Orthodontic patient set-up tray
    11.
    发明授权
    Orthodontic patient set-up tray 失效
    正畸患者设置托盘

    公开(公告)号:US07264117B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-04

    申请号:US10804861

    申请日:2004-03-19

    IPC分类号: B65D83/10

    CPC分类号: A61C7/12 A61C2202/00

    摘要: An orthodontic set-up tray includes at least two sections, and each section includes at least one receptacle for receiving an orthodontic appliance. A coupling movably connects the sections together to enable relative movement between the sections. The coupling advantageously permits the overall size of the set-up tray to be reduced or enlarged as may be desired by the practitioner. Optionally, the coupling is a releasable coupling that enables the sections to be detached from one another.

    摘要翻译: 正畸设置托盘包括至少两个部分,并且每个部分包括用于接收正畸器具的至少一个插座。 联接器将部分可移动地连接在一起,以实现各部分之间的相对移动。 联接器有利地允许安装托盘的整体尺寸按照从业者的期望而减小或扩大。 可选地,联接器是能够使部分彼此分离的可释放的联接件。

    Apparatus for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances and method of making the same
    13.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances and method of making the same 有权
    用于正畸矫治器的间接粘合的装置及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US07137812B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-21

    申请号:US10678286

    申请日:2003-10-03

    IPC分类号: A61C7/00 B65D81/30

    摘要: Apparatus for use in indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances includes a container having a chamber and a placement device received in the chamber. At least one orthodontic appliance is releasably connected to the placement device and has a base with a contour that is a replica of a portion of the patient's tooth structure. A bonding composition for bonding the appliance to the patient's tooth structure is applied to the base before the container is closed by the manufacturer, such that the practitioner can simply remove the placement device from the chamber and immediately transfer the appliances to the patient's teeth.

    摘要翻译: 用于正畸装置的间接粘合的装置包括具有容纳在腔室中的腔室和放置装置的容器。 至少一个正畸装置可释放地连接到放置装置,并且具有基部,其具有轮廓,该轮廓是患者牙结构的一部分的复制品。 在制造商关闭容器之前,将用于将器具结合到患者牙齿结构的接合组合物施加到基部,使得从业者可以从腔室中简单地移除放置装置并立即将器具转移到患者的牙齿。

    Method and apparatus for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances
    14.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances 有权
    用于间接粘合正畸器具的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07020963B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-04

    申请号:US10428301

    申请日:2003-05-02

    IPC分类号: B21F43/00 A61G15/00

    摘要: An indirect bonding apparatus is made by initially placing spacer material over a replica of the patient's tooth structure. A tray is then formed over the spacer material and hardened. Next, the spacer material is removed from the tooth replica and orthodontic appliances are placed on the replica at desired locations. A matrix material is placed between the tray and the replica and allowed to harden. Optionally, the apparatus includes features for facilitating removal of the transfer apparatus after the bonding procedure has been completed, and features for applying firm, uniform pressure to the appliances during the bonding procedure. Other aspects of indirect bonding are also described.

    摘要翻译: 通过首先将间隔物材料放置在患者牙结构的复制品上来制造间接粘合装置。 然后在间隔物材料上形成托盘并硬化。 接下来,将间隔物材料从牙齿复制品上除去,并将正畸器具放置在所需位置的复制品上。 将基质材料放置在托盘和副本之间并允许其硬化。 可选地,该装置包括在粘合过程完成之后有助于移除传送装置的特征,以及用于在粘合过程期间对器具施加牢固均匀的压力的特征。 还描述了间接粘合的其它方面。

    Lingual Orthodontic Appliance with Removable Section
    15.
    发明申请
    Lingual Orthodontic Appliance with Removable Section 有权
    舌齿矫正器具可拆卸部分

    公开(公告)号:US20110027743A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-03

    申请号:US12936399

    申请日:2009-03-25

    IPC分类号: A61C7/28 A61C7/30 B23P13/00

    摘要: An aesthetic, partially removable orthodontic appliance is described, including a polymeric body that conforms to the lingual soft tissue and at least one wire member extending from the polymeric body. Each wire member releasably engages with a respective anchor that is, in turn, connected to the lingual surface of a respective tooth when the polymeric body is moved in a generally gingival direction into abutting relationship with the lingual soft tissue. Other features of the appliance include self-guiding magnetic couplings and couplings based on interlocking mechanical structures that provide releasable engagement between the removable section and the anchors, as well as related methods for making and using the same.

    摘要翻译: 描述了美学,部分可移除的矫正器具,包括符合舌舌软组织的聚合体和从聚合体延伸的至少一个线构件。 每个线构件可释放地与相应的锚接合,当聚合物主体以大致牙龈方向移动到与舌侧软组织的邻接关系中时,相应的锚又连接到相应牙齿的舌侧表面。 该设备的其他特征包括基于互锁机械结构的自导向磁耦合和联接,其提供可拆卸部分和锚之间的可释放接合,以及用于制造和使用它们的相关方法。

    SELF-LIGATING ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE AND RELATED METHODS
    16.
    发明申请
    SELF-LIGATING ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE AND RELATED METHODS 有权
    自发矫正器具及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140038120A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-06

    申请号:US14112523

    申请日:2012-03-30

    IPC分类号: A61C7/28

    CPC分类号: A61C7/287

    摘要: The appliances and methods provide a tab on a “U”-shaped clip having a labial (i.e. toward the patient's lips or cheek) section and a lingual (i.e. toward the patient's tongue) section. The tab is located in a position that facilitates access by a practitioner and also reduces the moment applied to the clip when the clips is opened and closed. Advantageously, the tab can be positioned to account for the varying degree of resistance encountered by different sections of the clip and minimize the likelihood of either distorting the clip or torquing the appliance. The tab can be positioned coplanar with the sliding mechanism. Advantageously, these appliances can provide improved ease of use, reduced clip distortion over time, and greater patient comfort.

    摘要翻译: 器具和方法在具有唇形(即朝向患者的嘴唇或脸颊)部分和舌头(即朝向患者舌头)部分的“U”形夹上提供突片。 标签位于便于实践者访问的位置,并且还减少当剪辑被打开和关闭时施加到剪辑的时刻。 有利地,突片可以被定位成考虑到夹子的不同部分遇到的不同程度的阻力,并且最小化扭曲夹子或扭转器具的可能性。 突片可以与滑动机构共面定位。 有利地,这些器具可以提供改善的使用便利性,随着时间的推移减少夹子变形,以及更大的患者舒适度。

    Methods of preparing a virtual dentition model and fabricating a dental retainer therefrom
    18.
    发明授权
    Methods of preparing a virtual dentition model and fabricating a dental retainer therefrom 有权
    制备虚拟牙列模型并从其制造牙科保持器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08738165B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-27

    申请号:US12808214

    申请日:2008-12-17

    IPC分类号: G05B11/01 A61C3/00 G06F19/00

    摘要: A virtual model of a dental patient's dentition is provided by obtaining a digital data file of the patient's teeth and orthodontic appliances connected to the teeth, and then combining data from the data file with other data that represents surfaces of the teeth underlying the appliances. The virtual model is useful in preparing a physical model of the patient's current dentition that can be used, for example, to make a dental retainer. Advantageously, the retainer can be fabricated before the orthodontic appliances are disconnected from the patient's teeth and ready for use as soon as the patient's teeth have reached their desired positions in the oral cavity.

    摘要翻译: 牙科患者牙列的虚拟模型通过获得与牙齿连接的患者牙齿和正畸器具的数字数据文件,然后将来自数据文件的数据与表示器具下面牙齿表面的其它数据组合来提供。 虚拟模型可用于准备可用于例如制造牙科保持器的患者当前牙列的物理模型。 有利地,保持器可以在牙科矫正器具与患者的牙齿断开之前制造,并且一旦患者的牙齿已经达到其在口腔中的期望位置就可以使用。

    Orthodontic appliance providing enhanced adhesive cure
    19.
    发明授权
    Orthodontic appliance providing enhanced adhesive cure 失效
    矫正器具提供增强的粘合剂固化

    公开(公告)号:US06743013B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-01

    申请号:US10081222

    申请日:2002-02-22

    IPC分类号: A61C300

    CPC分类号: A61C7/16

    摘要: An orthodontic appliance includes a base with an outer surface, as well as at least one passageway extending through the base. An element is received in each passageway and is made of a material that transmits actinic radiation. The element serves as a window to facilitate the curing of light-curable orthodontic adhesive beneath the appliance base, while simultaneously preventing movement of the adhesive through the passageway. Optionally, one or more optical fibers are provided to facilitate curing of the adhesive.

    摘要翻译: 正畸装置包括具有外表面的基部以及延伸穿过基部的至少一个通道。 一个元件被接收在每个通道中并且由透射光化辐射的材料制成。 该元件用作窗口,以便于在器具基座下面固化可光固化的正牙粘合剂,同时防止粘合剂通过通道的移动。 可选地,提供一个或多个光纤以便于粘合剂的固化。

    Orthodontic appliance providing enhanced adhesive cure
    20.
    发明授权
    Orthodontic appliance providing enhanced adhesive cure 有权
    矫正器具提供增强的粘合剂固化

    公开(公告)号:US06482002B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-19

    申请号:US09799241

    申请日:2001-03-05

    IPC分类号: A61C300

    CPC分类号: A61C7/16

    摘要: An orthodontic appliance includes a base with an outer surface, as well as at least one passageway extending through the base. An element is received in each passageway and is made of a material that transmits actinic radiation. The element serves as a window to facilitate the curing of light-curable orthodontic adhesive beneath the appliance base, while simultaneously preventing movement of the adhesive through the passageway. Optionally, one or more optical fibers are provided to facilitate curing of the adhesive.

    摘要翻译: 正畸装置包括具有外表面的基部以及延伸穿过基部的至少一个通道。 一个元件被接收在每个通道中并且由透射光化辐射的材料制成。 该元件用作窗口,以便于在器具基座下面固化可光固化的正牙粘合剂,同时防止粘合剂通过通道的移动。 可选地,提供一个或多个光纤以便于粘合剂的固化。