Muscle agonist for linked correction of upper and lower teeth

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of dentistry. The utility model relates to a muscle agonist for linked correction of upper and lower teeth. The muscle agonist comprises an upper invisible tooth socket and a lower invisible tooth socket, wherein the upper invisible tooth socket is sleeved outside upper teeth; the lower invisible tooth socket is sleeved outside lower teeth; the incisor part of the lower invisible tooth socket is detachably connected with the incisor part of the upper invisible tooth socket; the occlusal surface at the molar position of the lower invisible tooth socket is connected or detachably connected with the occlusal surface at the molar position of the upper invisible tooth socket through a V-shaped bent connecting strip; an angle forming plate is clamped between the upper invisible tooth socket and the lower invisible tooth socket, and the angle forming plate is positioned on the occlusal surface of at least one of the upper invisible tooth socket and the lower invisible tooth socket. According to the utility model, by optimizing the structure of the muscle agonist, the upper invisible tooth socket can be conveniently matched with upper teeth, and after the upper invisible tooth socket is matched with lower teeth, the incisor part of the lower invisible tooth socket is detachably connected with the incisor part of the upper invisible tooth socket, so that the alignment of an upper jaw and a lower jaw is realized, and the correction of dentition deformity of relative protuberance of the upper jaw and retroduction of the lower jaw is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dental technology, specifically to a muscle agonist. Background Technology

[0002] Adolescents are in a period of growth and development, with active jawbone remodeling and periodontal tissue remodeling. The upper and lower jaws grow to a certain extent, but jaw misalignment cannot be corrected naturally with growth and requires appropriate treatment. With increasing awareness of correcting malocclusion and improving soft tissue profile, the number of patients seeking early orthodontic treatment during adolescence is rising, with improvement of convex facial profiles becoming a primary motivation for treatment.

[0003] To address this need, muscle stimulators have become the main treatment method. Existing muscle stimulators have a large volume, with the upper and lower palatal resin bases connected as a whole, making them inconvenient to remove and insert into the mouth. In addition, existing muscle stimulators are generally embedded with a labial arch, which causes a significant foreign body sensation and poor comfort after installation in the mouth.

[0004] Chinese patent CN216021465U discloses a novel muscle activator, comprising an upper sleeve and a lower sleeve. The upper sleeve includes an upper alveolar bone for accommodating maxillary teeth, and the lower sleeve includes a lower alveolar bone for accommodating mandibular teeth. The bottom end of the upper sleeve is fixedly engaged with the top end of the lower sleeve. This patent achieves relative alignment correction of the maxilla and mandible through the fixation of the upper and lower sleeves, thus resolving traditional malocclusions characterized by maxillary protrusion and mandibular retrusion.

[0005] However, in the aforementioned method of fixing the upper and lower alveoli, in order to facilitate assembly with the maxillary and mandibular teeth, a gap must be left between the upper and lower alveoli and the teeth. However, any gap between the alveoli and the teeth will affect the orthodontic treatment outcome.

[0006] Currently, there is a lack of a muscle stimulator that can fit the upper braces tightly against the upper teeth and the lower braces tightly against the lower teeth for orthodontic treatment. Utility Model Content

[0007] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a muscle activator for the coordinated treatment of upper and lower teeth, so as to solve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a muscle stimulator for coordinated upper and lower teeth orthodontic treatment, characterized in that it includes an upper invisible brace for wearing over the upper teeth and a lower invisible brace for wearing over the lower teeth.

[0009] The incision area of ​​the lower invisible braces is detachably connected to the incision area of ​​the upper invisible braces;

[0010] The occlusal surfaces of the molars of the lower invisible braces and the occlusal surfaces of the molars of the upper invisible braces are connected by a V-shaped bending connecting strip or are detachably connected.

[0011] An angle-forming plate is sandwiched between the upper and lower invisible braces, and the angle-forming plate is located on the occlusal surface of at least one of the upper and lower invisible braces.

[0012] This invention optimizes the structure of the muscle activator, facilitating the fit between the upper and lower invisible braces. After the upper invisible braces are fitted with the lower teeth, a detachable connection between the incisor ends of the lower and upper invisible braces allows for alignment of the maxilla and mandible, correcting malocclusions such as maxillary protrusion and mandibular retrusion. The angle shaping plate allows for the allowance of space for pre-grown molars, facilitating the user's adaptation to bite movements once the molars have fully erupted. The angle of the angle shaping plate decreases progressively with each orthodontic stage.

[0013] More preferably, the lower invisible brace has an upwardly extending U-shaped groove fixed at the incisor end, the U-shaped groove being used to embed the upper invisible brace.

[0014] This allows for a detachable connection between the upper and lower invisible braces.

[0015] More preferably, the front side of the inner wall of the U-shaped groove is an inclined guide surface that is inclined from top to bottom and backward.

[0016] This facilitates the retraction of the upper jaw when the upper braces are inserted into the U-shaped groove after the mouth is closed.

[0017] More preferably, the opening of the V-shaped bend connecting strip faces forward.

[0018] More preferably, the occlusal surface of the molar portion of the lower invisible brace is connected to a lower snap fastener, and the occlusal surface of the molar portion of the upper invisible brace is connected to an upper snap fastener, wherein the lower snap fastener engages with the upper snap fastener.

[0019] More preferably, the angle forming plate is an inclined guide plate that is higher at the back and lower at the front.

[0020] More preferably, both the upper and lower invisible braces are fixed with an upper occlusal plate and a lower occlusal plate;

[0021] When the incisor portion of the lower invisible braces is connected to the incisor portion of the upper invisible braces, the upper occlusal plate and the lower occlusal plate abut against each other to form the angle-forming plate.

[0022] More preferably, the buccal side of the upper invisible braces at the molars is connected to a mating piece;

[0023] The connecting component is a buckle or tubular structure used to engage the pull hook.

[0024] More preferably, the buckle body includes a limiting protrusion and a connecting post, the connecting post connecting the limiting protrusion and the buccal side of the molar of the upper invisible brace, and the connecting post is used to engage the traction hook.

[0025] Alternatively, the tubular structure is a vertically arranged longitudinal tube, with its upper and lower ends fixedly connected to the upper invisible braces. A gap is provided between the center of the longitudinal tube and the buccal side of the upper invisible braces at the molars for a traction hook to pass through. The traction hook is sleeved on the outer wall of the longitudinal tube.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0027] This invention has a simple structure and is easy to assemble. The upper invisible brace fits with the upper teeth, and the upper invisible brace fits with the lower teeth. The incisor joints of the lower invisible brace and the incisor joints of the upper invisible brace are detachably connected to achieve alignment of the upper and lower jaws, thereby correcting malocclusions such as maxillary protrusion and mandibular retrusion. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the opening and closing changes when a V-shaped bending connecting strip is used in a specific embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the opening and closing changes in the snap-fit ​​configuration of a specific embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a specific embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upper dental brace in specific embodiment 3 of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the upper dental brace in specific embodiment 4 of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of specific embodiment 4 of the present utility model.

[0034] In the diagram: 1 is the upper invisible brace, 2 is the lower invisible brace, 3 is the V-shaped bending connecting strip, 4 is the upper clip, 5 is the lower clip, 6 is the U-shaped groove, 7 is the angle forming plate, 8 is the buckle body, and 9 is the tubular structure. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] See Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 Specific embodiment 1: A muscle stimulator for joint orthodontic treatment of upper and lower teeth includes an upper invisible brace 1 for wearing over the upper teeth and a lower invisible brace 2 for wearing over the lower teeth; the incisor portion of the lower invisible brace 2 is detachably connected to the incisor portion of the upper invisible brace 1.

[0037] See Figure 1 The occlusal surfaces of the molars of the lower invisible braces 2 and the occlusal surfaces of the molars of the upper invisible braces 1 are connected by a V-shaped bending connecting strip 3. The opening of the V-shaped bending connecting strip faces forward. Figure 1 (A) in the diagram is a schematic diagram of the open state. Figure 1 (B) in the diagram is a schematic diagram of the closed state.

[0038] Or see Figure 2 The occlusal surface of the molars of the lower invisible braces 2 is detachably connected to the occlusal surface of the molars of the upper invisible braces 1. Specifically, the occlusal surface of the molars of the lower invisible braces 2 is connected to a lower clip 5, and the occlusal surface of the molars of the upper invisible braces 1 is connected to an upper clip 4. The lower clip 5 and the upper clip 4 are engaged. Figure 2 (A) in the diagram is a schematic diagram of the open state. Figure 2 (B) in the diagram shows the closed state. The upper and lower latching components are positioned one behind the other, with the upper latching component having a rearward-extending limiting protrusion. The lower latching component has a forward-extending limiting protrusion. When the upper and lower latching components are engaged, the limiting protrusion of the upper latching component is located below the limiting protrusion of the lower latching component.

[0039] An angle-forming plate 7 is sandwiched between the upper invisible brace 1 and the lower invisible brace 2, and the angle-forming plate 7 is located on the occlusal surface of at least one of the upper invisible brace 1 and the lower invisible brace 2. This invention optimizes the structure of the muscle activator, facilitating the engagement of the upper invisible brace 1 with the upper teeth. After the upper invisible brace 1 engages with the lower teeth, the incisor portion of the lower invisible brace 2 is detachably connected to the incisor portion of the upper invisible brace 1, thereby achieving alignment of the maxilla and mandible and correcting malocclusions such as maxillary protrusion and mandibular retrusion. The angle-forming plate allows for the allowance of space for the posterior molars before they fully erupt, facilitating the user's adaptation to the biting action after the posterior molars have fully erupted. The angle of the angle-forming plate decreases progressively with different orthodontic stages.

[0040] The lower invisible brace 2 has an upwardly extending U-shaped groove 6 fixed at the incisor end, which is used to embed the upper invisible brace 1. This allows for a detachable connection between the upper invisible brace 1 and the lower invisible brace 2.

[0041] The front surface of the inner wall of the U-shaped groove 6 is an inclined guide surface that slopes backward from top to bottom. This facilitates the forward movement of the mandible when the upper brace is inserted into the U-shaped groove in a closed position.

[0042] The angle forming plate 7 can be an inclined guide plate with a higher rear and lower front.

[0043] See Figure 3 In specific embodiment 2, based on specific embodiment 1, both the upper invisible brace 1 and the lower invisible brace 2 are fixed with an upper occlusal plate 71 and a lower occlusal plate 72. When the incisor portion of the lower invisible brace 2 is connected to the incisor portion of the upper invisible brace 1, the upper occlusal plate 71 and the lower occlusal plate 72 abut against each other to form an angle-forming plate. The upper surface of the lower occlusal plate slopes downward from front to back. The lower surface of the upper occlusal plate slopes downward from front to back.

[0044] See Figure 4 In specific embodiment 3, based on specific embodiment 1, a connecting piece is connected to the buccal side of the molar area of ​​the upper invisible braces 1; the connecting piece is a buckle 8 used to engage the traction hook. The buckle 8 includes a limiting protrusion and a connecting post, the connecting post connecting the limiting protrusion and the buccal side of the molar area of ​​the upper invisible braces 1, and the connecting post is used to engage the traction hook.

[0045] See Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 In specific embodiment 4, a connecting piece is connected to the buccal side of the molar area of ​​the upper invisible braces 1; the connecting piece is a tubular structure 9 used to engage the traction hook. The tubular structure 9 is a vertically arranged longitudinal tube, with its upper and lower ends fixedly connected to the upper invisible braces 1. A gap is provided between the center of the longitudinal tube and the buccal side of the molar area of ​​the upper invisible braces 1 for the traction hook to pass through, and the traction hook is sleeved on the outer wall of the longitudinal tube.

[0046] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A muscle activator for upper and lower teeth linkage treatment, characterized by, The upper and lower invisible aligners are respectively arranged outside the upper and lower teeth. The incisor part of the lower invisible aligner is detachably connected with the incisor part of the upper invisible aligner. The occlusal surface of the molar part of the lower invisible aligner is connected with the occlusal surface of the molar part of the upper invisible aligner through a V-shaped bending connecting strip. An angle forming plate is arranged between the upper and lower invisible aligners.

2. The muscle activator for upper and lower teeth linkage correction according to claim 1, characterized in that: A U-shaped groove is arranged on the occlusal surface of the incisor part of the lower invisible aligner.

3. The muscle activator for upper and lower teeth linkage correction according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the U-shaped groove is provided with a rear inclined surface.

4. The muscle activator for upper and lower teeth linkage correction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening direction of the V-shaped bending connecting strip is forward.

5. The muscle activator for upper and lower teeth linkage correction according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lower clamping piece is arranged on the occlusal surface of the molar part of the lower invisible aligner, and an upper clamping piece is arranged on the occlusal surface of the molar part of the upper invisible aligner.

6. The muscle activator for upper and lower teeth linkage correction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle forming plate is a rear-high front-low inclined plate.

7. The muscle activator for upper and lower teeth linkage correction according to claim 1, characterized in that: An upper occlusal plate and a lower occlusal plate are arranged on the upper and lower invisible aligners. When the incisor part of the lower invisible aligner is connected with the incisor part of the upper invisible aligner, the upper occlusal plate and the lower occlusal plate abut to form the angle forming plate.

8. The muscle activator for upper and lower teeth linkage correction according to claim 1, characterized in that: A butt joint piece is arranged on the buccal side of the molar part of the upper invisible aligner. The butt joint piece is a buckle body or a tubular structure for clamping a pulling hook.

9. The muscle activator for upper and lower teeth linkage correction according to claim 8, characterized in that: The buckle body comprises a limiting protrusion and a connecting column, the connecting column connects the limiting protrusion and the buccal side of the molar part of the upper invisible aligner, and the connecting column is used for clamping the pulling hook.

10. The muscle activator for upper and lower teeth linkage correction according to claim 8, characterized in that: The tubular structure is a vertical longitudinal tube, the upper and lower ends of the longitudinal tube are fixedly connected with the upper invisible aligner, a gap for passing through the pulling hook is arranged between the central part of the longitudinal tube and the buccal side of the molar part of the upper invisible aligner, and the pulling hook is arranged outside the longitudinal tube.

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