Method for designing an orthodontic appliance
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602021033784
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-05-02
- Filing Date
- 2021-05-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing orthodontic appliances, such as braces and aligners, face challenges in efficiently repositioning teeth without causing patient discomfort, requiring frequent adjustments, and are aesthetically unpleasing or dependent on patient compliance.
A novel orthodontic appliance design featuring a deformable member with attachment portions and connectors that apply customized forces to teeth using resilient biasing portions, allowing independent tooth movement and reducing the need for manual adjustments.
The appliance enables efficient, pain-free tooth repositioning with fewer office visits and shorter treatment times, as it applies continuous, low-force movements that are less painful and more effective than traditional methods.