FLEXIBLE 3D PRINTED ORTHODONTIC DEVICE WITH ATTACHMENT SUPPORTS

    公开(公告)号:US20210259810A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-26

    申请号:US17249253

    申请日:2021-02-25

    Abstract: A dental attachment placement device comprises a plurality of articulated registration elements shaped for placement on a plurality of teeth, which can facilitate placement, accommodate tooth movement, and improve alignment of the registration elements with the teeth, so as to accurately position an attachment for placement. An orthodontic device may include a plurally of registration element. A plurality of first flexible arms may extend from each registration element on a lingual side. The first flexible arm may have a connected end and a distal end. The distal end may be configured to extend at least part way over the tooth and apply a lingual force to bias the registration element against the tooth. A plurality of attachment supports may each be located on a buccal side of the plurally of registration elements and include an attachment frame that is releasably coupled to an attachment.

    FLEXIBLE 3D PRINTED ORTHODONTIC DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20210259809A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-26

    申请号:US17249218

    申请日:2021-02-24

    Abstract: A dental attachment placement device comprises a plurality of articulated registration elements shaped for placement on a plurality of teeth, which can facilitate placement, accommodate tooth movement, and improve alignment of the registration elements with the teeth, so as to accurately position an attachment for placement. The plurality of registration elements may comprise one or more attachment supports and one or more retention supports extending from the plurality of registration elements. A dental attachment can be removably coupled to the attachment support. The plurality of registration elements and attachment supports may be located on opposing sides of one or more teeth in order to maintain placement prior to adhering the attachment to the tooth. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of registration elements comprises a tooth registration surface shaped to engage the tooth with a specific position and orientation for accurate positioning of the attachment.

    OCCLUSAL BLOCK DESIGN FOR LATERAL LOCKING

    公开(公告)号:US20210169618A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-10

    申请号:US17115077

    申请日:2020-12-08

    Abstract: A first appliance and a second appliance comprise engagement surfaces that provide mandibular relocation forces and forces to limit lateral movement of the jaw, such as opposing inclined surfaces on opposite sides of the mouth. In some embodiments, engagement surfaces between oral appliances comprise a curvature difference, which allows engagement at differing angles and positions.

    CELLULAR ARCHITECTURE FOR CONTROLLED FOCAL STIFFNESS ACROSS INTRAORAL APPLIANCES

    公开(公告)号:US20190262101A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-29

    申请号:US16147031

    申请日:2018-09-28

    Abstract: Described herein are intraoral appliances with adaptive cellular materials and structures to provide enhanced mechanical properties and orthodontic functionality, and related methods. The described appliances may have higher Young's modulus and elongation rate than appliances made from conventional materials. Further, the described appliances may have desirable non-linear force/strain profiles. Additionally, the control provided by using cellular structures allow for increased customization for individual patients. Thus, the described appliances may be more effective, have longer appliance lifetimes and/or provide less discomfort to patients.

    PALATAL CONTOUR ANCHORAGE
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190021817A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-24

    申请号:US16041606

    申请日:2018-07-20

    Abstract: An orthodontic alignment device can have a palatal contour anchorage (PCA) feature that generally matches the shape of the patient's hard pallet. This PCA feature may be built slightly off-set to deliberately push against the patient's palate and/or gingiva to provide anchorage support of staged translation of the teeth. By transferring the required anchorage away from the teeth and onto the palate, through the PCA feature, the adjacent teeth are no longer subjected to unwanted side effects of reaction forces.

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