Oral appliance capable of being automatically adjusted

Abstract

The utility model discloses an oral appliance capable of being automatically adjusted, which belongs to the technical field of oral care instruments and comprises a tooth socket, an auxiliary butt-joint block is connected to the surface of the tooth socket in an inserted manner, and the tooth socket and the auxiliary butt-joint block are made of high polymer materials; the surface of the auxiliary butt joint block is fixedly connected with an anti-falling block. When the oral appliance capable of being automatically adjusted is used, the tooth socket is worn at the required position of a patient, after the oral appliance is used for a long time, an auxiliary butt joint block and the tooth socket are possibly abraded, at the moment, the auxiliary butt joint block can be directly pulled out of the tooth socket, and the corresponding auxiliary butt joint block is inserted into a mounting groove; the operation process is rapid and convenient, the working efficiency is high, the auxiliary butt joint block is stably in butt joint with the tooth socket through the anti-falling block and the butt joint hole, the falling condition cannot occur, the stability is guaranteed, and the tooth socket and the auxiliary butt joint block can be normally used.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of oral care device technology, specifically to an automatically adjustable oral orthodontic appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Oral problems can lead to malocclusion and affect pronunciation, as well as facial proportions. Therefore, addressing and preventing oral problems is essential. One solution is to use orthodontic appliances. These appliances not only align teeth and increase bite force but also assist in fixed restorations (stabilizing porcelain crowns and dental implants). For example, the braces with application number 202320698246.5 and application date 2023-03-31 include a U-shaped bracket that fits the teeth. The bracket has an opening and includes a bottom wall and two side walls connected to the bottom wall at both ends. At least one side wall has a protrusion on its outer surface that faces away from the other side wall. The protrusion is located on the outer surface between two adjacent tooth sockets. The number of protrusions is at least one. According to this invention, when removing the brace from the teeth, the user can press their hand against the protruding part, increasing the torque between the user's hand and the brace body, making it easier for the user to apply force to the teeth. The protruding part is located on the outer surface between two adjacent tooth sockets, reducing the user's foreign body sensation. It reduces the difficulty of removal without affecting the user's wearing comfort. Another example is Chinese patent application No. 201410406383.2, filed on August 12, 2014, which describes a dental orthodontic brace. It includes several braces and a brace positioning device for adjusting the position of two adjacent braces. The brace positioning device includes two screws and a sleeve with internal threads. The two screws are respectively fixed to two adjacent braces, and the other end of each screw is threaded to the sleeve, with the threads of the two screws in opposite directions. This invention provides short orthodontic treatment time, prevents rebound, and has good orthodontic effects.

[0003] After prolonged use, orthodontic appliances will wear down, requiring quick adjustment and replacement of worn areas. However, the braces in the aforementioned application do not have a quick-replacement mechanism, leading to a decrease in the overall adjustability of the braces and a shortened lifespan. Therefore, we propose an automatically adjustable orthodontic appliance to address the aforementioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatically adjustable orthodontic appliance to solve the problem mentioned in the background art, which is that the appliance does not have a quick-change structure during use, resulting in a decrease in the overall adjustability of the appliance and a shortened lifespan.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatically adjustable oral appliance, including a brace, wherein an auxiliary docking block is inserted and connected to the surface of the brace, and both the brace and the auxiliary docking block are made of polymer materials; an anti-dislodgement block is fixedly connected to the surface of the auxiliary docking block.

[0006] Preferably, the polymer material can be a plastic.

[0007] Preferably, the polymer material can also be rubber.

[0008] Preferably, the anti-detachment blocks are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the auxiliary docking block, and the anti-detachment blocks are made of rubber.

[0009] Preferably, the upper surface of the dental brace has a mounting groove for the auxiliary docking block, and the surface of the dental brace has a docking hole.

[0010] Preferably, the docking holes correspond one-to-one with the anti-detachment blocks.

[0011] Preferably, the inner wall of the dental brace is provided with a first anti-slip groove, and the first anti-slip groove is evenly distributed on the inner wall of the dental brace.

[0012] Preferably, a second anti-slip groove is provided on the inner wall of the auxiliary docking block, and the second anti-slip groove is evenly distributed on the inner wall of the auxiliary docking block.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the automatically adjustable oral appliance adopts a novel structural design, the specific details of which are as follows:

[0014] (1) When using this automatically adjustable orthodontic appliance, the braces can be worn in the position required by the patient. After long-term use, the auxiliary connecting blocks and braces may wear out. At this time, the auxiliary connecting blocks can be directly removed from the braces and the corresponding auxiliary connecting blocks can be inserted into the mounting slot. The operation process is quick and convenient, and the work efficiency is high. The auxiliary connecting blocks are stably connected to the braces through the anti-drop block and the connecting hole, and will not fall off, ensuring stability. The braces and auxiliary connecting blocks can be used normally, and can be quickly adjusted with high flexibility.

[0015] Furthermore, when the braces and auxiliary connectors are made of plastic, they have the advantage of natural color, are smooth and non-irritating, have no sharp parts, and will not scratch the oral mucosa, reducing the risk of oral soft tissue damage such as oral ulcers and gingival swelling, making them more comfortable to wear.

[0016] (2) When the self-adjustable oral appliance, the braces and auxiliary connecting blocks are made of rubber, the braces and auxiliary connecting blocks have good flexibility and comfort, fit well with the patient, and have low irritation. They can also better tolerate the environment of saliva, acid and alkali in the oral cavity. Their properties are not easily changed in the oral environment, and they have high stability, ensuring that the braces can continue to play a role in the entire orthodontic or preventive process.

[0017] (3) The first anti-slip groove of the automatically adjustable oral appliance plays a stabilizing role during the use of the braces, so that the braces will not fall off during use. At the same time, the fit is high, which optimizes the effect of prevention or treatment.

[0018] Furthermore, during the use of the auxiliary docking block, the second anti-slip groove plays a stabilizing role, allowing the auxiliary docking block to fit closely to the patient during use and optimizing the usage effect. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the distribution structure of the first anti-slip groove of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the dental brace and the auxiliary docking block of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the dental brace of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the distribution of the docking holes in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the auxiliary docking block and the anti-detachment block of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Braces; 2. Auxiliary docking block; 3. First anti-slip groove; 4. Anti-detachment block; 5. Docking hole; 6. Installation groove; 7. Second anti-slip groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] This utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatically adjustable oral appliance.

[0027] Example 1: The dental brace 1 and auxiliary connecting block 2 effectively protect teeth, and the auxiliary connecting block 2 can be quickly replaced, offering high adjustability. Figures 1-3 As shown, the device includes a dental brace 1, with an auxiliary docking block 2 inserted and connected to the surface of the dental brace 1. Both the dental brace 1 and the auxiliary docking block 2 are made of polymer materials. An anti-detachment block 4 is fixedly connected to the surface of the auxiliary docking block 2. The polymer material can be plastic. The anti-detachment blocks 4 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the auxiliary docking block 2 and are made of rubber. The upper surface of the dental brace 1 has an installation groove 6 for the auxiliary docking block 2, and the surface of the dental brace 1 has docking holes 5, which correspond one-to-one with the anti-detachment blocks 4.

[0028] When in use, simply place the braces 1 in the desired position. After prolonged use, the auxiliary connecting block 2 and braces 1 may wear down. In this case, the auxiliary connecting block 2 can be directly removed from the braces 1 and inserted into the mounting slot 6. The operation is quick, convenient, and efficient. The auxiliary connecting block 2 is stably connected to the braces 1 through the anti-drop block 4 and the connecting hole 5, preventing it from falling off. This allows for normal use of both braces 1 and auxiliary connecting block 2, with quick adjustments and high flexibility. When braces 1 and auxiliary connecting block 2 are made of plastic, they have the advantage of a natural color, are smooth and non-irritating, and do not contain sharp parts that could scratch the oral mucosa, reducing the risk of oral ulcers, gingival swelling, and other soft tissue injuries, making them more comfortable to wear.

[0029] Example 2: When braces 1 and auxiliary connecting blocks 2 can also be made of rubber, polymer materials can also be made of rubber. Braces 1 and auxiliary connecting blocks 2 have good flexibility and comfort, fit well with the patient, and have low irritation. They can also better tolerate the environment of saliva, acid and alkali in the oral cavity. Their properties are not easily changed in the oral environment, and they have high stability, ensuring that braces 1 can continue to play a role throughout the entire orthodontic or preventive process.

[0030] Example 3: The brace 1 has improved stability through the first anti-slip groove 3, while the auxiliary connecting block 2 has also improved stability through the second anti-slip groove 7, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the inner wall of the braces 1 is provided with a first anti-slip groove 3, and the first anti-slip groove 3 is evenly distributed on the inner wall of the braces 1. The inner wall of the auxiliary docking block 2 is provided with a second anti-slip groove 7, and the second anti-slip groove 7 is evenly distributed on the inner wall of the auxiliary docking block 2.

[0031] During the use of braces 1, the first anti-slip groove 3 plays a stabilizing role, preventing braces 1 from falling off during use. At the same time, the high degree of fit optimizes the prevention or treatment effect. During the use of auxiliary connecting block 2, the second anti-slip groove 7 plays a stabilizing role, allowing auxiliary connecting block 2 to fit the patient tightly during use, optimizing the use effect. The first anti-slip groove 3 and the second anti-slip groove 7 are both equally spaced, optimizing the use effect of braces 1 and auxiliary connecting block 2.

[0032] The above is the entire working process of the device, and all contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatically adjustable oral appliance, comprising a mouthpiece (1), a surface of the mouthpiece (1) is provided with an auxiliary butt joint block (2), and the material of the mouthpiece (1) and the material of the auxiliary butt joint block (2) are both high polymer materials. Characterized in that: A surface of the auxiliary butt joint block (2) is fixedly connected with an anti-falling block (4).

2. An automatically adjustable oral appliance according to claim 1, wherein: The high polymer material can be plastic.

3. An automatically adjustable oral appliance according to claim 1, wherein: The high polymer material can also be rubber.

4. An automatically adjustable oral appliance according to claim 1, wherein: The anti-falling blocks (4) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the auxiliary butt joint block (2), and the material of the anti-falling blocks (4) is rubber.

5. An automatically adjustable oral appliance according to claim 1, wherein: An upper surface of the mouthpiece (1) is provided with a mounting groove (6) corresponding to the auxiliary butt joint block (2), and the surface of the mouthpiece (1) is provided with butt joint holes (5).

6. An automatically adjustable oral appliance according to claim 5, wherein: The butt joint holes (5) correspond to the anti-falling blocks (4) one by one.

7. An automatically adjustable oral appliance according to claim 1, wherein: A first anti-skid groove (3) is formed on the inner wall of the mouthpiece (1), and the first anti-skid grooves (3) are equally spaced on the inner wall of the mouthpiece (1).

8. An automatically adjustable oral appliance according to claim 1, wherein: A second anti-skid groove (7) is formed on the inner wall of the auxiliary butt joint block (2), and the second anti-skid grooves (7) are equally spaced on the inner wall of the auxiliary butt joint block (2).

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