Repositioning Jaw Elements for Simultaneous Occlusal Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current jaw repositioning devices are not designed to simultaneously reposition teeth during jaw repositioning, often causing discomfort and aesthetic issues, and may lead to reversion of jaw position if teeth are not properly aligned with the new jaw position.
Innovation Solution
A set of removable appliances, such as positioners and aligners, with repositioning jaw elements that interface and engage on opposing jaws to separate occlusal surfaces, allowing controlled sagittal movement of the lower jaw, thereby repositioning the jaw and teeth simultaneously.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional jaw repositioning devices are used, then jaw position can be changed, but teeth alignment cannot be simultaneously improved and jaw reversion may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines jaw repositioning and teeth alignment functions into a single appliance by integrating repositioning jaw elements that simultaneously modify jaw position and guide tooth movement, eliminating the need for separate treatment appliances and ensuring coordinated correction of both jaw and teeth positioning
Solution Approach 2:
The repositioning appliance is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a jaw repositioning device and a teeth alignment device through incorporated repositioning jaw elements that interact with opposing jaws to control both jaw relationship and dental occlusion in a unified treatment approach
2Ease of operation
If rigid jaw repositioning devices are used, then jaw position can be controlled, but patient comfort and aesthetics deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a shell structure made of resilient material that conforms to the patient's dentition, providing a comfortable and aesthetic fit while incorporating repositioning jaw elements that deliver controlled mechanical action, thus combining patient comfort with functional effectiveness in a unified appliance design
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides methods, computing device readable medium, and devices for dental appliances with repositioning jaw elements. An example of a method can include moving at least one tooth with a dental appliance having a first shell configured to receive a plurality of teeth of a patient's upper dentition and separating an upper dentition of a patient from a lower dentition of the patient utilizing the dental appliance. The dental appliance may interface a first surface of a first repositioning jaw element of the first shell with a second surface of a second repositioning jaw element of a second shell of the dental appliance. The dental appliance separates occlusal surfaces of the plurality of teeth of the patient's upper dentition from occlusal surfaces of the plurality of teeth of the patient's lower dentition as the patient moves to a fully engaged sagittal jaw position.