Modular Orthodontic Model System with Interchangeable Bases

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current dental processing techniques lack a simple, fast, and safe system for constructing orthodontic Gipsoteca models that accurately reproduce the tilting of the single occlusal plane and position dental arches, leading to increased processing times and errors in squaring artifacts.

Innovation Solution

A modular system with a single supporting device that includes interchangeable modules for adjusting and positioning additional devices, such as transfer bases, plates, and supports, allowing for precise alignment and replication of occlusal planes and dental arches, utilizing a metal frame with scalable components and adjustable elements for various dental applications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If traditional separate devices and multiple steps are used for constructing orthodontic models, then comprehensive dental processing can be achieved, but processing time increases and errors occur in squaring artifacts

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvealignment precision of dental archesVSAvoidprocessing time

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate devices (face bow, articulator, model bases, transfer devices) into a single integrated supporting device with a standardized interface. This merging eliminates the need for sequential assembly and squaring operations between separate components, thereby reducing processing time while maintaining alignment precision through the built-in reference system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The supporting device is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate various interchangeable modules for different dental processing tasks (face bow transfer, articulator mounting, model positioning). This multi-functionality allows all operations to be performed on one device without time-consuming repositioning or recalibration between different devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate devices are used for dental processing, then various functions can be performed, but device complexity and positioning errors increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional versatilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The supporting device serves as a universal base that can perform multiple dental processing functions through interchangeable modules. Instead of requiring separate specialized devices for face bow transfer, articulator mounting, and model positioning, all functions are integrated into one system, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining functional versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system is segmented into a permanent supporting device and interchangeable functional modules. This segmentation allows the complex functionality to be divided into manageable, standardized components that can be independently manufactured and precisely assembled, reducing the complexity of any single component while maintaining overall system versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Measurement precision

If traditional methods are used for positioning dental models, then basic alignment can be achieved, but accuracy in reproducing occlusal plane tilting is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveocclusal plane measurement accuracyVSAvoidmodel alignment precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical squaring and alignment methods with a reference system based on the patient's actual occlusal plane orientation. The face bow transfer mechanism captures the precise tilting angles of the occlusal plane relative to the Frankfurt horizontal, and this angular information is directly transferred to the supporting device, eliminating cumulative mechanical alignment errors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The face bow acts as an intermediary device that captures the spatial relationship between the patient's head and dental arches. It serves as a mediator to transfer the occlusal plane orientation data to the supporting device, ensuring accurate reproduction of the patient's specific anatomical relationships without direct manual measurement and alignment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10426581B2Modular system for the realization of orthodontic gypsum models

Publication Date: 2019.10.01 ORTOLAB POMPEI

AI summary

The Modular system for the realization of orthodontic Gipsoteca models with the faithful tilting of the individual occlusal plane and mobile and fixed prostheses and other orthodontic aids such as bites or splints, comprises a first module consisting of a supporting device (1) and additional aids, such as bases, muffles, little frames, curved and flat plates, a base for the transfer of static relationships between the dental arches, the individual face bow and the injection piston, suitable to make up, in combination with the device (1), additional modules. The present invention allows to facilitate different dental, processing techniques and reduce processing times and possible errors caused by the realization and the squaring of the artifact.