Adjustable orthodontic appliance

By introducing a tooth seat, stainless steel wire and spring screw structure into the dental braces, self-tightening and simplified cleaning are achieved, solving the problems of looseness and inconvenience in cleaning of existing dental braces, and improving the user experience and correction effect.

CN223323608UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12QINGDAO UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421435820.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-22
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-22

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Technical Problem

Existing dental braces are easy to loosen during use and are inconvenient to clean. They need to be tightened and disassembled in a hospital, which is troublesome.

Method used

An adjustable dental brace is designed. By setting multiple tooth seats and stainless steel wires on the brace body and combining spring and screw structures, it can achieve self-tightening and loosening, simplifying the cleaning process.

Benefits of technology

Users can tighten and loosen the braces themselves at home, which improves comfort and cleaning convenience and enhances the correction effect.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of orthodontics, and discloses an adjustable orthodontic appliance which comprises an orthodontic appliance body, the upper end of the orthodontic appliance body is fixed and communicated with a plurality of tooth holders, stainless steel wires are fixedly arranged at the lower ends of the tooth holders, and a plurality of orthodontic structures are fixedly arranged on the surfaces of the stainless steel wires. According to the adjustable orthodontic appliance provided by the utility model, the fixed seat is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the stainless steel wire, and the second screw is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the fixed seat, so that the second screw can adjust an orthodontic structure through clockwise and anticlockwise rotation of the wrench; two fourth connecting rods are symmetrically and fixedly arranged on the side wall of the first fixing block, a second claw hook is fixedly arranged on one side of each fourth connecting rod, a first clamping groove is fixedly formed in the side wall of the first fixing block, a second connecting rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the first fixing block, and a claw hook is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the second connecting rod, so that the corrector is convenient to disassemble and clean.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of coking production equipment, in particular to an adjustable dental orthodontic appliance. Background Art

[0002] A brace is a device used to treat malocclusion (or joint) deformities, also known as an orthodontic appliance. It generates force, either through the masticatory muscles or the perioral muscles, and through the brace to alter the deformed frontal bone, misaligned teeth, and supporting tissues of the dental cycle, thereby promoting normal maxillofacial growth and development. Malocclusion is primarily corrected with force, unlike other medical conditions that require medication. This correction can be provided through a variety of methods, including braces.

[0003] In the prior art, such as the adjustable dental braces proposed in patent CN207539126U, the inventors discovered the following problems in the process of realizing the present invention: 1. The dental braces in the prior art generally become loose when worn and chewed, and generally require a visit to the hospital for a doctor to tighten them; 2. The dental braces in the prior art may become contaminated with food residue or other dirt after long-term use, and are generally difficult to disassemble and clean; Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art and to propose an adjustable dental brace, so that the new dental brace can be fastened by oneself at home, making it easier to disassemble and wash the brace.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] It includes a corrector body, the upper end of which is fixed and communicated with a plurality of tooth seats, the lower end of which is fixed with a stainless steel wire, and the surface of which is fixed with a plurality of correction structures;

[0007] In the above technical solution, the orthodontic appliance body refers to a device for treating malocclusion (tooth union) deformities, also known as an orthodontic appliance. It can generate force, or through the functional force of the masticatory muscles and perioral muscles and the appliance, to change the deformed frontal bone, misaligned teeth, and dental support tissues to promote normal growth and development of the maxillofacial region. The tooth seat refers to a mold that can perfectly fit the teeth. The stainless steel wire refers to a structure used to assist in tooth correction. The correction structure refers to the main structure used for tooth correction.

[0008] Furthermore, a fourth connecting rod is symmetrically fixedly provided at the rear end of the corrector body, a first connecting rod is fixedly provided on one side of the fourth connecting rod, and a first spring is fixedly connected between the first connecting rod and the fourth connecting rod;

[0009] Through the above technical solution, the fourth connecting rod is used to connect the third connecting rod and the first spring. The first spring is based on the action of elastic force. Pulling the spring can make the second hook hook the second slot, making the stainless steel wire tighter and making the tooth correction effect better.

[0010] Furthermore, a second hook is provided on one side of the first connecting rod, a third connecting rod is provided on one side of the second hook, the second hook is fixedly connected to one side of the third connecting rod, and the third connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side of the first connecting rod;

[0011] Through the above technical solution, the second grab hook is used to hook the second slot on the side wall of the first fixing block, and the third connecting rod is used to connect the second grab hook and the first connecting rod.

[0012] Furthermore, a first fixing block is provided on one side of the second grab hook, a first screw is provided on the upper end of the first fixing block, a connecting shaft is fixedly provided on the lower end of the first screw, a second slot is fixedly provided on the side wall of the first fixing block, the first screw is threadedly connected to the inside of the connecting shaft, and the connecting shaft is fixed and communicated with the upper end of the first fixing block;

[0013] Through the above technical solution, the first screw is used to fasten the stainless steel wire, and the tension of the stainless steel wire can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the first screw.

[0014] Furthermore, a first hook is provided at the lower end of the first fixing block, a second connecting rod is provided at the upper end of the first hook, the second connecting rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the first fixing block, and a second spring is fixedly connected to the first hook and the second connecting rod;

[0015] Through the above technical solution, the first hook is used to hook the first slot on the surface of the corrector, the second connecting rod is used to connect the first fixing block and the second spring, and the first hook hooks the first slot so that the corrector can be fixed.

[0016] Furthermore, a first clamping slot is provided at the lower end of the correction structure, the first clamping slot is fixedly provided on the surface of the corrector body, and a first grabbing hook is fixedly provided inside the first clamping slot;

[0017] Through the above technical solution, the first slot is used to fix the first grab hook.

[0018] Furthermore, a fixing seat is provided at the upper end of the stainless steel wire, a third spring is provided at the upper end of the fixing seat, the third spring is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixing seat, and the fixing seat is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stainless steel wire;

[0019] Through the above technical solution, the fixing seat is used to fix and adjust the fastening device of the corrector, and the third spring is based on the effect of elastic force.

[0020] Furthermore, a second screw is provided at the upper end of the stainless steel wire, a second fixing block is provided at the lower end of the second screw, the second fixing block is fixedly connected to the upper end of the third spring, and the second screw is fixed and communicated with the upper end of the second fixing block;

[0021] Through the above technical solution, the force of the correction structure on the teeth can be achieved by adjusting the tension of the second screw, which has a better correction effect.

[0022] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. The utility model proposes an adjustable dental brace, wherein a plurality of tooth seats are fixedly provided on the upper surface of the brace body, a stainless steel wire is fixedly provided on the lower end of the tooth seat, a plurality of correction structures are fixedly provided on the side wall of the stainless steel wire, a fixing seat is fixedly provided on the upper end of the stainless steel wire, a third spring is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixing seat, a second fixing block is fixedly connected to the upper end of the third spring, and a second screw is fixedly provided on the upper end of the second fixing block, so that the second screw can be adjusted by rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise with a wrench, and if it is loose, it can be tightened by oneself without going to the hospital.

[0024] 2. The utility model proposes an adjustable dental brace, wherein a first fixed block is provided at the rear end of the brace body, two fourth connecting rods are symmetrically fixedly provided on the side wall of the first fixed block, one side of the fourth connecting rod is fixedly connected to the first spring, one side of the first spring is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod, one side of the first connecting rod is fixedly connected to the third connecting rod, one side of the third connecting rod is fixedly connected to the second hook, a first card slot is fixedly provided on the side wall of the first fixed block, the lower end of the first fixed block is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod, the lower end of the second connecting rod is fixedly connected to the second spring, and the lower end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the first hook, so that the brace is easy to disassemble and clean. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of an adjustable dental brace proposed in the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a first fixing block of an adjustable dental brace proposed in the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 The utility model proposed Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure at A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 4 The utility model proposed Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure at B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 5 The utility model proposed Figure 1Schematic diagram of the structure at point C in the middle.

[0030] Legend:

[0031] 1. Corrector body; 2. Stainless steel wire; 3. Tooth seat; 4. First spring; 5. First screw; 6. First connecting rod; 7. First slot; 8. Connecting shaft; 9. First fixing block; 10. Second slot; 11. First hook; 12. Second connecting rod; 13. Second spring; 14. Second fixing block; 15. Second screw; 16. Fixed seat; 17. Third spring; 18. Third connecting rod; 19. Second hook; 20. Fourth connecting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] Example

[0034] Reference Figure 1-5 The present invention provides an embodiment comprising a corrector body 1, wherein the upper end of the corrector body 1 is fixed and communicated with a plurality of tooth seats 3, a stainless steel wire 2 is fixedly provided at the lower end of the tooth seat 3, and a plurality of correction structures are fixedly provided on the surface of the stainless steel wire 2;

[0035] The orthodontic appliance 1 is a device used to treat malocclusion (or joint) deformities, also known as an orthodontic appliance. It generates forces, either through the masticatory muscles or the perioral muscles, and through the appliance itself, to modify the deformed frontal bone, misaligned teeth, and supporting tissues, promoting normal maxillofacial growth and development. The tooth base 3 is a mold that perfectly fits the teeth. The stainless steel wire 2 is a structure used to assist with tooth correction. The corrective structure is the primary structure used for tooth correction.

[0036] A fourth connecting rod 20 is symmetrically fixedly provided at the rear end of the corrector body 1 , a first connecting rod 6 is fixedly provided on one side of the fourth connecting rod 20 , and a first spring 4 is fixedly connected between the first connecting rod 6 and the fourth connecting rod 20 .

[0037] The fourth connecting rod 20 is used to connect the third connecting rod 18 and the first spring 4. The first spring 4 is based on the action of elastic force. Pulling the spring can make the second hook 19 hook the second slot 10, making the stainless steel wire 2 tighter and making the tooth correction effect better.

[0038] A second hook 19 is provided on one side of the first connecting rod 6 , a third connecting rod 18 is provided on one side of the second hook 19 , the second hook 19 is fixedly connected to one side of the third connecting rod 18 , and the third connecting rod 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the first connecting rod 6 .

[0039] The second hook 19 is used to hook the second slot 10 on the side wall of the first fixing block 9 , and the third connecting rod 18 is used to connect the second hook 19 and the first connecting rod 6 .

[0040] A first fixing block 9 is provided on one side of the second grab hook 19, a first screw 5 is provided on the upper end of the first fixing block 9, a connecting shaft 8 is fixedly provided on the lower end of the first screw 5, a second slot 10 is fixedly provided on the side wall of the first fixing block 9, the first screw 5 is threadedly connected to the inside of the connecting shaft 8, and the connecting shaft 8 is fixed and communicated with the upper end of the first fixing block 9.

[0041] The first screw 5 is used to fasten the stainless steel wire 2 . The tension of the stainless steel wire 2 can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the first screw 5 .

[0042] A first hook 11 is provided at the lower end of the first fixed block 9, a second connecting rod 12 is provided at the upper end of the first hook 11, the second connecting rod 12 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the first fixed block 9, and a second spring 13 is fixedly connected to the first hook 11 and the second connecting rod 12.

[0043] The first hook 11 is used to hook the first slot 7 on the surface of the corrector, and the second connecting rod 12 is used to connect the first fixing block 9 and the second spring 13. The first hook 11 hooks the first slot 7 so that the corrector can be fixed.

[0044] A first clamping slot 7 is provided at the lower end of the correction structure. The first clamping slot 7 is fixedly provided on the surface of the corrector body 1 . A first grabbing hook 11 is fixedly provided inside the first clamping slot 7 .

[0045] The first clamping slot 7 is used to fix the first grab hook 11 .

[0046] A fixing seat 16 is provided at the upper end of the stainless steel wire 2 , and a third spring 17 is provided at the upper end of the fixing seat 16 . The third spring 17 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixing seat 16 , and the fixing seat 16 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stainless steel wire 2 .

[0047] The fixing seat 16 is used to fix and adjust the fastening device of the corrector, and the third spring 17 is based on the effect of elastic force.

[0048] A second screw 15 is provided at the upper end of the stainless steel wire 2 , and a second fixing block 14 is provided at the lower end of the second screw 15 . The second fixing block 14 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the third spring 17 , and the second screw 15 is fixed and communicated with the upper end of the second fixing block 14 .

[0049] By adjusting the tension of the second screw 15 , the force of the correction structure on the teeth can be adjusted, which leads to a better correction effect.

[0050] Working principle: First, make a relatively matching brace according to the patient's teeth using a dental mold, adjust the correction structure at the front end of the brace, and adjust the tightness of the correction structure by rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise with a screwdriver. When the brace is loose, you don't need to go to the hospital for tightening, and you can tighten or loosen it yourself. A first fixed block 9 is provided at the rear end of the brace. Two fourth connecting rods 20 are symmetrically fixed on the side wall of the first fixed block 9. One side of the fourth connecting rod 20 is fixedly connected to the first spring 4, one side of the first spring 4 is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod 6, one side of the first connecting rod 6 is fixedly connected to the third connecting rod 18, and one side of the third connecting rod 18 is fixedly connected to the second grabbing hook 19. The side wall of the first fixed block 9 is fixedly provided with a first slot 7, the lower end of the first fixed block 9 is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod 12, the lower end of the second connecting rod 12 is fixedly connected to the second spring 13, and the lower end of the second spring 13 is fixedly connected to the first grabbing hook 11, so that the brace is easy to disassemble and clean.

[0051] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable dental brace, comprising a brace body (1), characterized in that: The upper end of the corrector body (1) is fixed and connected to a plurality of tooth seats (3), a stainless steel wire (2) is fixedly provided at the lower end of the tooth seat (3), a plurality of correction structures are fixedly provided on the surface of the stainless steel wire (2), a fourth connecting rod (20) is symmetrically fixedly provided at the rear end of the corrector body (1), a first connecting rod (6) is fixedly provided on one side of the fourth connecting rod (20), and a first spring (4) is fixedly connected between the first connecting rod (6) and the fourth connecting rod (20).

2. The adjustable dental brace according to claim 1, wherein: A second hook (19) is provided on one side of the first connecting rod (6), a third connecting rod (18) is provided on one side of the second hook (19), the second hook (19) is fixedly connected to one side of the third connecting rod (18), and the third connecting rod (18) is fixedly connected to one side of the first connecting rod (6).

3. The adjustable dental brace according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first fixing block (9) is provided on one side of the second grab hook (19), a first screw (5) is provided on the upper end of the first fixing block (9), a connecting shaft (8) is fixedly provided on the lower end of the first screw (5), a second slot (10) is fixedly provided on the side wall of the first fixing block (9), the first screw (5) is threadedly connected to the inside of the connecting shaft (8), and the connecting shaft (8) is fixed and communicated with the upper end of the first fixing block (9).

4. The adjustable dental brace according to claim 3, wherein: A first grabbing hook (11) is provided at the lower end of the first fixing block (9), a second connecting rod (12) is provided at the upper end of the first grabbing hook (11), the second connecting rod (12) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the first fixing block (9), and a second spring (13) is fixedly connected to the first grabbing hook (11) and the second connecting rod (12).

5. The adjustable dental brace according to claim 1, wherein: A first clamping slot (7) is provided at the lower end of the correction structure. The first clamping slot (7) is fixedly provided on the surface of the corrector body (1). A first grabbing hook (11) is fixedly provided inside the first clamping slot (7).

6. The adjustable dental brace according to claim 1, wherein: The upper end of the stainless steel wire (2) is provided with a fixing seat (16), the upper end of the fixing seat (16) is provided with a third spring (17), the third spring (17) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixing seat (16), and the fixing seat (16) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stainless steel wire (2).

7. The adjustable dental brace according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper end of the stainless steel wire (2) is provided with a second screw (15), the lower end of the second screw (15) is provided with a second fixing block (14), the second fixing block (14) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the third spring (17), and the second screw (15) is fixed and communicated with the upper end of the second fixing block (14).

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    CN207539126U