A stable oral appliance

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of oral orthodontics, specifically a stable oral appliance, including an upper appliance and a lower appliance. The upper appliance has a tooth socket at its top, and the lower appliance has a tooth socket at its bottom. A fixing mechanism is provided inside the tooth socket, which includes a slot. The slot is located inside the tooth socket, and compression grooves are provided on both sides of the slot. A long rod is fixedly connected to both ends inside the compression groove. A movable block is sleeved on the outside of the long rod. A pressure block is provided inside the slot, and the pressure block is fixedly connected to two sets of movable blocks on both sides. After the upper and lower appliances are aligned with the teeth and pressed down, the teeth will squeeze the pressure block into the slot. At the same time, the movable block moves on the long rod to compress the spring. The elastic force generated by the spring will cause the pressure block to press against the teeth, so that the upper and lower appliances are stably fixed to the teeth and will not wobble or fall off.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of oral orthodontics, specifically to an oral orthodontic appliance with good stability. Background Technology

[0002] Oral appliances generally refer to appliances used to straighten teeth or gums. An appliance is a device for treating deformities, also known as an orthodontic appliance. It can generate force, or the force exerted by the masticatory muscles and perioral muscles, to cause changes in the deformed frontal bone and misaligned teeth through the periodontal supporting tissues, so as to facilitate the normal growth and development of the dentofacial region.

[0003] A search revealed a patent document with authorization announcement number CN222265417U, which discloses an oral orthodontic appliance in the field of medical devices. The appliance includes a first brace and a second brace. Anti-wear sleeves are provided on both sides of the upper end of the first brace and on both sides of the lower end of the second brace. A closure block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the first brace and the second brace to the outer side. A merging groove is formed inside the closure block, and a merging groove is formed inside the upper end of the second closure block. A receiving groove is formed inside the lower end of the second closure block. A connecting post is slidably connected to the inner side of the merging groove, and a spring is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting post inside the merging groove. This invention provides an oral orthodontic appliance where, when the patient needs to rest and close their mouth, the first and second braces are respectively installed on the patient's upper and lower jaws. Then, the connecting post slides into the inner side of the merging groove, connecting the first and second closure blocks, thus closing the first and second braces. A snap-fit ​​structure further stabilizes the closed state of the first and second braces.

[0004] The aforementioned orthodontic appliance lacks a fixed mechanism. When patients wear it daily, their teeth need to open and close during speaking and eating, which can lead to instability of the appliance, potentially causing it to wobble or fall out, thus affecting the patient's dental treatment process. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, current orthodontic appliances lack a fixed mechanism. However, when patients wear them daily, their teeth need to open and close during speaking and eating, which can lead to instability, potentially causing the appliance to wobble or fall out, thus affecting the patient's dental treatment. This invention proposes an orthodontic appliance with better stability.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: The oral orthodontic appliance with good stability of this utility model includes an upper appliance and a lower appliance. The upper appliance has a tooth groove at its top and the lower appliance has a tooth groove at its bottom. A fixing mechanism is provided inside the tooth groove. The fixing mechanism includes a slot. The slot is opened inside the tooth groove. Compression grooves are opened on both sides of the slot. Long rods are fixedly connected to both ends inside the compression grooves. Moving blocks are sleeved on the outside of the long rods. Pressure blocks are provided inside the slots. The pressure blocks are fixedly connected to two sets of moving blocks on both sides.

[0007] Preferably, a spring is sleeved on the outside of the long rod, and the two ends of the spring are fixedly connected to one side of the compression groove and one side of the moving block.

[0008] Preferably, the upper and lower orthodontic appliances are fixedly connected to the rear of a convex block, and a connecting block is provided on the outer side of the convex block.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting block has long grooves at its top and bottom, the connecting block is fitted over the outside of the convex block, and the convex block passes through the long grooves.

[0010] Preferably, anti-wear pads are fixedly connected to the top of the upper orthodontic appliance and the bottom of the lower orthodontic appliance, and anti-wear pads are fixedly connected to the front of the upper and lower orthodontic appliances.

[0011] Preferably, an assembly box is provided on the outside of the upper and lower orthodontic appliances, and a top cover is rotatably connected to the top of the assembly box.

[0012] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0013] This invention, through its structural design of a fixing mechanism, achieves a stable fixation of the upper and lower orthodontic appliances. After the upper and lower appliances are aligned with the teeth and pressed into place, the teeth compress the pressure blocks into the slots. Simultaneously, a moving block moves along a long rod to compress a spring. The spring's elasticity causes the pressure blocks to press against the teeth, ensuring the upper and lower appliances are securely fixed to the teeth without wobbling or falling off. This solves the problem that current orthodontic appliances lack a fixing mechanism, and because patients need to open and close their teeth during daily activities like speaking and eating, the appliances can become unstable, potentially wobbling or falling off, thus affecting the patient's dental treatment. Attached Figure Description

[0014] 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a frontal three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly box of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the top of the card slot of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the back of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 For the present utility model Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram of section B in the middle.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Upper appliance; 2. Lower appliance; 3. Alveolar bone; 4. Tray; 5. Compression groove; 6. Long bar; 7. Moving block; 8. Pressing block; 9. Spring; 10. Convex block; 11. Connecting block; 12. Long groove; 13. Anti-abrasion pad; 14. Assembly box; 15. Top cover. 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 6 As shown, a stable oral appliance includes an upper appliance 1 and a lower appliance 2. The upper appliance 1 has a tooth socket 3 at its top and the lower appliance 2 has a tooth socket 3 at its bottom. A fixing mechanism is provided inside the tooth socket 3. The fixing mechanism includes a slot 4, which is opened inside the tooth socket 3. Compression grooves 5 are opened on both sides of the slot 4. Long rods 6 are fixedly connected to both ends inside the compression grooves 5. Moving blocks 7 are sleeved on the outside of the long rods 6. Pressure blocks 8 are provided inside the slot 4. The pressure blocks 8 are fixedly connected to two sets of moving blocks 7 on both sides.

[0024] During operation, the structural design of the fixing mechanism enables the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 to be aligned with the teeth and pressed into place. The teeth will then press the pressure block 8 into the slot 4. Simultaneously, the moving block 7 moves on the long rod 6 to compress the spring 9. The elastic force generated by the spring 9 will cause the pressure block 8 to press against the teeth, thus stably fixing the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 to the teeth without shaking or falling off. This solves the problem that current oral orthodontic appliances do not have a fixing mechanism. When patients wear them, their teeth need to open and close during speaking and eating, which can lead to instability of the oral orthodontic appliance and the possibility of shaking or falling off, affecting the patient's dental treatment process. At the same time, the position of the alveoli 3 inside the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 conforms to the position of human teeth. When the patient wears the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 and their teeth are closed, the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 are in the corresponding positions and do not interfere with each other.

[0025] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, a spring 9 is sleeved on the outside of the long rod 6, and the two ends of the spring 9 are fixedly connected to one side of the compression groove 5 and one side of the moving block 7.

[0026] During operation, the spring 9 sleeved on the outside of the long bar 6 always tends to move the moving block 7 towards one end of the long bar 6, that is, always tends to move the pressure block 8 into the alveolar 3. In this way, when the patient's teeth enter the alveolar 3, the pressure block 8 presses against the teeth, increasing the static friction between the inside of the alveolar 3 and the patient's teeth, preventing the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and the lower orthodontic appliance 2 from shaking and falling off.

[0027] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, a convex block 10 is fixedly connected to the rear of the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and the lower orthodontic appliance 2, and a connecting block 11 is provided on the outer side of the convex block 10.

[0028] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the top and bottom ends of the connecting block 11 are provided with long grooves 12, the connecting block 11 is sleeved on the outside of the convex block 10, and the convex block 10 passes through the long grooves 12.

[0029] When working, when not wearing the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2, or when wearing the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 at night when the teeth are closed, the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 need to be fixed together. Fixing the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 together when sleeping can also effectively prevent the patient's teeth from opening and snoring. When the teeth are closed, the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 are closed accordingly. At this time, the long grooves 12 at the top and bottom of the connecting block 11 are fitted into the corresponding convex blocks 10, so that the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 cannot be separated, and the teeth cannot open accordingly.

[0030] Furthermore, such as Figure 1As shown, anti-wear pads are fixedly connected to the top of the upper orthodontic appliance and the bottom of the lower orthodontic appliance, and anti-wear pads 13 are fixedly connected to the front of the upper and lower orthodontic appliances.

[0031] During operation, anti-wear pads 1313 are provided on the top and front of the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and the bottom and front of the lower orthodontic appliance 2. The anti-wear pads 13 on the top of the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and the lower orthodontic appliance 2 can reduce the pressure of the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and the lower orthodontic appliance 2 on the upper and lower jaws. The anti-wear pads 1313 on the front of the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and the lower orthodontic appliance 2 can make the tongue rest on the anti-wear pads 13 when the teeth are closed, making it more comfortable.

[0032] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, an assembly box 14 is provided on the outside of the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and the lower orthodontic appliance 2, and a top cover 15 is rotatably connected to the top of the assembly box 14.

[0033] When the patient removes the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2, they can be cleaned and placed in the assembly box 14 and the top cover 15 closed for carrying. This not only makes them easy to carry but also prevents the external environment from contaminating the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2, thus preventing bacteria from growing on the teeth during subsequent use.

[0034] Working principle: When the patient removes the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2, after cleaning, they can be placed in the assembly box 14 and the top cover 15 closed for carrying. When it is necessary to wear the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2, they are installed into the upper and lower teeth respectively. The teeth are inserted into the corresponding alveoli 3, and the teeth will squeeze the pressure block 8 into the slot 4. At the same time, the moving block 7 moves on the long bar 6 to compress the spring 9. The elastic force generated by the spring 9 will cause the pressure block 8 to press against the teeth, so that the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 are stably fixed to the teeth and will not wobble or fall off. The anti-wear pads 13 on the top of the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and the lower orthodontic appliance 2 can reduce the impact of the upper orthodontic appliance 1 and lower orthodontic appliance 2 on the upper and lower jaws. The pressure and the anti-abrasion pads 1313 at the front of the upper and lower braces 1 and 2 allow the tongue to rest on the anti-abrasion pads 13 when the teeth are closed, making it more comfortable. When the upper and lower braces 1 and 2 are not worn, or when the upper and lower braces 1 and 2 are worn at night when the teeth are closed, the upper and lower braces 1 and 2 need to be fixed together. Fixing the upper and lower braces 1 and 2 together when sleeping can also effectively prevent the patient's teeth from opening and snoring. When the teeth are closed, the upper and lower braces 1 and 2 close accordingly. At this time, the long grooves 12 at the top and bottom of the connecting block 11 are fitted into the corresponding convex blocks 10, so that the upper and lower braces 1 and 2 cannot be separated, and the teeth cannot open accordingly.

[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A stable oral appliance, characterized in that: The device includes an upper orthodontic appliance (1) and a lower orthodontic appliance (2). The upper orthodontic appliance (1) has an alveolar ridge (3) at its top and the lower orthodontic appliance (2) has an alveolar ridge (3) at its bottom. The alveolar ridge (3) has a fixing mechanism inside it. The fixing mechanism includes a slot (4) inside the alveolar ridge (3). The slot (4) has compression grooves (5) on both sides. The compression grooves (5) have long rods (6) fixedly connected to both ends inside. The long rods (6) have moving blocks (7) sleeved on the outside. The slot (4) has pressure blocks (8) inside it. The pressure blocks (8) are fixedly connected to two sets of moving blocks (7) on both sides.

2. The stable oral appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spring (9) is fitted on the outside of the long rod (6), and the two ends of the spring (9) are fixedly connected to one side of the compression groove (5) and one side of the moving block (7).

3. The stable oral appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper orthodontic appliance (1) and the lower orthodontic appliance (2) are fixedly connected to a convex block (10) at their rear ends, and a connecting block (11) is provided on the outer side of the convex block (10).

4. The stable oral appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting block (11) has long grooves (12) at its top and bottom. The connecting block (11) is fitted on the outside of the convex block (10), and the convex block (10) passes through the long groove (12).

5. The stable oral appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the upper orthodontic appliance (1) and the bottom of the lower orthodontic appliance (2) are fixedly connected with anti-wear pads (13), and the front of the upper orthodontic appliance (1) and the lower orthodontic appliance (2) are fixedly connected with anti-wear pads (13).

6. The stable oral appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper orthodontic appliance (1) and the lower orthodontic appliance (2) are provided with an assembly box (14) on their outer sides, and the top of the assembly box (14) is rotatably connected to a top cover (15).

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