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公开(公告)号：US20190046296A1
公开(公告)日：2019-02-14
申请号：US16159261
申请日：2018-10-12
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Avi Kopelman , Shiva Sambu , Rene M. Sterental , Eric Kuo , Mauricio de Alencar Casa
Abstract: The present disclosure provides method, systems, and devices for expanding arch of teeth. A device for expanding an arch of teeth of a patient can include a removable shell formed of a first material having a number of cavities formed therein. The number of cavities are shaped to receive teeth of a patient. A device for expanding an arch of teeth of a patient can include an arch element extending from the removable shell in a lingual direction and across an arch width of the removable shell. The arch element can be formed of the first material and a second material that is a different material than the first material, can be designed to expand an arch of the teeth of the patient, and can have a width specific to a stage of a treatment plan.
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公开(公告)号：US12053344B2
公开(公告)日：2024-08-06
申请号：US17397921
申请日：2021-08-09
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Eric Kuo , Artem Borovinskih , Shiva Sambu
CPC classification number: A61C7/002 , A61C7/08 , B33Y50/02 , G06F30/20 , A61C9/0046
Abstract: Orthodontic positioning devices, and related methods and systems, are disclosed for use with one or more orthodontic elastic members. The disclosed devices are configured to couple with an orthodontic elastic member so as to react a force from the elastic member into the appliance to, for example, generate traction forces on the patient's teeth to produce a desired occlusion. A positioning device includes a patient removable tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth. The appliance includes a hook configured to interface with an orthodontic elastic member. The hook can be configured to be offset from a surface of a tooth when the appliance is coupled with the patient's teeth and no elastic member is coupled with the tooth. The hook can be curved so that the hook is more retentive on the aligner. The hook can be reinforced so that the reinforcement resists deformation when the elastic is in place.
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公开(公告)号：US11998418B2
公开(公告)日：2024-06-04
申请号：US17163144
申请日：2021-01-29
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Eric Kuo , Artem Borovinskih , Shiva Sambu
CPC classification number: A61C7/002 , A61C7/08 , B33Y50/02 , G06F30/20 , A61C9/0046
Abstract: Orthodontic positioning devices, and related methods and systems, are disclosed for use with one or more orthodontic elastic members. The disclosed devices are configured to couple with an orthodontic elastic member so as to react a force from the elastic member into the appliance to, for example, generate traction forces on the patient's teeth to produce a desired occlusion. A positioning device includes a patient removable tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth. The appliance includes a hook configured to interface with an orthodontic elastic member. The hook can be configured to be offset from a surface of a tooth when the appliance is coupled with the patient's teeth and no elastic member is coupled with the tooth. The hook can be curved so that the hook is more retentive on the aligner. The hook can be reinforced so that the reinforcement resists deformation when the elastic is in place.
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公开(公告)号：US11890160B2
公开(公告)日：2024-02-06
申请号：US18115987
申请日：2023-03-01
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Eric Kuo , Artem Borovinskih , Shiva Sambu
CPC classification number: A61C7/002 , A61C7/08 , B33Y50/02 , G06F30/20 , A61C9/0046
Abstract: Orthodontic positioning devices, and related methods and systems, are disclosed for use with one or more orthodontic elastic members. The disclosed devices may comprise a pair of orthodontic aligners for use as part of an orthodontic treatment plan. The pair of orthodontic aligners may include an upper aligner with a first integrally formed hook and a lower aligner with a second integrally formed hook. The first integrally formed hook and the second integrally formed hook may be configured to engage with an orthodontic elastic member so as to react a force to, for example, generate orthodontic forces on the patient's teeth. Each of the first integrally formed hook and the second integrally formed hook may extend buccally from the upper aligner and the lower aligner, respectively.
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公开(公告)号：US10271923B2
公开(公告)日：2019-04-30
申请号：US14951245
申请日：2015-11-24
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Eric Kuo , Artem Borovinskih , Shiva Sambu
Abstract: Orthodontic positioning devices, and related methods and systems, are disclosed for use with one or more orthodontic elastic members. The disclosed devices are configured to couple with an orthodontic elastic member so as to react a force from the elastic member into the appliance to, for example, generate traction forces on the patient's teeth to produce a desired occlusion. A positioning device includes a patient removable tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth. The appliance includes a hook configured to interface with an orthodontic elastic member. The hook can be configured to be offset from a surface of a tooth when the appliance is coupled with the patient's teeth and no elastic member is coupled with the tooth. The hook can be curved so that the hook is more retentive on the aligner. The hook can be reinforced so that the reinforcement resists deformation when the elastic is in place.
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公开(公告)号：US10201409B2
公开(公告)日：2019-02-12
申请号：US15202083
申请日：2016-07-05
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： David Mason , Shiva Sambu , Chunhua Li , Yan Chen
IPC: B44C1/22 , A61C19/06 , A61C7/00 , A61C7/08 , A61C7/10 , A61C13/00 , B23K26/362 , G06Q30/06 , G06Q50/22 , B44C1/28 , G06F19/00 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y50/00 , B33Y80/00 , A44C15/00
Abstract: A dental appliance having an integrally formed reservoir and/or an ornamental design integrated thereon. The ornamental design can be selected or customized by a patient. The design can be created by directing energy to the dental appliance to alter a material property of at least a portion of the appliance to create the design. Alternatively, a groove or recess can be formed on a surface of the appliance to either mechanically retain an ornamental design or the groove or recess can be filled with ink to form the design. The appliance, including the integrally formed reservoir, can be formed using direct fabrication techniques.
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公开(公告)号：US20170156821A1
公开(公告)日：2017-06-08
申请号：US15439834
申请日：2017-02-22
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Avi Kopelman , Shiva Sambu , Rene M. Sterental , Eric Kuo , Mauricio de Alancar Casa
Abstract: The present disclosure provides method, systems, and devices for expanding arch of teeth. A device for expanding an arch of teeth of a patient can include a removable shell formed of a first material having a number of cavities formed therein. The number of cavities are shaped to receive teeth of a patient. A device for expanding an arch of teeth of a patient can include an arch element extending from the removable shell in a lingual direction and across an arch width of the removable shell. The arch element can be formed of the first material and a second material that is a different material than the first material, can be designed to expand an arch of the teeth of the patient, and can have a width specific to a stage of a treatment plan.
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公开(公告)号：US20160074137A1
公开(公告)日：2016-03-17
申请号：US14951245
申请日：2015-11-24
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Eric Kuo , Artem Borovinskih , Shiva Sambu
CPC classification number: A61C7/002 , A61C7/08 , A61C9/0046 , B33Y50/02 , G06F17/5009
Abstract: Orthodontic positioning devices, and related methods and systems, are disclosed for use with one or more orthodontic elastic members. The disclosed devices are configured to couple with an orthodontic elastic member so as to react a force from the elastic member into the appliance to, for example, generate traction forces on the patient's teeth to produce a desired occlusion. A positioning device includes a patient removable tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth. The appliance includes a hook configured to interface with an orthodontic elastic member. The hook can be configured to be offset from a surface of a tooth when the appliance is coupled with the patient's teeth and no elastic member is coupled with the tooth. The hook can be curved so that the hook is more retentive on the aligner. The hook can be reinforced so that the reinforcement resists deformation when the elastic is in place.
Abstract translation: 正畸定位装置以及相关的方法和系统被公开用于一个或多个正畸弹性部件。 所公开的装置被配置为与正牙弹性构件联接，以便使来自弹性构件的力反应到器具中，以便例如在患者的牙齿上产生牵引力以产生所需的闭塞。 定位装置包括患者可移除的牙齿定位装置，其具有接收空腔的牙齿接收空腔，该空腔成形为接收并向患者的牙齿施加弹性定位力。 该器具包括构造成与正畸弹性构件相接合的钩。 当器具与患者的牙齿联接并且没有弹性构件与牙齿联接时，钩可以构造成从牙齿的表面偏移。 钩可以是弯曲的，使得钩在对准器上更加保持。 可以加固钩子，使得当弹性件就位时，加强件可抵抗变形。
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公开(公告)号：US11896457B2
公开(公告)日：2024-02-13
申请号：US18115989
申请日：2023-03-01
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Eric Kuo , Artem Borovinskih , Shiva Sambu
CPC classification number: A61C7/002 , A61C7/08 , B33Y50/02 , G06F30/20 , A61C9/0046
Abstract: Orthodontic positioning devices, and related methods and systems, are disclosed for use with one or more orthodontic elastic members. The disclosed methods may comprise determining the geometries for a pair of orthodontic aligners for use as part of an orthodontic treatment plan. The geometries for the pair of orthodontic aligners may include an upper aligner with a first marking and a lower aligner with a second marking. The first marking may correspond to a position of a first hook, and the second marking may correspond to a position of a second hook. The first hook and the second hook may be configured to engage with an orthodontic elastic member so as to react a force to, for example, generate orthodontic forces on the patient's teeth.
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公开(公告)号：US11419710B2
公开(公告)日：2022-08-23
申请号：US15202139
申请日：2016-07-05
Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.
Inventor： David Mason , Shiva Sambu , Chunhua Li , Yan Chen
IPC: A61C19/06 , A61C7/00 , A61C7/08 , A61C7/10 , G16H30/20 , A61C13/00 , B23K26/362 , B44C1/22 , G06Q30/06 , B44C1/28 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y50/00 , B33Y80/00 , A44C15/00
Abstract: A dental appliance having an integrally formed reservoir and/or an ornamental design integrated thereon. The ornamental design can be selected or customized by a patient. The design can be created by directing energy to the dental appliance to alter a material property of at least a portion of the appliance to create the design. Alternatively, a groove or recess can be formed on a surface of the appliance to either mechanically retain an ornamental design or the groove or recess can be filled with ink to form the design. The appliance, including the integrally formed reservoir, can be formed using direct fabrication techniques.
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