公开(公告)号：US20040202983A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-14

申请号：US10827923

申请日：2004-04-19

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Robet E. Tricca ,  Eric Kuo ,  Peter G. Knopp ,  Choi Woncheol ,  Craig R. Bruns

IPC: A61C005/00 ,  A61C003/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/00

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for forming a pontic in a polymeric shell dental appliance, including providing a polymeric shell dental appliance of the type which is removably placeable over a patient's dentition, said shell having a concave trough which conforms to the teeth when the appliance is placed over the dentition and a location in the trough corresponding to a missing tooth; and depositing a flexible, durably affixed material in the location to form the pontic.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在聚合物壳牙科器具中形成牙体的系统和方法，包括提供可拆卸地放置在患者牙列上的类型的聚合物壳牙科器具，所述外壳具有当器具为 放置在齿列上，并在槽中与缺牙相对应的位置; 以及在所述位置沉积柔性的耐久性固定的材料以形成所述布置。

公开(公告)号：US20040166462A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10375223

申请日：2003-02-26

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Loc X. Phan ,  Peter G. Knopp ,  Eric Kuo ,  Amir Abolfathi

IPC: A61C003/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  B29C64/135 ,  B29L2031/753 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  Y10T29/49568

Abstract: A dental template to position an object on a patient's tooth includes digitizing the patient's tooth; adding virtual objects to predetermined locations on the digitized tooth; and fabricating the dental template to locate the object on the patient's tooth. The template can be used for etching or for positioning brackets on teeth.

Abstract translation: 用于将物体定位在患者牙齿上的牙科模板包括数字化患者的牙齿; 将虚拟物体添加到数字化齿上的预定位置; 并制造牙科模板以将物体定位在患者的牙齿上。 该模板可用于蚀刻或定位牙齿上的支架。

公开(公告)号：US20030198911A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-23

申请号：US10126105

申请日：2002-04-18

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC. A Delaware Corporation

Inventor： Peter G. Knopp ,  Aaron J. Miller ,  Rob van den Berg

IPC: A61C003/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/08 ,  B29C43/02 ,  B29C43/56 ,  B29C2043/561 ,  B29L2031/753 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A system and method for repositioning teeth in a patient jaw includes an attachment bonded to a tooth. The attachment has at least one force receiving component for receiving a force. A polymeric shell repositioning appliance is positioned over at least some of the teeth in the patient jaw. The polymeric shell has at least one force transmitting component for engaging the force receiving component to form a locus of engagement. The locus of engagement transmits the force and moves but is maintained as the tooth is repositioned. In specific embodiments the locus of engagement is maintained over a substantial range of motion. The force transmitted at the locus of engagement increases in response to the tooth lagging an intended position. A space between the positioned appliance and the tooth permits the tooth to move into an intended position.

Abstract translation: 用于在患者钳口中重新定位牙齿的系统和方法包括结合到牙齿上的附件。 附件具有用于接收力的至少一个受力部件。 聚合物壳重新定位装置位于患者颌部中的至少一些牙齿之上。 聚合物壳体具有至少一个力传递部件，用于接合力接收部件以形成啮合轨迹。 接合轨迹传递力并移动，但是当牙齿被重新定位时保持。 在具体实施例中，接合轨迹在相当大的运动范围内保持。 在接合轨迹处传递的力响应于滞后于预期位置的牙齿而增加。 定位的器具和牙齿之间的空间允许牙齿移动到预期位置。

公开(公告)号：US20040253562A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：US10794325

申请日：2004-03-04

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Peter G. Knopp

IPC: A61C003/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/146 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A dental template to position an object on a patient's tooth includes digitizing the patient's tooth; adding virtual objects to predetermined three-dimensional positions on the digitized tooth; and fabricating the dental template to locate the object at the predetermined 3D position on the patient's tooth. The template can be used for etching or for positioning brackets on teeth.

Abstract translation: 用于将物体定位在患者牙齿上的牙科模板包括数字化患者的牙齿; 将虚拟对象添加到数字化齿上的预定三维位置; 以及制造牙科模板以将物体定位在患者牙齿上的预定3D位置。 该模板可用于蚀刻或定位牙齿上的支架。

公开(公告)号：US20040229185A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-18

申请号：US10794324

申请日：2004-03-04

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Peter G. Knopp

IPC: A61C003/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/146 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A dental template to position an object on a patient's tooth includes digitizing the patient's tooth; adding virtual objects to predetermined three-dimensional positions on the digitized tooth; and fabricating the dental template to locate the object at the predetermined 3D position on the patient's tooth. The template can be used for etching or for positioning brackets on teeth.

Abstract translation: 用于将物体定位在患者牙齿上的牙科模板包括数字化患者的牙齿; 将虚拟对象添加到数字化齿上的预定三维位置; 以及制造牙科模板以将物体定位在患者牙齿上的预定3D位置。 该模板可用于蚀刻或定位牙齿上的支架。

公开(公告)号：US20020081546A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-27

申请号：US09967822

申请日：2001-09-28

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Robert E. Tricca ,  Eric Kuo ,  Peter G. Knopp ,  Choi Woncheol ,  Craig R. Burns

IPC: A61C003/00 ,  A61C013/08

CPC classification number: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/0053

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for forming a pontic in a polymeric shell dental appliance, including providing a polymeric shell dental appliance of the type which is removably placeable over a patient's dentition, said shell having a concave trough which conforms to the teeth when the appliance is placed over the dentition and a location in the trough corresponding to a missing tooth; and depositing a flexible, durably affixed material in the location to form the pontic.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在聚合物壳牙科器具中形成牙体的系统和方法，包括提供可拆卸地放置在患者牙列上的类型的聚合物壳牙科器具，所述外壳具有当器具为 放置在齿列上，并在槽中与缺牙相对应的位置; 以及在所述位置沉积柔性的耐久性固定的材料以形成所述布置。