Tooth socket with interface device

Abstract

The utility model provides a tooth socket with an interface device, which comprises a tooth socket body, the two sides of the tooth socket body are respectively and fixedly provided with an interface assembly, the interface assembly comprises a connecting seat, the connecting seat is provided with a bent clamping groove for fixing the end part of a traction device, and the interface device is arranged on an invisible tooth socket. The connector device integrally formed with the tooth socket through the 3D printing technology is used for being connected with an external orthodontic device, providing extra force for invisible orthodontics, adjusting the relation of the jaw bone, promoting the growth of the jaw bone or controlling the movement of teeth according to the force direction and achieving a better orthodontic effect, and the external orthodontic device is fixed more stably through the bent clamping groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of orthodontics, and more specifically, to a brace with an interface device. Background Technology

[0002] During orthodontic treatment, external traction devices are typically required to apply external force and control the growth direction of teeth and jawbones. These traction devices are usually used in conjunction with functional appliances, which are placed inside the mouth in contact with the teeth and mucosa. The main structure of these appliances is made of relatively hard and inelastic materials such as acrylic resin. The outer arch of the traction device can be connected to a headband, while the inner arch inserts into the bands around the teeth or connects to metal hooks on the functional appliances.

[0003] The existing technology, such as the structure disclosed in application number 202110324583.3, includes invisible braces, an orthodontic external device used with them, and an invisible orthodontic external device system. The invisible braces have a pocket-shaped structure on the buccal side of the posterior teeth region. The pocket-shaped structure has a receiving cavity, which extends through the pocket-shaped structure to form an opening facing the maxillary incisors. The orthodontic external device includes an arch and a reinforcing block. The reinforcing block is connected to the arch legs of the inner arch of the arch. The reinforcing block is detachably inserted into the receiving cavity through the opening. This invisible orthodontic external device system can combine the orthodontic external device with the invisible braces to achieve traction. However, this structure uses an insertion method to fix the orthodontic external device. Since the orthodontic external device is usually made of metal wire, which is elastic, this structure has poor stability. Furthermore, during wear, the orthodontic external device can easily detach from the receiving cavity, causing damage to the oral cavity.

[0004] Furthermore, existing technologies, such as 202320563587.1, disclose a traction anchorage device assembly, including a cast band A corresponding to the left first premolar / second premolar / first molar of the upper / lower jaw and a cast band B corresponding to the left second premolar / first molar / second molar of the upper / lower jaw, a cast band a corresponding to the right first premolar / second premolar / first molar of the upper / lower jaw and a cast band b corresponding to the right second premolar / first molar / second molar of the upper / lower jaw. Cast band A and B are connected as a single unit, as are cast band a and b. Cast band A and B are connected to cast band a and b via a palatal arch / lingual arch, which is an arc-shaped arch facing the lingual side of the anterior teeth. The assembly also includes traction hooks respectively disposed on the left and right cast bands. This utility model's traction anchorage device is stable and reliable, and can improve orthodontic efficiency. This structure uses cast bands to fix it to the teeth. Although it can fix orthodontic external devices to assist in adjusting the jawbone relationship, it does not have the function of correcting and aligning teeth. Moreover, because the metal is fixed to the teeth, its adaptability is poor.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the current braces to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0006] The main objective of this application is to provide a brace with an interface device that not only provides a stable connection but also allows for the correction of teeth during orthodontic treatment.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this application provides a dental brace with an interface device, including a dental brace body, wherein interface components are fixedly disposed on both sides of the dental brace body, and the interface components include a connecting seat, wherein the connecting seat is provided with a bent groove for fixing the end of a traction device.

[0008] Optionally, the bottom of the bent card slot has a limiting groove.

[0009] Optionally, the limiting groove is an arc groove.

[0010] Optionally, the bent slot is L-shaped.

[0011] Optionally, the bent slot includes a first slot segment and a second slot segment, wherein the angle between the first slot segment and the second slot segment is less than 90°.

[0012] Optionally, the interface component is bonded to the brace body by adhesive, welding, or integral molding.

[0013] Optionally, the braces body is manufactured by 3D printing.

[0014] Optionally, both the interface component and the brace body are manufactured by 3D printing.

[0015] Optionally, the angle between the interface component and the side of the brace body is in the range of 0-180°.

[0016] The present invention provides a brace with an interface device. Compared with the prior art, its advantages are as follows: the interface device is set on the invisible brace and is integrally formed with the brace using 3D printing technology. It is used to connect external components, providing additional force for invisible orthodontics, and adjusting the direction of the force to achieve better orthodontic results. Moreover, the use of the bent-shaped slot makes the orthodontic external device more stable. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the interface component;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 4 The interface device is shown as an external bow. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 5 The interface device is shown as an external bow. Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 6 The interface device is shown in a diagram with a ring.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the interface device as the front traction device;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the interface device connecting to the orthodontic wire device.

[0026] The components include: 1. Braces body, 2. Connecting seat, 3. Bent-shaped slot, and 4. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this application described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0029] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0030] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] In addition, the term "multiple" should mean two or more.

[0032] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] like Figures 1-8 As shown, a brace with an interface device includes a brace body 1, and interface components are fixedly provided on both sides of the brace body 1. The interface components include a connecting seat 2, and the connecting seat 2 has a bent groove 3 for fixing the end of the traction device.

[0034] Invisible aligners are widely used due to their advantages such as ease of cleaning, comfortable wear, and invisibility, which do not affect daily life. However, due to manufacturing limitations, it is difficult to create a one-piece interface device on the invisible aligners to connect with external devices, which limits the promotion of invisible aligners in scenarios requiring jawbone orthodontic force. Some solutions currently exist that achieve traction by bonding hooks to the aligners, but these bonding devices are prone to detachment, especially for children or adolescents who sometimes wear them at night, posing a higher risk. This solution utilizes 3D printing technology to create a one-piece interface device with the aligners, which connects to external components, providing additional force for invisible orthodontics. This force direction adjusts jawbone relationships, promotes jawbone growth, or controls tooth movement, achieving better orthodontic results. Furthermore, the design of the slot structure of this interface device ensures good stability after the orthodontic external device is inserted.

[0035] To improve the stability of the orthodontic external device after insertion, the bottom of the bent slot 3 has a limiting groove 4, which is an arc groove. This arc groove makes it compatible with the metal diameter of the orthodontic external device, thus making it less likely to detach and improving the connection stability.

[0036] The bent slot 3 is L-shaped. Specifically, the bent slot 3 includes a first slot segment and a second slot segment. The angle between the first slot segment and the second slot segment is less than 90°. By limiting the angle between the two to less than 90°, the orthodontic external device is not easy to fall out after insertion.

[0037] It should be noted that orthodontic external appliances include an extraoral bow, a band, and an anterior traction device. The interoral bow is used to inhibit maxillary bone development or push molars distally, i.e., the traction direction is controlled by changes in angle. The interoral band widens the jaw, i.e., it widens the jaw shape. Inserting the band widens the jaw and corrects open bite. The anterior traction device stimulates maxillary bone development by changing the interface direction and setting it vertically to align with the anterior traction device; a corrective wire is inserted to promote arch expansion or contraction.

[0038] The interface component is bonded to the braces body 1 by adhesive, welding or integral molding, preferably integral molding. Specifically, the braces body 1 is 3D printed, and both the interface component and the braces body 1 are 3D printed.

[0039] The angle between the interface component and the side of the brace body 1 is 0-180°. By placing it at different angles, the direction of restriction is different, thereby ensuring that the external device can be guided in the correct direction. Moreover, it can be placed not only relatively horizontally, but also vertically, so as to connect different external devices.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A mouthpiece having an interface device, characterized in that, The device includes a brace body, and interface components are fixedly provided on both sides of the brace body. The interface components include a connector, and the connector has a bent groove for fixing the end of the traction device.

2. A mouthpiece having an interface device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the bent card slot has a limiting groove.

3. A mouthpiece having an interface device as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The limiting groove is an arc groove.

4. A mouthpiece having an interface device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The bent slot is L-shaped.

5. A mouthpiece having an interface means as claimed in claim 4, characterised in that: The bent slot includes a first slot segment and a second slot segment, and the angle between the first slot segment and the second slot segment is less than 90°.

6. A mouthpiece having an interface device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The interface component is bonded to the brace body by adhesive, welding, or integral molding.

7. A mouthpiece having an interface device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The braces are made by 3D printing.

8. A mouthpiece having an interface device as claimed in claim 7, wherein: The interface component and the braces body are both 3D printed.

9. A mouthpiece having an interface device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The angle between the interface component and the side of the brace body ranges from 0 to 180°.

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