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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.
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公开(公告)号:US20170007364A1
公开(公告)日:2017-01-12
申请号:US15202384
申请日:2016-07-05
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc
Inventor: Fuming WU , Jihua CHENG
IPC: A61C7/08
CPC classification number: A61C7/08
Abstract: A dual aligner assembly including a plurality of aligners, including a first aligner and a second aligner. The first aligner has a first shape corresponding to a set of target tooth positions and applies an orthodontic force against a set of target teeth. The first orthodontic force generates movement of the set of target teeth to the set of target tooth positions. The second aligner has a second shape corresponding to a combination of current tooth positions of the set of target teeth, the set of target tooth positions, and a thickness of the first aligner. The second aligner partially encloses the first aligner and provides an anchor for at least a portion of the first aligner. Via the anchor, a combination of the first aligner and the second aligner provides an orthodontic force that prevents the set of target teeth from moving to unwanted tooth positions during orthodontic treatment.
Abstract translation: 包括多个对准器的双对准器组件,包括第一对准器和第二对准器。 第一对准器具有对应于一组目标牙齿位置的第一形状,并将正畸力应用于一组目标牙齿。 第一种矫正力产生一组目标牙齿到目标牙齿位置集合的运动。 第二对准器具有对应于组的目标齿的当前齿位置,目标齿位置集合和第一对准器的厚度的组合的第二形状。 第二对准器部分地包围第一对准器并为第一对准器的至少一部分提供锚固件。 通过锚固件,第一对准器和第二对准器的组合提供正畸力,其在正畸治疗期间防止该组目标牙齿移动到不需要的牙齿位置。
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公开(公告)号:US20250082441A1
公开(公告)日:2025-03-13
申请号:US18962977
申请日:2024-11-27
Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Inventor: John MORTON , Vadim MATOV , Heng CAO , Ryan KIMURA , Jihua CHENG , Bastien PESENTI
Abstract: A method of attachment design may include placing a virtual attachment having a shape at a location on a virtual tooth, generating attachment shape parameters for the virtual attachment, and determining whether the virtual attachment at the location and having the shape generates a solution that results in a desired movement of the virtual tooth for a stage of treatment in a treatment plan. The method may also include modifying, based on the determining, the shape of the virtual attachment or the location of the virtual attachment.
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公开(公告)号:US20240390111A1
公开(公告)日:2024-11-28
申请号:US18791414
申请日:2024-07-31
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor: Fuming WU , Ryan KIMURA , Jeremy RILEY , Yaser SHANJANI , Norman SU , Jun SATO , Bastien PESENTI , John Y. MORTON , Jihua CHENG
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20230404714A1
公开(公告)日:2023-12-21
申请号:US18346176
申请日:2023-06-30
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor: Fuming WU , Ryan KIMURA , Jeremy RILEY , Yaser SHANJANI , Norman SU , Jun SATO , Bastien PESENTI , John Y. MORTON , Jihua CHENG
CPC classification number: A61C7/10 , G16H40/63 , A61C13/0004 , G06T17/00 , G16H50/50 , A61C7/002 , A61C9/004 , G16H40/67
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20230202114A1
公开(公告)日:2023-06-29
申请号:US18146329
申请日:2022-12-23
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor: Siobhan O'LEARY , Jun SATO , Rohit TANUGULA , Ryan KIMURA , Allen R. BORONKAY , Huizhong LI , Fuming WU , Jihua CHENG , Jeremy RILEY , Paula ALVARADO
CPC classification number: B29C64/386 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y50/00 , A61C7/002 , A61C7/08 , A61C9/004 , B29L2031/753
Abstract: Dental retainer devices are provided. The dental retainer devices can be customized based on patient specific dental anatomy and dental treatment plans. Methods of making the dental retainer devices are also provided. The methods can included additive manufacturing. Methods are also provided for customization of a dental retainer device based on the patient specific anatomy. The methods for customization can include providing a dentist with different options for anterior teeth coverage, posterior teeth coverage, and palatal configurations for the dental retainer devices.
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公开(公告)号:US20230069617A1
公开(公告)日:2023-03-02
申请号:US17982514
申请日:2022-11-07
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor: Fuming WU , Jihua CHENG , Chunhua LI , Yan CHEN , Norman C. SU
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, devices, systems, and computer-implemented methods for forming and placing attachments for use with dental appliances, and more particularly to the design, manufacture, and use of three-dimensionally printed attachment templates for use with orthodontic devices. Dental attachment templates include a cavity with one or more openings for injecting and bonding attachment material directly on a patient's tooth, which allow accurate placement of the attachments while providing the dental practitioner flexibility during the attachment forming process. Digital dental attachment template model techniques can be used to accurately place the cavity and opening.
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公开(公告)号:US20220175494A1
公开(公告)日:2022-06-09
申请号:US17679858
申请日:2022-02-24
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.).
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公开(公告)号:US20180153649A1
公开(公告)日:2018-06-07
申请号:US15831262
申请日:2017-12-04
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor: Fuming WU , Ryan KIMURA , Jeremy RILEY , Yaser SHANJANI , Norman SU , Jun SATO , Bastien PESENTI , John Y. MORTON , Jihua CHENG
CPC classification number: A61C7/10 , A61C7/002 , A61C9/004 , A61C13/0004 , G06T17/00 , G16H40/63 , G16H40/67 , G16H50/50
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.
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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.
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