Othrodontics TRIZ Cases

An orthotic device with a bite block and lingual wire system redistributes biting forces to protect teeth from parafunctional damage.

Segmented dental members with interchangeable posterior connectors allow clinicians to modify treatment forces without remanufacturing the entire device.

A curved telescoping bite corrector hugs dental arches, reducing soft tissue injury while preventing binding during jaw movement.

Grooved insert profile receives elastically deformable spacer clips to resolve material selection constraints in mandibular advancement devices.

Segmenting the device into separate retaining and functional components prevents rotation and maintains precise orthodontic positioning.

Heating shape memory appliances between critical and glass transition temperatures enables reliable shape changes while minimizing material stress.

A mandible support device positions maxillary and mandibular trays via a spacer to maintain centric occlusion during positive airway pressure therapy.

Replacing bulky polymer materials, this titanium splint reduces thickness while maintaining rigidity for easier cleaning.

A thermoforming plastic sheet applies a thickness gradient to prevent excessive thinning over dental models.

Integrated stereo cameras in dental operating lights resolve alignment and workspace clutter trade-offs.

Segmenting the device with an extraction hinge resolves expansion force versus removal difficulty.

A single arch dental trough features a posterior lingual pocket that receives the tongue to naturally advance the mandible.

Threaded bore projections engage spindle recesses to provide reproducible inhibition, eliminating separate components and reducing device complexity.

Light-curable composite bonds ligatures directly to impacted teeth, eliminating intermediary mesh bases.

A pivotable measuring arm with an adjustable incisor ledge quantifies clinical crown inclination relative to a true horizontal reference plane.

Segmented prongs with transition regions allow clinicians to manipulate arch wires inside the mouth, eliminating time-consuming external modifications.

A measuring gauge with center and peripheral marking lines determines orthodontic dimensions based on facial landmarks.

Through-hole patterns on orthodontic models increase information storage capacity while optical imaging maintains simple detection equipment.

Cyclic ultrasonic forces from a 3-D axial spring trigger genetic remodeling, accelerating tooth alignment while preventing root resorption.

A shell dental appliance features a first mounting surface with artificially designed geometry that matches accessory contours for secure adhesion.

A helical spring limiter prevents permanent deformation in orthodontic devices.

An inner aligner applies orthodontic force while an outer anchor prevents unwanted tooth movement, resolving lag of movement issues.

A dental tool with three contact points stabilizes and pivots to flex aligners off teeth.

Elongated connectors with flanges and backstops enable lateral jaw movement without dislodging the appliance, preventing sleep apnea for teeth grinders.

An oral appliance uses tongue spikes and a resting platform to guide lingual posture over maxillary dentition.

A sliding cord mechanism maintains balanced pulling forces on the lower tray, reducing jaw muscle pain caused by imbalanced elastic tension.

Virtual articulator models automate guide construction on 3D jaw data, eliminating manual adjustments and reducing production time.

Folded sheet material sections form thickened portions in a dental appliance, providing localized reinforcement and controlled tooth repositioning forces.

A marking system selects optimal surface areas based on calculated slope and height metrics to enable precise laser placement.

A multilayer polymeric aligner shell applies controlled elastic force to incrementally reposition teeth through varying bending stiffness factors.

Automated orthodontic treatment planning system detects deviations from planned paths to maintain treatment reliability.

A computing system coordinates tooth movement schedules to prevent collisions between dental objects during orthodontic treatment.

An asymmetric dental wedge uses an inclined planar wall and a longitudinal leg to adapt to varying tooth shapes during restorative procedures.

Mandibular repositioning via U-shaped structure increases oxygen supply without raising body work or respiratory rate.

A hybrid orthodontic appliance fuses rigid acrylic to a transparent thermoplastic encasing component for controlled tooth positioning.

An adjustable shield accommodates varying tongue shapes while vacuum suction prevents slippage, resolving fit reliability issues.

Radial pressure on lingual gingiva expands maxillary bone volume, resolving malocclusion and airway constriction without tooth extraction.

A motor-driven mouthpiece vibrates at 60 to 130 Hz to stimulate periodontal ligament growth.

Segmented telescoping rods connect posterior molars to reposition the lower arch without obstructing anterior teeth or causing patient discomfort.

Injecting mesenchymal stem cells into the midpalatal suture accelerates bone regeneration, preventing relapse and shortening treatment periods.

System determines the Frankfort horizontal plane from lateral cephalometric images to orient 3D tooth models, resolving occlusal plane alignment errors.

A dental aligner cut line generation method segments individual tooth intersection loops into buccal and lingual portions to create a continuous arch form.

Segmented mouth guard uses localized protrusions to distribute nocturnal bruxism forces, reducing tooth damage while simplifying manufacturing complexity.

A segmented oral orthotic device applies counterforces via springs and lingual wires to redistribute occlusal forces, preventing dental damage from clenching.

Integrating xylitol and flavoring into a multi-concave structure reduces treatment time by improving patient compliance through breath freshening.

Segmenting the detection system into a wearable mask and a base unit resolves device complexity while ensuring accurate wearing information feedback.

An integrated sensor system in a dental appliance case detects warpage and material defects, preventing treatment delays from undetected quality issues.

Cyclic vibratory forces accelerate bone remodeling and reduce treatment duration compared to static orthodontic methods.

Automated parameter extraction combines two-dimensional and three-dimensional X-ray images to resolve manual measurement errors and reduce diagnostic time.