公开(公告)号：US09328406B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14230214

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: Ormco Corporation

Inventor： Alfred David Johnson ,  Sammel S. Alauddin

IPC: C22F1/00 ,  A61C7/20 ,  C22C9/01 ,  C22F1/08

CPC classification number: A61C7/20 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C22C9/01 ,  C22F1/006 ,  C22F1/08

Abstract: Methods are provided for shape-setting hyperelastic, single-crystal shape memory alloy (SMA) material while preserving the hyperelastic properties of the material. A wire or rod of a single crystal shape memory alloy material is heated to an annealing temperature (Ta). While maintained at the annealing temperature, the wire or rod is shaped by driving the wire or rod and a shaping form together into contact with each other, and the shaped wire or rod is quenched in a quenching medium virtually simultaneously with the shaping.

Abstract translation: 提供了形状设计超弹性单晶形状记忆合金（SMA）材料的方法，同时保留了材料的超弹性。 将单晶形状记忆合金材料的线或棒加热至退火温度（Ta）。 在保持退火温度的同时，通过将线或棒和成形形式一起进行接合而将线或棒成形，并且成形的线或棒在淬火介质中与成型实质上同时淬火。

公开(公告)号：US09271810B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US14465590

申请日：2014-08-21

Applicant: José Enrique Solano Reina ,  Asunción Mendoza Mendoza ,  Laura Nieto Cavia ,  Laurent Valat ,  Josep Buisan Ferrer ,  Beatriz Solano Mendoza

Inventor： José Enrique Solano Reina ,  Asunción Mendoza Mendoza ,  Laura Nieto Cavia ,  Laurent Valat ,  Josep Buisan Ferrer ,  Beatriz Solano Mendoza

IPC: A61C3/00 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C7/14

CPC classification number: A61C7/287 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/141 ,  A61C7/285 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: The orthodontic archwire bracket comprises a base body (10) having a base element (11) to be fixed to a tooth and a bracket body (20) having a socket element (25) surrounded by a perimetric wall (32) including two opposed slot portions (21a, 21b) forming a slot (21) to receive an archwire. The base and bracket bodies (10, 20) are connected by a ball and socket joint coupling. The perimetric wall (32) has a slit (33) providing a gap. A control element (60) mounted on the bracket body (20) is changeable between locking and unlocking positions to expand or constrict the bracket body (20) by increasing or reducing the gap. The ball and socket joint coupling is locked by friction when the control element (50) is in the locking position and the ball and socket joint coupling is unlocked enabling relative movement in three coordinate axes when the control element (50) is in the unlocking position.

Abstract translation: 正牙弓线支架包括具有固定到牙齿上的基座元件（11）和具有由周边壁（32）围绕的插座元件（25）的托架体（20）的基体（10） 形成用于接收弓丝的槽（21）的部分（21a，21b）。 基座和托架主体（10,20）通过球窝联轴节连接。 周边壁（32）具有提供间隙的狭缝（33）。 安装在支架主体（20）上的控制元件（60）可在锁定和解锁位置之间改变，以通过增加或缩小间隙来扩张或收缩支架主体（20）。 当控制元件（50）处于锁定位置时，球窝接头联接器被摩擦锁定，并且当控制元件（50）处于解锁位置时，球窝接头联接器被解锁，使得能够在三个坐标轴上相对运动 。

公开(公告)号：US20160051339A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14930844

申请日：2015-11-03

Applicant: FKG DENTAIRE S.A.

Inventor： Jean-Claude ROUILLER

IPC: A61C5/02

CPC classification number: A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22F1/10

Abstract: A method of forming a dental tool or instrument having a memorized shape. The method comprises selecting a nitinol wire having an initial transition temperature below room temperature; grinding the nitinol wire to form the dental tool or instrument so as to have a shank, located adjacent a first end, and a working area, with at least one cutting edge, located adjacent an opposite second leading end; molding the working area into a molded shape having at least one protrusion formed therein; heating the dental tool or instrument to both: a) alter the initial transition temperature of the dental tool or instrument to a final transition temperature, and b) memorize the Molded shape including the at least one protrusion so that the dental tool or instrument will automatically return to the molded shape having the at least one protrusion when at a temperature at or above the final transition temperature.

Abstract translation: 一种形成具有记忆形状的牙科工具或器械的方法。 该方法包括选择初始转变温度低于室温的镍钛诺丝; 研磨镍钛诺丝以形成牙科工具或器械，以便具有位于第一端附近的柄部以及具有邻近相对的第二前端的至少一个切削刃的工作区域; 将工作区域成型为具有形成在其中的至少一个突起的模制形状; 将牙科工具或器械加热到以下两者：a）将牙科工具或器械的初始转变温度改变到最终转变温度，以及b）记忆包括至少一个突起的模制形状，使得牙科工具或器械将自动 当处于或高于最终转变温度的温度时，返回到具有至少一个突起的模制形状。

公开(公告)号：US20160008092A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14866026

申请日：2015-09-25

Applicant: D & S Dental, LLC

Inventor： Derek E. Heath ,  Steven J.A. Treadway

IPC: A61C5/02 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22F1/10

CPC classification number: C22C19/03 ,  A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/00 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C21D1/26 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2201/02 ,  C22C19/007 ,  C22F1/006 ,  C22F1/08 ,  C22F1/10 ,  C22F1/183

Abstract: Medical instruments, particularly, endodontic instruments with unique limited memory characteristics, and methods for making such instruments. One embodiment includes heat treating an endodontic blank prior to forming a working portion of the endodontic instrument.

Abstract translation: 医疗器械，特别是具有独特有限记忆特性的牙髓器具，以及制造这种仪器的方法。 一个实施例包括在形成牙根用器具的工作部分之前对牙根管坯进行热处理。

公开(公告)号：US09155595B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US13806495

申请日：2011-06-21

Applicant: Reshef Tenne ,  Meir Redlich ,  Adi Ram-Adini ,  Yishay Feldman ,  Gili Naveh ,  Joshua Moshonov ,  Boaz Shay

Inventor： Reshef Tenne ,  Meir Redlich ,  Adi Ram-Adini ,  Yishay Feldman ,  Gili Naveh ,  Joshua Moshonov ,  Boaz Shay

IPC: A61C5/02

CPC classification number: A61C5/023 ,  A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: The present invention provides a selective coating of an endodontic file, in which the distal end of the file is uncoated or alternatively leaving the outermost part of the blades of the distal end portion uncoated. The distribution of the nanoparticles is thus non uniform along the surface of the file leaving only a part of the file coated. In the present invention, the distal end of the device being subjected to the highest torque is either uncoated at all, or has a coated core and uncoated blades.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种牙髓锉的选择性涂层，其中锉刀的远端未被涂覆或者替代地使远端部分的刀片的最外部分未涂覆。 因此，纳米颗粒的分布沿着文件的表面是不均匀的，仅留下文件的一部分。 在本发明中，受到最高扭矩的装置的远端完全没有涂覆，或者具有涂覆的芯和未涂覆的刀片。

公开(公告)号：US20150238281A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14630200

申请日：2015-02-24

Applicant: ORMCO CORPORATION

Inventor： Sammel Shahrier Alauddin ,  Benjamin Mark Nazeck

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C7/30

CPC classification number: A61C7/006 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C7/285 ,  A61C7/287 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A self-ligating orthodontic bracket for ligating an archwire includes a bracket body defining an archwire slot configured to receive the archwire, a movable member movable relative to the archwire slot, and an actuator coupled to at least one of the bracket body and the movable member. The actuator includes a ferromagnetic shape memory alloy and is configured to move the movable member when exposed to a magnetic field. A method of orthodontic treatment using a self-ligating orthodontic bracket having an archwire slot configured to receive an archwire therein and including a ferromagnetic shape memory includes exposing at least a portion of the orthodontic bracket to a magnetic field such that the ferromagnetic shape memory alloy at least partially transforms to a martensitic phase from an austenitic phase, and at least one of inserting an archwire into the archwire slot and removing an archwire from the archwire slot.

Abstract translation: 用于连接弓丝的自动结扎正畸托架包括限定被配置为容纳弓丝的弓丝槽的支架主体，可相对于弓丝槽移动的可移动部件，以及联接到支架主体和可移动部件中的至少一个的致动器 。 致动器包括铁磁形状记忆合金，并且构造成当暴露于磁场时移动可动构件。 使用具有被配置成在其中接收弓丝并包括铁磁形状存储器的弓形缝隙的自身结扎正畸托架的正畸治疗方法包括将所述正畸托架的至少一部分暴露于磁场，使得铁磁形状记忆合金在 至少部分地从奥氏体相转变为马氏体相，以及将弓丝插入弓丝槽中并从弓丝槽移除弓丝中的至少一种。

公开(公告)号：US20150150651A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14556092

申请日：2014-11-28

Applicant: DENTSPLY International Inc.

Inventor： Simon Paul MCDONALD

IPC: A61C5/12

CPC classification number: A61C5/88 ,  A61C5/85 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A dental wedge for inserting into the interproximal space between adjacent teeth comprises a first and second sidewall comprised of a shape memory material, including a nickel-titanium alloy, wherein the dental wedge is in a first, resting state when outside of the interproximal space and transforms to a second, operational state when the dental wedge is interested into the interproximal space between adjacent teeth and exposed to a first transformation stimulus, namely exposure to the higher temperature in the interproximal space. The expansion force generated by the dental wedge when in the second, operational stage is sufficient to secure a dental matrix against the tooth being restored and to separate the tooth being restored and adjacent tooth to expand the interproximal space.

Abstract translation: 用于插入到相邻牙齿之间的邻间空间中的牙楔包括由包括镍 - 钛合金的形状记忆材料组成的第一和第二侧壁，其中当在邻间隙外部时，牙楔处于第一静止状态，以及 当牙楔对相邻牙齿之间的间隙空间感兴趣并暴露于第一转化刺激，即暴露于邻间间隙中的较高温度时，转换到第二操作状态。 当在第二操作阶段时由牙楔产生的膨胀力足以固定牙齿基体以抵抗正在恢复的牙齿，并且将被复原的牙齿与相邻牙齿分开以扩展邻间隙。

公开(公告)号：US20150147724A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14554603

申请日：2014-11-26

Applicant: Z-Systems AG

Inventor： Roger Staudenmann ,  Thomas Hug ,  Ernst Thomke ,  Rubino Di Girolamo

IPC: A61C8/00

CPC classification number: A61C8/0078 ,  A61C8/0012 ,  A61C8/0059 ,  A61C8/0063 ,  A61C8/0065 ,  A61C8/0068 ,  A61C8/0069 ,  A61C8/0074 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A dental implant system with a ceramic implant and with an abutment, which moreover includes an insert element for the ceramic implant. The insert element is either manufactured from non-ceramic material or is manufactured essentially of injection molded ceramic. The insert element matches with a recess a proximal region of the ceramic implant and is inserted or insertable into the recess. The insert element serves for the fastening of the abutment and for this is equipped with fastening structures. The insert element, which is arranged in the recess of the ceramic implant, is connectable or connected to the ceramic implant by way of a frictional connection and/or positive connection with respect to axial traction.

Abstract translation: 具有陶瓷植入物和邻接物的牙植入物系统，此外还包括用于陶瓷植入物的插入元件。 插入元件由非陶瓷材料制成，或者基本上由注塑陶瓷制成。 插入元件与陶瓷植入物的近侧区域的凹部匹配并且插入或插入凹部中。 插入元件用于紧固邻接，并且由此配备有紧固结构。 布置在陶瓷植入物的凹部中的插入元件可通过相对于轴向牵引的摩擦连接和/或正连接而连接或连接到陶瓷植入物。

公开(公告)号：US20140234794A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14238362

申请日：2012-08-02

Applicant: Hoang Viet-Ha Julius Vu

Inventor： Hoang Viet-Ha Julius Vu

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/28

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/20 ,  A61C7/282 ,  A61C9/004 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: Method for shaping an orthodontic wire, made of a shape-memory material, into a target geometry in order to permit precise insertion into a patient-specific orthodontic apparatus, said method having the following steps: a) creating a patient-specific target set-up of the upper jaw or lower jaw of the patient, b) placing brackets on teeth to be treated in the target set-up, c) preparing a two-dimensional image of the target set-up with brackets in a plan view, d) loading the image into a data processor, e) identifying the position of the slots of the brackets in the image, f) exporting data on the position of the slots from the data processor, g) creating a baking mould for the shape-memory wire, wherein the data are used to help generate wire-fixing portions in the baking mould that maintain the wire in areas corresponding to the slots during the baking, h) inserting the wire into the baking mould, and i) baking the wire.

Abstract translation: 用于将由形状记忆材料制成的正牙线成形为目标几何形状以便允许精确插入患者特异性矫正装置中的方法，所述方法具有以下步骤：a）创建患者特异性目标组 - 在患者的上颚或下颚上方，b）在目标设置中将支架放置在要治疗的牙齿上，c）在平面图中用支架准备目标装置的二维图像，d ）将图像加载到数据处理器中，e）识别图像中托架的槽的位置，f）从数据处理器输出槽的位置上的数据，g）创建用于形状记忆的烘烤模具 线，其中所述数据用于帮助在烘烤模具中产生线固定部分，其在烘烤期间将线保持在与槽相对应的区域中，h）将线插入烘烤模具中，以及i）烘烤线材。

公开(公告)号：US20140199656A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14218629

申请日：2014-03-18

Applicant: Rodo Medical, Inc.

Inventor： Young SEO

IPC: A61C8/00

CPC classification number: A61C8/0075 ,  A61C8/0048 ,  A61C8/005 ,  A61C8/0062 ,  A61C8/0065 ,  A61C8/0066 ,  A61C8/0089 ,  A61C13/235 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: Dental retention systems which facilitate the adjustment or removal of an oral appliance, e.g., a crown or bridge, from a reconfigurable abutment assembly are described. The adjustable abutment assembly may be secured to an anchoring implant bored into the bones within the mouth. The abutment assembly has a projecting abutment portion with one or more shape memory alloy compression plates or elements extending along the projecting abutment portion. Each of the plates has a length with one or more straightened portions and with at least one curved or arcuate portion. Energy may be applied to the elements such that the arcuate portion self-flattens to allow for the oral appliance to be placed thereupon while removal of the energy allows the elements to reconfigure into its curved configuration thereby locking the oral appliance to the abutment. Removal of the oral appliance may be effected by reapplication of energy to the elements.

Abstract translation: 描述了便于从可重新配置的邻接组件调整或去除口腔器具例如牙冠或桥的牙科保持系统。 可调节的邻接组件可以固定到钻孔内的锚定植入物中。 基台组件具有突出的邻接部分，其具有一个或多个形状记忆合金压缩板或沿着突出的邻接部分延伸的元件。 每个板具有一个具有一个或多个矫直部分并具有至少一个弯曲或弓形部分的长度。 可以将能量应用于元件，使得弓形部分自平坦以允许将口腔器具放置在其上，同时移除能量允许元件重新配置成其弯曲构型，从而将口腔器具锁定到邻接处。 可以通过将能量重新应用于元件来实现口腔器具的移除。