公开(公告)号：US20230190412A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US18167775

申请日：2023-02-10

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Avi KOPELMAN ,  Allen BORONKAY ,  Ryan KIMURA ,  Yaser SHANJANI

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C19/06 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C13/00 ,  B29C64/386 ,  G16H20/40 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A44C15/00 ,  B23K26/362 ,  B44C1/22 ,  G06Q30/0601

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C19/066 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C13/0019 ,  B29C64/386 ,  G16H20/40 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A44C15/007 ,  B23K26/362 ,  B44C1/227 ,  B44C1/228 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  G06Q30/0643 ,  A61C13/0013 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for producing appliances for expansion of the arch of a patient are provided. An arch expanding appliance comprises a force generating portion to apply an arch expansion force and a retention portion to hold the force generating portion on the teeth. The retention portion comprises a flexible portion and a stiff portion. The force generating portion applies a force to move teeth associated with the flexible portion, while the stiff portion resists movement of its associated teeth. The orthodontic appliances can be designed according to the specifications provided herein and manufactured using direct fabrication methods.

公开(公告)号：US20220079445A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-17

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: 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：US20210059530A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-04

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：US20250040809A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-06

申请号：US18920811

申请日：2024-10-18

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 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C13/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T15/08

Abstract: Methods and systems for analysis of dental attachments. The dental attachments may be used in conjunction with a dental aligner worn by the patient to move the patient's teeth in accordance with a clinical treatment plan. A series of images may be taken while the patient is wearing the dental aligner. The series of images may be analyzed to confirm that the dental attachment(s) are present and bonded on the patient's tooth/teeth. Additionally or alternatively, the series of images may be analyzed to assess an interaction between the dental aligner and the attachment(s) bonded on the patient's tooth/teeth to determine if the attachment(s) have a defect. An indication of the status of the attachment(s) may be output to a user.

公开(公告)号：US20220401185A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-22

申请号：US17685296

申请日：2022-03-02

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Allen BORONKAY ,  Tzishing Jesse LIM

IPC: A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/14

Abstract: Tooth attachments are provided comprising one or more convex surfaces for engagement by a surface of an orthodontic appliance. Polymeric shell appliances are provided in which the polymeric shell appliances are configured to provide one or more activation forces to facilitate tooth movement. The polymeric shell appliances may comprise one or more tooth receiving cavities. The polymeric shell appliances may further comprise an engagement portion with a surface configured to engage a convex attachment surface in order to apply a tooth moving force.

公开(公告)号：US20200077896A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-12

申请号：US16683255

申请日：2019-11-13

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 ,  G06T15/08 ,  G06T7/00 ,  A61C13/00 ,  G06T7/73 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C7/10

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：US20190029522A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-31

申请号：US16048054

申请日：2018-07-27

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 ,  G06T7/73 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C13/00 ,  G06T15/08 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B5/4848 ,  A61B5/7257 ,  A61B5/7425 ,  A61B2576/02 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  G06T7/0014 ,  G06T7/75 ,  G06T15/08 ,  G06T2207/30036

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for 3D imaging (including 3D optical coherence tomography 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.