Othrodontics TRIZ Cases

Independent twin screws drive nonparallel expansion of anterior and posterior maxillary segments, resolving parallel-only device limitations.

Pre-distorted appliance cavities compensate for non-elastic deformation to sustain contact forces and reduce treatment time.

A dental vibration device uses an elastic support layer and mechanical retention to transmit energy between teeth.

A measuring instrument with a graduated head and appendix quantifies orthodontic appliance expansion.

Segmented appliance with tongue abutting plate resolves phonation disorder trade-offs by relaxing muscles for healthy resonance.

Segmented sensors within a mouthguard enable continuous oral health monitoring, resolving the trade-off between diagnosis accuracy and extended wear duration.

An intraoral blade with an elastically deformable portion guides the tongue to a high position.

An arm lever rotates a screw with unidirectional gears, moving blocks to expand the palate without requiring a key.

A digital retention mesh uses morphable regions to provide customizable hold for removable objects.

Bidirectional expansion screw uses counter-rotating technopolymer threads to drive gradual orthodontic force release.

A setting screw adjusts rigid link rod length to advance the lower jaw, eliminating multiple blade replacements that cause discomfort.

Automated robotic system thermoforms polymeric aligners using precise localized heating to resolve manual fabrication bottlenecks in complex feature creation.

A dental coil spring extension device uses grip parts and an extension mechanism to separate coils and adjust pitch.

Algorithmic stripping plane construction determines exact removal volume, resolving insufficient or excessive stripping that causes residual crowding.

Thin flexible films carry UV cured ink via non-contact printing to resolve biocompatibility and curing completeness contradictions in oral appliance decoration.

Heat stamping fuses graphics onto plastic disks, resolving manufacturing precision issues by preventing pattern distortion and blemishes.

An asymmetrical splint design compensates for dentition variance to achieve symmetrical mandible advancement.

A processing system generates final 3D tooth positions by distributing teeth along an arch curve and minimizing interproximal contacts.

Heated separating elements cut and refine deep-drawn thermoform film at the glass transition temperature, eliminating manual trimming steps.

Segmented retention cords and nested liners prevent loss and damage of oral appliances while maintaining easy access through dynamic hinge motion.

A dental appliance indicator uses stacked pattern layers to reveal wearing time through saliva penetration.

Integrated inner scale indicates applied force while adjustable mounts resolve mounting precision issues in Herbst appliances.

Conveyor-based thermoforming system automates material heating and forming to eliminate manual labor and reduce production errors.

A multilayer dental appliance uses a hard polymer core between soft layers to maintain cavity shape and apply resilient positioning force.

A palatal expander tool uses a nested slider to track screw activations directly on the device body.

Adjusting occlusal depth while keeping sub-occlusal geometry constant resolves the trade-off between adaptability and manufacturing labor intensity.

Automated queue management evaluates design factors against technician profiles to assign optimal work, preventing resource waste and reassignment delays.

An L-shaped orthodontic bite block provides a smooth continuous surface to elevate the bite and protect lower brackets from displacement.

Alternating orthodontic aligners apply varying forces to reposition teeth, reducing treatment duration and visit frequency.

A virtual modeling system generates precise gingiva shape changes to ensure proper orthodontic aligner fit throughout treatment.

Multi-modal sensing resolves ambient temperature ambiguity to improve measurement precision while maintaining reliable compliance tracking.

Segmented maxillary and mandibular appliances connect via external couplers to adjust jaw position without lab fabrication, reducing patient wait times.

Scanning fiduciary markers on tooth models updates digital representations, reducing treatment time and cost while maintaining positional accuracy.

A dental positioning appliance integrates a metallic mesh portion within its shell structure to deliver resilient anchoring force for tooth repositioning.

Digitally simulate customized orthodontic arch wire insertion into virtual brackets to detect conflicts and optimize design, preventing ineffective treatment.

A conformable tooth arch receiving element uses an actuator to increase structural rigidity after fitting.

Customizable oral appliance moves teeth and advances the mandible using integrated guide surfaces for true hinge rotation.

A biological monitoring device detects sensor presence to manage data generation and transmission cycles.

A mandibular advancement device uses upward-protruding prongs and a lingual strap to advance the jaw and retain the tongue.

Integrating multi-angle facial imaging with intra-oral meshes preserves spatial relationships lost in standard dental planning.

A removable thermoplastic aligner incorporates a heat-curable polysiloxane gel layer to transfer orthodontic force directly to teeth.

Sequential wearable appliance pairs achieve multi-dimensional skeletal corrections to treat complex oral and airway conditions.

Digital models enable precise anterior guidance independent of tooth condition, reducing patient visit frequency.

Asymmetric connecting rods eliminate transverse forces and breakage risk by maintaining parallelism to the median plane.

Embedded flexible circuit sensors measure tooth force to prevent root resorption and optimize treatment duration through precise data feedback.

Hard reinforcement element within orthodontic appliance isthmus resists incisor biting forces, preventing elastic material wear and tear.