buccal tube

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of orthodontic equipment technology and discloses a buccal tube. The buccal tube includes: a buccal tube body, the buccal tube body having an archwire channel and a hook channel; the archwire channel is through-through for the archwire to pass through; a hook, one end of which forms a hook-shaped structure, the end of which is spherical; wherein the hook is detachably mounted in the hook channel; when the hook is mounted in the hook channel, the other end of the hook opposite to the hook-shaped structure is bent to fix the hook within the hook channel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of orthodontic equipment technology, and in particular to a buccal tube. Background Technology

[0002] In orthodontic treatment, a buccal tube is an auxiliary device installed on the buccal surface of molars, primarily used to fix and guide the archwire and connect orthodontic force sources (such as rubber bands and headgear).

[0003] A typical buccal tube usually consists of a conduit section for receiving the archwire and hooks located on the outer wall of the conduit for attaching external force devices such as rubber bands. However, in actual clinical applications, it has been found that the hooks of the buccal tube are protruding structures, which can easily rub against the oral mucosa during oral activities (such as when speaking or chewing), causing physical irritation to the oral soft tissues.

[0004] Such physical stimulation can easily lead to oral mucosal damage and other oral diseases such as ulcers, seriously affecting patient comfort and treatment compliance. Therefore, optimizing the structural design of the buccal tube to reduce physical stimulation of oral soft tissues is an urgent technical problem that needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The buccal tube provided by this utility model aims to solve the defect that the hook structure of the existing buccal tube is prone to friction with the oral mucosa.

[0006] This utility model provides a cheek tube. The cheek tube includes: a cheek tube body, the cheek tube body having an archwire channel and a hook channel; the archwire channel is through-through for the archwire to pass through; a hook, one end of the hook forming a hook-shaped structure, the end of the hook-shaped structure being spherical; wherein, the hook is detachably assembled in the hook channel; when the hook is assembled in the hook channel, the other end of the hook opposite to the hook-shaped structure is bent to fix the hook in the hook channel.

[0007] Optionally, the buccal tube body includes: a base plate having a first surface and a second surface facing away from each other, the first surface being arc-shaped and in contact with the buccal side of the tooth; and a tubular protrusion fixed to the base plate and the second surface, protruding from the second surface; wherein the archwire channel and the hook channel are formed within the tubular protrusion.

[0008] Optionally, the hook includes: an extension portion that extends a predetermined length in a first direction and has a first end and a second end in the first direction; a hook-shaped structure formed at the first end of the extension portion; wherein the second end of the extension portion is bendable to form a locking structure.

[0009] Optionally, the cross-section of the extension is rectangular, and the cross-section of the hook channel is adapted to the contour of the extension.

[0010] Optionally, both the bowwire channel and the hook channel extend along the first direction, penetrating the first and second end faces of the tubular protrusion; wherein, when the hook is assembled in the hook channel, the hook-shaped structure is located at the first end face of the tubular protrusion, and the locking structure is located at the second end face of the tubular protrusion.

[0011] Optionally, a locking groove adapted to the locking structure is provided on the second end face so that the locking structure is fixedly accommodated in the locking groove.

[0012] Optionally, a notch adapted to the hook-shaped structure is provided on the first end face, so that the hook-shaped structure protrudes from the cheek tube in a fixed direction under the guidance of the notch.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the buccal tube provided in this embodiment are: it uses a detachable hook design, which allows it to be directly removed from the buccal tube body when the hook is not needed, avoiding long-term contact between the hook and the oral mucosa, thus preventing friction or physical irritation. When the hook needs to be used to connect with an external orthodontic force source, it can be assembled and fixed into the buccal tube body to meet the orthodontic function requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0014] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cheek tube assembly hook according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the case where the end of the hook is not bent; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a cheek tube equipped with a hook according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the situation where the end of the hook is bent; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cheek tube body according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the view of the second end face; Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the cheek tube body according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the perspective of the first end face; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a pull hook according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the case where the end of the pull hook is not bent; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a hook according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the case where the end of the hook is bent to form a locking structure. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments. It should be emphasized that the following description is merely exemplary and is not intended to limit the scope and application of the present invention.

[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., used in this specification to indicate the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. The terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features; thus, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature; "multiple" means two or more; and "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cheek tube provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the cheek tube includes: a cheek tube body 10 and a hook 20.

[0019] The buccal tube body 10 is the main part of the buccal tube. It can be positioned on the buccal side of the tooth to provide a fixed location for the archwire.

[0020] like Figure 4As shown, the cheek tube body 10 has a bowwire channel 10a and a hook channel 10b. The bowwire channel 10a is a through-hole structure for the bowwire to pass through. The hook channel 10b is located close to the bowwire channel 10a and is also a through-hole.

[0021] For details, please continue reading. Figure 4 The cheek tube body 10 includes: a base plate 11 and a tubular protrusion 12.

[0022] The base plate can be a plate-like structure with a specific curvature. Its two opposing surfaces are referred to as the "first surface" and the "second surface." The first surface is the surface that contacts the buccal side of the tooth.

[0023] The tubular protrusion 12 is fixed to the second surface of the base plate 11. It protrudes from the second surface and extends along the first direction. The archwire channel 10a and the hook channel 10b are both formed within the tubular protrusion 12.

[0024] In some embodiments, the bowwire channel 10a and the hook channel 10b described above are both pipes extending along a first direction and penetrating the two opposite end faces of the tubular protrusion 12.

[0025] The two opposite end faces of the tubular protrusion 12 are referred to as the "first end face" and the "second end face". The archwire channel 10a has through holes formed on both the first and second end faces.

[0026] The hook 20 is a component independent of the buccal tube body 10. It is detachably mounted in the hook channel and can be mounted and fixed to the buccal tube body 10 or removed from the buccal tube body 10 as needed for actual use.

[0027] Please continue reading. Figure 1 When the hook 20 is assembled and fixed to the cheek tube body, the hook structure 21 is located at the first end face of the tubular protrusion, while the locking structure 22 is located at the second end face of the tubular protrusion.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one end of the hook 20 forms a hook-shaped structure 21, which can serve as a fulcrum for the orthodontic elastic band. The end of the hook-shaped structure 21 is spherical, forming a ball-head hook to minimize damage to the oral mucosa.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, the other end of the hook 20 opposite to the hook-shaped structure 21 is a bendable structure. It can be bent by applying external force to form a locking structure 22, thereby fixing the hook 20 in the hook channel.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the hook 20 includes an extension 23 and a hook-shaped structure 21.

[0031] The extension 23 is a long strip-shaped structure that extends a predetermined length in a first direction. Its two opposite ends in the first direction are referred to as the "first end" and the "second end".

[0032] The hook-shaped structure 21 is formed at the first end of the extension, while the aforementioned locking structure 22 is formed at the second end of the extension.

[0033] In practical applications, the extension 23 has the ability to deform. It can be bent to form the locking structure 22 by external force, or it can be restored to the original long strip structure and can be smoothly inserted into the hook channel 10b.

[0034] In some embodiments, the extension 23 has a rectangular cross-section, giving it an overall cuboid shape. Accordingly, the cross-section of the hook channel 10b is adapted to the outer contour of the extension to ensure that the extension 23 inserted into the hook channel 10b does not experience unnecessary wobbling or relative rotation.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, a locking groove 121 adapted to the locking structure is provided on the second end face so that the locking structure 22 is fixedly accommodated in the locking groove 121 to prevent displacement or shaking.

[0036] In other embodiments, please continue to refer to Figure 3 The first end face has a notch 122 adapted to the hook-shaped structure. By providing the notch 122 in a specific direction, the hook-shaped structure 21 can be guided to protrude from the cheek tube in a fixed direction, ensuring that the hook-shaped structure 21 has the correct assembly and fixing position.

[0037] In the actual assembly process of the hook, such as Figure 1 As shown, when the second end of the extension is not bent, it is inserted into the hook channel from the first end face and protrudes from the second end face. At this time, guided by the notch 122, the hook structure 21 located at the first end of the extension is reliably fixed at the position of the notch 122 and protrudes from the cheek tube body in a set direction.

[0038] Subsequently, as Figure 2 As shown, an external force is applied to the second end of the extension protruding from the second end face, causing it to bend according to the shape of the locking groove on the second end face to form a locking structure 22, thereby reliably fixing the hook in the buccal tube body. At this time, the rubber band can be hung on the hook-shaped structure and connected to other teeth to provide traction.

[0039] The above description, in conjunction with specific / preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present invention. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and all of these fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A buccal tube characterized in that, include: The cheek tube body has an archwire channel and a hook channel; the archwire channel is through-hole to allow the archwire to pass through. A hook, one end of which forms a hook-shaped structure, and the end of the hook-shaped structure is spherical; The hook is detachably mounted in the hook channel; When the hook is assembled into the hook channel, the other end of the hook opposite to the hook-shaped structure is bent so that the hook is fixed in the hook channel.

2. Buccofacial tube according to claim 1, characterized in that The buccal tube body includes: A base plate having a first surface and a second surface facing away from each other, the first surface being arc-shaped and in contact with the buccal side of the tooth; A tubular protrusion is fixed to the second surface of the base plate and protrudes from the second surface; The bowwire channel and the hook channel are formed within the tubular protrusion.

3. The buccal tube of claim 2, wherein, The hook includes: An extension portion, the extension portion extending a predetermined length in a first direction, having a first end and a second end in the first direction; A hook-shaped structure is formed at the first end of the extension; The second end of the extension can be bent to form a locking structure.

4. The buccal tube of claim 3, wherein, The cross-section of the extension is rectangular, and the cross-section of the hook channel is adapted to the contour of the extension.

5. The buccal tube of claim 3, wherein, Both the bowwire channel and the hook channel extend along the first direction, penetrating the first and second end faces of the tubular protrusion. When the hook is assembled in the hook channel, the hook-shaped structure is located on the first end face of the tubular protrusion, and the locking structure is located on the second end face of the tubular protrusion.

6. The buccal tube of claim 5, wherein, The second end face is provided with a locking groove that is adapted to the locking structure, so that the locking structure is fixedly accommodated in the locking groove.

7. The cheek tube according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first end face has a notch adapted to the hook-shaped structure, so that the hook-shaped structure protrudes from the cheek tube body in a fixed direction under the guidance of the notch.

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