Abstract:
The invention relates to an enossal implant, which comprises a primary cylinder (10) with a central longitudenal bore (13) which can be introduced into the jawbone and is anchored therein in positive and/or non-positive manner, as well as a secondary cylinder (100) insertable into the primary cylinder (10) and which has an oscillating rod (211) inserted and held in the longitudenal bore (13) and guide tube (30) of primary cylinder (10), said rod carrying an upper modular tube (220) made from an elastic material arranged at a distance from guide tube (30), accompanied by the formation of an air gap (225) and which is constructed at its free upper end for the connection of the dental prosthesis, whereas its lower end is connected in fixed or detachable manner to the primary cylinder (10), so that an implant is obtained which not only leads to a positive and nonpositive connection to the bone and a load-free stabilization of the primary cylinder (10), but whose oscillating rod (211) absorbs the horizontal, vertical and torsional forces occuring in the mouth and diverts same into the bottom of the implant (FIG. 12).
Abstract:
A removable orthodontic appliance is firmly seated on the teeth on each side at a midregion by clasps which provide a base for a label filament serving as a reference arch, and curved lingual spring filament which urges the teeth against the reference. The lingual filament provides a gentle but constant force over a substantial distance to cause repositioning of selected teeth without the need for frequent readjustments. The mountings for the filaments comprise open loops having filament receiving sleeves at each end by means of which the positions and angles of the filaments may be adjusted but the filaments may be coupled in solely by mechanical means. The lingual filament may comprise a memory alloy having a temperature transition below normal body temperature so that it may initially follow the irregular profile of the teeth and continue to exert pressure over a substantial distance as the teeth are repositioned. A retainer device may use synthetic resin filaments of transparent material to hold the teeth against relapse.
Abstract:
An endosseous implant structure for oral implantology, comprising a planar body portion embedded in an alveolar bone to form an artificial tooth root, at least one neck portion extending from one end of the planar body portion in a direction substantially parallel to the plane of the body portion, and at least on head portion extending from one end of the neck portion remote from the body portion and projecting into a oral cavity to form an abutment for an artificial tooth. The planar body portion includes a plurality of leg portions defined by cutouts formed in the body portion. At least the leg portions are made of a metal material exhibiting a thermal shape memory effect of deformation in response to variation in temperature thereof. The leg portions are deformed sidewise and away from the plane of the body portion upon temperature variation after insertion of the body portion into the alveolar bone.
Abstract:
Method for manufacturing a dental expander having a first attachment member intended to be fixed to a first fixation tooth of a patient and an active member rigidly connected to the first attachment member. The method includes: a) generating a three-dimensional digital model of a dental arch having the fixation tooth or “arch model”; b) using the arch model as a basis for generating: a three-dimensional digital model of the first attachment member, wherein the model of the first attachment member that has an inner surface that substantially reproduces a part of the surface of the first fixation tooth, and/or a three-dimensional digital model of the active member; and c) using the model of the first attachment member as a basis for manufacturing the first attachment member and/or using the model of the active member as a basis for generating the active member.
Abstract:
An orthodontic device (10) comprising, a first opening (11) for receiving a first anchoring structure, a second opening (12) for receiving a second anchoring structure and a third opening (13, 14, 15) for receiving a third anchoring structure, the first, second, and third anchoring structures being attached in a mouth of a subject, and an intermediate structure (18) connecting the first, second and third openings, wherein one or more of the openings are stretchable, and wherein the intermediate structure and the openings are made from a creep resistant material.
Abstract:
Proposed are a spacer and a method of manufacturing the spacer. The spacer includes a body portion configured as a single structure and formed of a shape memory material, the body portion supporting teeth at both sides of a tooth loss space. Furthermore, the body portion includes a first grip portion surrounding a part around a tooth disposed at a first side with respect to the tooth loss space, a second grip portion surrounding a part around a tooth disposed at a second side with respect to the tooth loss space, and a bridge connecting the first grip portion and the second grip portion to each other. Furthermore, the first grip portion and the second grip portion have curved shapes open toward directions opposite to each other. Furthermore, the method includes a data obtaining process, a data processing process, and a laser cutting process.
Abstract:
Continuous adjustment appliances are provided that can store a large number of geometries that can be successively accessed throughout orthodontic treatment, with each geometry can correspond to an arrangement of the patient's teeth. An appliance according to the present disclosure can be stimulated to transition among the myriad geometries, which can include changes to the overall shape of the appliance as well as the position and geometry of the cavities corresponding to a patient's teeth. Methods of creating the continuous adjustment appliances and methods of treatment using the continuous adjustment appliances are also revealed.
Abstract:
A device for obturating the root canals of teeth, which includes an elongate rod having a lower section, a central section and an upper section, such that the lower section is inserted into the bottom or end of the root canal of the tooth, the central section is disposed along the length of the root canal, and the upper section is outside of the root canal of the tooth. The lower section is made of titanium and with a geometry suitable for incrustation in the area of the bottom or end of the root canal of the tooth, and the central section is made of an alloy of titanium and nickel that is biocompatible and flexible for the adaptation and positioning of the central section along the root canal, and incorporates a coating of flexible material that is biocompatible with the inside of the root canal.
Abstract:
A memory elastic wire sleeve for peeling maxillary sinus mucous membrane is adapted for implant surgeries and/or bone grafting in the regions close to the maxillary sinus floor. The memory elastic wire sleeve includes a primary peeling structure and a secondary peeling structure, wherein the primary peeling structure comprises a hollow sleeve and a peeling edge located on the top of the hollow sleeve, and can peel the maxillary sinus mucous membrane preliminarily, and the second peeling structure is a memory elastic wire which can further peel the maxillary sinus mucous membrane. The memory elastic wire sleeve is simple and dainty, and can safely and effectively peel away the maxillary sinus mucous membrane within a large range.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for adjustably retaining an oral appliance to an abutment assembly are disclosed. In one variation, a securement apparatus can comprise a sleeve having a sleeve frame and a number of locking flaps. The sleeve can define a lumen therethrough for positioning upon an abutment assembly. The locking flaps can have varying length dimensions and can project radially inward or outward relative to the sleeve frame. The outward flaps can lock against surface features defined along an inner surface of a coping coupled to the oral appliance and the inward flaps can lock against surface features defined along a portion of the abutment assembly. The sleeve can release the oral appliance from the abutment assembly when the locking flaps of the sleeve are actuated by an actuation unit.