An orthodontic appliance

Abstract

This utility model discloses an orthodontic appliance, including a maxillary occlusal mechanism and a mandibular occlusal mechanism, with the mandibular occlusal mechanism located at its bottom. The maxillary occlusal mechanism has a maxillary groove, with an inner plate and an outer plate on its inner and outer sides, respectively, for accommodating the maxilla. The mandibular occlusal mechanism has a mandibular guide plate, with the side facing the mandible serving as a guide surface. The guide surface is inclined and has mandibular occlusal grooves, which correspond to the maxillary grooves. The achieved technical effects are: it can be integrally molded, facilitating processing and manufacturing; it can be customized, ensuring a high degree of matching with the patient and providing good comfort; by setting a guide surface, which is inclined, it can guide the mandible to move along the guide surface during use until the lower teeth occlude within the mandibular occlusal grooves, allowing for gradual guidance and good treatment results; the entire appliance is made of silicone, making it easy to wear and comfortable; it is easy to remove and use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of orthodontic technology, specifically to an orthodontic appliance. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of oral medicine, orthodontic treatment has made significant progress in improving tooth alignment and occlusion. Angled braces, as an important orthodontic device, are widely used in the correction of deep overbite and functional malocclusion.

[0003] Traditional oblique guide braces are mainly divided into two types: fixed and removable. Fixed oblique guide braces are fixed to the teeth using retention devices such as bands and brackets, and guide tooth movement using the oblique guide surface. Removable oblique guide braces can be removed and worn by the patient and are suitable for early orthodontic treatment in children. However, existing oblique guide braces have the following problems in practical applications: insufficient comfort; traditional oblique guide braces can easily cause discomfort or pain to patients when first worn, affecting the treatment experience; and material limitations; existing oblique guide braces are mostly made of metal or plastic, which, although possessing a certain degree of strength and biocompatibility, still have room for improvement in terms of aesthetics and comfort. Therefore, a new type of braces needs to be designed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides an orthodontic appliance to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an orthodontic appliance includes a maxillary occlusal mechanism and a mandibular occlusal mechanism, wherein the mandibular occlusal mechanism is disposed at the bottom of the mandibular occlusal mechanism;

[0007] The maxillary occlusal mechanism is provided with a maxillary groove, and an inner plate and an outer plate are respectively provided on the inner and outer sides of the maxillary groove. The maxillary groove is used to accommodate the maxilla.

[0008] The mandibular occlusion mechanism is provided with a mandibular guide plate. The side of the mandibular guide plate facing the mandible is a guide surface. The guide surface is inclined and has a lower tooth occlusion groove. The lower tooth occlusion groove is corresponding to the maxillary groove.

[0009] Furthermore, a first occlusal plate and a second occlusal plate are respectively provided at both ends of the bottom of the maxillary groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the maxillary occlusal mechanism and the mandibular occlusal mechanism are an integral structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the height of the middle part of the outer side plate is greater than the height of the two ends of the outer side plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the middle part of the inner side plate facing the maxillary groove is arched.

[0013] Furthermore, the inclination angle of the guide surface is 10° to 20°.

[0014] Furthermore, both the maxillary occlusal mechanism and the maxillary groove are U-shaped.

[0015] Furthermore, the lower tooth occlusal groove is C-shaped.

[0016] Furthermore, the mandibular guide plate is arc-shaped.

[0017] Furthermore, the side of the mandibular guide plate facing the maxillary occlusal mechanism is a concave arc-shaped surface, and both the maxillary occlusal mechanism and the mandibular occlusal mechanism are made of silicone.

[0018] This invention has the following advantages: It is a one-piece structure, easily manufactured and customized to fit different patients, ensuring high compatibility and comfort; by setting a guide surface with an angled design, it guides the mandible to move along the guide surface until the lower teeth bite into the lower occlusal groove, gradually guiding the treatment and resulting in good therapeutic effects; made entirely of silicone, it is easy to wear and comfortable; during use, it is placed inside the patient's mouth so that the maxillary groove fits against the maxilla, and then the upper and lower jaws bite together to hold the entire orthodontic appliance in place. After each use, simply open the mouth to remove it; it is convenient to put on and take off, and easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0020] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this utility model can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportional relationships, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 1 A first-view view of an orthodontic appliance provided for some embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 A second-view view of an orthodontic appliance provided for some embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 A third-view view of an orthodontic appliance provided for some embodiments of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 A fourth-view view of an orthodontic appliance provided for some embodiments of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 A fifth-view view of an orthodontic appliance provided for some embodiments of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Maxillary alveolar ridge, 2. First occlusal plate, 3. Second occlusal plate, 4. Medial plate, 5. Lateral plate, 6. Mandibular guide plate, 7. Guide surface, 8. Mandibular occlusal ridge. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an orthodontic appliance according to the first aspect of this utility model includes a maxillary occlusal mechanism and a mandibular occlusal mechanism. The mandibular occlusal mechanism is disposed at the bottom of the mandibular occlusal mechanism, and the maxillary occlusal mechanism and the mandibular occlusal mechanism are an integral structure.

[0030] The maxillary occlusal mechanism is provided with a maxillary groove 1. The top width of the maxillary groove 1 is greater than the bottom width. The inner side plate 4 and the outer side plate 5 are respectively provided on the inner and outer sides of the maxillary groove 1. The maxillary groove 1 is used to accommodate the maxilla. During use, the inner side plate 4 and the outer side plate 5 are located on the inner and outer sides of the maxilla respectively. The corners of the inner side plate 4 and the outer side plate 5 are provided with arc-shaped chamfers. The upper row of teeth are located in the maxillary groove 1.

[0031] The mandibular occlusal mechanism includes a mandibular guide plate 6, the side of the mandibular guide plate 6 facing the mandible being a guide surface 7, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the guide surface 7 is inclined, and the guide surface 7 is provided with a lower tooth occlusal groove 8, which is corresponding to the maxillary groove 1.

[0032] In this embodiment, it should be noted that the maxillary occlusal mechanism and the mandibular occlusal mechanism are made of elastic materials. Specifically, both the maxillary occlusal mechanism and the mandibular occlusal mechanism are made of silicone or rubber.

[0033] Furthermore, the specific usage of the entire orthodontic appliance is as follows: When using it, place it inside the patient's mouth so that the maxillary groove 1 fits against the maxilla. Then, the upper and lower jaws form a biting action to hold the entire orthodontic appliance in place and maintain the biting posture. Treatment can be carried out by maintaining the biting posture. During the treatment process, as the treatment time increases, the lower teeth gradually move forward under the action of the guide surface 7 until the lower teeth correspond one-to-one with the lower tooth occlusal groove 8 and enter the occlusal groove. Continue treatment for a period of time to align the upper and lower jaws and complete the orthodontic treatment. During the orthodontic treatment, after each use, it can be easily removed by opening the mouth. It is convenient to wear and remove and will not affect the patient's normal life.

[0034] The technical effects achieved by this embodiment are as follows: the whole structure is an integral piece, which can be molded in one piece, making it easy to process and manufacture. It can be customized according to different patients, with a high degree of matching with the patient and good comfort in use. By setting the guide surface 7, and the guide surface 7 is set at an angle, the mandible can be guided to move along the guide surface 7 during use until the lower teeth bite in the lower tooth occlusal groove 8, which can gradually guide the treatment and has a good treatment effect. The whole is made of silicone, which is easy to wear and comfortable. It is easy to put on and take off and is convenient to use.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, another orthodontic appliance provided in this embodiment has the same structure as in embodiment 1. Only the different parts are described below.

[0037] In this embodiment, a first occlusal plate 2 and a second occlusal plate 3 are respectively provided at both ends of the bottom of the maxillary groove 1. During use, the first occlusal plate 2 and the second occlusal plate 3 correspond to the occlusal parts of the molars on both sides. The corners of the first occlusal plate 2 and the second occlusal plate 3 are provided with arc-shaped chamfers. The first occlusal plate 2 and the second occlusal plate 3 are integral structures with the maxillary groove 1. The bottom of the maxillary groove 1 is a plane, and the first occlusal plate 2 and the second occlusal plate 3 are located in the same plane as the bottom of the maxillary groove 1. By setting the first occlusal plate 2 and the second occlusal plate 3, even during the period of tooth replacement, it can be ensured that the molars can form a good occlusal function.

[0038] In this embodiment, it should be noted that the tilt angle of the guide surface 7 is 10° to 20°, which can form a better guiding effect and guide the upper and lower jaws to align. Specifically, the tilt angle of the guide surface 7 can be set to 10°, 15° or 20°.

[0039] Example 3

[0040] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, another orthodontic appliance provided in this embodiment has the same structure as in embodiment 1. Only the different parts are described below.

[0041] In this embodiment, the thickness of the middle part of the outer side plate 5 is greater than the thickness of both ends, and the height of the middle part of the outer side plate 5 is greater than the height of both ends. During use, the middle part of the outer side plate 5 can completely cover the incisors and gums of the upper row of teeth, making the contact area between the orthodontic appliance and the maxilla larger, the force on the maxilla more dispersed, and the comfort better.

[0042] In this embodiment, it should be noted that the middle part of the inner side plate 4 facing the maxillary groove 1 is arched, so that it can fit better with the inner side of the maxilla during use, making it more comfortable and stable.

[0043] Example 4

[0044] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, another orthodontic appliance provided in this embodiment has the same structure as in embodiment 1. Only the different parts are described below.

[0045] In this embodiment, both the maxillary occlusal mechanism and the maxillary groove 1 are U-shaped. The middle part of the maxillary groove 1 is provided with an upper row of incisor receiving groove, which is set to correspond one-to-one with the shape and size of the patient's upper row of incisors. The lower occlusal groove 8 is C-shaped, and the lower occlusal groove 8 is set to correspond one-to-one with the shape and size of the patient's lower row of incisors and canines.

[0046] In this embodiment, it should be noted that the mandibular guide plate 6 is arc-shaped, and the side of the mandibular guide plate 6 facing the maxillary occlusal mechanism is a concave arc-shaped surface, which can form a good support during the occlusal process and prevent the mandibular guide plate 6 from deforming.

[0047] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0048] The terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and "middle" used in this specification are merely for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Any changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, shall also be considered within the scope of implementation of this utility model.

Claims

1. An orthodontic appliance, characterized in that, It includes an maxillary occlusal mechanism and a mandibular occlusal mechanism, wherein the mandibular occlusal mechanism is disposed at the bottom of the mandibular occlusal mechanism; The maxillary occlusal mechanism is provided with a maxillary groove (1), and the maxillary groove (1) is provided with an inner plate (4) and an outer plate (5) on its inner and outer sides, respectively. The maxillary groove (1) is used to accommodate the maxilla. The mandibular occlusal mechanism is provided with a mandibular guide plate (6), the side of the mandibular guide plate (6) facing the mandible is a guide surface (7), the guide surface (7) is inclined, and the guide surface (7) is provided with a lower tooth occlusal groove (8), the lower tooth occlusal groove (8) and the maxillary groove (1) are provided corresponding to each other.

2. The orthodontic appliance of claim 1, wherein, The maxillary groove (1) has a first occlusal plate (2) and a second occlusal plate (3) at its two ends.

3. The orthodontic appliance of claim 2, wherein, The maxillary occlusal mechanism and the mandibular occlusal mechanism are an integral structure.

4. The oral orthodontic appliance of claim 1, wherein, The height of the middle part of the outer side plate (5) is greater than the height of the two ends of the outer side plate (5).

5. The orthodontic appliance of claim 4, wherein, The middle part of the inner side plate (4) facing the maxillary groove (1) is arched.

6. The oral orthodontic appliance of claim 1, wherein, The inclination angle of the guide surface (7) is 10° to 20°.

7. The oral orthodontic appliance of claim 1, wherein, Both the maxillary occlusal mechanism and the maxillary groove (1) are U-shaped.

8. The orthodontic appliance of claim 7, wherein, The lower tooth occlusal groove (8) is C-shaped.

9. The oral orthodontic appliance of claim 1, wherein, The mandibular guide plate (6) is arc-shaped.

10. The oral orthodontic appliance of claim 9, wherein, The mandibular guide plate (6) has a concave arc-shaped surface facing the maxillary occlusal mechanism. Both the maxillary occlusal mechanism and the mandibular occlusal mechanism are made of silicone.

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