Orthodontic device and methods of using the same

Abstract

Disclosed herein are removable orthodontic systems to be used in a user's mouth that include an upper device, a lower device, and a corrector. The devices include shell aligners and / or frame and bow assemblies, each of which may include cuts and / or openings. Also contemplated are methods of using the removable orthodontic systems.

Description

ORTHODONTIC DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 759,629 filed February 18. 2025. the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.Background

[0002] Bite correctors are used to correct the bite by moving the upper and lower teeth and lower jaw into an ideal bite usually in the sagittal, front back, position. Positioning the lower jaw forward at night is also used to treat sleep apnea.

[0003] Bite correctors arc usually connected to upper and lower removable or fixed devices or a combination of removable and fixed devices on the upper and lower teeth.

[0004] The most common bite correctors are elastic rubber band, springs and blocks.

[0005] Rubber bands are removable elastic rings usually connected to hooks on an upper and lower devices, removable or fixed. Rubber bands are removable, require daily replacement, available in different standard sizes and thickness and are not customized for each patient.

[0006] Metal springs have been used mainly in fixed devices. They are not customized for each patient; they may be adjusted to changes in patients’ bites. They are thick and usually uncomfortable.

[0007] Blocks have also been used on removable upper and lower in devices. They may be customized for each patient and formed integral to each of the upper and lower devices connected to, but the upper and lower blocks are not connected to each other. They are mainly used in aligners and Hawley shaped retainers. They are called twin blocks in Hawley retainers and advancement w ings in aligners.Summary of the Invention

[0008] The present invention pertains to novel orthodontic systems and methods of using them. In one aspect or embodiment, the orthodontic system includes one or more corrector members that engage with an upper and lower device. According to this aspect or embodiment, the invention pertains to a removable orthodontic system to be used in a user's mouth that comprises an upper device configured to be removably positioned proximate to a maxillary arch of the user's teeth; a lower device configured to be removably positioned proximate to a mandibular arch of the user's teeth; and a first corrector member configured to be removablypositioned proximate to a labial portion of the user’s teeth, the first corrector member being configured to be attached at a first end to the upper device and at a second end that is opposite the first end to the lower device. The corrector may also comprise a loop portion. The corrector member according to this embodiment may include one or more of the features described above with respect to other embodiments.

[0009] The system may include a second corrector positioned on the other side of the patient’s mouth. In this regard, the second corrector member may be configured to be removably positioned proximate to a second labial portion of the user's teeth, the second corrector member being configured to be attached at a first end to the upper device and at a second end that is opposite the first end to the lower device proximate the second labial portion of the user's mouth. The upper device and first corrector member may be connected and secured within the system via a first protrusion. The device may utilize a plurality of protrusions in this manner.

[0010] The upper and / or lower devices in accordance with the above, and in coimect with other embodiments, may include a first bar member positioned in a first groove of the upper device or lower device. In one aspect, the upper device includes a first bar member positioned in a first groove in the device, and the lower device includes a second bar member positioned in a second groove in the lower device.

[0011] The upper and / or lower device may also be a shell aligner, a shell aligner with cuts and / or openings, or a frame and bow members. In one aspect, the removable orthodontic system may have a frame member that is positioned proximate to a lingual portion of the user’s teeth and a bow member that is positioned proximate to a labial portion of tire user’s teeth. In another aspect, the removable orthodontic system may include an upper device that comprises a first frame member and a first bow member, and a lower device that comprises a second frame member and a second bow member. The first frame member and the second frame member can be positioned proximate to a lingual portion of the user’s teeth and the first bow member and second bow member can be positioned proximate to a labial portion of the user’s teeth. It should be noted that the upper frame member may be connected to the upper bow member using a connector member, and a plurality of connecting members may be utilized for this purpose.

[0012] In another aspect or embodiment, the orthodontic assembly includes one or more corrector members that engage with an upper and lower device through at least one connector member. In this case, the removable orthodontic system to be used in a user's mouth may include an upper device configured to be removably positioned proximate to a maxillary arch of the user's teeth; a lower device configured to be removably positioned proximate to a mandibular arch of the user's teeth; at least one connector member attached to either the upper device or lower device; and a first corrector member configured to be removably positioned proximate to the first labialportion of the user’s teeth and connected either directly or indirectly to the upper device and the lower device, wherein at least one end of the corrector member is attached indirectly to the upper device or lower device via attachment to the connector member. The corrector member according to this embodiment may include one or more of the features described above with respect to other embodiments. In one aspect or embodiment, the connector member includes a protrusion for engaging with the corrector member.

[0013] In another aspect or embodiment, the orthodontic assembly forms a one-piece, monolithic structure with the upper and lower devices. In this case, the removable orthodontic system to be used in a user's mouth may include an upper device portion configured to be removably positioned proximate to a maxillary arch of the user's teeth; a lower device portion configured to be removably positioned proximate to a mandibular arch of the user's teeth; and a first corrector member configured to be removably positioned proximate to the first labial portion of the user’s teeth, the first corrector member being configured to form a one-piece monolithic structure at a first end with the upper device portion and at a second end that is opposite the first end with the lower device portion. The corrector member according to this embodiment may include one or more of the features described above with respect to other embodiments. For example, the corrector member may include a loop portion, and one or more of the upper and / or lower devices may include a bar member positioned in a groove of the upper device or lower device.

[0014] The present invention also contemplates method of making and using the removable orthodontic systems disclosed herein. In this regard, the invention may pertain to a method of making a removable orthodontic system comprising: obtaining a scan of a patient’s teeth; creating a virtual model of the patient’s teeth from the scan; removing material from one or more teeth in the virtual model to create a modified virtual model; and creating an aligner from the modified virtual model. In this aspect, the modified virtual model allows for the creation of an aligner that places more moving force on the patient’s tooth than would be the case if no modification had been made. Other methods are contemplated including installing the removable orthodontic system as part of a patient treatment plan in a orthodontic setting. A device having all of these features is contemplated herein as well as a device having just one of the inventive features. In addition, it is contemplated that these devices will be installed by orthodontists and the method of using them to correct a patient’s teeth is contemplated herein. The system is removable and may be readily installed and removed by the patient.Description of the Drawings

[0015] Fig. 1A show s a side view' of a right-side K-corrector and corresponding upper and lower devices, according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0016] Fig. IB is an open view showing a left-side K-corrector and right-side K-corrector installed with die corresponding upper and lower devices, according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0017] Fig. 1C show s details of a K-corrector according to one aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0018] Fig. ID show s the details of the attachment mechanism of the K-corrector to each of the respective devices, according to one aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0019] Fig. IE show s a cross-section view of the device and bar member shown in Fig. IB

[0020] Fig. IF show s a cross-section view of the device w ith bar and loop members shown in Fig. IB, according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0021] Fig. 1 G shows a cross-section view of the device shown in Fig. 1 B with a bar member positioned in a groove in first part of device member and extension member, according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0022] Fig. 1H shows a cross-section view of the device shown in Fig. IB with an intermediate flexible area between the bar and extension from the bar having a wavy, C, W or U-shape, according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0023] Fig. II shows a cross-section view of the device shown in Fig. IB with an intermediate flexible area in the device having a wavy, C, W or U-shape, according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0024] Fig. 1J shows a cross-section view of the device shown in Fig. IB with an intermediate flexible in the device area that may have a lattice structure, according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0025] Fig. IK shows a side view of the device with bar member shown in Fig. IB. according to one aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0026] Fig. IL show s a top sectional view of the device and bar member shown in Fig. IB, according to one aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0027] Fig. IM shows a clip of Fig. IB and several alternative pieces.

[0028] Fig. IN shows a bar member having four different shape extensions.

[0029] Fig. 10 shows a front view of the device in Fig. IB and bonded attachments on the teeth.

[0030] Fig. 2 shows details of a K-corrector according to another embodiment invention.

[0031] Fig. 3 A shows an elevated view of an upper device according to one aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0032] Fig. 3B shows an elevated view of an upper device according to another aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0033] Fig. 4A shows an elevated view of a lower device according to one aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0034] Fig. 4B shows an elevated view of a lower device according to another aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0035] Fig. 5 shows an open view showing a left-side K-corrector and right-side K-corrector installed with the corresponding upper and lower devices in the form of shell aligner with openings, according to another aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0036] Fig. 6 shows an open view showing a left-side K-corrector and right-side K-corrector installed with the corresponding upper and lower shell aligner devices, according to another aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0037] Fig. 7A shows a side view of a right-side K-corrector and corresponding upper and lower devices, according to another aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0038] Fig. 7B shows a cross-sectional sagittal view of the clip member of the device shown in Fig. 7A.

[0039] Fig. 7C shows a view of the clip shown in Fig. 7A according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0040] Fig. 7D shows a top sectional view of the clip shown in Figs. 7A and 7B.

[0041] Fig. 8 shows another aspect or embodiment of a clip that is an alternative to the clip shown in Figs. 7A-7D.

[0042] Fig. 9A shows a side view of a right-side K-corrector and corresponding upper and lower devices, according to another aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0043] Fig. 9B shows a top cross-section view of a K-corrector and device clip connection as shown in Fig. 9A.

[0044] Fig. 10 shows a cross-section view of a K-corrector and device connection as shown in Fig. IB, according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0045] Fig. 11 shows a top cross-sectional view of a bar-clip connection in Fig. IB, according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0046] Fig. 12A shows a top-cross-sectional view of a bar-clip connection in Fig. IB. according to another aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0047] Fig. 12B shows a sagittal cross-section view of the clip shown in Fig. 12A.

[0048] Fig. 13 shows a cross-sectional sagittal view of a clip connector member according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0049] Fig. 14 shows a cross-sectional sagittal view of a clip connector member according to another aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0050] Fig. 15 A shows a top view of a clip connector member according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0051] Fig. 15B shows a front view of the clip member shown in Fig. 15A.

[0052] Fig. 16A shows a top view of a clip connector member connector according to another aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0053] Fig. 16B shows a front view of the clip connector member shown in Fig. 16 A.

[0054] Fig. 17A shows variations in a part made by a first manufacturing process according to one aspect or embodiment of the invention

[0055] Fig. 17B shows variations on a part made by a second manufacturing process according to another aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0056] Fig. 18 shows a side cross sectional view of the bonded attachment of a device to a tooth according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0057] Fig. 19 shows a side cross sectional view of die bonded attachment with an integrated transfer tray.

[0058] Fig. 20 shows the cross-sectional view of a tooth after virtual removal of part of the tooth.Detailed Description

[0059] The present invention relates to a removable orthodontic device and methods of use according to the various embodiments described herein. The invention generally relates to K-correctors and removable upper and lower devices that can be attached to. Any of the devices may be easily inserted and removed from the mouth by the patient. These appliances allow for easy installation and removal, as well as specific control of teeth movement during the course of treatment. It will be understood that the various details described herein can be used together in different combinations in order to achieve a specific patent outcome. The K-connector may be connected to combinations of removable traditional shell aligners, removable shell aligners with openings and cuts or removable assemblies either on the upper or lower arches. The shell aligners with opening is similar to traditional shell aligners but have at least one opening or a cut that may¬ be on the occlusal surfaces or in any part of the shell aligner. The assembly is a combination of at least two sections of a shell aligner and may have a frame member conforming to at least the lingual surface of a tooth in the mouth and a bow conforming to at least the buccal surface of a tooth in the mouth, the frame member and bow member are connected with at least one connector member. The K-corrector may also be used to position the lower jaw forward with the first upper device with bite plate and second lower device with bite plate for the treatment of sleep apnea.

[0060] When the K-corrector is used in an assembly, it may be removed and replaced with a second customized K-corrector to continue with the bite correction and alignment of the teeth or may be removed to continue the alignment of the teeth with the upper and lower devices without addressing the bite. This allows flexibility with orthodontic treatment as sagittal and vertical bite correction may proceed and stop as needed during the orthodontic treatment without stopping the alignment of the teeth.

[0061] The design of the bite corrector includes an element that is aesthetic because the loop of the bite corrector extends backward proximate to the teeth and gingival tissue for comfort, the right and left loops can be different length and different thickness addressing the different need for bite correction on each side for each patient. Because of the unique design of the K-corrector, it may also be used for vertical in addition to the sagittal correction of the bite.

[0062] In one aspect or embodiment, an installed K-corrector assembly 1000 may include a left side K-corrector 1200. right-side K-corrector 1100, upper device 200 and lower device 300 as shown in Figs. 1A-1B. The left-side K-corrector 1200 and various details of the upper device 200 and lower device 300 are shown in Fig. IB. The right side of the K-correctors 1100, and left side of the K-corrector 1200 according to this aspect and embodiment are shown having a first loop 1140 and a second loop 1240. respectively. The K-corrector may removablyand reversibly or irreversibly be connected, clipped, locked, engaged or atached to the first device 200 and second devices 300 or to either the upper or lower devices. The first device 200 may have first protrusion 201, Fig 1A, and the second device 300 may have protrusion (not shown) to prevent further rotation of the K-corrector when inserted in the mouth.

[0063] The right-side K-corrector 1100 has a first end 1120, and a second end 1130. The first end 1120 of the right- K-corrector 1100 ataches to upper first device 200 via the first protrusion 220 in the first device and second end 1130 ataches to the second lower device 300 via the first protrusion 320 in the second device. This connection is usually made in or near the canine and first premolar area. The first and second ends of the first K-connector 1100 typically extend to the back of the mouth proximately and along the teeth between the teeth and cheeks typically without touching the teeth, to form the first loop 1140 in the molars area.

[0064] The left-side K-corrector 1200 has a first end 1220, and a second end 1230. The first end 1220 of the right-side K-corrector 1200 attaches to upper first device 200 via the first protrusion 230 and second end 1230 ataches to the second lower device 300 via the second protrusion 330, the connection usually in the canine and first premolar area. The first and second ends of the left-side K-connector 1200 extend to the back of the mouth proximately, but not touching, the teeth and between the teeth and cheeks to form the first loop 1240 in the molars area.

[0065] The first upper device 200 may be in the form of a shell aligner, open shell aligner with openings and / or cut or assembly. The assembly may have frame member 250 extending along at least the lingual surfaces of the teeth and surround soft tissue, bow member 240 extending along at least the buccal surfaces of the teeth and surround tissues, first connector member 260 and second connector member 270. The shell aligner or open shell aligner may engage all the teeth in the arch or engage few selected teeth in the arch.

[0066] The second lower device 300 may be in the form of a shell aligner, open shell aligner with openings and / or cut or assembly. The assembly may have frame member 350 extending along at least the lingual surfaces of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues, bow member 340 extending along at least the buccal surfaces of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues, first connector member 360 and second connector member 370. The shell aligner or open shell aligner may engage all the teeth in the arch or engage few selected teeth in the arch.

[0067] In one aspect and embodiment of the invention, the first end 1120 of the first K-corrector member 1100 may be integral part of the first part of the bow 240 and the second end 1130 of the first K-corrector member 1100 may be integral part of the first part of the bow 340. The first end 1220 of the second K-corrector 1200 may be integral part of the second part of bowmember 340 and the second end 1230 of the second K-corrector member 1200 may be integral part of the second part of bow member 340. Alternatively, these parts are not integral with each other but may be removable and reversibly assembled at the point of use as shown in Figs. 1C and ID described herein.

[0068] Fig. 1C shows details of K-corrector 1100. First K-corrector 1100 may have a first loop 1140, first end f 120 and second end 1130. The first K-corrector 1100 may be configured to be removably connected to the first and second devices, ft may have an elongated first opening 1121 and first circular base 1122 on the first end and second elongated opening 1131 and second circular base 1132 on the second end 1130. The first U-shape loop may form a C-shape or U-shape loop to allow more flexibility. Any part of the first K-corrector may be wavy and may have second loop for added flexibility.

[0069] Fig. ID Illustrates further details of around the first end 1120 (and the second end 1130) of the K-corrector 1100 shown in Fig. 1C. First protrusion 220 from the first device in diagram A. First end of 1120 of the first K-connector 1100 in diagram C. The first protrusion 220 has a base 221, a circular neck 222 and an elongated head 223. The narrowest part of the head 223 is about the diameter of the neck 222. Protrusion 220 is configured to engage an opening at the first end 1120. The opening at the first end 1120 may have a recessed circular base 1122 about the same diameter as the widest part of the elongated protrusion 223 and has an elongated opening 1121. As illustrated in diagram B the head 223 is aligned with and inserted into the opening 1121 then rotated to engage the base 1122 to prevent the disengagement of the protrusion and opening. The assembly of the removable K-connector occurs outside of the mouth. When the device is inserted into the mouth the connection allows for rotation and prevents disengagement of the connected parts as long as the rotation remains within a specific range of motion and it is limited by range of motion and maximum opening of the mouth. Protrusions may also be bonded directly to the teeth; the teeth may further be supported by a bonded lingual bar extending from one side of the mouth to the other side of the mouth to prevent rotation and supported the teeth.

[0070] Fig. IE illustrates a cross-sectional view of Fig. IB with the bar member 400 positioned in a groove in device member 200 proximate to tooth 1 and soft tissue 2. Fig. IF illustrates a cross-section view of Fig. IB with bar member 600 positioned in a groove in the first part of device 300 and extension in the form of a loop member 620 Positioned in the second part of the device member 300. The first part and second part of device 300 are separated by an opening (not shown in Fig. IB). The bar member 600 has first protrusion 602 extending through partial thickness of first part of device 300 and second protrusion 601 extending throughout the entire thickness of first part of device 300. The loop member 620 may have first protrusion 626 extending through partial thickness of second part of device 300 and second protrusion 625extending throughout the entire thickness of the second part of device 300 in accordance with an aspect or embodiment.

[0071] Fig. 1G illustrates a cross-section view of Fig. IB with bar member 600 positioned in a groove in first part of device member 300 and extension member 620 Positioned in a groove in the second part of device member 300. Bar 600 and loop 620 may be connected with first connecting part 621 in the form of lattice structure. The first part and second part of device 300 are separated by an opening according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0072] Fig. 1H illustrates a cross-section view of Fig. IB with bar member 600 positioned in a groove in first part of device member 300 and extension member 620 Positioned in a groove in the second part of device member 300. Bar 600 and extension 620 may be connected with first connecting part 622. The first connecting part may be wavy, C, W or U-shaped. The first part and second part of device 300 are separated by an opening in device 300 according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0073] Fig. II illustrates a cross-section view of Fig. IB with bar member 600 positioned in a groove in first part of device member 300 and extension member 620 Positioned in a groove in the second part of device member 300. First and second parts of device 300 may be connected with an intermediate flexible area 306. The intermediate flexible area 306 may be wavy, C, W or U-shaped according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0074] Fig. 1J illustrates a cross-section view of Fig. IB with bar member 600 positioned in a groove in first part of device member 300 and loop member 620 positioned in a groove in the second part of device member 300. First and second parts of device 300 may be connected with an intermediate flexible area 305. The intermediate flexible area 305 may be lattice structure according to an aspect or embodiment of the invention.

[0075] Fig. IK illustrates a side view of Fig. IB having a device member 200 and a bar member 400. Bar member 400 may have a first locking part 440 A, second locking part 440B and flexible section 430. The first locking part may have a first opening 443 A, second opening 442 A and recessed base 441 A. The first opening 443 A may be larger than the second opening 442A but may be the same size as the recessed base 441 A. The first locking part 440 A is for the engagement, connection and fastening to a pin member, clip member, connector member or another fastening member. The first and second locking parts and their corresponding openings may be positioned in opposite directions to help locking and fastening the bar member to the device member 200. The flexible section 430 may be wavy’ U-shape as shown or C-shaped. W-shaped or a lattice structure.

[0076] FIG. IL shows a top sectional view of another aspect or embodiment shown in Fig. IK having device 200, bar member 400 and pin member 970B. The bar member 400 may extend on the first side of the device member and enter device member at first opening 211 and exit the device member through a second opening 212 on the second side of the device member 200. Bar member 400 may reenter the device member on the second side of the device through a third opening 213 and exit device member 200 on the first side of the device through fourth opening 214. The pin member 970B may have a base 97 IB, body 972B, constricted neck 973B and head 974B for the engagement and retention of the bar member 400. Pin member 970B may be integral part of the first part or second part of clip member, connector member. It may also be an integral part of device member 200. The base 971B of pin member 970B or clip member may extend to join a second base of a second pin member, clip or comrector member.

[0077] Fig. IM illustrates clip 282 of Fig. IB. Clip 282 may have a head 283, first part 284, base 285 and second part 286. The head may have a lattice structure for active engagement with at least tooth member. The lattice structure may have wavy, U-shape. diamond-shape or honeycomb-shape or any’ other lattice structure shape. The first part 284, base 285 and second part 286 may share the same features as the clip member 500 or any clip member or comrector member for fastening the clip member 282 to device member. In another aspect or embodiment of the invention, the head 283 may engage a device member instead of directly engaging a tooth member.

[0078] Fig. IN illustrates bar member 400 with difference shape extensions 401, 402, 403 and 404. Extension 404 may be original with a single wavy extension from bar member and branching into second extension. Extension 402 is a lattice structure extending directly from bar member 400. Extension 401 starts with first and second wavy or U shape extensions from bar member forming at least one loop. Extension 403 starts with first and second extensions from bar member joining together and then forming a T-shape and may have an opening. Any of the extensions may be in contact with a device member exerting a force on a tooth through the device or in direct contact with at least one tooth exerting the force directly on a tooth. Extension may be formed as a combination of any of the previously mentioned aspect or embodiment or may be of any shape or design.

[0079] Fig. 10 illustrates front view of Fig. IB. Having connector member 260, connector member 270, device member 200, first bonded attachment 810, second bonded attachment 820 and third bonded attachment 830. The first bonded attachment 810 may engage first opening in device 200 with first side 811. The second bonded attachment 820 may engage the same opening in device 200 with its second side 821 and the thirst bonded attachment 830may engage a second opening in device 200. The second opening is configured to fit the shape of the third bonded attachment. Device 200 may also be configured to cover a bonded attachment. Any attachment may be used with shell aligner device, open shell aligner device or assembly. They may be placed on the buccal surface of a tooth or lingual surface of a tooth.

[0080] Another aspect or embodiment of the invention for the K-corrector 1100 in Fig 1C is shown in Fig. 2. The K-corrector 2100 may have first loop 2140 and second loop 2141 for added flexibility and resilience. The first and second loops may also be in the form of lattice structure and space between the first loop 2140 and second loop 2141 may be an empty void space or in the form of lattice structure 2142. It may have an elongated first opening 2121 and first circular base 2122 on the first end 2120 and second elongated opening 2131 and second circular base 2132 on the second end 2130. Any part of the K-corrector 2100 may be wavy and may have U-shaped parts. The K-corrector 2100 of Fig. 2 may be used in place of either K-correctors 1100 or 1200 shown in Figs.lA-lD. In any design, aspect or embedment of the K-correctors, its main function is the sagittal, front-back correction of the bite but when the first end and second end are positioned with appropriate spacing between each other the K-corrector may reduce the overlap between the teeth therefore, correcting the vertical aspect of the bite including open and deep bite.

[0081] Another aspect or embodiment of device 200 in Fig. IB is shown as device 200 A in Fig. 3 A. Frame member 250A have first extension 251 A extending from the frame member 250A into at least occlusal surface of at least one tooth, first cut 252A separates part of the frame member to create flexibility to parts in the frame and first flexible intermediate area 253A that may have a C-shape, W-shape, U-shape or wavy -shape to provide flexibility to parts of the frame. The intermediate area may also be opening in frame member 250A. The intermediate area may also be in the form of lattice structure, which may be oriented in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal direction.

[0082] Bow member 240 A may have first extension 241 A extending into the at least occlusal surface of the one tooth, first protrusion 220A and second protrusion 230A. The first and second protrusions connect to the K-connector and may be integral part of the bow member 240 A. Protrusions 220A and 230A may be as part of a first clip member and second clip member, not shown, or may be part of the first connector member 260A and second connector member 270A. First connector member 260A connects the frame member to the bow member and is positioned in a first preconfigured groove in the bow and first preconfigured groove in the frame member. The second connector member 270A comiecting the frame member to the bow member is positioned in the second preconfigured groove in the bow member and second preconfigured groove in the frame member. Third clip member 280A and forth clip member 281 A engage theframe member 25 OA and extend to at least occlusal surfaces and buccal surface of one tooth. Any clip or connector may be positioned in a preconfigured groove in the bow or frame member.

[0083] First bar member 400A may be comrected to a clip member. The clip member may be a single clip member to only fasten bar member 400A to frame member 250A or the clip member may be part of the connector member 260A. The bar member may extend in a first direction and second direction in a first groove and second groove located in the frame member 250A. Bar member 400A may join fifth clip member 282A and connector member 270A or any clip member in the device. Bar member 400A may have a first extension 410A to prevent rotation and help stabilize the bar member in the frame usually in a first direction and may have a second extension 420 A extending in the opposite direction of extension 410A usually towards the tooth surface to provide additional force on the tooth for tooth movement, the extensions may engage one tooth or engage plurality of teeth and may join together to form a loop. Various extensions may originate from Bar as shown in FIG. IN. Bar member 400A or any part, extension or protrusion of bar 400A may be in direct contact with a tooth in the mouth or positioned entirely in frame member 250A. Transpalatal member 450A may extend from first side of the frame to second side of the frame member 250A and comiect. lock or clip to frame member 250A with sixth clip member on the first side and seventh clip member on the second side of the frame, it may also have a loop for added flexibility. Transpalatal member may also connect to bar member 400A. Transpalatal part may be integral part of the device member 250A. Device 200A may have protrusions of the attachments of Temporary anchorage devices, TAD, or protrusions toward the tongues or cheeks for habit modifications.

[0084] Another aspect or embodiment of upper device 200 in Fig. IB is shown as device 200B in Fig. 3B with bow member 240B having first bow member 240i on the first side of the buccal area of the mouth and second bow member 240ii on the second buccal area of the mouth. Frame member 250B has first frame member 250i on the first lingual area of the mouth and second frame member 25 Oii on the second lingual area of the mouth. Second frame member 25 Oi has first extension 25 IB extending into at least occlusal surface of at least one tooth. First connector member 260B connects the first bow member 240i to the first frame member 250i and second connector member 270B connects the second bow member 240ii to the second frame member 250ii.

[0085] Bar member 400B engages first connector member 260B. second connector member 270B and clip member 282B. Bar member 400B coimects the first frame member 250i and second frame member 25 Oii to each other. Bar member 400B may be straight bar, wavy or having U, C, W-shape flexible band for expanding the mouth and add flexibility of the device. Third clip member 280B engages the first frame member 250i and extends to at least occlusal andbuccal surfaces of the one tooth. Fourth clip member 28 IB engages the second frame member 25 Oii and extends to at least occlusal surfaces and buccal surface of one tooth.

[0086] Another aspect or embodiment of lower device 300 in Fig. IB is shown as device 300A in Fig. 4A. Frame member 350A have first extension 351 A extending from the frame member 350A into at least occlusal surface of at least one tooth, first cut 352A and first flexible intermediate area 353A that may have a C-shape, W-shape, U-shape or wavy shape to provide flexibility to part of the frame. The intermediate area may be in the form of lattice structures or may be an open void space.

[0087] Bow member 340A that may have first extension 341A extending into the at least occlusal surface of the one tooth, first protrusion 320A and second protrusion 330A. The first and second protrusions connect to the K-connector and may be integral part of the bow member 340 A. The first protrusion 320 A and second protrusion 330 A may be as part of a first clip and second clip members or may be part of the first and second connector members 360A and 370A.

[0088] First connector member 360A connects to frame 350A in a first preconfigured groove in the frame member 350A and crosses the occlusal surface of at least one tooth to engage the bow member 340A in the first preconfigured groove in the bow 340A. Second connector member 370 A connects to frame 3 0A in a second preconfigured groove in the frame member 350A and cross the occlusal surface of at least one tooth to engage the bow member 340A in the second preconfigured groove in the bow 340 A. Third connector member 380A connecting to frame 350A in a third preconfigured groove in the frame member 350A and extend distal, to least one tooth, to engage the bow member 340A in the third preconfigured groove in the bow 340 A. The same may be said about the first upper device having a third comiector member extending distal to at least one tooth and not crossing the occlusal surface of the teeth in the arch.

[0089] First bar member 600A may be connected to at least one clip member, the clip member may be a single clip member to only fasten the bar member 600A to the frame member 350A or the clip member may be part of the first connector member 360A. . The bar member may extend in a first direction and second direction in grooves located in the frame member 350A and may join third clip member 382A and second connector member 370A. The bar member 600A may have a first extension 610A to prevent rotation and help stabilize the bar member in the frame and may have a second extension 620A extending towards the tooth surface to provide additional force on the tooth for tooth movement, the extension may be limited to one tooth or may join other extensions form a loop and engages plurality of teeth.

[0090] Clip member 381 A connects and locks on frame member 350A and may extend to occlusal surface and / or buccal surface of the first tooth. Clip member 382A that may bestandalone clip on the frame member 350A or may be connected to the bar member 600A and may have lattice structure engaging the frame member or directly engaging a tooth in the mouth.

[0091] Another aspect or embodiment of the lower device 300A in Fig. 4A is shown as device 300B in Fig. IB The lower device 300B may have Frame member 35 OB having first extension 35 IB extending into at least occlusal surface of at least one tooth, bow member 340B having first extension 34 IB extending into the at least occlusal surface of the one tooth, bar member 600B that may connect to only one clip member or connector member, and may have different shapes including round, or rectangular. In addition, Bar member 600B may have separate first bar 601B and second bar 602B. The first bar 601B and second bar 602B may connect to the same loop 620B. Bar member 600B may connect to connector member 360B only or may extend forward to have a free end. it may also connect to another connector member or clip member. The loop 620B may have first connecting part 621B and second connecting part 622B. The first connecting part 621B connects the loop to first bar member 601B and second connecting part 622B connects the loop 620B to the second bar 602B.

[0092] Third connector member 380B connecting to frame 350B in a third preconfigured groove in the frame member 350B and extending distally, to least one tooth, to engage the bow member 340B in the third preconfigured groove in the bow 340B. Frame member 350B has a first extension 35 IB extending from the frame member 35 OB into at least occlusal surface of at least one tooth. Clip member 381B connects and locks on frame member 350B and may extend to occlusal surface and / or buccal surface of the first tooth.

[0093] Bar member 600B may extend along the lingual side and may cross the occlusal surface and may connect to the second bar on the second buccal side of the mouth. Bar member 600B may cross from one side to the other side of the frame member through an opening in the frame to the inner or outer side or around the edge of the frame. The bar member 600B may have part 65 OB crossing over the occlusal surface from the frame member 35 OB and engage the bow member 340B or another bar engaging the bow member 340B. Device 300B may also have third connector member 380B connecting to frame 350B in the frame member 350A and extend distal, to least one tooth, to engage the bow member 340B, clip member 381B connects and locks on frame member 350B and may extend to occlusal surface and / or buccal surface of the first tooth. Device 300B may also have clip member 382B having lattice structure engaging a tooth member.

[0094] The process of fabricating the K-corrector and assembly is first to obtain a scan of the upper and lower teeth and current bite of the patient. The scans are then entered into a software to virtually align the teeth and align the bite. The software will create staging for the teeth movement and bite correction and virtually create several models that reflect the movement of teeth for every one stage of the tooth movement and bite correction. A different software maybe used to create a virtual copy of different parts of the assemblies. The virtual parts of the assembly may be manufactured with different methods. Different parts may be then assembled, clipped, snaped locked or connected either removably and reversibly mechanically to other parts and components of the assembly or attached irreversibly with or without the aid of bonding agent. Every part of tire assembly and corrector may be customized for each patient to precisely address the need for aligning the teeth and correcting the bite by designing the right force for teeth movement and bite correction. The force applied for bite correction and teeth movement may be done simultaneously. Any piece of the assembly may be removed and replaced as needed without replacing any other part of the assembly.

[0095] Fig. 20 illustrates cross sectional view of tooth 1 after the virtual removal of part 11 of tooth 1. The virtual removal of the tooth structure is done prior to the fabrication of the device 200 or 300 and the main purpose of the virtual removal of tooth structure is to fabricate a device or assembly that maintains the force on the tooth after it reaches its final position. The tooth will not move past its desired tooth positioned because the buccal part of the device stops the tooth at a predetermined position. The reason for maintaining the force on the tooth is to ensure adequate force remains on the tooth to keep it moving as it approaches its final position. In one aspect, the removable orthodontic aligners may be manufactured according to a process involving modifying a virtual model to remove material from a virtual representation of a patient’s tooth in order to create an aligner that places more moving force that would otherwise be present absent the intervention.

[0096] Various design parts of devices, clips, correctors or K-corrector may be manufactured by one or a variety of manufacturers methods including but not limited to injection and compression molding, 3D printing, wire bending, micro laser cutting, micro water jetting, molding, forming and bending or any other technology deemed suitable for the manufacturing process. The process of molding, forming and bending begins with creating a digital model. This model represents the ideal shape of the part, without yet accounting for how the material will behave during manufacturing. Next, the design is prepared for manufacturability and modified to suit metal forming constraints, meaning the digital model is intentionally altered so that the formed part ends up matching the original design intent. After this, the part undergoes simulation and validation and finally, the refined digital model is translated into manufacturing data, such as tooling designs, CNC programs, or wire-bending instructions. This production-ready file reflects both the functional requirements of the part and the realities of metal forming, ensuring that the physical component can be manufactured accurately, efficiently, and at scale.

[0097] Different extensions from those shown in the first device 200 or second device 300, any part of the assembly, first comicctor or second comrcctor, and any clip may haveprotrusions in the form of hooks and bottoms for elastics use between the first device 200 and second device 300 for bite correction.

[0098] Assembly components and their sections may be marked for identification using numbers, symbols, shapes, color coding, or laser marking to streamline assembly. The frame member or bow member of assembly 200A or 300A may have a groove, folds or lattice structure flexible area extending through part of the thickness or through the entire thickness, forming an opening, of the frame or bow proximate to the clips of the connector for added flexibility to help with the insertion of the frame or bow into the clip. The grooves, folds, lattice structures or opening in the frame, may be on the side of the opening of the clip or may be on the side of the loop of the clip. A screw inserted through different components of the assembly may be used for added retention.

[0099] Fig. 5. Illustrates another aspect or embodiment in Fig. IB. Fig. 5 illustrates First K-corrector 1100 on the first side of the mouth and second K-corrector 1200 on the second side of the mouth applied to an upper device 200C and a lower device 300C. First end 1120 and second end 1130 of the first k-corrector 1100 engages the first protrusion 220C of the first device 200C and first protrusion 320C of the second device 300C. First end 1220 and second end 1230 of the second k-corrector 1200 engaging the second protrusion 230C of the first device 200C and second protrusion 330C of the second device 300C. The first 200C and second 300C devices engaging the upper and lower teeth and surrounding tissue.

[0100] First bar member 400C in the first device 200C connects to the first connector member 260C and second connector member 270C. First bar member 600C in the second device member 300C has a first loop member 620C. First bar member 600C connects to the first connector member 360C and second connector member 370C of the second device member 300C. Second device member 300C may have intermediate flexible area 353C proximate to loop 620C and cuts in the frame member (not shown). It should be understood that any of the members attached to the first device member 200. 200 A. or 200B and second device member 300, 300A. or 300B or any of the features used in the previously mentioned devices may be used in first device 200C and second devices 300C and vice versa. The first device 200C is a shell aligner with openings and / cut. The openings and cuts may be in the incisors area, second premolars and / or molars area or any area in the devices. The second device 300C is a shell aligner with openings and / or cuts. The openings and cuts may be in the incisors, second premolar and / or molar area or any area in the device.

[0101] Fig. 6 Illustrates another aspect or embodiment in Fig. IB. Fig 6 illustrates a First K-corrector 1100 on the first side of the mouth and second K-corrector 1200 on the second side of the mouth. First end 1120 and second end 1130 of the first k-corrector 1100 engages the firstprotrusion 220D of the first device 200D and first protrusion 320D of the second device 300D. First end 1220 and second end 1230 of the second k-corrector 1200 engaging the second protrusion 230D of the first device 200D and second protrusion 330D of the second device 300D. The first 200D and second 300D devices engage the upper and lower teeth and surrounding tissue. Protrusion 220D may be an integral part of a connector member 260D. connector member 260D may extend from the buccal surface of the device member 200D to the lingual surface of the device member 200D, Protrusion 230D may be an integral part of a connector member 270D. connector 270D may extend from the buccal surface of the device member 200D to the lingual surface of the device member 200D, Protrusion 320D may be an integral part of a comiector member 360D and may extend from the buccal surface of the device member 300D to the lingual surface of the device member 300D, Protrusion 330D may be an integral part of a comiector member 370D and may extend from the buccal surface of the device member 300D to the lingual surface of the device member 300D. The protrusion-connector configuration may add to the stability of the device and protrusions when force is applied during bite correction.

[0102] The first device 200D and second device 300D may be shell aligner devices. It will be understood that any of the members attached to the first device member 200. 200 A, 200B, 200C and second device member 300, 300A, 300B, 300C may be used with or in Fig. 6 and vice versa. Similarly, the K-corrector may be used with first upper and second lower sleep apnea devices to position the lower jaw forward. The first upper and second lower devices may include a bite plate to open the bite and help with the lower jaw forw ard position. The K-corrector may be removable or permanently fixed to the upper and lower devices as described in various sections in this application.

[0103] Fig. 7A illustrates another aspect or embodiment of the invention in Fig. 1 A-1B. First K-corrector 1100E in Fig. 7A may have first loop 1 HOE, first end 1120E and second end 1 HOE. The first end 1120E may be configured to removably connect to the first device 200E by engaging first clip 500E. The second end 1130E may be configured to removably connect to the second device 300E by engaging the second clip member 700E. The first device 200E may engage the teeth and soft tissue surrounding the teeth on the upper first side of the mouth and the second device 300E may engage the teeth and surrounding tissue on the lower second side of the mouth. The second device may be in the form of a shell aligner, assembly 300E or shell aligner with openings and cuts having a bow member or buccal part with U-shapc, W-shapc or wavy or lattice-shape member 302E for added flexibility .

[0104] Fig. 7B illustrates a cross-sectional sagittal view of a clip member 500E. The clip member 500E may be double fork shaped clip having a first base member 50 IE, first part 510E proximate to tooth 1 and may or may not extend proximately to the surround soft tissue 2 andhaving a second part 520E. The first part 510E, first base 501E and second part 520E of clip member 500E engage the first device 200E. The clip member 500E may also have third part 530E. The third part 530E, first base 501E and the second part 520E may engage the end 1120E of the K-corrector 1100E. The first opening 515E and second opening 525E of clip member 500E may be on the same side of the clip. The clip member may only have the first part and third part engaging both the device member and end of the corrector member.

[0105] Another aspect or embodiment of clip member 500E in Fig. 7B is shown as 500F in Fig. 7C. Clip member 500F in Fig. 7C may have a first base member 501F, first part 510F proximate to tooth 1 and may or may not extend proximate to the surround soft tissue 2 and have a second part 520F. The first part 510F, first base 501F and second part 520F of clip member 5 OOF engage the first device 200F. The clip member 5 OOF may also have second base 502F and third part 530F. The third part 530F, second base 502F and the second part 520F may engage 1120F of the K-corrector 1100E. The first opening 515F and second opening 525F may be on the opposite side of each other and the first base member 501F and second base member 502F may be on the opposite side of each other.

[0106] Fig. 7D illustrates a top sectional view of clip 500 E in Figs. 7B. The first part 510E and second part 520E engages the first device 200E in first and second preconfigured grooves 205E and 206E. The second part 520E and third part 530E engage the first end 1120E of the K-corrector in a third and fourth preconfigured corresponding grooves 207E and 208E respectively. The grooves aid the insertion and stabilization of different parts of the clip. Clip parts 510E, 520E and 530E and their corresponding grooves may have any shape including rectangular, trapezoidal in shape having the narrower base towards the opening of the device or K-corrector and wider base toward the device or K-corrector. Same cross-sectional view in Fig.7D may apply to clip 500F in Fig. 7C.

[0107] Another aspect or embodiment of clip 500E shown in Fig. 7D is shown as top sectional view of clip 500G in Fig. 8. clip member 500G in may have first part 510G and second part 520G engaging the first device 200G in first and second preconfigured grooves 205G and 206G. The second part 520G and third part 530G engage the first end 1120G of the K-corrector in a third and fourth preconfigured corresponding grooves 207G and 208G respectively. The grooves aid the insertion and stabilization of different parts of the clip. Clip parts member 510G, 520G and 530G and their corresponding grooves may have any shape including rectangular or trapezoidal in shape having the narrower base towards the opening of the device or K-corrector and wider base toward the device or K-corrector. First part 510G. second part 520G and third part 530G of clip member 500G are not positioned on the same sagittal plane as in Fig. 7D but on the tip of a triangle viewed from a top-scctional view to reduce the thickness of the clip and addcomfort when the devices and K-correctors are worn in the mouth. Clip member 500Gmay have a fourth part engaging the device member 200G and k-connector member 1120G on the other side of second part 520E in relationship to the first part and second part. , not shown. The first part, second part, third part and forth part may be position of the tips of rectangle or diamond if viewed from a top sectional-view, whereas the first and third part are positioned opposite to each other and the second part and forth part positioned opposite to each other. The first part may be in contact with the tooth.

[0108] Another aspect or embodiment of K-connector 1100 in Fig 7A is shown as 1100H in Fig. 9A. First K-corrector 1100H in Fig. 9A may have first loop 1140H, first end 1120H and second end 1130H. The first end 1120H may be configured to removably connect to the first device 200H by engaging first clip member 500H. The second end 1130H may be configured to removably connect to the second device 300H by engaging the second clip member. The first device 200H may engage the teeth and soft tissue surround the teeth on the first side of the mouth and the second device 3 OOH may engage the teeth and surrounding tissue on the second side of the mouth. The second device may be in the form of a shell aligner, assembly or shell aligner with openings and cuts having the bow member or buccal part with U-shape, W-shape or wavy or lattice-shape member 302H for added flexi b i lity. The K-connector may be an integral part of the first and second clip member.

[0109] Fig. 9B illustrates a cross sectional-view of the first clip member 500H of Fig. 9 A. First part 51 OH in Fig 9B may be in contact with tooth 1 and second part member 520H may be an integral part of the first end of the connector member 1120H. The first part member and second part member are configured to connect the device 200H in preconfigured grooves.

[0110] Another aspect or embodiment of clip member 500 in Fig. IB is shown as clip member 500J in Fig. 10. It illustrates sagittal cross-section view of clip member 500J engaging device member 200J. Clip member 500J may be a stand-alone clip or part of a connecter member and may have first part 510J and second part 520J and protrusion 220J of Fig. 4. having a base 221 J, a neck 222J and a head 223J. Base 221 J form an integral part of the second part 520J of clip member 500 J. Similarly, protrusion 220 J may connect and become an integral part of connector member instead of a clip member. Protrusion 220J may be used for the connection of a K-corrector or elastics rubber bands.

[0111] Fig. 11. Illustrates Top sectional view of bar member 400, clip member 500 and device member 200 of Fig IBFirst clip member 500 may have first part 510 and second part 520. The first part 10 is positioned in a preconfigured groove 205 in device member 200 The second part 520 of the first clip member 500 is integral part of the bar member 400.

[0112] Fig. 12A. Illustrates another aspect or embodiment of the invention of Fig 11. Clip member 500K in Fig 12A is positioned proximate to tooth 1 and may have first part 510K and second part 520K. The first part 510K may be positioned in a first preconfigured groove 205K in device 200K and the second part 520K may be positioned in a first preconfigured groove in bar member 400K. Different parts of the assembly are assembled by placing bar member 400K in a second preconfigured groove in device 200K and clip member 500K is inserted into device 200K and lock bar member 400K in place

[0113] Fig. 12B. Illustrates sagittal cross-sectional view of clip member 500K in Fig.12A positioned proximate to tooth 1 and soft tissue 2. Clip 500K may have first part 510K, second part 520K, base 501K and opening 515K. Bar 400K is positioned in groove in device member 200K. Clip member 500K may be an integral part of the device member 200K and formed as one piece during the manufacturing process

[0114] Fig. 13. Illustrating a cross-sectional sagittal view of connector member 260, tooth 1 and soft tissue 2. The first connector member 260 may have first clip member 261 A, second clip member 261B and bridge member 269. Clip member 261A. similar to clip member 500, have base 264 A, first part 263A. and second part 268A. Clip 261 A has an opening 265A for the insertion for device 200 or bow 240 in device 200. Second part 268A or first part 263 A of clip 261 A may have first protrusion KilK for additional retention. Bridge member 269 may have first protrusion 266A for additional retention.

[0115] Clip member 261B, similar to clip member 500, may have base 264B. first part 263B. and second part 268B. Clip 26 IB has opening 265B for the insertion for device 200 or frame member 250 of device 200. First part 263B or second part 268B of clip 261B may have first protrusion 267B for additional retention. Bridge member 269 may have second protrusion 266B for additional retention.

[0116] The opening 265A of the first clip member 261 A and opening 265B of the second clip member 26 IB may be in the direction of the incisal edge of the tooth, gingival tissue, tooth member 1 or opposite to tooth member 1. Protrusions 267A, 266A, 267B and 266B may extend through partial thickness of the device member 200 or throughout the full thickness of the device 200.

[0117] First clip member 261A, second clip member 261B or bridge member 269 may be formed as an in-set or a negative impression in device 200 creating grooves about 1 mm in depth. The groove may have a first side and second side corresponding with a first side and second side of the clip member. First and second clip members may form a loop around the edge of device member 200. The loop is generally elongated and may be longer on the lingual side thanthe buccal side. The first and second sides of the groove aid in the retention and stability of the assembly.

[0118] The first side of the first clip, first side of the second clip and first side of the bridge may be on the same plane and parallel to the second side of the first clip, second side of the second clip and second side of the bridge to facilitate the insertion and removal in and out of device 200. The sides of the bridge may be tapered towards the tooth to provide comfort when contacting the tongue, cheeks or lips.

[0119] The outer and imrer sides of a first part, second part and bridge of the clip may conform to the outer surfaces to the teeth and tissue surrounding the teeth to create uniform thickness throughout the length of the clip.

[0120] Device 200 is inserted into the first and second opening of the clip of the correctors and pushed to lock clip into final position. It may also be heated with a source of heat like hot water to soften the device before it is inserted and lock-clipped into its final position. The retention may also be obtained from the snaping position around the ends of the opening of the loop or from a protrusion in the clip. Retention and stability may be also obtained from contact friction betw een the body of the device and clip or contact friction between the sides of the clip and grooves formed in the device. The surface contact between the device and clips of the connector may be textured for added friction. Differential friction between the body of the device and clip and the side of the device and clip may be used to create desirable balance between the insertion and removal force and locking force between clip and frame or bow that prevent the shifting and sliding of different parts of the assembly

[0121] Different parts of the assembly and different sections of the parts of the assembly or any part of the devices mentioned may be marked and identified by adding in-set or out-sets of different numbers, symbols, shapes, by color coding and by laser marking to facilitate the assembly.

[0122] A cross-sectional sagittal view of another aspect or embodiment of connector member 260 in Fig 13 is shown as connector member 260L in Fig. 14. The first connector member 260L has a first clip member 261C, second clip member 261D and bridge member 269L. Clip member 261C, similar to clip member 500. have base 264C. first part 263C, and second part 268C. clip. Clip 261C has an opening 265C for the insertion for device 200L or bow 240L of device 200L. Part 268C or part 263C of clip 261C may have protrusion 267C for additional retention.

[0123] Clip member 261D, similar to clip member 500. have base 264D. first part 263D, and second part 268D. Clip 261D has opening 265D for the insertion for device 200L or framemember 250L of device 200L. Part 263D of clip 26 ID may have protrusion 267D for additional retention. The opening 265C of the first clip member 261C and opening 265D of the second clip member 2 ID may be in the direction of the of the tooth, gingival tissue, tooth member 1 or opposite to tooth member 1. The protrusions 267C, and 267D may be in partial thickness of the device member 200L or throughout the full thickness of the device 200L.

[0124] A screw or pin member 960D may be inserted in an opening 96 ID in the clip member, device member, bow member or fame member for additional retention.

[0125] Protrusion 267D resembles a base 264D but extends from the first side of the device 200L throughout the device instead of the edge of the device and may be configured to extend on the second side of the device 200L to form the third part 262D of the clip member 262L. Protrusion 267D may be configured to receive a sliding or snapping cap or plate with similar opening 440A in Fig. IK and 36, or screw member 960 to secure the clip in place. The previously mentioned design may be applied to the connector in Fig. 13 or may be applied to any of clip member 500 designs.

[0126] Fig. 15A. Illustrating top view of connector member 260 in Fig. 13 having clip members 261A, 261B and bridge member 269. The first clip member 261A, second clip member 261B and bridge member 269 are positioned on the same sagittal plane.

[0127] Fig. 15B. Illustrating front view of the clip member 261A of the connector member 260 in Fig. 13. The first part 263 A, second part 268A, base 264A and connecting bridge 269 are on the same sagittal plane. The same may be said for clip member 500 or any other clip member or connector member design

[0128] Another aspect or embodiment of the invention of connector member 260 in Fig 15A is shown as top view of connector member 260M in Fig. 16 A. Connector member 260M may have first clip members 261N, second clip member 2610, third clip member 261P and bridge member 269M. The second clip member 2610, second part 263N of clip member 261N and bridge 269M are positioned on the same first sagittal plane. The base 264N and second part 268N of first clip member 26 IN extend diagonally to the first sagittal plane on one side and the base 264P and second part 268P of clip member 26 IP are positioned diagonally on the opposite side to the first sagittal plane.

[0129] Fig. 16B. Illustrates front view of Fig. 16A. having first clip member 261N and second clip member 261P. The second part 263N of first clip member 261N and bridge 269M are positioned on the same first sagittal plane. The base 264N and second part 268N of clip member 261N extend diagonally to the first sagittal plane on one side and the base 264P and second part268P of clip member 26 IP are positioned diagonally on the opposite side to the first sagittal plane.

[0130] Fig. 17A and Fig 17B illustrate another aspect or embodiment of bar 600 in Fig. IF as shown in bar 600Q and bar 600R respectively and illustrates how various parts of the assembly may be designed differently depending on the manufacturing process. Fig. 17A illustrates bar 600Q manufactured by 3D printing and having extension 601Q throughout the entire thickness of device 300Q. Fig. 17B illustrates Bar member 600R manufactured by wire bending bar member 600R and having extension 601R throughout device 300R. Bar member 600R form a loop to create the extension 601R . Similarly, many of the features depicted throughout the application may be modified for different manufacturing processes.

[0131] Fig. 18 illustrates side cross section view of bonded attachment 830 bonded to tooth 1 and engaging device 200. Bonded attachment 830 may have first side 831. second side 832, head 835 and neck 836. The neck 836 may be constricted and smaller than the head 835 at the first side 831. The bonded attachment 830 may be circular, rectangular, ovoid, triangular or any shape, wide, depth and size.

[0132] Fig. 19 illustrates cross sectional view of tooth 1, bonded attachment 830 and transfer tray 930. The transfer tray may be used to position the bonded attachment in a precis location on tooth 1. Bonded attachment 830 and transfer tray 930 may be 3D printed as one piece with biocompatible 3D printed material and one the bonded attachment is bonded and secured on tooth 1 the bonded attachment may then be removed to separate from the bonded attachment while the bonded attachment remains on the tooth.

[0133] Other embodiments and uses of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. All references cited herein, including all U.S. and foreign patents and patent applications, are specifically and entirely hereby incorporated herein by reference. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the invention indicated by the following claims. Any of the clip designs used in connecting one part of the assembly may be used in any other part of the assembly. Any part of the assembly may be integral to another part of the assembly and is manufactured as one piece or assembled as illustrated throughout the description of the invention. Any of the designs described in the frame may be used in the bow. Any of the designs described in the bow may be used in the frame. Any of the designs described in the upper maxillary device may be used in the lower mandibular device and any design described in the lower mandibular arch may be used in the upper maxillary arch. Any connector, clip or bar design may be used on the frame or bow. Any K-corrector, clip, bar, extension, protrusion or any design in the description may be used with shell aligner, shellaligner with openings or assembly. Clips, connectors and bars may removably and reversibly connect, lock, clip, snap lock, skewed, attached, pinned, capped to any part of the assembly but also may irreversibly connect, snap lock, lock, clip, or attach to another part of the assembly, bonding agent may be used in this process. Any part of the assembly may be textured to add friction in the clips. Textures may also be used with the bow or frame in contact with the teeth to help with tooth movement or retention, or texturing may be used to mimic the roof of the mouth or surrounding tissue for comfort. Any of the embodiments in any of the FIG. may be applied to another FIG. Embodiment shown on the lingual surfaces may be applied to the buccal surfaces. Attachments on the buccal surfaces may be applied to the lingual surfaces. Attachments may engage the extensions from any of the devices or the extensions from the bar member. Any part of the device, assembly or any part of the assembly may be marked for identification.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A removable orthodontic system to be used in a user's mouth, comprising:an upper device configured to be removably positioned proximate to a maxillary arch of the user's teeth;a lower device configured to be removably positioned proximate to a mandibular arch of the user's teeth; anda first corrector member configured to be removably positioned proximate to a labial portion of the user’s teeth, the first corrector member being configured to be attached at a first end to the upper device and at a second end that is opposite the first end to the lower device.

2. The removable orthodontic system of claim 1, wherein the upper device and first corrector member are connected and secured within the system via a first protrusion.

3. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein the lower device and first corrector member are connected and secured within the system via a second protrusion.

4. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein the first corrector member further comprises a loop.

5. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein a second corrector member is configured to be removably positioned proximate to a second labial portion of the user’s teeth, the second corrector member being configured to be attached at a first end to the upper device and at a second end that is opposite the first end to the lower device proximate the second labial portion of the user's mouth.

6. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein the upper device and second corrector member are connected and secured within the system via a third protrusion.

7. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein the lower device and second corrector member are coimected and secured within the system via a fourth protrusion.

8. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein the second corrector member further comprises a loop.

9. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein one or more of the upper device or lower device includes a first bar member positioned in a first groove of the upper device or lower device.

10. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein the upper device includes a first bar member positioned in a first groove in the device, and the lower device includes a second bar member positioned in a second groove in the lower device.

11. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein at least one of the upper device or lower device comprises a first shell aligner.

12. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein the upper device comprises a first shell aligner and lower device comprises a second shell aligner.

13. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein at least one of the upper device or lower device comprises a frame member and a bow member, wherein the frame member is positioned proximate to a lingual portion of the user’s teeth and the bow member is positioned proximate to a labial portion of the user’s teeth.

14. The removable orthodontic system of any of the previous claims, wherein the upper device comprises a first frame member and a first bow member, and the lower device comprises a second frame member and a second bow member, wherein the first frame member and the second frame member are positioned proximate to a lingual portion of the user’s teeth and the first bow member and second bow member are positioned proximate to a labial portion of the user’s teeth.

15. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 13-14, wherein the upper frame member is connected to the upper bow member using a first connector member.

16. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 13-15, wherein the lower frame member is connected to the lower bow member using a second connector member.

17. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 13-16, wherein the upper frame member is connected to the upper bow member using a third connector member.

18. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 14-17, wherein the lower frame member is connected to the lower bow member using a fourth connector member.

19. A removable orthodontic system to be used in a user's mouth, comprising:an upper device configured to be removably positioned proximate to a maxillary arch of the user's teeth;a lower device configured to be removably positioned proximate to a mandibular arch of the user's teeth;at least one connector member attached to either the upper device or lower device: and a first corrector member configured to be removably positioned proximate to the first labial portion of the user’s teeth and connected either directly or indirectly to the upper device and the lower device, wherein at least one end of the corrector member is attached indirectly to the upper device or lower device via attachment to the connector member.

20. The removable orthodontic system to be used in a user's mouth, wherein the at least one connector member has a protrusion and the protrusion engages with the first corrector member.

21. The removable orthodontic system of claim 20, wherein the upper device and first corrector member are connected and secured within the system via a first protrusion.

22. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20, wherein the lower device and first corrector member are connected and secured within the system via a second protrusion.

23. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20, wherein the first corrector member further comprises a loop.

24. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20, wherein a second corrector member is configured to be removably positioned proximate to a second labial portion of the user’s teeth, the second corrector member being configured to be attached at a first end to the upper device and at a second end that is opposite the first end to the lower device proximate the second labial portion of the user's mouth.

25. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20, wherein the upper device and second corrector member are connected and secured within the system via a third protrusion.

26. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20, wherein the lower device and second corrector member are connected and secured within the system via a fourth protrusion.

27. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20. wherein the second corrector member further comprises a loop.

28. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20, wherein one or more of the upper device or lower device includes a first bar member positioned in a first groove of the upper device or lower device.

29. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20, wherein the upper device includes a first bar member positioned in a first groove in the device, and the lower device includes a second bar member positioned in a second groove in the lower device.

30. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20, wherein at least one of the upper device or lower device comprises a first shell aligner.

31. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20, wherein the upper device comprises a first shell aligner and lower device comprises a second shell aligner.

32. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20, wherein at least one of the upper device or lower device comprises a frame member and a bow member, wherein the frame member is positioned proximate to a lingual portion of the user’s teeth and the bow member is positioned proximate to a labial portion of the user’s teeth.

33. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 19-20, wherein the upper device comprises a first frame member and a first bow member, and the lower device comprises a second frame member and a second bow member, wherein the first frame member and the second frame member are positioned proximate to a lingual portion of the user’s teeth and the first bow member and second bow member are positioned proximate to a labial portion of the user’s teeth.

34. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 32-33, wherein the upper frame member is connected to the upper bow member using a first connector member.

35. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 32-33. wherein the lower frame member is connected to the lower bow member using a second connector member.

36. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 32-33. wherein the upper frame member is connected to the upper bow member using a third connector member.

37. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 32-33, wherein the lower frame member is connected to the lower bow member using a fourth connector member.

38. A removable orthodontic system to be used in a user's mouth, comprising:an upper device portion configured to be removably positioned proximate to a maxillary arch of the user's teeth;a lower device portion configured to be removably positioned proximate to a mandibular arch of the user's teeth; anda first corrector member configured to be removably positioned proximate to the first labial portion of the user’s teeth, the first corrector member being configured to form a one-piece monolithic structure at a first end with the upper device portion and at a second end that is opposite the first end with the lower device portion.

38. The removable orthodontic system of claim 37, wherein the first corrector member further comprises a loop.

39. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 37-38, wherein a second corrector member is configured to be removably positioned proximate to a second labial portion of the user’s teeth.

40. The removable orthodontic system of claim 39, wherein the second corrector member further comprises a loop.

41. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 37-40. wherein one or more of the upper device or lower device includes a first bar member positioned in a first groove of the upper device or lower device.

42. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 37-41. wherein the upper device includes a first bar member positioned in a first groove in the device, and the lower device includes a second bar member positioned in a second groove in the lower device.

43. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 37-42. wherein at least one of the upper device or lower device comprises a first shell aligner.

44. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 37-43, wherein the upper device comprises a first shell aligner and lower device comprises a second shell aligner.

45. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 37-44. wherein at least one of the upper device or lower device comprises a frame member and a bow member, wherein the frame member is positioned proximate to a lingual portion of the user’s teeth and the bow member is positioned proximate to a labial portion of the user’s teeth and the corrector forms a one-piece, monolithic structure with the bow member.

46. The removable orthodontic system of any of claims 37-45, wherein the upper device comprises a first frame member and a first bow member, and the lower device comprises a second frame member and a second bow member, wherein the first frame member and the second frame member are positioned proximate to a lingual portion of the user's teeth and the first bow member and second bow member arc positioned proximate to a labial portion of the user’s teeth.

47. A method of making a removable orthodontic system comprising:obtaining a scan of a patient’s teeth;creating a virtual model of the patient’s teeth from the scan;removing material from one or more teeth in the virtual model to create a modified virtual model; andcreating an aligner from the modified virtual model.

48. The method of claim 47, wherein the modified virtual model allows for the creation of an aligner that places more moving force on the patient’s tooth than would be the case if no modification had been made.

49. A method of making a removable orthodontic system comprising:obtaining a scan of a patient’s teeth;creating a virtual model of the patient’s teeth from the scan;removing material from one or more teeth in the virtual model to create a modified virtual model; andcreating an aligner from the modified virtual model, wherein the removable orthodontic system is the removable orthodontic system according to any one of claims 1^16.

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