Position correcting device applied to orthodontics

Abstract

The utility model discloses an orthodontic device applied to orthodontics. The orthodontic device comprises a main body and a guide structure, the surface, in contact with teeth, of the main body is covered with an antibacterial coating; a connecting piece is arranged at the top of one side of the main body on the tooth inner side surface; the other end of the connecting piece is connected with the guide structure. The orthotome can improve the bad tongue habit of a patient and prevent decayed teeth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of orthodontic technology, and more specifically to an orthodontic device for use in oral orthodontics. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, functional orthodontic appliances, both domestically and internationally, are mainly myofunctional appliances, which are characterized by comfort, safety, and non-invasiveness. Existing research indicates that myofunctional appliances can effectively exert corrective forces on the jaw muscles and interrupt most patients' bad oral habits, thus serving as a form of myofunctional training and teeth alignment. However, due to their relatively soft material and limited selection of models, the treatment effect is less than ideal for some patients.

[0003] Currently, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material suitable for fabricating personalized functional orthodontic appliances for malocclusion has been developed. This material is used to design and process personalized functional appliances to treat malocclusions such as maxillary and mandibular incoordination, poor dental arch morphology, and crowding. The treatment involves phased correction of intermaxillary relationships, simultaneous correction of lateral and vertical misalignments of the upper and lower dental arches, and gradual alignment of the upper and lower teeth. By progressively correcting intermaxillary relationship problems while addressing lateral and vertical misalignments of the upper and lower dental arches, the treatment efficiency of functional appliances is maximized, reducing the difficulty of future comprehensive treatment for patients and shortening the treatment cycle.

[0004] However, the prolonged and extensive coverage of the tooth surface by the appliance can hinder the self-cleaning effect of saliva and the mineralization of enamel. Although orthodontic appliances can be freely removed by patients and do not significantly hinder their oral hygiene, they still pose a risk of caries. When patients have poor oral hygiene, cariogenic plaque composed of acid-producing bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans accumulates between the appliance and the enamel, leading to enamel demineralization. Combined with the prolonged and extensive coverage of the tooth surface by the appliance and the obstruction of saliva's self-cleaning effect, this greatly increases the risk of caries. The majority of orthodontic patients are children and adolescents, whose enamel mineralization is insufficient and their acid resistance is poor. Poor oral hygiene makes them highly susceptible to demineralization and caries during treatment. Therefore, clinical intervention by orthodontists to inhibit enamel demineralization caused by cariogenic bacteria is essential for improving orthodontic efficacy and reducing treatment complications.

[0005] Bad tongue habits refer to the incorrect placement of the tongue in the mouth. In a normal person, the tongue should be positioned in the middle to back of the hard palate, while in individuals with bad tongue habits, the tongue is usually positioned between the upper and lower anterior teeth or between the lower anterior teeth. This habit can negatively impact the development of teeth and jawbones, leading to malocclusion, poor orthodontic treatment outcomes, and relapse after orthodontic treatment.

[0006] Therefore, developing an orthodontic appliance that can simultaneously improve patients' bad tongue habits and prevent tooth decay is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0007] In view of this, the present invention provides an orthodontic appliance that can simultaneously improve patients' bad tongue habits and prevent tooth decay.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] An orthodontic appliance for use in oral orthodontics includes:

[0010] The main body, the surface of which contacts the teeth, is covered with an antibacterial coating;

[0011] The guide structure has a connecting piece on the top of one side of the main body located on the inner surface of the tooth, and the other end of the connecting piece is connected to the guide structure.

[0012] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are that the antibacterial coating in this utility model can improve the antibacterial effect of the orthodontic device and prevent tooth decay; at the same time, the guide structure can improve the patient's bad tongue habits.

[0013] Preferably, the main body is made of thermoplastic polyurethane material.

[0014] Preferably, the antibacterial coating is made of chlorhexidine hexametaphosphate.

[0015] Preferably, multiple connecting pieces are provided, and both the guide structure and the connecting pieces are made of plastic. The connection of multiple connecting pieces can improve the stability of the guide structure during use.

[0016] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the present invention discloses an orthodontic appliance for oral orthodontics. Its beneficial effects are that the antibacterial coating in the present invention can improve the antibacterial effect of the orthodontic appliance and prevent tooth decay; at the same time, the connecting piece places the guiding structure in the back of the hard palate, which can guide the patient to perform tongue muscle training to correct bad tongue habits. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 The attached figure is a schematic diagram of the orienting device provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2The attached figure is a front view of the orthogonal device provided by this utility model.

[0020] In the figure,

[0021] 1-Main body; 2-Guiding structure; 3-Connecting piece. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] This utility model discloses an orthodontic appliance for use in oral orthodontics, comprising:

[0024] Body 1, the surface of body 1 that comes into contact with the teeth is covered with an antibacterial coating;

[0025] The guide structure 2 has a connecting piece 3 located on the top of one side of the inner surface of the tooth, and the other end of the connecting piece 3 is connected to the guide structure 2. The guide structure 2 is a thin sheet-like structure with a certain thickness, and the main body 1, guide structure 2, and connecting piece 3 are connected as a whole.

[0026] To further optimize the above technical solution, thermoplastic polyurethane material is selected for the main body 1.

[0027] To further optimize the above technical solution, chlorhexidine hexametaphosphate was selected as the antibacterial coating.

[0028] To further optimize the above technical solution, multiple connecting pieces 3 are provided, and both the guiding structure 2 and the connecting pieces 3 are made of plastic. The connecting pieces 3 extend from the palatal side of the maxillary bilateral posterior teeth and the lingual side of the maxillary central incisors, converging at the posterior part of the maxilla. The guiding structure 2 is located at the posterior part of the maxilla. The orthotics of this utility model can guide patients to perform tongue muscle training to correct bad tongue habits.

[0029] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the apparatus disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the method section.

[0030] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An aligner for application to orthodontics, characterized by, The utility model relates to a toothbrush, including: The main part is covered with the antibacterial coating on the surface of tooth contact; The main part is provided with the connecting sheet on the top of one side of the inner side of tooth, and the other end of connecting sheet is connected with the guide structure.

2. The aligner for orthodontic treatment according to claim 1, wherein The main part selects thermoplastic polyurethane material.

3. The aligner for orthodontic treatment according to claim 1, wherein The antibacterial coating selects chlorhexidine hexametaphosphate.

4. The aligner for orthodontic treatment according to claim 1, wherein The connecting sheet is equipped with multiple, and the guide structure and connecting sheet all select plastic material.

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