公开(公告)号：US20030124480A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-03

申请号：US10253563

申请日：2002-09-23

Inventor： James Clayton Peacock III

IPC: A61C003/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/18 ,  A61C7/02 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: An adjustable orthodontic band conforms around teeth of varied sizes. The band may be elastic or a superelastic alloy, and elastically expands under force to fit different teeth. Or the band has shape memory, e.g. shape memory metal alloy, with variable circumference under applied energy such as heat. The band may be solid heat shrink or elastomeric polymer, or metal alloy. Or, interconnected struts are separated by voids that may receive cement or are covered with elastomer. Adjustability may vary along the band. A kit of adjustable bands has varied adjustable size ranges, and may include no more than about 8 or fewer bands together covering an overall range of up to 30% or more difference in circumference. One band having at least a 30% range of adjustable circumference also may be provided for each tooth type. The adjustable bands are pre-coated with cement, and are pre-packaged in a UV and moisture protective container. Estimated size is all that is required to choose the correct band for most teeth.

Abstract translation: 可调整的正畸带适用于各种尺寸的牙齿。 带可以是弹性的或超弹性的合金，并且在力的作用下弹性膨胀以适应不同的牙齿。 或者带具有形状记忆，例如 形状记忆金属合金，具有可变周长等应用能量，如热量。 带可以是固体热收缩或弹性聚合物或金属合金。 或者，互连的支柱由可能接收水泥或被弹性体覆盖的空隙分开。 可调节性可能随着频带而变化。 可调节带的套件具有不同的可调节尺寸范围，并且可以包括不超过约8个或更少的条带，覆盖整个范围达30％以上的周长差异。 对于每种牙齿类型，也可以提供具有至少30％范围的可调圆周的一个带。 可调节带预先涂有水泥，并预先包装在防紫外线和防潮的容器中。 估计的尺寸是为大多数牙齿选择正确的带所需要的。

公开(公告)号：US20020051951A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-02

申请号：US09757385

申请日：2001-01-08

Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Muhammad Chishti ,  Loc X. Phan

IPC: A61C003/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: An improved dental appliance system, and methods for using and fabricating the improved appliance, including a polymeric overlay or shell having a teeth-receiving cavity formed therein. The dental appliance having the necessary stiffness or strength to firmly secure the appliance on the teeth and provide controlled forces required for repositioning the teeth, until such time as removal of the appliance is desired. The appliance may be configured for use with a removal mechanism. The removal mechanism provides for selective release of the appliance from the teeth as the removal mechanism undergoes a state change stimulated by an environmental stimulus or environmental switch.

公开(公告)号：US06375458B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-23

申请号：US09313013

申请日：1999-05-17

Applicant: Wilfried Van Moorleghem ,  Anja Serneels ,  L. McDonald Schetky

Inventor： Wilfried Van Moorleghem ,  Anja Serneels ,  L. McDonald Schetky

IPC: A61C300

CPC classification number: C22F1/006 ,  A61B17/0642 ,  A61B17/80 ,  A61B17/866 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61F2002/30092 ,  A61F2002/30093 ,  A61F2210/0014 ,  A61F2210/0019 ,  A61F2240/001 ,  A61L27/04 ,  A61L29/02 ,  A61L31/022 ,  A61L2400/16 ,  A61M2025/09133 ,  A61M2025/09141 ,  C22C23/00

Abstract: Fabrication of metal medical instruments and devices from a shape memory alloy which provides greater flexibility in design and avoids the need for substantial cold working of the alloy which is required in other methods. The new process provides a ductile alloy for ease of forming and a unique heat treatment which renders the fabricated orthodontic and medical components highly elastic, with a high resistance to kinking and with good corrosion resistance. In addition, this new process produces orthodontic and medical components useful over the temperature range of from −20 to +40 degrees C.

Abstract translation: 从形状记忆合金制造金属医疗器械和器件，其在设计中提供更大的灵活性，并避免在其它方法中需要的合金的实质性冷加工。 新工艺提供了易于成型的延性合金和独特的热处理，使得制造的正畸和医疗部件具有高弹性，耐扭结和耐腐蚀性高。 此外，该新工艺可在-20至+40摄氏度的温度范围内生产正畸和医疗部件。

公开(公告)号：US6149501A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-21

申请号：US14139

申请日：1998-01-27

Applicant: Farrokh Farzin-Nia ,  William Otsen ,  Gary Garman

Inventor： Farrokh Farzin-Nia ,  William Otsen ,  Gary Garman

IPC: A61C5/04 ,  A61C5/02 ,  B24B19/02 ,  B24B19/04 ,  B24B1/00

CPC classification number: B24B19/022 ,  A61C5/023 ,  B24B19/04 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A superelastic endodontic instrument, such as a file, is formed by grinding a superelastic wire to form a file preform or blank, and rotating a first end of the blank while preventing rotation of a second end of the blank. The file blank is maintained in the austenite phase at least until twisted to form a stress induced martensite which is plastically deformed by the twisting. A heat treatment step may be performed prior to twisting, during twisting or after twisting of the preform. The file blank may be heated by electrical heating methods or by submerging the blank in a heated liquid.

Abstract translation: 通过研磨超弹性丝以形成文件预成型件或坯件，并且在防止坯料的第二端旋转的同时旋转坯件的第一端来形成超弹性牙髓矫正器，例如锉。 文件坯料在奥氏体相中保持至少直到扭曲形成通过扭转塑性变形的应力诱发马氏体。 热处理步骤可以在扭曲之前，扭曲期间或在预成型件扭曲之后进行。 可以通过电加热方法或通过将坯料浸没在加热的液体中来加热文件坯料。

公开(公告)号：US5951288A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-14

申请号：US111135

申请日：1998-07-03

Applicant: Shlaimon T. Sawa

Inventor： Shlaimon T. Sawa

IPC: A61C8/00

CPC classification number: A61C8/0033 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: The present invention is a dental implant inserted into the jaw bone for anchoring an artificial tooth in the bone. It has been designed to overcome the difficulties and complexities of prior art implants. The inventive implant consists of three simple components: An elongate body which has an neck portion and a root portion; an abutment which is mounted to the neck portion of the body and which receives the temporary or permanent replacement tooth; and a screw which secures the abutment to the body. The root portion of the body consists of multiple legs and is formed from a shape memory alloy. Use of shape memory alloy allows the root portion to assume a closed, elongate shape at cool temperatures and to assume an open, fanned shape at temperatures typical of the human body. The inventive implant is maintained at cool temperatures until and during insertion into the body allowing an easy and non-traumatic placement of the implant. Once in place, the implant warms to body temperature and self expands to anchor itself within surgical site. A method for using this self-expanding dental implant is also provided.

Abstract translation: 本发明是插入到颚骨中用于将人造牙固定在骨中的牙科植入物。 它旨在克服现有技术植入物的困难和复杂性。 本发明的植入物由三个简单的组件组成：具有颈部和根部的细长体; 安装在所述主体的颈部并且接收所述临时或永久替换齿的基台; 以及将基台固定到主体上的螺钉。 身体的根部由多个腿构成，并由形状记忆合金形成。 形状记忆合金的使用允许根部在凉爽的温度下呈现闭合的细长形状，并且在人体的典型温度下呈现开放的扇形形状。 将本发明的植入物保持在冷却的温度下，直到和插入到体内，并允许植入物容易且非创伤性地放置。 一旦到位，植入物就会体温升高，并且自我扩张以将其自身固定在外科手术部位。 还提供了一种使用这种自膨胀牙种植体的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5885074A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-23

申请号：US958796

申请日：1997-10-27

Applicant: Eric H. Hanson

Inventor： Eric H. Hanson

IPC: A61C7/30 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/30 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A ligature for an orthodontic appliance comprising a coil spring hoop of helically wound metal strip or wire or a wave spring hoop of wave wound metal strip or wire, preferably of shape memory metal. Such a metal ligature is simpler and more convenient to use than wire ties and has a life considerably longer than the elastomeric ligatures currently in use; because of this extended life they can be permanently attached to a bracket body to provide a self-ligating bracket. A coil wound ligature has the form of a hoop and is attached to the bracket body via a U-shaped core member threaded through part of the hoop and having its ends fastened to the bracket body. The ligature may have the form of a loop having its ends inserted in respective bores in the bracket body. The ligature may comprise an attachment part by which it is attached to the bracket body and a loop retainer part engageable over a bracket tie wing, the attachment and retainer parts being connected together by two mesially-distally spaced wave wound spring parts.

Abstract translation: 一种用于矫正器具的结扎线，包括螺旋形缠绕的金属条或线的弹簧环或波形缠绕的金属条或线的波形弹簧箍，优选地为形状记忆金属。 这种金属结扎比线束使用更简单和更方便，并且具有比当前使用的弹性体连接件更长寿命的寿命; 由于这个延长的使用寿命，它们可以永久地附接到支架体上以提供自结扎支架。 线圈缠绕扎带具有箍的形式，并且通过螺纹穿过箍的一部分并且其端部紧固到支架主体的U形芯构件附接到支架主体。 连线可以具有其端部插入支架主体中的相应孔中的环的形式。 连线可以包括附接到支架主体的附接部分和可以在支架连接翼上接合的环保持器部分，附件和保持器部分通过两个中间向外间隔的波浪形弹簧部分连接在一起。

公开(公告)号：US5591786A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-07

申请号：US444406

申请日：1995-05-19

Applicant: Joel D. Oxman ,  F. Andrew Ubel, III ,  Lani S. Kangas

Inventor： Joel D. Oxman ,  F. Andrew Ubel, III ,  Lani S. Kangas

IPC: A61C9/00 ,  A61C13/087 ,  A61K6/08 ,  A61K6/083 ,  A61K6/087 ,  A61K6/09 ,  A61K6/10 ,  C08F2/48 ,  C08F290/00 ,  C08F299/00 ,  C08L67/02 ,  C08L67/04 ,  C08L101/00

CPC classification number: A61C9/0006 ,  A61C13/087 ,  A61K6/083 ,  A61K6/087 ,  A61K6/09 ,  A61K6/10 ,  C08L67/025 ,  C08L67/04 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  Y10S522/908 ,  Y10S528/92

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions are made from a mixture of thermoplastic material (for example, polycaprolactone), a free-radically polymerizable resin (for example, a urethane diacrylate oligomer), and free-radical initiator (for example, a visible-light cure photoinitiator). The mixture is solid at 38.degree. C., has a melting or softening point that comfortably can be withstood by oral tissues, and can be imprinted with a heat-stable custom shape memory and semi-thermoplastic properties by shaping the composition to a desired shape and then causing or permitting the resin to undergo polymerization.

Abstract translation: 热塑性成型组合物由热塑性材料（例如聚己内酯），可自由基聚合树脂（例如，氨基甲酸酯二丙烯酸酯低聚物）和自由基引发剂（例如可见光固化光引发剂）的混合物制成， 。 该混合物在38℃下是固体的，具有舒适地经口组织耐受的熔点或软化点，并且可通过将组合物成形为所需形状而印有热稳定的定形形状记忆和半热塑性 然后引起或使树脂进行聚合。

公开(公告)号：US5584695A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-17

申请号：US207441

申请日：1994-03-07

Applicant: Rohit C. Lal Sachdeva ,  Petrus A. Besselink

Inventor： Rohit C. Lal Sachdeva ,  Petrus A. Besselink

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/66 ,  A61B17/80 ,  A61C8/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/8047 ,  A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/66 ,  A61C8/0018 ,  A61C8/005 ,  A61C8/0053 ,  A61C8/0065 ,  A61B17/663 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/0414 ,  A61B2017/044 ,  A61B2017/045 ,  A61B2017/0458 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61C8/0054 ,  A61C8/0057 ,  A61C8/006

Abstract: A bone anchoring assembly and method for attaching a body part to a patient's bone which includes a bone anchor that is implantable in bone having an opening leading to a cavity formed therein. A coupling member with at least one portion made of a shape memory material having a transformation temperature range. The coupling member is movable through the opening and in and out of the cavity at temperatures below the transformation temperature range. With it in the cavity and at temperatures above the transformation temperature range, the coupling member is locked within the bone anchor. The coupling member is attachable to the body part.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将身体部分附接到患者骨骼的骨锚固组件和方法，所述骨锚固组件和方法包括可植入骨骼中的骨锚固件，所述骨锚固件具有通向其中形成的腔的开口。 具有至少一部分由具有相变温度范围的形状记忆材料制成的连接件。 联接构件可以在低于相变温度范围的温度下通过开口移动并且进出空腔。 在空腔中并且在高于相变温度范围的温度下，联接构件被锁定在骨锚内。 联接构件可附接到身体部分。

公开(公告)号：US5358405A

公开(公告)日：1994-10-25

申请号：US19989

申请日：1993-02-17

Applicant: Mototsugu Imai

Inventor： Mototsugu Imai

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C5/00 ,  A61C8/00 ,  A61C19/06 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61C13/12 ,  A61C13/225 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C5/00 ,  A61C5/007 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61F2210/0019

Abstract: A tooth-fixing member of a shape memory alloy including two pairs of fixing fingers formed on both sides of a band base for engaging teeth, the pair of fixing fingers being processed to open in parent phase and close in martensite phase. Tooth fixing procedure includes the steps of: forming a cavity in each of plural target teeth; inserting each pair of fixing fingers of the tooth-fixing member in martensite phase into the cavity; and heating the tooth-fixing member to the parent phase to open the fixing fingers so as to fix the teeth together. The tooth-fixing member applicable to various dental treatments, which include: fixation of teeth which are loose due to periodontal diseases like pyorrhea alveolaris; fixation of teeth to ensure a space for a tooth to erupt; fixation of a tooth which is extruding abnormally; fixation of a transplanted tooth; and correction of slanting teeth.

Abstract translation: 一种形状记忆合金的牙固定构件，包括形成在用于啮合齿的带底的两侧上的两对固定指状物，该一对固定指状物被处理以母相打开，马氏体相闭合。 齿固定步骤包括以下步骤：在多个目标齿中的每一个中形成空腔; 将齿固定构件的每对固定指状物以马氏体相插入到空腔中; 并且将牙固定构件加热到母相以打开固定指，以将牙齿固定在一起。 适用于各种牙科治疗的牙齿固定构件，其包括：牙齿固定由于诸如脓肿性牙周病等牙周病而松动的牙齿; 牙齿固定，确保牙齿发生空间; 固定异常挤出的牙齿; 移植牙固定; 并修正倾斜的牙齿。

公开(公告)号：US5167499A

公开(公告)日：1992-12-01

申请号：US662204

申请日：1991-02-27

Applicant: Wendell V. Arndt ,  Carl J. Berendt

Inventor： Wendell V. Arndt ,  Carl J. Berendt

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/10

CPC classification number: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A61C2201/007

Abstract: A removable orthodontic palatal expansion arch having a generally "M"-shaped configuration, the arch having a center segment composed of a near-stoichiometric alloy of nickel and titanium which possesses memory-retaining characteristics to simultaneously expand the bicuspids and expand, rotate, intrude and/or torque the maxillary molars, and end segments composed of an alloy of stainless steel or another biocompatible material configured for securing the archwire to lingual sheaths attached to molar bands.

Abstract translation: 具有通常为“M”形结构的可移除的正畸腭扩张弓，所述弓具有由镍和钛的接近化学计量的合金组成的中心段，其具有记忆保持特性，以同时扩张二尖瓣并扩张，旋转，侵入 和/或扭转上颌磨牙，以及由不锈钢合金或其他生物相容性材料构成的端部段，其被配置用于将弓丝固定到附接到摩擦带的舌鞘。