RECONFIGURABLE DENTAL MODEL SYSTEM FOR FABRICATION OF DENTAL APPLIANCES
    2.
    发明申请
    RECONFIGURABLE DENTAL MODEL SYSTEM FOR FABRICATION OF DENTAL APPLIANCES 审中-公开
    用于牙科器具制造的可重构牙科模型系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080206701A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-28

    申请号:US11623706

    申请日:2007-01-16

    Abstract: The present invention provides a manipulable or reconfigurable dental model system and methods for its use to model a series of tooth configurations corresponding to sequential tooth movements during an orthodontic treatment. When a patient undergoes orthodontic treatment, teeth and bite configurations are realigned in a series of stages. Each stage represents a new pattern or dental configuration that will eventually lead to a proper final positioning of the entire dentition. Progress from the initial configuration, through the intermediate stages and finally to the final configuration may be accomplished using any one or a combination of different dental appliances. Of particular interest to the present invention, many of these appliances may be made using a dental mold representing the patient's dental configuration. In particular, thermoformable plastic positioning appliances which fit over the patient's teeth may be formed over a three-dimensional mold of the patient's dentition. When successive appliances are used throughout treatment to reposition the teeth from initial to final configuration, a new mold has typically been produced to fabricate the appliance for each stage. The present invention provides an apparatus and methods which employ a manipulable or reconfigurable mold to model patient dentition and gingiva at each stage of treatment.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了可操纵或可重新配置的牙齿模型系统及其用于在正牙治疗期间对应于顺序牙齿移动的一系列牙齿构造的建模方法。 当患者进行正畸治疗时,牙齿和咬合配置在一系列阶段重新对齐。 每个阶段代表一种新的模式或牙齿配置,最终将导致整个牙列的适当的最终定位。 可以使用任何一种或不同的牙科器具的组合从初始构型,中间阶段和最后到最终构型的进展。 对于本发明特别感兴趣的是,许多这些器具可以使用表示患者牙科构造的牙科模具来制造。 特别地,可以在患者牙齿的三维模具上形成适合患者牙齿的热成型塑料定位器具。 当在整个治疗期间使用连续的器具以将牙齿从初始配置重新定位到最终配置时,通常已经生产出新的模具来制造每个阶段的器具。 本发明提供一种在每个治疗阶段使用可操纵或可重构模具来模拟患者牙列和牙龈的装置和方法。

    EMBEDDED FEATURES AND METHODS OF A DENTAL APPLIANCE
    3.
    发明申请
    EMBEDDED FEATURES AND METHODS OF A DENTAL APPLIANCE 审中-公开
    嵌入式特征和牙科器具的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080020337A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-24

    申请号:US11829702

    申请日:2007-07-27

    CPC classification number: A61C7/36 A61C7/00 A61C7/08

    Abstract: Traditional orthodontic treatment often involves the use of basic repositioning devices, such as braces, and the use of supplementary devices, components or accessories to achieve desired end results. Such components may be mounted on fixed, non-removable devices or they may be part of a removable appliance typically worn prior to the application of the fixed devices. As with traditional treatment, it may be desired to utilize similar components when repositioning teeth with removable elastic repositioning appliances. Due to the nature of elastic appliances, such components may take a variety of forms ranging from readily available traditional accessories to specially created devices. Thus, traditional components may be mounted on or embedded in an elastic appliance, or the appliance may be formed to provide similar components. Likewise, the appliance may be modified to provide additional features for specific orthodontic treatments.

    Abstract translation: 传统的正畸治疗通常涉及使用诸如支架之类的基本重新定位装置,以及使用辅助装置,部件或附件来实现期望的最终结果。 这些组件可以安装在固定的不可移动设备上,或者它们可以是通常在施加固定设备之前佩戴的可移除设备的一部分。 与传统治疗一样,当用可移除的弹性重新定位装置重新定位牙齿时,可能需要使用相似的部件。 由于弹性电器的性质,这些组件可以采用各种形式,从容易获得的传统配件到特殊创建的设备。 因此,传统部件可以安装在或嵌入弹性器具中,或者可以将器具形成为提供相似的部件。 同样,可以对器具进行修改以提供特定正畸治疗的附加特征。

    Tooth path treatment plan
    5.
    发明授权
    Tooth path treatment plan 有权
    牙路治疗计划

    公开(公告)号:US06729876B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-04

    申请号:US09943097

    申请日:2001-08-29

    CPC classification number: A61C7/00 A61C7/002 A61C9/0053

    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to prepare a malocclusion treatment plan by selecting a tooth treatment pattern from a library of predetermined tooth treatment patterns; and generating the malocclusion treatment plan implementing the selected tooth treatment pattern.

    Abstract translation: 公开了系统和方法,以通过从预定牙齿处理图案库中选择牙齿处理图案来制备咬合处理计划; 并产生实施所选择的牙齿治疗模式的错牙合治疗计划。

    System and methods for varying elastic modulus appliances
    10.
    发明授权
    System and methods for varying elastic modulus appliances 有权
    改变弹性模量装置的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06524101B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-25

    申请号:US09616830

    申请日:2000-07-14

    CPC classification number: A61C7/36 A61C7/00 A61C7/08

    Abstract: The present invention provides improved devices, systems and methods for repositioning teeth from an initial tooth arrangement to a final tooth arrangement. Repositioning is accomplished with a system comprising a series of polymeric appliances configured to receive the teeth in a cavity and incrementally reposition individual teeth in a series of successive steps. This is accomplished by applying force to specific surfaces of the teeth through stiffness of the appliance. However, such stiffness creates limitations in ease of use, patient compliance, and overall cost in material, manufacturing labor and treatment time. To overcome these limitations, the present invention utilizes polymeric or other material appliances with portions differing in rigidity or stiffness. Alternatively, elastic moduluses may differ from one appliance to the next in a successive series to accomplish various treatment goals. Thus, the systems and methods of the present invention provide the design, production and use of such multiple stiffness positioning appliances in orthodontic treatment. Similarly, the devices of the present invention provide differing stiffness appliances which may be used independently for purposes other than repositioning, such as for retaining teeth in a desired position.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于将牙齿从初始牙齿布置重新定位到最终牙齿布置的改进的装置,系统和方法。 重新定位是通过一系统来完成的,所述系统包括一系列聚合物器具,其被配置为在空腔中接纳牙齿,并且在一系列连续步骤中递增地重新定位各个牙齿。 这是通过对器具的刚度施加力到齿的特定表面来实现的。 然而,这种刚度在易用性,患者依从性以及材料,制造劳动和治疗时间的整体成本方面造成了限制。 为了克服这些限制,本发明使用具有刚性或刚度不同部分的聚合物或其它材料器具。 或者,弹性模块可以在连续的系列中从一个装置到下一个装置不同,以实现各种处理目标。 因此,本发明的系统和方法提供了这种多重刚度定位装置在正畸治疗中的设计,生产和使用。 类似地,本发明的装置提供不同的刚度装置,其可以独立地用于除重新定位之外的目的,例如用于将齿保持在期望位置。

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