A removable dental accessory manufacturing system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory, comprising: a receiving unit that scans or acquires a user's dental model; a server unit connected to the receiving unit that receives data of the dental model acquired by the receiving unit; an analysis unit connected to the server unit that analyzes the data of the dental model received by the server unit; and a manufacturing unit connected to the analysis unit that manufactures a dental model of the user using a dental model program based on the data of the dental model analyzed by the analysis unit, wherein the dental model is manufactured in a color corresponding to the user's teeth or by attaching gemstones such as cubic zirconia to the outside of the dental model. This has the effect of enabling a dental accessory that can be manufactured to fit the user's dental shape to be easily worn on the teeth while simultaneously providing a comfortable fit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory, and more specifically, to a manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory that allows a dental accessory, which can be manufactured to fit the user's tooth shape, to be easily worn on the tooth while providing a comfortable fit. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, as interest in outward appearance has increased in modern society, nail art, piercings, and teeth whitening have become commonplace.

[0003] As beauty standards and interests have diversified in line with the changing times, a dental accessory has been presented that deviates from conventional teeth whitening by creating small grooves directly on the teeth and setting gemstones, such as cubic zirconia, into them to decorate the teeth.

[0004] These dental ornaments caused direct damage to the teeth, which had the problem of causing aversion and fear to the practitioner.

[0006] Related prior art includes Registered Patent Publication No. 10-0639166 (Title of invention: Set of dental accessories that are easy to attach and detach, Registration date: October 20, 2006) and Published Patent Publication No. 10-2008-0077816 (Title of invention: Dental ornament, Publication date: August 26, 2008). The problem to be solved

[0007] The present invention was devised to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and aims to provide a detachable dental accessory manufacturing system that allows a dental accessory, which can be manufactured to fit the user's tooth shape, to be easily worn on the teeth while simultaneously providing a comfortable fit.

[0008] Other objectives of the present invention can be understood through the features of the present invention, more clearly understood through embodiments of the present invention, and can be realized by means and combinations set forth in the claims. means of solving the problem

[0009] In order to achieve the problem that the present invention aims to solve as described above, the present invention has the following technical features.

[0010] A manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory according to the present invention comprises: a receiving unit that scans or acquires a user's dental model; a server unit connected to the receiving unit that receives data of the dental model acquired by the receiving unit; an analysis unit connected to the server unit that analyzes the data of the dental model received by the server unit; and a manufacturing unit connected to the analysis unit that manufactures a dental model of the user using a dental model program based on the data of the dental model analyzed by the analysis unit, wherein the dental model is manufactured in a color corresponding to the user's teeth or by attaching gemstones such as cubic zirconia to the outside of the dental model.

[0011] In a manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory according to the present invention, an adhesive containing a tooth whitening component is formed on the inner surface of a tooth model manufactured in the manufacturing unit that is attached to the user's tooth, wherein the adhesive is composed of a peroxide, a peroxide stabilizer, a tartar formation inhibitor, a film-forming agent, a wetting agent, and a plasticizer.

[0012] In a manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory according to the present invention, the lower end and the side end of the tooth model manufactured by the manufacturing unit are formed to be curved inwardly so as to be attached to and detached from the user's tooth.

[0013] In a manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory according to the present invention, a gel-type tooth whitening agent is contained on the inner surface of the tooth model that is attached to and detached from the user's tooth, wherein the tooth whitening agent is composed of a peroxide, a peroxide stabilizer, a tartar formation inhibitor, a film-forming agent, a wetting agent, and a plasticizer.

[0014] In a manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory according to the present invention, the tooth model manufactured in the manufacturing unit comprises: an inorganic filler having a particle size of 0.01 to 10 μm in an amount of 5 to 20 wt%; an acrylate-based monomer having an amount of 20 to 45 wt%; a photoinitiator having an amount of 0.1 to 5 wt% of phosphine oxide; an acrylate-based oligomer having an amount of 40 to 60 wt%; a binder (tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate (THFMA)) having an amount of 0.1 to 5 wt%; and 10 to 50 wt% of bisphenol A polyoxyethylene dimethacrylate.

[0015] In the manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory according to the present invention, the inorganic filler is at least one of quartz, barium glass, silica, zirconia, and aluminosilicate. Effects of the invention

[0016] The present invention has the effect of enabling a dental accessory, which can be manufactured to fit the user's tooth shape through the means of solving the above-mentioned problem, to be easily worn on the teeth while simultaneously providing a comfortable fit.

[0017] Other effects of the present invention can be understood through the features of the present invention, can be more clearly understood through the embodiments of the present invention, and can be demonstrated by the means and combinations set forth in the claims. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0018] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of one embodiment of a manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a photograph serving as a drawing showing a tooth model completed according to FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a photograph serving as a drawing showing the state in which a cubic stone is attached to a tooth model manufactured according to FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a photograph serving as a drawing showing the state in which a tooth model with a cubic zirconia attached according to FIG. 1 is worn on a user's tooth. FIG. 5 is a drawing showing the state in which an adhesive is formed on the inner surface of a tooth model manufactured according to FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the state in which a gel-type teeth whitening agent is contained on the inner surface of a tooth model manufactured according to FIG. 1. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0019] The following detailed description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that various embodiments of the invention are different but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the technical spirit and scope of the invention in relation to one embodiment. Furthermore, it should be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be changed without departing from the technical spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the following detailed description is not intended to be limiting, and the scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims, including all equivalents thereof. Similar reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same or similar functions across various aspects.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a photograph in lieu of a drawing showing a tooth model manufactured according to FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a photograph in lieu of a drawing showing a state in which a cubic stone is attached to a tooth model manufactured according to FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is a photograph in lieu of a drawing showing a state in which a tooth model with a cubic stone attached according to FIG. 1 is worn on a user's tooth, FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a state in which an adhesive is formed on the inner surface of a tooth model manufactured according to FIG. 1, FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a state in which a gel-type teeth whitening agent is contained on the inner surface of a tooth model manufactured according to FIG. 1.

[0023] The detachable dental accessory manufacturing system (100) according to the present invention comprises, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, a collection unit (110), a server unit (120), an analysis unit (130), and a manufacturing unit (140).

[0024] The acquisition unit (110) scans or acquires the user's tooth model (200).

[0025] Specifically, the acquisition unit (110) acquires three-dimensional data by using equipment capable of acquiring the user's tooth model, such as a facial scanner or dental CT.

[0026] The user's tooth model obtained from the acquisition unit (110) is provided with a line or plane capable of analyzing horizontal and vertical lines, or a reference that is horizontal and vertical to an anatomical reference plane, so that it is placed in an ideal anatomical position, thereby serving as a reference that can be placed quickly and accurately during manufacturing in the manufacturing unit (140) described below.

[0027] Conventional tooth acquisition units have the disadvantage of being inconvenient to operate, as there are no separate standards for acquiring the user's (patient's) tooth height or tooth distance, and raising the tooth to an anatomically ideal position in the manufacturing unit takes a long time.

[0028] The server unit (120) is connected to the collection unit (110) and receives data of the tooth model (200) collected from the collection unit (110).

[0029] The server unit (120) stores data related to the users' tooth model data received from the collection unit (110).

[0030] The analysis unit (130) is connected to the server unit (120) and analyzes the data of the tooth model (200) received from the server unit (120).

[0031] Specifically, the analysis unit (130) analyzes the user's tooth model data received from the server unit (120), and can accurately and appropriately analyze the size and position of the tooth model.

[0032] The analysis unit (130) can display characteristics and sizes by classifying tooth shape, occlusal pattern, and arch shape based on dental anatomy or human anatomy, and can suggest a tooth model suitable for the user's tooth model, and can analyze and suggest upper and lower tooth models suitable for the user's tooth model using artificial intelligence (AI) or manually.

[0033] The manufacturing unit (140) is linked to the analysis unit (130) and manufactures a tooth model of the user using a tooth model program based on the data of the tooth model (200) analyzed by the analysis unit (130), and manufactures it in a color corresponding to the user's teeth or attaches accessories such as jewels like cubic zirconia to the outside of the tooth model.

[0034] It is called a tooth gem and is emerging as a hot item among the younger generation these days. Tooth gem is a compound word of "tooth" and "gem," and it is a procedure that involves placing and attaching cubic parts onto the teeth using medical lanes and dental adhesive, rather than drilling holes in the teeth as in the conventional method.

[0035] The tooth model (200) manufactured in the manufacturing unit (140) is formed by continuously forming a plurality of tooth models as a single unit or by selecting and forming them individually.

[0036] The tooth model (200) manufactured by the manufacturing unit (140) has its lower and side ends formed to be curved inward and is worn on the user's teeth.

[0037] The tooth model (200) is designed so that anyone, even those without expertise, can easily wear it, and it does not fall off for a long time when worn.

[0038] In the case where multiple tooth models are formed continuously as a single unit in the manufacturing part (140), the continuously formed part is formed with a strength such that it does not break or be damaged during chewing.

[0039] Among the manufactured tooth models, multiple tooth models are formed continuously or individually, and accessories such as jewels or cubic zirconia desired by the user are attached or placed on the outer surface of the tooth models, so that the user's appearance is enhanced by providing aesthetic beauty without damaging the teeth.

[0041] FIG. 5 is a drawing in which an adhesive is formed on the inner surface of a tooth model that has been manufactured. An adhesive (210) containing a tooth whitening component is formed on the inner surface of a tooth model (200) manufactured by a manufacturing unit (140) that is attached to a user's tooth, and the adhesive (210) is composed of a peroxide, a peroxide stabilizer, a tartar formation inhibitor, a film-forming agent, a wetting agent, and a plasticizer.

[0042] The adhesive (210) formed on the inner surface of the tooth model (200) is intended to improve the wearing condition of the tooth model (200) worn on the outer surface of the tooth (T).

[0043] The adhesive (210) not only improves the fit of the tooth (T) and the tooth model (200) but also provides a teeth whitening effect.

[0044] Conventionally, teeth whitening was performed using separate equipment and at home, but the present invention uses an adhesive (210) containing adhesive and teeth whitening components, so that no separate whitening equipment is required and it can be used anywhere, thereby allowing for both aesthetic beauty and teeth whitening to be achieved simultaneously.

[0045] Peroxide not only has a whitening effect, eliminates bad breath, and sterilizes, but also prevents gum disease.

[0046] Hydrogen peroxide itself or hydrogen peroxide salts are used as peroxides. Hydrogen peroxide salts include carbamide peroxide, calcium peroxide, sodium percarbonate, sodium perborate, and tetra sodium pyrophosphate peroxide.

[0047] This is because hydrogen peroxide is used in a weight ratio of 0.1% to 5%, and if the hydrogen peroxide contained in the peroxide is 3% or more of the total weight of the adhesive, it is classified as a pharmaceutical product, and other components of the adhesive, especially film-forming agents, must be used as raw materials that are harmless to the human body, and if it is less than 3%, it is used as a cosmetic ingredient for the manufacture of quasi-pharmaceutical products. Therefore, in order to manufacture a pharmaceutical adhesive, it is necessary to formulate the mixture by taking into account the type of film-forming agent described below and the amount of hydrogen peroxide contained in each peroxide.

[0048] The present invention provides a jelly-type teeth whitening patch characterized in that the peroxide stabilizer is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of sodium stannate, alkylaryl sulfonate, alkylaryl sulfonate salt, alkyl diphenyl oxide disulfonate, SPAN 20®, SPAN 40®, SPAN 60®, SPAN 85®, tween®, and polyoxyethylene glycol hydroxymethyl cellulose in a weight ratio of 0.5% to 8%.

[0049] The tartar formation inhibitor uses polyphosphate and calcium salt in a weight ratio of 0.1% to 1.5%, and together with peroxide, improves the teeth whitening effect.

[0050] This is because film-forming agents must be used in a weight ratio of 0.1% to 9% as raw materials that are harmless to the human body, and if the amount is less than 3%, they are used as cosmetic ingredients in the manufacture of quasi-drugs. Therefore, in order to manufacture pharmaceutical adhesives, the amount of film-forming agent must be considered.

[0051] Film-forming agents are substances that act as peroxides, and when acrylic components are included, crosslinking agents and auxiliary crosslinking agents contribute to the formation of a jelly-type adhesive (tack adhesive). Adhesives formed by film-forming agents containing acrylic components are classified as quasi-drugs and are distinguished from pharmaceuticals formed by film-forming agents that do not contain acrylic components. Organic acids are used as the crosslinking agents, and aluminum (Al) or silicon (Si) ions act as the auxiliary crosslinking agents. These crosslinking agents and auxiliary crosslinking agents are included in trace amounts, namely 0.1% to 1% for the crosslinking agent and 0.01% to 0.6% for the auxiliary crosslinking agent; however, when using film-forming agents containing acrylic components, the crosslinking agents and auxiliary crosslinking agents must be added to form the film and maintain the jelly shape. Among the substances used as auxiliary crosslinking agents, hydroxyaluminum aminoacetate is commercially available as Glycinal®, and synthetic hydrotalcite is commercially available as Alkamac®. When the adhesive contains a crosslinking agent and an auxiliary crosslinking agent, the amount of film-forming aid may be relatively smaller compared to when the crosslinking agent and the auxiliary crosslinking agent are not included. In this case, the amount of film-forming aid is in the range of 0.1% to 9%.

[0052] A wetting agent is a substance that supplies moisture to the adhesive in an amount of 0.1% to 5% by weight. The substances used as wetting agents are glycols, specifically trivalent alcohols. A sufficient amount was used to prevent the adhesive from drying out and becoming dry, with the amount ranging from 10% to 70% of the total weight of the adhesive. However, the amount of wetting agent is determined by other components within the adhesive and their compositional ratios. Using too much wetting agent causes the adhesive to become gel-like, while using too little results in the adhesive drying out.

[0053] Plasticizers are used in an amount of 0.1% to 5% by weight, and are oils, not in large quantities like wetting agents, but in small amounts, i.e., 0.1% to 5% of the total weight of the adhesive, thereby increasing the flexibility of the adhesive and improving the feel and adhesion to teeth.

[0055] FIG. 6 is a drawing in which a gel-type teeth whitening agent is contained on the inner surface of a manufactured tooth model, and the lower and side ends of the tooth model (200) manufactured by the manufacturing unit (140) are formed to be curved inward so as to be attached to and detached from the user's teeth.

[0056] Specifically, the tooth model (200) manufactured by the manufacturing unit (140) is formed with a lower end and a side end curved inward, allowing the user to easily wear it on their own tooth (T), and is structured so that it does not fall off for a long time when worn.

[0057] A gel-type tooth whitening agent (220) is incorporated between the user's tooth (T) and the manufactured tooth model (200) to provide a tooth whitening effect. In the past, tooth whitening was performed using separate equipment and at home, but in the present invention, a gel-type tooth whitening agent (220) is incorporated into the tooth model worn on the tooth (T) to achieve aesthetic beauty. This eliminates the need for separate whitening equipment and allows for use regardless of location, thereby enabling both aesthetic beauty and tooth whitening to be achieved simultaneously.

[0058] A gel-type tooth whitening agent (220) is contained on the inner surface of a tooth model (200) that is attached to and detached from the user's tooth (T), and the tooth whitening agent (220) is composed of a peroxide, a peroxide stabilizer, a tartar formation inhibitor, a film-forming agent, a wetting agent, and a plasticizer.

[0059] Peroxide not only has a whitening effect, eliminates bad breath, and sterilizes, but also prevents gum disease.

[0060] The present invention provides a jelly-type teeth whitening patch characterized in that the peroxide stabilizer is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of sodium stannate, alkylaryl sulfonate, alkylaryl sulfonate salt, alkyl diphenyl oxide disulfonate, SPAN 20®, SPAN 40®, SPAN 60®, SPAN 85®, tween®, and polyoxyethylene glycol hydroxymethyl cellulose in a weight ratio of 0.5% to 8%.

[0061] The tartar formation inhibitor uses polyphosphate and calcium salt in a weight ratio of 0.1% to 1.5%, and together with peroxide, improves the teeth whitening effect.

[0062] This is because film-forming agents must be used in a weight ratio of 0.1% to 9% as raw materials that are harmless to the human body, and if the amount is less than 3%, they are used as cosmetic ingredients in the manufacture of quasi-drugs. Therefore, in order to manufacture pharmaceutical adhesives, the amount of film-forming agent must be considered.

[0063] A wetting agent is a substance that supplies moisture to the adhesive in an amount of 0.1% to 5% by weight. The substances used as wetting agents are glycols, specifically trivalent alcohols. A sufficient amount was used to prevent the adhesive from drying out and becoming dry, with the amount ranging from 10% to 70% of the total weight of the adhesive. However, the amount of wetting agent is determined by other components within the adhesive and their compositional ratios. Using too much wetting agent causes the adhesive to become gel-like, while using too little results in the adhesive drying out.

[0064] Plasticizers are used in an amount of 0.1% to 5% by weight, and are oils, not in large quantities like wetting agents, but in small amounts, i.e., 0.1% to 5% of the total weight of the adhesive, thereby increasing the flexibility of the adhesive and improving the feel and adhesion to teeth.

[0066] The tooth model (200) manufactured by the manufacturing unit (140) is composed of an inorganic filler, an acrylate-based monomer, a photoinitiator, an acrylate-based oligomer, a binder, and bisphenol A polyoxyethylene dimethacrylate.

[0067] The inorganic filler has a particle size of 0.01 to 10㎛ and is 5 to 20 weight%.

[0068] Inorganic fillers are added to improve the mechanical properties of the restorative material and to impart X-ray opacity. To enhance adhesion with the base material, bisphenol A polyoxyethylene dimethacrylate, it is preferable to use an inorganic filler surface-treated with a silane-based coupling agent.

[0069] One or more selected from quartz, barium glass, silica, zirconia, and aluminosilicate may be used as inorganic fillers, and it is preferable that their particle size be 0.01 to 10 μm.

[0070] The content of the inorganic filler is preferably 5 to 20 weight percent. If the content is less than 5 weight percent, there may be a problem with the bisphenol A polyoxyethylene dimethacrylate flowing down, and if it exceeds 20 weight percent, there may be a problem with the inorganic filler clumping together without uniform mixing with the bisphenol A polyoxyethylene dimethacrylate.

[0071] The acrylate monomer is 20 to 45 weight percent.

[0072] Acrylate-based monomers can be composed of organic materials containing one or more acrylate groups as diluents that crosslink the photopolymerization reaction of oligomers.

[0073] The photoinitiator is 0.1 to 5 weight%.

[0074] It is preferable to use phosphine oxide as a photoinitiator, and if the content is less than 0.1 weight%, there may be a problem with poor photopolymerization initiation, and even if used in excess of 5 weight%, it is uneconomical because it is difficult to expect an enhancement effect with increasing the amount, so it is better to select the above range.

[0075] The acrylate-based oligomer is 40 to 60 weight percent.

[0076] Acrylate-based oligomers are materials that form polymer chains by photopolymerization reaction, and contain at least one organic functional group that causes photopolymerization reaction, and have 40 to 60 weight%.

[0077] The binder (tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate (THFMA)) is 0.1 to 5 weight%.

[0078] Bisphenol A polyoxyethylene dimethacrylate is present in an amount of 10 to 50 weight%. If the content is less than 10 weight%, it is difficult to mix uniformly with the inorganic filler, which may cause the inorganic filler to clump, and if it exceeds 50 weight%, there may be a problem with the bisphenol A polyoxyethylene dimethacrylate flowing down.

[0080] Although the present invention has been described above based on preferred embodiments, the technical concept of the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that modifications or changes can be made within the scope described in the claims, and such modifications or changes fall within the scope of the appended claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0081] 100: Manufacturing system for removable dental accessories 110 : Chae Deuk-bu 120 : Server section 130 : Analysis Department 140 : Manufacturing Department 200 : Tooth model 210 : Adhesive 220 : Teeth whitening ingredient T : Teeth

Claims

Claim 1 A receiving unit that scans or acquires a user's tooth model; a server unit connected to the receiving unit that receives data of the tooth model acquired by the receiving unit; an analysis unit connected to the server unit that analyzes the data of the tooth model received from the server unit; and a manufacturing unit connected to the analysis unit that manufactures a user's tooth model using a tooth model program based on the data of the tooth model analyzed by the analysis unit, wherein the manufacturing is performed in a color corresponding to the user's teeth or by attaching gemstones such as cubic zirconia to the exterior of the tooth model. A manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory, comprising: a tooth model manufactured by the manufacturing unit that is attached to the user's teeth, wherein an adhesive containing a tooth whitening component is formed on the inner surface of the tooth model manufactured by the manufacturing unit, the adhesive being composed of a peroxide, a peroxide stabilizer, a tartar formation inhibitor, a film-forming agent, a wetting agent, and a plasticizer; wherein the lower and side ends of the tooth model manufactured by the manufacturing unit are formed to be curved inward so as to be attached to and detached from the user's teeth, and a gel-type tooth whitening component is contained on the inner surface of the tooth model that is attached to and detached from the user's teeth, the tooth whitening component being composed of a peroxide, a peroxide stabilizer, a tartar formation inhibitor, a film-forming agent, a wetting agent, and a plasticizer. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 A detachable dental accessory manufacturing system according to claim 1, wherein the tooth model manufactured in the manufacturing unit comprises: 5 to 20 wt% of an inorganic filler having a particle size of 0.01 to 10 μm; 20 to 45 wt% of an acrylate-based monomer; phosphine oxide; 0.1 to 5 wt% of a photoinitiator; 30 to 60 wt% of an acrylate-based oligomer; 0.1 to 5 wt% of a binder (tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate (THFMA)); and 10 to 40 wt% of bisphenol A polyoxyethylene dimethacrylate. Claim 6 A manufacturing system for a detachable dental accessory according to claim 5, characterized in that the inorganic filler is at least one of quartz, barium glass, silica, zirconia, and aluminosilicate.

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