, which positions and bonds the periodontal splint on the lingual side of the teeth through the device. The device consists of an intraoral positioning mechanism fixedly connected to the periodontal splint and a handle detachably connected to the intraoral positioning mechanism;

[0021] The intraoral positioning mechanism includes a buckle and a retaining rod. At least one buckle is provided on both sides of the periodontal splint. One end of the buckle is fixedly connected to the lingual side of the periodontal splint, and the other end is clamped on the tooth. The retaining rod is a "T"-shaped rod composed of a cross bar and a longitudinal bar. Both ends of the cross bar are fixedly connected to the lingual sides of both sides of the periodontal splint. One end of the longitudinal bar is fixedly connected to the cross bar, and the other end is fixedly connected to the lingual side of the incisors of the periodontal splint;

[0022] A jack is provided at the connection of the cross bar and the longitudinal bar. The jack allows one end of the insertion rod of the handle to be inserted, and the insertion rod cannot rotate in the jack. The other end of the handle bends and extends outside the mouth;

[0023] After using the device to position and bond the periodontal splint on the lingual side of the teeth, the intraoral positioning mechanism is separated from the periodontal splint by cutting.

[0024] Further, the intraoral positioning mechanism and the periodontal splint are integrally formed by 3D printing; or

[0025] The intraoral positioning mechanism is fixedly connected to the periodontal splint by an adhesive method.

[0026] Further, the buckle is in a "J" shape.

[0027] Further, a lanyard hole is provided at the other end of the handle.

[0028] Further, the opening cross-section of the jack is rectangular, and the cross-section of the insertion rod is rectangular.

[0029] The utility model provides a device for assisting in the intraoral positioning and bonding of a periodontal splint or lingual retainer, which has a simple structure, convenient operation, accurate positioning, can significantly improve the treatment effect of the periodontal splint, reduce the surgical difficulty and improve the comfort of the patient at the same time. Through the implementation of the utility model, the treatment process of periodontal disease patients will become more efficient and safe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0031] Figure 1Schematic structural diagram of a device for assisting in the intraoral positioning and bonding of a periodontal splint or lingual retainer according to the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 Structural diagram of a periodontal splint with an intraoral positioning mechanism;

[0033] Figure 3 Structural diagram of a handle used in conjunction with the intraoral positioning mechanism of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 For Figure 2 Schematic diagram of wearing the device in the mouth;

[0035] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of inserting the handle onto the intraoral positioning mechanism. Specific implementation manners

[0036] In the following description, a large number of specific details are given to provide a more thorough understanding of the present utility model. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present utility model can be implemented without one or more of these details. In other examples, some well-known technical features are not described to avoid confusion with the present utility model.

[0037] To thoroughly understand the present utility model, detailed steps and structures will be presented in the following description to explain the technical solution of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are described in detail below. However, in addition to these detailed descriptions, the present utility model can also have other implementation manners.

[0038] Referring to Figure 1 As shown, the present utility model provides a device for assisting in the intraoral positioning and bonding of a periodontal splint or lingual retainer. The structures of the periodontal splint and the lingual retainer are basically the same, except for their different functions. The structure and usage method of the present utility model for the periodontal splint or the lingual retainer are the same. The following takes the auxiliary positioning of the periodontal splint as an example for illustration.

[0039] The periodontal splint 1 is positioned and bonded to the lingual side of the tooth through the device of the present utility model. The device is composed of an intraoral positioning mechanism 2 fixedly connected to the periodontal splint 1 and a handle 3 detachably connected to the intraoral positioning mechanism 2. After the periodontal splint 1 is positioned and bonded to the lingual side of the tooth by using the device, the intraoral positioning mechanism 2 is separated from the periodontal splint 1 by cutting. The structures of the intraoral positioning mechanism 2 and the handle 3 are further described below.

[0040] Intraoral positioning mechanism 2

[0041] As Figure 2As shown in the figure, the intraoral positioning mechanism 2 includes a buckle 21 and a retaining rod 22. At least one "J"-shaped buckle 21 is provided on both sides of the periodontal splint 1. One end of the buckle 21 is fixedly connected to the lingual side of the periodontal splint 1, and the other end is clamped on the tooth.

[0042] The retaining rod 22 is a "T"-shaped rod composed of a cross bar 221 and a longitudinal bar 222. Both ends of the cross bar 221 are fixedly connected to the lingual sides of both sides of the periodontal splint 1. One end of the longitudinal bar 222 is fixedly connected to the cross bar 221, and the other end is fixedly connected to the lingual side of the incisors of the periodontal splint 1. A rectangular jack 23 is provided at the connection of the cross bar 221 and the longitudinal bar 222.

[0043] In an alternative embodiment, the intraoral positioning mechanism 2 and the periodontal splint 1 are integrally designed in digital software, and then the periodontal splint 1 with the intraoral positioning mechanism 2 is integrally formed by 3D printing technology.

[0044] In another embodiment, the intraoral positioning mechanism 2 and the periodontal splint 1 can also be prepared separately, and then the intraoral positioning mechanism 2 is fixed to the lingual side of the periodontal splint 1 by an adhesive method.

[0045] Handle 3

[0046] As Figure 3 shown in the figure, one end of the handle 3 is provided with a plug rod 31 inserted into the jack 23. The cross section of the plug rod 31 is rectangular, so that the plug rod 31 cannot rotate after being inserted into the jack 23, so as to connect the handle 3 with the intraoral positioning mechanism 2. The other end of the handle 3 bends and extends outside the mouth, which is convenient for the doctor to hold the handle in the mouth and position the periodontal splint 1.

[0047] In an alternative embodiment, the other end of the handle 3 is provided with a lanyard hole 32. During the intraoral operation, in order to prevent surgical instruments from falling into the patient's mouth, the doctor can put a thin string on the hand, and the other end of the thin string is connected to the handle 3 through the lanyard hole 32, so that even if the handle 3 accidentally falls off, it will not fall into the patient's mouth.

[0048] The specific application steps of the present utility model are as follows:

[0049] (1) The clinician obtains the patient's intraoral data through intraoral scanning.

[0050] (2) According to the patient's dentition data, the dental technician performs personalized design on the shape of the periodontal splint 1 (including length, width, thickness, and marginal transition, etc.) through design software, and fits the intraoral positioning mechanism 2 with the periodontal splint 1 in the software.

[0051] (3) Process the periodontal splint by digital / traditional processes, including but not limited to 3D printing, cutting, or injection molding, etc., to form the Figure 2 structure shown in the figure.

[0052] (4) After applying self-etching adhesive to the lingual side and interdental spaces of the teeth corresponding to the periodontal splint, dry the tooth surface and cure it by light.

[0053] (5) Insert the handle 3 into the jack 23 of the intraoral positioning mechanism 2, and then wear the periodontal splint 1 on the lingual side in the patient's mouth. The doctor can conveniently adjust the wearing position of the intraoral periodontal splint 1 outside the mouth through the handle. After positioning, cure it by light to complete the bonding of the periodontal splint 1 on the lingual side. During this process, the doctor pinching the handle can avoid unnecessary displacement of the periodontal splint 1 in the mouth and improve the positioning accuracy of bonding.

[0054] (6) After the bonding is completed, the clinician pulls out the handle 3, and then cuts and polishes the roots of the buckle 21 and the retention rod 22 to separate the buckle 21 and the retention rod 22 from the periodontal splint 1. Only the periodontal splint 1 is retained in the mouth, and the cut ends of the buckle 21 and the retention rod 22 are appropriately polished to ensure patient comfort and facilitate self-cleaning of the splint.

[0055] The advantages of the present utility model are as follows:

[0056] 1. It improves the positioning accuracy and bonding effect of the periodontal splint or lingual retainer. By using the device of the present utility model, the doctor can easily adjust the position of the periodontal splint or lingual retainer outside the mouth through the handle, ensuring its accurate fitting on the lingual side of the teeth, improving the positioning accuracy and fixing stability of the lingual retainer or loose tooth splint, and thus being beneficial to improving the treatment effect.

[0057] 2. It simplifies the operation process and reduces the surgical difficulty. In the traditional method, the doctor needs to directly operate in the mouth, with limited vision and inconvenient operation. The present utility model, through the combined use of the intraoral positioning mechanism and the handle, enables the doctor to perform positioning operations outside the mouth, greatly simplifying the surgical process and reducing the doctor's operation difficulty and time.

[0058] 3. It enhances the patient's treatment experience and reduces compliance problems caused by discomfort.

[0059] 4. It enhances the durability of the periodontal splint or lingual retainer and extends its service life.

[0060] The preferred embodiments of the present utility model have been described above. It should be understood that the present utility model is not limited to the above specific embodiments, and the devices and structures not described in detail should be understood to be implemented in a common manner in the art; any person skilled in the art can, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model, make many possible changes and modifications to the technical solution of the present utility model by using the methods and technical contents disclosed above, or modify it into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, which does not affect the essence of the present utility model. Therefore, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present utility model still fall within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An apparatus for assisting in the intraoral positioning and bonding of a periodontal splint or lingual retainer, positioning and bonding the periodontal splint (1) on the lingual side of teeth through the apparatus, characterized in that, The device consists of an intraoral positioning mechanism (2) fixedly connected to a periodontal splint (1) and a handle (3) detachably connected to the intraoral positioning mechanism (2). The intraoral positioning mechanism (2) includes a buckle (21) and a retaining rod (22). At least one buckle (21) is provided on both sides of the periodontal splint (1). One end of the buckle (21) is fixedly connected to the lingual side of the periodontal splint (1), and the other end is clamped on the tooth. The retaining rod (22) is a "T"-shaped rod composed of a cross bar (221) and a longitudinal bar (222). Both ends of the cross bar (221) are fixedly connected to the lingual sides of both sides of the periodontal splint (1), and one end of the longitudinal bar (222) is fixedly connected to the cross bar (221), and the other end is fixedly connected to the lingual side of the incisors of the periodontal splint (1). A jack (23) is provided at the connection between the cross bar (221) and the longitudinal bar (222). One end of the handle (3) is provided with a plug rod (31) inserted into the jack (23), and the plug rod (31) cannot rotate in the jack (23). The other end of the handle (3) bends and extends outside the mouth. After using the device to position and bond the periodontal splint (1) on the lingual side of the tooth, the intraoral positioning mechanism (2) is separated from the periodontal splint (1) by cutting.

2. The device for assisting in the intraoral positioning and bonding of a periodontal splint or lingual retainer according to claim 1, wherein The intraoral positioning mechanism (2) and the periodontal splint (1) are integrally formed by 3D printing; or The intraoral positioning mechanism (2) is fixedly connected to the periodontal splint (1) by an adhesive method.

3. A device for assisting in the intraoral positioning and bonding of a periodontal splint or lingual retainer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle (21) is in a "J" shape.

4. A device for assisting in the intraoral positioning and bonding of a periodontal splint or lingual retainer as claimed in claim 1, wherein The other end of the handle (3) is provided with a lanyard hole (32).

5. A device for assisting in the intraoral positioning and bonding of a periodontal splint or lingual retainer as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The opening cross section of the jack (23) is rectangular, and the cross section of the plug rod (31) is rectangular.

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