Nail correction device and method of correction using the same

Abstract

To provide a nail correction device that applies primary correction so as to expand a deformed nail to both sides and then applies secondary correction so as to expand the deformed nail in such a manner that a pair of correction clips is connected and fixed with a correction string and the correction clips are pulled against each other, can reconstruct a shape of the deformed nail, allows a user to lead a daily life, and has no risk of clip detachment or loss, and a correction method using the same.SOLUTION: A nail correction device includes: a pair of correction clips which has a restoration plate that has a bent flat shape and is inserted into both lateral surfaces of a correction target in nails, and a pressing plate that is apart above the restoration plate and pressed downward, and has a connection hole in a bending section connecting the restoration plate and the pressing plate; a correction string whose both ends are inserted through the connection hole of the pair of correction clips and to which the pressing plate is fixed while being pressed. After the pair of correction clips is attached to the correction target and expanded to both sides, the correction target is restored to the normal shape in such a manner that the clips are pulled against each other by the correction string.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a nail correction device that is installed on a deformed nail to correct it to be flat, and a correction method using the same. [Background technology]

[0002] Deformed nails is a common nail disease that affects more than 200,000 patients a year. It is a disease in which the deformed nail causes the tip of the nail to pierce the flesh, resulting in pain. Nail diseases can be caused by various environmental factors that cause the nail to continue to press against the outside of the flesh. This type of nail deformity is highly prevalent among the elderly, and as the aging population is increasing, there is a need for treatment measures.

[0003] The most typical symptoms are heat, pain and swelling at the affected area, and it occurs most frequently in the big toe among the five toes, especially in the big toe of the right foot. At first, the outside and inside of the big toe become slightly red and swollen and there is a slight pain, but as the symptoms worsen due to continued friction, severe swelling and pus will come out, inflammation and a mass will form with proliferation of blood vessels and fibrous tissue, and the area around the toenail will begin to suppurate, causing severe pain.

[0004] Nail diseases can also occur for various reasons, such as when deformed nails are cut too short or when the shape of the toenails is deformed due to neglecting nail fungus for a long time, when wearing tight shoes for a long time, or when the nails become naturally curved due to obesity or aging. These patients should refrain from any activities that put pressure on the feet, disinfect their toes in clean saline, and take care of their nails at all times.

[0005] Due to such nail deformation, the nail becomes distorted or thicker than before, and the feet become sweaty and smelly, which causes itching and pain. In particular, if the nail becomes contaminated with peeled off skin and comes into contact with other parts of the body or people nearby, it can become contagious, so it is essential to manage and treat deformed nails. There are two ways to quickly treat nail diseases: surgery and correction. Correcting deformed nails is an important treatment method, and it requires good ventilation and spatial separation to prevent infection from spreading to other parts of the body.

[0006] Patent Document 1: The conventional Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0166152 "Nail Correction Device" is a technology for correcting fingernails and toenails, and provides a nail correction device that can be conveniently used by attaching and detaching a first clamping part and a second clamping part to the nail to be corrected, and does not cause burden or pain to the user. However, the nail correction device is installed at the tip of the nail, and when the user walks or moves around, the nail correction device easily comes off, causing separation or limiting the range of movement.

[0007] In addition, consistent and excessive physical pulling and force can cause pain, making it difficult to custom-make a design for the user, and making it difficult to use in daily life. Furthermore, the use of nail correction devices can damage the beauty of the nails, resulting in low user satisfaction and low preference, leading to the problem of users refusing to use the devices. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0166152 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a method for correcting a deformed nail by attaching a pair of correction clips to both sides of the nail to first correct the deformed nail by spreading it out to both sides, and then connecting and fixing the pair of correction clips with a correction string to pull each other and secondly correct the deformed nail by spreading it out, thereby restoring the shape of the deformed nail, making daily life possible, and preventing the clips from dropping or being lost. The present invention is not limited to the above technical problems, and other technical problems can be derived from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a restoration plate having a bent flat shape and inserted into both sides of an object to be corrected within a claw, a pressure plate formed on the upper part of the restoration plate at a distance therefrom and pressed downward, a pair of orthodontic clips having connection holes at bent portions connecting the restoration plate and the pressure plate, and a correction string having both ends inserted into the connection holes of the pair of orthodontic clips and fixed as the pressure plate is pressed, and the pair of orthodontic clips are attached to the object to be corrected and spread out on both sides, and then the pair of orthodontic clips are pulled by each other by the correction string to restore the object to a normal shape.

[0011] In addition, the pair of orthodontic clips are shaped like a character "X" and further include a restoring space formed on the upper part of the restoring plate to guide the object to be corrected by being inserted therein, and a pulling space formed on the lower part of the pressing plate to guide the insertion of the orthodontic string and to fix the orthodontic string by pressing the pressing plate.

[0012] In addition, the pair of correction clips are arranged symmetrically with one or more connecting holes selectively provided according to the deformation shape of the object to be corrected, and the correction string is connected and installed to correspond to the number of the connecting holes.

[0013] The restoring plate is disposed horizontally with the other end rounded and shorter than the length of the fixing plate, and is formed so that its thickness gradually decreases toward the other upper end.

[0014] To achieve the above object, the present invention includes a preparation step of preparing the nail correction device described in claim 1; a first correction step in which the restoration plates of the pair of correction clips are inserted into both sides of the nail to be corrected, respectively, to spread the nail to both sides; a second correction step in which the pressure plates are pressed and fixed after connecting correction strings to the pair of correction clips, so that the clips are pulled by each other to spread the nail; and a gel fixing step in which gel is applied to the nail correction device and cured with ultraviolet light to fix the nail.

[0015] In addition, the preparation step further includes a selection step of selecting an installation position, the number of connection holes of the pair of corrective clips, the number of the pair of corrective clips, and an installation shape of the corrective string according to three-dimensional information and a degree of damage of the correction target. Effect of the Invention

[0016] The nail correction device and the nail correction method using the same according to the embodiment of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration have the following advantages.

[0017] A pair of correction clips are attached to both sides of the nail to primarily correct the deformed nail by spreading it out to both sides, and a pair of correction clips are connected and fixed by a correction string and pull each other to secondary correct the deformed nail by spreading it out, so that the shape of the deformed nail can be reconstructed, daily life is possible, and it is easy to use as there is no risk of the clips falling off or being lost.

[0018] In addition, the correction effect can be improved by inserting the object to be corrected into the restoring space of the pair of corrective clips, and then inserting the corrective string into the retracting space and fixing the string by pressing the pressing plate. In addition, the curved nail can be efficiently managed by guiding it to a flat surface, and the retention rate of the nail shape can be increased.

[0019] In addition, the restoring plate of the pair of correction clips is shorter than the length of the pressing plate and the other end is formed in a thin plate shape to minimize the discomfort felt by the user's hands and feet, reduce pain, and improve comfort. Furthermore, the nail correction device is easy to wear due to its shape characteristics, so anyone can easily use it.

[0020] In addition, the correction string made of shape memory alloy is attached in a bent state according to the shape of the deformed nail, and then restored to its original straight state, improving the correction force of the nail correction device. Furthermore, by arranging two rows of steel wires made of shape memory alloy inside the correction string, the restoring force can be doubled, shortening the correction period.

[0021] In addition, the nail correction device can be selected to provide various customized management according to the deformed shape of the nail, so that optimal results can be obtained in a short period of time. Also, it can help restore the deformed nail to a healthy nail and maintain its shape in various ways.

[0022] In addition, by disposing the nail correction device on both sides of the nail to be corrected, it is possible to increase the correction effect by stably attaching it to the nail, and there is an advantage that the correction device is not exposed to the outside through the application of gel, making it easy to manage. Furthermore, by managing the deformed nail in a fixed state using the nail correction device and gel, not only can it be conveniently and quickly managed without damaging the beauty of the nail, but it can also increase the satisfaction of the practitioner and the patient (user). [Brief description of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 1 is a perspective view of a correction clip of a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4]1 is an exemplary view showing an installation of a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an installed state of a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 shows a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention in a corrected state. [Figure 7] 1A to 1C are diagrams showing the steps of a correction method using a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 4A to 4C are diagrams showing detailed procedures for a preparation step of a correction method using a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the structures and methods set forth herein, but may be practiced in a variety of different ways, including, but not limited to, the embodiments described herein.

[0025] In addition, with respect to the up, down, left and right directions of the nail correction device and the correction method using the same of this embodiment, the left side direction is defined as "one side" and the right side direction is defined as "other side" based on the correction clip shown in Fig. 3, the ground direction is defined as "downward" and the opposite direction is defined as "upward". This is merely for the purpose of explaining the present invention so that it can be clearly understood, and it goes without saying that each direction can be defined differently depending on where the reference is placed.

[0026] FIG. 1(a) is a perspective view of a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is provided with one connection hole and one correction string, and FIG. 1(b) is a perspective view of a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is provided with two connection holes and two correction strings. Also, FIG. 2 is a front view of a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the nail correction device of the present invention is a device in which a pair of correction clips are attached to a correction target and spread out on both sides, and then the correction clips are pulled by each other by the correction string to restore the correction target to a normal shape. Such a nail correction device can reconstruct the shape of a deformed nail, is easy to use in daily life, and is convenient because there is no risk of the clips dropping or being lost.

[0027] More specifically, the nail correction device can perform a primary correction such that the object to be corrected is spread to both sides by a pair of correction clips, and then perform a secondary correction such that the object to be corrected is spread as the pair of correction clips pull each other by the correction string. The nail correction device 1000 includes a pair of correction clips 100 that are attached to both sides of the object to be corrected 10 in the nail to spread it to both sides, and a correction string 200 that connects and pulls the pair of correction clips to spread the object to be corrected 10.

[0028] The nail correction device 1000 having such a configuration can be attached to a user's fingernail or toenail, and is inserted into and installed on both sides of the deformed portion of the nail that corresponds to the correction target 10, to correct the deformed portion to a normal shape. The nail correction device 1000 has various structures so that the strength with which the pair of correction clips are pulled against each other can be selected in a custom-made manner according to the deformed shape of the user's nail. In this way, the nail correction device 1000 can shorten the correction period and improve the correction effect by allowing the user to select a suitable structure according to the user.

[0029] Fig. 3(a) is a perspective view of a correction clip of a nail correction device having one connection hole according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 3(b) is a perspective view of a correction clip of a nail correction device having two connection holes according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4(a) is an installation example showing a state where one nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed, and Fig. 4(b) is an installation example showing a state where two nail correction devices according to an embodiment of the present invention are installed.

[0030] Fig. 5(a) is a diagram showing an installation state of the nail correction device according to the embodiment of the present invention before fixing, Fig. 5(b) is a diagram showing an installation state of the nail correction device according to the embodiment of the present invention after fixing, and Fig. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which a correction target has been corrected by the nail correction device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] 3 to 6, the pair of orthodontic clips 100 are attached to the object of correction 10 in a deformed shape within the user's nails and play a role of primarily correcting the deformed shape by spreading it out to both sides. The pair of orthodontic clips 100 are provided so that two orthodontic clips having the same structure are provided symmetrically to each other and are provided to be inserted and installed on both sides of the object of correction 10. At this time, one or more of the pair of orthodontic clips 100 can be installed depending on the deformed shape of the object of correction 10, and since it has a structure that even an unskilled person can easily attach, anyone can use it.

[0032] The orthodontic clip 100a may include a restoring plate 110 that is inserted into the correction target 10 to guide the correction, a pressing plate 120 that is pressed by the user to fix it, a connecting hole 130 that connects a pair of orthodontic clips 100 to each other, a supporting plate 140 that inserts and supports the correction string 200, and a supporting base 150 that connects and supports the restoring plate 110 and the pressing plate 120. The orthodontic clip 100a having such a configuration is formed into a "V" shape by bending a flat plate, so it is easy to operate with a simple clip shape, and it can prevent it from falling off after being attached. In addition, it can achieve the effect of correcting the orthodontic treatment period by simply fitting it to both sides of the correction target 10 without any additional operation.

[0033] The restoration plate 110 corresponds to the lower surface of the orthodontic clip, and is a component that is inserted into both sides of the correction target 10 within the claws and guides the correction target 10 to be expanded to both sides. In particular, the restoration plate 110 may be formed so that the other end is shorter than the length of the pressing plate 120, is rounded, and is horizontally arranged, and the thickness gradually decreases toward the other upper side. As such, the restoration plate 110 is formed so that the other end is rounded, and the length in the longitudinal direction a increases toward the center, and the total length is shortened, thereby minimizing discomfort and pain felt by the user when wearing the product, improving comfort, and allowing the treatment process to be carried out smoothly, thereby improving the satisfaction of the user.

[0034] The restoration plate 110 is formed to be thinner from one end to the other end, thereby minimizing pain when inserted into both sides of the object to be corrected 10. The restoration plate 110 is formed with an upper surface horizontal and a lower surface inclined upward to the other side, so that it is configured to apply a force so that both sides of the object to be corrected 10, which is in a deformed shape, are lifted upward and spread outward. In this way, the restoration plate 110 applies a force to both ends of the object to be corrected 10 while being attached to the object to be corrected 10 according to its shape characteristics, so that the object to be corrected 10 can be spread to its normal shape.

[0035] The pressure plate 120 corresponds to the upper surface of the corrective clip and is a component that provides an area that can be pressed by the user's hand so that the pair of corrective clips 100 can be fixed in a state of being connected to the corrective string 200. The pressure plate 120 is horizontally disposed at a distance from the upper part of the restoring plate 110 and serves to fix the corrective string 200 when pressed downward by the user. Unlike the restoring plate 110, the pressure plate 120 is made of a flat plate of a uniform thickness and can be provided so that a uniform force can be applied when pressed by the user.

[0036] The pressure plate 120 may have a plurality of pressure grooves (not shown) formed on the upper surface so that the user's toes can be placed on it and pressed. In this way, the pressure plate 120 has pressure grooves, so that a small-sized orthodontic clip can be fixed by pressing it without the user's hand slipping when pressed. In addition, the pressure plate 120 is pressed so as not to protrude upward, so that it is not inconvenient during activity, and it allows nail care and does not impair the aesthetic appearance. In addition, the pressure plate 120 has the advantage that it can be compressed by pressing to prevent it from falling outward and causing injury, and can be worn without getting caught when wearing trousers, socks, or stockings.

[0037] The connection holes 130 are components that connect a pair of corrective clips 100 to each other and allow the strength of correction to be adjusted according to the number of connection holes 130. At this time, the connection holes 130 are provided at the bent portions that connect the restoring plate 110 and the pressing plate 120, and the corrective string 200 is inserted to connect the pair of corrective clips 100. The connection holes 130 may be provided by penetrating in a shape corresponding to the shape of the corrective string 200, and one or more may be formed at a set interval in the width direction b according to the deformation form of the correction object 10.

[0038] The connection hole 130 is formed at a bent portion close to the correction object 10, and the correction string 200 is installed so that the maximum tensile force can be applied to the correction object 10. In addition, the position of the connection hole 130 is formed so that the correction clip 100a has a compact size, making it easy to use and maximizing the correction efficiency. Such connection holes 130 are selectively provided with one or more depending on the deformation of the correction object 10, and are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the correction object 10, and the correction string 200 is connected and installed according to the number of connection holes 130.

[0039] The support plate 140 is a component that holds the correction string 200 in a stable position when the correction string 200 is inserted. The support plate 140 is horizontally disposed between the restoring plate 110 and the pressing plate 120, and the correction string 200 is inserted into the connecting hole 130 to be seated. The support plate 140 is disposed apart from the restoring plate 110 and the pressing plate 120 so that a space is provided between them, and the object of correction 10 is inserted and pressed and fixed. The support plate 140 is positioned flat so that the pressing plate 120 can be closely attached to the upper surface, facilitating the fixing operation.

[0040] The support base 150 is a component that supports the orthodontic clip so that its shape is maintained and applies a supporting force to the restoring plate 110 to help the object of correction 10 to spread outward. At this time, the support base 150 is disposed perpendicularly to one end of the restoring plate 110 and the support plate 140, and is disposed perpendicularly to the other end of the support plate 140 and the pressure plate 120 and connected thereto. That is, the support base 150 serves as both side walls of the orthodontic clip, thereby preventing deformation or bending of the orthodontic clip and allowing it to be used for a long period of time, thereby extending the service life of the device.

[0041] The pair of orthodontic clips 100 are in the shape of a letter "X", and a restoring space 101 for guiding the restoration of the object to be corrected 10 and a retracting space 102 for inserting and fixing the corrective string 200 may be formed between the restoring plate 110, the supporting plate 140, and the pressing plate 120. First, the restoring space 101 is formed on the upper part of the restoring plate 110, and guides the object to be corrected 10 to be inserted and to be corrected while being spread outward. Then, the retracting space 102 is formed on the lower part of the pressing plate 120, and guides the corrective string 200 to be inserted, and provides a space for the pressing plate 120 to be pressed and the corrective string 200 to be fixed.

[0042] In this way, the pair of orthodontic clips 100 have the advantages of being simple in structure, being easily fixed and installed on both sides of the correction target 10, making them easy to use and excellent in activity without the risk of falling off. In addition, the correction target 10 is inserted into the restoration space 101 of the pair of orthodontic clips 100, and is guided to be stretched as it is expanded, and the correction string 200 is inserted into the retraction space 102 and fixed by the pressure of the pressure plate 120, thereby improving the correction effect. In addition, the curved nail can be guided to a flat surface and efficiently managed to increase the retention rate of the nail shape.

[0043] The correction string 200 is a component that performs secondary correction so that the correction target 10 is expanded as the pair of orthodontic clips 100 pull each other. Both ends of the correction string 200 are inserted into the connection holes 130 of the pair of orthodontic clips 100, respectively, and the pressing plate 120 is pressed to fix the correction target 10. In this way, the correction string 200 restores the correction target 10 to its normal shape as the pair of orthodontic clips 100 attached to both sides of the correction target 10 pull each other. The correction string 200 may be made of steel wires arranged in two rows and silicone that wraps the outer surfaces of the steel wires, which are made of shape memory alloy.

[0044] At this time, since the correction string 200 is made of a shape memory alloy material, even if it is deformed into another shape, it returns to the straight shape before deformation by heating, and the pair of corrective clips 100 can act to pull each other. In other words, the correction string 200 has a property of returning to its original straight shape, and can guide the correction target 10 to spread out on both sides with a strong restoring force, thereby restoring the correction target 10 to its normal shape.

[0045] The correction string 200 can be cut to an appropriate length by the user and is preferably provided at a length that does not extend beyond the pair of correction clips 100. In addition, the correction string 200 made of a shape memory alloy is attached in a bent state according to the shape of the deformed nail, and then restored to its original straight shape, thereby improving the correction force of the nail correction device. In addition, the steel wire made of a shape memory alloy is arranged in two rows inside the correction string 200, which doubles the restoring force and shortens the correction period.

[0046] In particular, when there is one connection hole 130, the straightening string 200 can be provided in a state of single row straightening 201, in which both ends are inserted into the connection hole 130 to maintain a straight line. Also, when there are two connection holes 130, the straightening string 200 can be provided in a state of double row straightening 202, in which both ends are inserted into symmetrical positions in the connection hole 130 to be arranged in a row, or in a state of cross straightening 203, in which both ends are inserted into the connection holes 130 to be arranged crosswise.

[0047] In this way, the straightening string 200 can be provided by selecting one-row straightening 201, two-row straightening 202, and cross straightening 203 in a custom-made manner to adjust the strength with which the pair of straightening clips 100 are pulled together according to the degree of deformation of the straightening object 10. The straightening string 200 has strength increasing in the order of one-row straightening 201, two-row straightening 202, and cross straightening 203 according to the installation state, so that the straightening can be performed by selecting an optimal structure suitable for the three-dimensional information of the shape of the straightening object 10 and the degree of damage.

[0048] That is, the nail correction device can be selected so that various types of customized management can be performed according to the deformed shape of the nail, and optimal results can be obtained in a short period of time. Also, various types of methods can be used to restore deformed nails to healthy nails and maintain their shape. Although there are various foot management methods and various treatment methods according to types, the nail correction device of the present invention can easily guide and manage nails so that they grow into the correct shape without using surgery or excessive tools.

[0049] Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the procedure of a correction method using a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 8 is a diagram showing a detailed procedure of a preparation step of a correction method using a nail correction device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figs. 7 and 8, the correction method using the nail correction device may be performed in the order of a preparation step S100, a first correction step S200, a second correction step S300, and a gel fixing step S400. In this way, the nail correction device is attached to the correction target 10 in the user's nail, and then coated with gel, which can be completely fixed after drying.

[0050] The preparation step S100 is a step of preparing the nail correction device 1000 to be attached to the object of correction 10 in the user's nail. In the preparation step S100, the object of correction 10 is groomed before the device is attached, and an orthodontic clip and an orthodontic string 200 suitable for the deformation of the object of correction 10 are prepared. More specifically, the preparation step S100 may be performed in the order of a cuticle removal step S110, a pretreatment step S120, and a selection step S130.

[0051] The cuticle removal step S110 is a step of trimming the nail by removing cuticles and foreign bodies from the nail on which the nail correction device 1000 is attached. First, the thickness of the fingernails and toenails is measured, and if it exceeds the normal thickness, it is adjusted to the normal thickness. At this time, the thickness can be adjusted using a nail care tool, and a shaping line can be formed along the cuticle line of the nail. Next, the cell membrane (cuticle) and foreign bodies separated from the surface can be wiped up along the cuticle line to remove them. Then, calluses and dirty parts around the nail can be cut off or polished to neaten it up.

[0052] The pre-treatment step S120 is a step of grinding each section of the correction target 10 using a surface grinding tool, applying acrylic to the surface, and hardening it for a certain period of time. In detail, the rounded portion with a certain width that comes into contact with the skin surrounding the surface of the fingernails and toenails, the free edge portion where the fingernail or toenail grows and protrudes from the skin, and the nail plate portion which is the center of the fingernail or toenail can be trimmed using a file or buffer for each section. Next, acrylic can be applied to the entire surface of the fingernails and toenails and hardened for a certain period of time to complete the pre-treatment.

[0053] The selection step S130 is a step of selecting the installation position, the number of connecting holes 130 of the pair of corrective clips 100, the number of pairs of corrective clips 100, and the installation shape of the corrective string 200 according to the three-dimensional information and the degree of damage of the correction object 10. The three-dimensional information of the correction object 10 is related to the cross-sectional shape, and the strength of the corrective clip 100a can be selected according to the degree of deformation of the ingrown nail, and the number of connecting holes 130, the number of pairs of corrective clips 100, and the installation shape of the corrective string 200 can be selected. And, the degree of damage of the correction object 10 is related to the shape of the nail plate of the fingernail and the toenail, and the installation position can be selected according to whether there is partial loss in the entire area of ​​the fingernail and the toenail.

[0054] That is, the more severe the deformation of the ingrown nail of the correction target 10, the more the number of connecting holes 130 and the number of pairs of corrective clips 100 are increased so that the corrective string 200 is in a state of double row correction 202 or cross correction 203. Conversely, if the deformation of the ingrown nail of the correction target 10 is close to normal, the number of connecting holes 130 is selected to be one, a pair of corrective clips 100 are provided, and the corrective string 200 is in a state of single row correction 201. In addition, the installation position of the corrective clip can be selected according to the position and angle of the shape of the nail plate of the correction target 10 depending on the shape of the nail plate of the fingernails and toes.

[0055] The first correction step S200 is a step in which the restoration plates 110 of the pair of orthodontic clips 100 are inserted into the nails on both sides of the correction target 10, respectively, to spread the correction target 10 to both sides. In the first correction step S200, the orthodontic clips selected in the preparation step S100 are engaged with both sides of the installation position selected according to the position and angle of the correction target 10, and are inserted in the correct posture. At this time, in the first correction step S200, the pair of orthodontic clips 100 are attached symmetrically to both sides, and the correction target 10 is spread to both sides, so that the first correction can be performed.

[0056] The secondary correction step S300 is a step of connecting the correction string 200 to the pair of correction clips 100, pressing the pressing plate 120 to fix them, and pulling them to spread them apart. The correction strings 200 are provided according to the number of connection holes 130 of the pair of correction clips 100, and are connected to be installed according to the installation shape of the correction string 200 selected in the preparation step S100. At this time, the pair of correction clips 100 can perform secondary correction so that the correction string 200, which is bent while connected by the correction string 200, is restored to a straight line and pulled to each other to spread the correction target 10.

[0057] The gel fixing step S400 is a step of applying gel to the nail correction device 1000, hardening it with ultraviolet light, and fixing it. The nail correction device 1000, which is custom-made for the user's correction target 10, can be applied with gel and fixed in a state where it is attached to the correction target 10. At this time, the gel may be applied only partially to the nail correction device 1000 attached to the correction target, and the retention period is more than twice as long as when the gel is applied to the entire correction target 10, and the service life of the device can be extended. Next, the gel can be hardened with ultraviolet light for a certain period of time and firmly fixed to the nail correction device, resulting in an aesthetically excellent finish.

[0058] The correction method using such a nail correction device can easily manage various toenail deformations and diseases by applying gel to the nail correction device 1000 and fixing it in the form of an artificial nail. By using a custom-made nail correction device that is excellent in terms of consumer activity, professional speed and cost performance, the effect can be maximized, and the consumer's needs for an improved nail correction device can be met, greatly improving the quality of life.

[0059] In addition, the nail correction device 1000 is disposed on both sides of the correction target 10, so that it can be stably attached to the nail, thereby increasing the correction effect, and the correction device is not exposed to the outside through application of gel, making it easy to manage. In addition, since the deformed nail is managed in a state where it is fixed by the nail correction device 1000 and gel, it is possible to conveniently and quickly manage the deformed nail without damaging the beauty of the nail, and also to increase the satisfaction of the practitioner and the patient (user).

[0060] However, those skilled in the art may embody the present invention in modified forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments are to be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, not the above description, and all differences within the scope of the claims are included in the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0061] 1000 nail straightening device 10. Correction target 100 Pairs of Orthodontic Clips 100a Orthodontic Clip 101 Restoration Space 102 Entrance Space 110 Restoration Board 120 Pressure plate 130 Connection hole 140 Support plate 150 Support stand 200 Correction Cord 201 1-row correction 202 2-row orthodontics 203 Cross Correction S100 Preparation Stage S110 Cuticle removal stage S120 Pretreatment stage S130 Selection stage S200 1st correction stage S300 Second Correction Stage S400 Gel Fixation Step

Claims

1. A pair of correction clips having a bent flat plate shape, a restoration plate inserted into both sides of the object to be corrected among the nails, and a pressing plate spaced above the restoration plate and pressed downward, and a connecting hole provided at a bent portion connecting the restoration plate and the pressing plate; A correction string having both ends inserted into the connecting holes of the pair of correction clips respectively and fixed while the pressing plate is pressed; After the pair of correction clips are attached to the object to be corrected and spread to both sides, the object to be corrected is restored to a normal form while pulling on each other by the correction string A nail correction device characterized by the above.

2. The pair of correction clips are In the shape of the Chinese character 'ji', A restoration space formed above the restoration plate to guide the object to be corrected to be inserted and corrected; A drawing-in space formed below the pressing plate to guide the correction string to be inserted and provided so that the pressing plate is pressed and the correction string is fixed; further including The nail correction device according to Claim 1.

3. The pair of correction clips are One or more of the connecting holes are selectively provided according to the deformed state of the object to be corrected and arranged symmetrically; The correction string is Connected and installed corresponding to the number of the connecting holes. The nail correction device according to Claim 1.

4. The restoration plate is The other end is shorter than the length of the pressing plate, rounded and horizontally arranged, and formed so that the thickness gradually decreases as it goes upward on the other side. The nail correction device according to Claim 1.

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