公开(公告)号：US08047844B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US12504561

申请日：2009-07-16

Applicant: Young Seo

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。

公开(公告)号：US20110189630A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：US13054490

申请日：2009-04-08

Applicant: Stéphen Koubi

Inventor： Stéphen Koubi

IPC: A61C5/02

CPC classification number: A61C5/50 ,  A61C5/64 ,  A61C9/0026 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for injecting a filling material in the fluid phase into a canal space, the said device comprising an adaptor, an automatic mixer connected to the said adaptor, an intra-oral injection tip fitted at the upper end of the said automatic mixer, and is characterized in that the said injection tip is a tube the distal end of which has an outside diameter smaller than or equal to 1.5 mm over a length greater than or equal to 8 mm, in that the said injection tip is made of a shape memory material so that it can be bent to a desired orientation, in that the said injection tip is moulded at the upper end of the said automatic mixer, and in that the said injection tip comprises, on its exterior surface: *either circular ribs defining a groove, the upper end of the automatic mixer being moulded into this groove so that the said injection tip is locked in position in the said upper end while at the same time retaining a degree of freedom to rotate about its axis of symmetry, *or one or more mutually parallel circular ribs, the upper end of the automatic mixer being moulded onto this circular rib in such a way that the said injection tip is blocked in position in the said upper end while at the same time retaining a degree of freedom to rotate about its axis of symmetry.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将流体相中的填充材料注入到运河空间中的装置，所述装置包括适配器，连接到所述适配器的自动混合器，安装在所述适配器的上端的口内注射尖端 自动混合器，其特征在于，所述注射尖端是管，其远端在大于或等于8mm的长度上具有小于或等于1.5mm的外径，其中所述注射尖端被制成 形状记忆材料，使得其可以弯曲到期望的取向，因为所述注射尖端在所述自动混合器的上端模制，并且所述注射尖端在其外表面上包括：*任一 限定凹槽的圆形肋，自动混合器的上端被模制到该凹槽中，使得所述注射尖端被锁定在所述上端中的适当位置，同时保持围绕其轴线o旋转的自由度 f对称，*或一个或多个相互平行的圆形肋，自动混合器的上端被模制到该圆形肋上，使得所述注射尖端被阻塞在所述上端的适当位置，同时保持 围绕其对称轴旋转的自由度。

公开(公告)号：US20110171599A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US13021597

申请日：2011-02-04

Applicant: Young SEO ,  Jianhua YANG ,  Victor CHECHELSKI ,  Jong Gil PARK

Inventor： Young SEO ,  Jianhua YANG ,  Victor CHECHELSKI ,  Jong Gil PARK

IPC: A61C8/00

CPC classification number: A61C8/0065 ,  A61C8/0016 ,  A61C8/005 ,  A61C8/0053 ,  A61C8/0057 ,  A61C13/225 ,  A61C13/235 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: Shape memory 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 material sleeves or plates or elements extending along the abutment. Each of the sleeves has a length with at least one curved or arcuate portion. Energy may be applied to the elements such that the arcuate portion 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节或去除口腔器具例如牙冠或桥的形状记忆牙固定系统。 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材料套筒或板或沿着邻接部延伸的元件。 每个套筒具有至少一个弯曲或弓形部分的长度。 可以将能量施加到元件上，使得弓形部分平坦化以允许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。

公开(公告)号：US20100086890A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12247559

申请日：2008-10-08

Applicant: Eric E. Kuo

Inventor： Eric E. Kuo

IPC: A61C7/08

CPC classification number: A61C7/08 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  Y10T29/49568

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for utilizing metallic portions in dental positioning appliances. One embodiment includes a removable dental positioning appliance having a shell having one or more cavities shaped to receive and reposition one or more teeth from a first orientation to a successive orientation and where at least a portion of the shell is formed from a metallic mesh material.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在牙科定位器具中使用金属部分的实施例。 一个实施例包括可拆卸的牙科定位器具，其具有壳体，该壳体具有一个或多个腔体，其形状适于接收和重新定位一个或多个牙齿从第一方向到连续取向，并且其中壳体的至少一部分由金属网状材料形成。

公开(公告)号：US07686613B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11775253

申请日：2007-07-10

Applicant: Jirina V. Pospisil ,  Glenys A. Thorstenson ,  Joyce C. Ho ,  Joan V. Brennan

Inventor： Jirina V. Pospisil ,  Glenys A. Thorstenson ,  Joyce C. Ho ,  Joan V. Brennan

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/28 ,  A61C7/30 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A ceramic orthodontic bracket has a centrally located clip for retaining an archwire in an archwire slot. The body of the bracket includes a mesial section, a distal section, and a bridge section, wherein the bridge section extends through, and retains, the clip. The bridge section also includes a recess adjacent to the bridge section that facilitates debonding of the bracket from a patient' s tooth. Preferably there are gaps on one or both sides of the clip to allow space for debonding of the bracket by applying a mesial-distal compressive force on the bracket and fracturing the bracket along the recess. This configuration allows the overall mesial-distal width of the bracket to be reduced, thereby facilitating the bonding of brackets to narrow and/or maloccluded teeth. Another embodiment includes a stop member that is connected to the base of the bracket and retains the clip on the bridge section.

Abstract translation: 陶瓷正畸托架具有中心定位的夹子，用于将弓丝保持在弓丝槽中。 支架的主体包括中间部分，远侧部分和桥接部分，其中桥接部分延伸穿过并保持夹子。 桥接部分还包括邻近桥接部分的凹部，其有助于使患者的牙齿脱离支架。 优选地，在夹子的一侧或两侧上存在间隙，以通过在支架上施加近端 - 远侧压缩力并沿着凹部破坏支架来允许空间脱离托架。 这种构造允许支架的整体中间 - 远端宽度减小，从而有利于将支架粘合到狭窄和/或错开的牙齿。 另一个实施例包括连接到支架的底座并将夹子保持在桥接部分上的止动构件。

公开(公告)号：US20090246725A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12096598

申请日：2005-12-06

Applicant: Graciela Landeros Ramirez

Inventor： Graciela Landeros Ramirez

IPC: A61C7/20 ,  A61C7/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/20 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a kit for correcting dental malocclusions. The inventive kit consists of at least one pre-formed arch for nitinol orthodontics and at least two perforated silver spherules which when introduced into the arch and deformed remain fixed to the arch, serving as a stop element. The inventive method consists in: positioning the necessary elements; aligning the teeth with the application of the preformed nitinol dental arch, having stop elements abutting thereagainst; closing the spaces; performing a leveling step; and applying a pretorque and a torque.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于矫正牙齿咬合的方法和试剂盒。 本发明的试剂盒包括至少一个用于镍钛诺尔正畸矫正的预制拱形和至少两个穿孔的银球，当被引入拱形并变形时，其保持固定在拱顶上，作为止挡元件。 本发明的方法在于：定位必要的元素; 将牙齿与预先形成的镍钛诺牙弓的应用对准，具有与其邻接的止动元件; 关闭空间; 执行调平步骤; 并施加预转速和转矩。

公开(公告)号：US20080248442A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US12142257

申请日：2008-06-19

Applicant: Richard E. Raby

Inventor： Richard E. Raby

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/20 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A brace for an orthodontic patient includes a polymeric arch member that is removably connected to a series of appliances that are affixed to the patient's teeth. The arch member is preferably made of an aesthetic polymeric material that transmits light and has shape memory properties. Optionally, a sequential set of arch members may be provided to move the teeth in incremental steps toward desired final positions.

Abstract translation: 用于正畸患者的支架包括可拆卸地连接到固定到患者牙齿上的一系列器具的聚合物拱形构件。 拱形构件优选由透光并具有形状记忆特性的美学聚合材料制成。 可选地，可以提供一组顺序的拱形构件以使牙齿以递增的步骤朝向期望的最终位置移动。

公开(公告)号：US07354267B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-08

申请号：US11006555

申请日：2004-12-08

Applicant: William Vogt

Inventor： William Vogt

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/20 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A length of tubular material of unitary construction is formed into the approximate shape of a human dental arch for use as an orthodontic arch wire. The tubular material is composed of a super-elastic nickel titanium alloy which may also have shape memory. The cross-sectional shape of the arch wire tube can be round, oval, square, or rectangular. The preferred thickness of the tube is preferably 20 percent of its outside diameter and the tube may be perforated to alter its performance.

Abstract translation: 整体结构的管状材料的长度形成为人牙弓的大致形状，用作正牙弓线。 管状材料由也可以具有形状记忆的超弹性镍钛合金构成。 拱形管的横截面形状可以是圆形，椭圆形，正方形或矩形。 管的优选厚度优选为其外径的20％，并且管可以被穿孔以改变其性能。

公开(公告)号：US20070134611A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11705521

申请日：2007-02-13

Applicant: James Nicholson

Inventor： James Nicholson

IPC: A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/30 ,  A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: Self-ligating orthodontic brackets, each of which is formed of materials exhibiting shape memory and includes a base from which extend at least one tie wing. The tie wing includes a pair or tie wing posts which are normally spaced to retain an archwire within the guide slot. At least one of each pair of opposing tie wings is flexible and/or yieldable relative to the other to permit insertion and/or removal of the archwire relative to the guide slot. Portions of the brackets may be coated to reduce friction between the archwire slot and the archwire and to promote aesthetics and overall bracket appearance.

Abstract translation: 自身结扎的正畸托架，其每一个都由具有形状记忆的材料形成，并且包括一个基部，从该基座延伸至少一个连接翼。 领带翼包括一对或连接翼柱，其通常间隔开以将弓丝保持在引导槽内。 每对相对的领带翼中的至少一个相对于另一对翼翼是柔性的和/或可屈服的，以允许弓丝相对于导槽插入和/或移除。 支架的一些部分可以被涂覆以减小弓丝槽和弓丝之间的摩擦并且促进美观和整体支架外观。

公开(公告)号：US20040092925A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10624967

申请日：2003-07-21

Inventor： Ioana M. Rizoiu ,  Andrew I. Kimmel

IPC: A61B018/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/26 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/3203 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B2017/22085 ,  A61B2018/263 ,  A61B2090/0813 ,  A61B2218/008 ,  A61C1/0046 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61F2210/0014 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  B23K26/144 ,  B23K26/146 ,  Y10S438/906

Abstract: An electromagnetically induced cutting mechanism which can provide accurate cutting operations on both hard and soft materials is disclosed. The electromagnetically induced cutter is capable of providing extremely fine and smooth incisions, irrespective of the cutting surface. Additionally, a user programmable combination of atomized particles allows for user control of various cutting parameters. The various cutting parameters may also be controlled by changing spray nozzles and electromagnetic energy source parameters. Applications for the cutting mechanism include medical, dental, industrial (etching, engraving, cutting and cleaning) and any other environments where an objective is to precisely remove surface materials without inducing thermal damage, uncontrolled cutting parameters, and/or rough surfaces inappropriate for ideal bonding. The cutting mechanism further does not require any films of water or any particularly porous surfaces to obtain very accurate and controllable cutting.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种能够在硬质材料和软质材料上提供精确切割操作的电磁感应切割机构。 无论切割面如何，电磁感应切割机能够提供非常细且平滑的切口。 另外，雾化颗粒的用户可编程组合允许用户控制各种切割参数。 各种切割参数也可以通过改变喷嘴和电磁能源参数来控制。 切割机构的应用包括医疗，牙科，工业（蚀刻，雕刻，切割和清洁）以及任何其他环境，其目的是精确地去除表面材料，而不会导致热损伤，不受控制的切割参数和/或不适合理想的粗糙表面 粘接。 切割机构进一步不需要任何水或任何特别多孔的表面以获得非常准确和可控制的切割。