公开(公告)号：US12090023B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US18168454

申请日：2023-02-13

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Jun Sato ,  Bruce Cam ,  Yaser Shanjani

IPC: A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C19/02

CPC classification number: A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C19/02 ,  A61C2201/005 ,  A61C2204/005 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: Embedded sensors and onboard or off-board processing in an aligner case can detect aligner material and/or quality. Material detection can be used for counterfeit detection, or to trigger material specific events. Quality detection can include detection of common aligner failures or defects. A case for a dental appliance may include a tray for supporting the dental appliance, a cover coupled to the tray, and at least one sensor to detect a deformation of the dental appliance. A case for a dental appliance may include a tray for housing the dental appliance, a cover coupled to the tray, and at least one sensor configured to detect a change in material of the dental appliance.

公开(公告)号：US11576754B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-14

申请号：US17100784

申请日：2020-11-20

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Fuming Wu ,  Ryan Kimura ,  Jeremy Riley ,  Yaser Shanjani ,  Norman Su ,  Jun Sato ,  Bastien Pesenti ,  John Y. Morton ,  Jihua Cheng

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  G16H40/63 ,  A61C13/00 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H50/50 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C9/00 ,  G06T17/00

Abstract: Methods for designing and fabrication of a series of apparatuses for expanding a patient's palate (“palatal expanders”). In particular, described herein are methods and apparatuses for forming palatal expanders, including rapid palatal expanders, as well as series of palatal expanders formed as described herein and apparatuses for designing and fabricating them.

公开(公告)号：US11273011B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-15

申请号：US15831159

申请日：2017-12-04

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser Shanjani ,  Jeremy Riley ,  Ryan Kimura ,  Jun Sato ,  Norman Su ,  Jihua Cheng ,  Fuming Wu

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/02 ,  A61C9/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  A61C7/00

Abstract: Palatal expander apparatuses for expanding a patient's palate (“palatal expanders”) and methods of using and making them. These palatal expanders may be configured to have a variable surface smoothness on one side (e.g., the lingual-facing surface) compared to the opposite side (e.g., the palatal-facing surface). These palatal expanders may be configured to have a varying thickness in the palatal region. These palatal expanders may be adapted for ease in removal by the patient or caregiver (e.g., including a hinged region and/or detachment region, and/or including a thinner buccal side then occlusal side, etc.).

公开(公告)号：US11185233B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-30

申请号：US17094785

申请日：2020-11-10

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Jun Sato ,  Allen Boronkay ,  Yaser Shanjani ,  Reza Shirazi Aghjari ,  Avi Kopelman ,  Andrew Jang ,  Jihua Cheng ,  Eric Kuo ,  Vladimir Shelbakh ,  Bastien Pesenti

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C7/00 ,  G06T7/73 ,  A61C13/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T15/08

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for 3D imaging to measure the shape of orthodontic aligners, teeth, and other oral structures simultaneously, in-vivo or in-vitro. These methods and apparatuses may be used to determine contact locations of aligners with teeth and/or teeth with other teeth with very high precision, including determining the size of gaps where they are not in contact. These measurements may be used design, modify or replace an aligner and/or to verify aligner fit. 3D models of the whole aligner and teeth may be generated.

公开(公告)号：US10150244B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-11

申请号：US15298830

申请日：2016-10-20

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Jun Sato ,  Ryan Kimura ,  Yaser Shanjani

IPC: B29C53/04 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/00 ,  B29C53/02 ,  B29C53/36 ,  B29C53/06 ,  B29L31/00 ,  B65H45/00 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A61C13/00

Abstract: The present disclosure provides method, computing device readable medium, and devices for dental appliances formed with folded material components. An example of a method of forming a dental appliance, includes forming a shell having a number of tooth apertures configured to receive and reposition a number of teeth of a patient along one jaw of a patient, the shell having a number of specialized components and wherein the number of specialized components are formed from folding multiple sections of the first sheet of material over each other.

公开(公告)号：US20170007367A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15202467

申请日：2016-07-05

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Chunhua Li ,  Avi Kopelman ,  Srinivas Kaza ,  Ryan Kimura ,  Yaser Shanjani

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  B29C67/00 ,  A61C7/08

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for producing appliances for expansion of the palate of a patient are provided. A palate expanding orthodontic appliance comprises a teeth engagement portion comprising a plurality of teeth engagement structures and a force generating portion coupled to the teeth engagement portion and configured to apply force to cause the patient's palate to expand. The orthodontic appliances can be designed according to the specifications provided herein and manufactured using direct fabrication methods.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于生产用于扩大患者腭的器具的系统，方法和装置。 口腔扩张正畸矫治器包括齿啮合部分，其包括多个齿啮合结构，以及耦合到齿接合部分的力产生部分，并且构造成施加力以使患者的腭膨胀。 正畸器具可根据本文提供的规格设计，并使用直接制造方法制造。

公开(公告)号：US12156714B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-03

申请号：US17535478

申请日：2021-11-24

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Jun Sato ,  Allen Boronkay ,  Yaser Shanjani ,  Reza Shirazi Aghjari ,  Avi Kopelman ,  Andrew Jang ,  Jihua Cheng ,  Eric Kuo ,  Vladimir Shelbakh ,  Bastien Pesenti

IPC: G06T7/73 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C13/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T15/08

Abstract: Methods and systems for imaging removable dental appliances. Image data taken while a removable dental appliance was worn on a patient's teeth may be used to identify one or more locations of undesirable contact between the removable dental appliance and the patient's teeth and/or one or more attachments on the patient's teeth. The one or more locations of undesirable contact can correlate with undesirable tooth movement compared to expected tooth movement according to a treatment plan. A three-dimensional (3D) model of the removable dental appliance and the patient's teeth may be displayed on a user interface, with the identified one or more locations of undesirable contact highlighted in the 3D model. An alert of the identified one or more locations of undesirable contact may be emitted via the user interface.

公开(公告)号：US12144704B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-19

申请号：US16691141

申请日：2019-11-21

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Bruce Cam ,  Yaser Shanjani ,  Jun Sato

IPC: A61C7/08 ,  A61F7/00 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61N5/06

Abstract: Aligner systems and methods including a sequence of aligners having energy-delivering elements. For example, first and second aligners of the sequence of aligners may include first and second polymer shells that have shapes for applying respective first and second local forces to first and second regions of a dental arch to move one or more first teeth and one or more second teeth, respectively. The first and second aligners may also include corresponding first and second heating elements that are arranged to heat first and second target regions of the dental arch associated with moving the one or more first teeth and one or more second teeth, respectively. Heat energy from the first and second heating elements may improve an outcome of respective first and second stages of a treatment plan.

公开(公告)号：US11931223B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US16147031

申请日：2018-09-28

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser Shanjani ,  Jun Sato ,  Ryan Kimura

IPC: A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/22 ,  A61C7/36 ,  A61C8/00 ,  A61C19/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G05B19/4097

CPC classification number: A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/22 ,  A61C7/36 ,  A61C8/00 ,  A61C19/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G05B19/4097 ,  G05B2219/42155

Abstract: Described herein are intraoral appliances with adaptive cellular materials and structures to provide enhanced mechanical properties and orthodontic functionality, and related methods. The described appliances may have higher Young's modulus and elongation rate than appliances made from conventional materials. Further, the described appliances may have desirable non-linear force/strain profiles. Additionally, the control provided by using cellular structures allow for increased customization for individual patients. Thus, the described appliances may be more effective, have longer appliance lifetimes and/or provide less discomfort to patients.

公开(公告)号：US20230127004A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-27

申请号：US18146153

申请日：2022-12-23

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Avi Kopelman ,  Allen Boronkay ,  Peter Webber ,  Vadim Matov ,  Srinivas Kaza ,  Ryan Kimura ,  Yaser Shanjani

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/36 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/14 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G05B19/4097 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for improved orthodontic treatment of a patient's teeth are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method includes determining an appliance geometry for a dental appliance. The appliance geometry can include a first region representing a shell comprising a plurality of teeth receiving cavities, and a second region representing at least one integrally formed component to be integrally joined to the shell. The method can also include generating instructions including a first digital representation of the shell based on the first region, and a second digital representation of the at least one integrally formed component based on the second region. The method can further include transmitting the instructions to a fabrication system configured to additively manufacture the dental appliance by fabricating the shell based on the first digital representation, concurrently with fabricating the at least one integrally formed component based on the second digital representation.