公开(公告)号：US20220023009A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-27

申请号：US17303799

申请日：2021-06-08

Applicant: Swift Health Systems Inc.

Inventor： Hongsheng Tong ,  Philong John Pham ,  Allen Huynh ,  Robert Lee ,  Vijay Dhaka

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/08

Abstract: Non-sliding orthodontic appliances may include an archwire having male fasteners for locking in place with brackets in a non-sliding manner and interproximal loops for exerting forces on the brackets. Appropriate forces may be calculated according to vectors between initial and ideal tooth positions. The brackets may be transferred to a patient's teeth using indirect bonding trays which contain slots for holding and aligning each bracket. The trays may include integrated handles for facilitating handling, may be sectioned into smaller pieces for easier application, and/or may be labeled for facilitating proper registration. Superposition of a digital placement plan and clinical model after bonding may illustrate the accuracy of bracket placement. The archwire may comprise atraumatic ends to avoid patient discomfort. A color registration system can be used to facilitate the attachment of the archwire to the brackets. The archwire may be locked into place with the brackets using crimpable stops.

公开(公告)号：US20240358478A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18604863

申请日：2024-03-14

Applicant: Swift Health Systems Inc.

Inventor： Hongsheng Tong ,  Philong John Pham ,  Allen Huynh ,  Robert Lee

IPC: A61C7/28 ,  A61C7/20

CPC classification number: A61C7/28 ,  A61C7/20

Abstract: Hybrid orthodontic archwire designs are disclosed. Hybrid archwires may have bracket-archwire sections and interproximal archwire sections in which each section can vary in cross-section shape, size, and/or material properties. Bracket-archwire sections may be configured to promote torque control and may have rectangular cross-sections. Interproximal archwire sections may be configured to be bent into force-promoting loops and may have round cross sections. Each archwire section may be straight or bent into any shape. Hybrid archwires may have sliding sections and non-sliding sections. Non-sliding sections may have male connectors configured to prevent the archwire from sliding relative to the orthodontic brackets and/or may have cross-sectional shapes, sizes, or coatings that resist sliding relative to sliding sections. Sliding sections may have linear archwire segments. Hybrid archwires may have distal or posterior non-sliding sections and an intermediate anterior or medial sliding section.

公开(公告)号：US20210244505A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-12

申请号：US17302314

申请日：2021-04-29

Applicant: Swift Health Systems Inc.

Inventor： Hongsheng Tong ,  Robert Lee ,  Philong John Pham ,  W. Ronald Redmond

IPC: A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/28

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance can include an archwire, ties, and multiple orthodontic brackets. The archwire can include multiple male fasteners and interproximal loops. Each male fastener may be inserted into an orthodontic bracket and tied into place. The male fastener may not be able to slide relative to the orthodontic bracket after it is tied to the orthodontic bracket.

公开(公告)号：US10828133B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US15827723

申请日：2017-11-30

Applicant: Swift Health Systems Inc.

Inventor： Hongsheng Tong ,  Robert Lee ,  Philong John Pham ,  Allen Huynh

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  B29C64/386 ,  A61C13/34 ,  A61C13/00 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C41/02 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  A61C7/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for fabricating indirect bonding trays are disclosed. Physical models of a patient's teeth can be created with non-functional placeholder brackets, impressions of which can be transferred to indirect bonding trays. This can create wells in which functional brackets can be placed into, reducing errors created from transferring functional brackets from the physical model onto the indirect bonding trays.

公开(公告)号：US20180221113A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15884805

申请日：2018-01-31

Applicant: Swift Health Systems Inc.

Inventor： Hongsheng Tong ,  Philong John Pham ,  Allen Huynh ,  Robert Lee

IPC: A61C7/28

CPC classification number: A61C7/28 ,  A61C7/20

Abstract: Hybrid orthodontic archwire designs are disclosed. Hybrid archwires may have bracket-archwire sections and interproximal archwire sections in which each section can vary in cross-section shape, size, and/or material properties. Bracket-archwire sections may be configured to promote torque control and may have rectangular cross-sections. Interproximal archwire sections may be configured to be bent into force-promoting loops and may have round cross sections. Each archwire section may be straight or bent into any shape. Hybrid archwires may have sliding sections and non-sliding sections. Non-sliding sections may have male connectors configured to prevent the archwire from sliding relative to the orthodontic brackets and/or may have cross-sectional shapes, sizes, or coatings that resist sliding relative to sliding sections. Sliding sections may have linear archwire segments. Hybrid archwires may have distal or posterior non-sliding sections and an intermediate anterior or medial sliding section.

公开(公告)号：US20170296304A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15490278

申请日：2017-04-18

Applicant: Swift Health Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Hongsheng Tong ,  Robert Lee ,  Philong John Pham ,  W. Ronald Redmond

IPC: A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C7/14

CPC classification number: A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/20 ,  A61C7/28

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance can include an archwire, ties, and multiple orthodontic brackets. The archwire can include multiple male fasteners and interproximal loops. Each male fastener may be inserted into an orthodontic bracket and tied into place. The male fastener may not be able to slide relative to the orthodontic bracket after it is tied to the orthodontic bracket.

公开(公告)号：US12220294B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-11

申请号：US18337348

申请日：2023-06-19

Applicant: Swift Health Systems Inc.

Inventor： Hongsheng Tong ,  Philong John Pham ,  Allen Huynh ,  Robert Lee ,  Vijay Dhaka

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/02 ,  A61C7/22 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C9/00

Abstract: Non-sliding orthodontic appliances may include an archwire having male fasteners for locking in place with brackets in a non-sliding manner and interproximal loops for exerting forces on the brackets. Appropriate forces may be calculated according to vectors between initial and ideal tooth positions. The brackets may be transferred to a patient's teeth using indirect bonding trays which contain slots for holding and aligning each bracket. The trays may include integrated handles for facilitating handling, may be sectioned into smaller pieces for easier application, and/or may be labeled for facilitating proper registration. Superposition of a digital placement plan and clinical model after bonding may illustrate the accuracy of bracket placement. The archwire may comprise atraumatic ends to avoid patient discomfort. A color registration system can be used to facilitate the attachment of the archwire to the brackets. The archwire may be locked into place with the brackets using crimpable stops.

公开(公告)号：US20240058101A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18337348

申请日：2023-06-19

Applicant: Swift Health Systems Inc.

Inventor： Hongsheng Tong ,  Philong John Pham ,  Allen Huynh ,  Robert Lee ,  Vijay Dhaka

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/02 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/22

CPC classification number: A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/02 ,  A61C9/004 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/22 ,  A61C2201/002

Abstract: Non-sliding orthodontic appliances may include an archwire having male fasteners for locking in place with brackets in a non-sliding manner and interproximal loops for exerting forces on the brackets. Appropriate forces may be calculated according to vectors between initial and ideal tooth positions. The brackets may be transferred to a patient's teeth using indirect bonding trays which contain slots for holding and aligning each bracket. The trays may include integrated handles for facilitating handling, may be sectioned into smaller pieces for easier application, and/or may be labeled for facilitating proper registration. Superposition of a digital placement plan and clinical model after bonding may illustrate the accuracy of bracket placement. The archwire may comprise atraumatic ends to avoid patient discomfort. A color registration system can be used to facilitate the attachment of the archwire to the brackets. The archwire may be locked into place with the brackets using crimpable stops.

公开(公告)号：US20230339189A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US18186534

申请日：2023-03-20

Applicant: Swift Health Systems Inc.

Inventor： Hongsheng Tong ,  Robert Lee ,  Philong John Pham ,  Allen Huynh

IPC: A61C13/00 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/14 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C64/393 ,  A61C13/34 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B29C41/02 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B33Y10/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C13/0019 ,  A61C13/34 ,  B29C41/025 ,  B29C41/52 ,  B29C64/386 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for fabricating indirect bonding trays are disclosed. Physical models of a patient’s teeth can be created with non-functional placeholder brackets, impressions of which can be transferred to indirect bonding trays. This can create wells in which functional brackets can be placed into, reducing errors created from transferring functional brackets from the physical model onto the indirect bonding trays.

公开(公告)号：US11612458B1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-28

申请号：US15941998

申请日：2018-03-30

Applicant: Swift Health Systems Inc.

Inventor： Hongsheng Tong ,  Philong John Pham ,  Allen Huynh ,  Robert Lee ,  Vijay Dhaka

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/20

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and method for preconditioning lingual tissue for lingual orthodontic treatment, including the application of lingual braces. Protuberances may be affixed to the lingual surfaces of one or more of a patient's teeth prior to the introduction of an orthodontic appliance to allow time for the tongue to adapt to the presence of foreign structures. The protuberances may promote keratinization of the lingual tissue. The protuberances may be removed prior to the application of the orthopedic appliance. The protuberances can be pre-fabricated or fabricated in situ on the surfaces of the teeth. The protuberances may be any suitable material, including metal, polymer, or ceramic.