公开(公告)号：US20230190412A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US18167775

申请日：2023-02-10

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Avi KOPELMAN ,  Allen BORONKAY ,  Ryan KIMURA ,  Yaser SHANJANI

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C19/06 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C13/00 ,  B29C64/386 ,  G16H20/40 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A44C15/00 ,  B23K26/362 ,  B44C1/22 ,  G06Q30/0601

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C19/066 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C13/0019 ,  B29C64/386 ,  G16H20/40 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A44C15/007 ,  B23K26/362 ,  B44C1/227 ,  B44C1/228 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  G06Q30/0643 ,  A61C13/0013 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for producing appliances for expansion of the arch of a patient are provided. An arch expanding appliance comprises a force generating portion to apply an arch expansion force and a retention portion to hold the force generating portion on the teeth. The retention portion comprises a flexible portion and a stiff portion. The force generating portion applies a force to move teeth associated with the flexible portion, while the stiff portion resists movement of its associated teeth. The orthodontic appliances can be designed according to the specifications provided herein and manufactured using direct fabrication methods.

公开(公告)号：US20220241052A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-04

申请号：US17723443

申请日：2022-04-18

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser SHANJANI ,  Bruce CAM ,  Jun SATO ,  John Y. MORTON ,  Victor CHEN ,  Chunhua LI ,  Allen R. BORONKAY ,  Srinivas KAZA

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  H04B5/00 ,  A61B5/389 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/08 ,  A61C7/08 ,  H04Q9/00

Abstract: Detection of placement of dental aligners in patient mouth on teeth for indication of wearing compliance. Described herein are apparatuses and methods for detecting wearing, including compliance. In some variations these apparatuses and methods may include a sensor configured to detect deflection of the one or more deflectable structures. In some variations, these apparatuses and methods may include a proximity sensor coupled to the appliance shell and configured to generate sensor data when in proximity with intraoral tissue.

公开(公告)号：US20220096207A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-31

申请号：US17643394

申请日：2021-12-08

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser SHANJANI ,  Bruce CAM ,  Jun SATO

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/36 ,  A61C19/05 ,  A61C19/045 ,  A61C7/10

Abstract: Detection of a state of an oral appliance (such as an aligner, palatal expander, mandibular repositioning device, etc.) to determine if the oral appliance is functioning properly and/or if it has developed a defect.

公开(公告)号：US20210244501A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-12

申请号：US17146465

申请日：2021-01-11

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser SHANJANI ,  Bruce CAM ,  Jun SATO ,  John Y. MORTON ,  Victor CHEN ,  Chunhua LI ,  Allen R. BORONKAY ,  Srinivas KAZA

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  H04B5/00 ,  A61B5/389 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/08 ,  A61C7/08 ,  H04Q9/00

Abstract: Detection of placement of dental aligners in patient mouth on teeth for indication of wearing compliance. Described herein are apparatuses and methods for detecting wearing, including compliance. In some variations these apparatuses and methods may include a sensor configured to detect deflection of the one or more deflectable structures. In some variations, these apparatuses and methods may include a proximity sensor coupled to the appliance shell and configured to generate sensor data when in proximity with intraoral tissue.

公开(公告)号：US20210177548A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-17

申请号：US17188436

申请日：2021-03-01

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser SHANJANI ,  Bruce CAM

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C9/00 ,  G06T19/00 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  A61C7/14

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for performing orthodontic treatment planning are provided. Virtual/Augmented Reality devices can be used to virtually manipulate patient's teeth, modify virtual models of the patient's teeth, analyze the fit of a dental appliance on the patient's teeth, analyze the position of attachment sites for dental appliances, and provide overlays showing forces applied to the patient's teeth. The VR/AR devices can be used by physicians and/or the patient to provide and display treatment planning.

公开(公告)号：US20200155276A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-21

申请号：US16691141

申请日：2019-11-21

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Bruce CAM ,  Yaser SHANJANI ,  Jun SATO

IPC: A61C7/08 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N5/06

Abstract: Orthodontic appliances, including in particular, aligners, that are configured to deliver energy (e.g., light and/or heat and/or electrical energy) to regions of a patient's dental arch to aid in an orthodontic treatment. For example, described herein are systems and methods of embedding light emitting diodes (LEDs), heating elements and/or energy emitting elements in an orthodontic device for accelerating an orthodontic treatment. Method of modifying a dental arch using an orthodontic appliance that delivers local light and/or heat and/or electrical energy are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20250064557A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-27

申请号：US18946783

申请日：2024-11-13

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser SHANJANI ,  Bruce CAM ,  Jun SATO

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/36 ,  A61C19/045 ,  A61C19/05

Abstract: Palatal expander devices with sensors. A palatal expander body may include a palatal region, and a tooth-receiving region configured to receive teeth of a patient's upper arch. One or more sensors may be disposed on or in the palatal region of the palatal expander body. At least one processor may be configured to receive sensor data from the one or more sensors and to determine an expansion state of a patient's palatal region based on the sensor data.

公开(公告)号：US20250032222A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-30

申请号：US18909905

申请日：2024-10-08

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Bruce CAM ,  Yaser SHANJANI ,  Jun SATO

IPC: A61C7/08 ,  A61F7/00 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61N5/06

Abstract: Methods of orthodontic treatment using localized energy. The methods may include determining that one or more of a patient's teeth are off track from a treatment plan based on one or more discrepancies between a current virtual model and a target virtual model. The current virtual model may be based on image(s) taken of the patient's teeth during a stage of orthodontic treatment. The methods may also include modifying the treatment plan by implementing local energy radiation to a region of the patient's dental arch. The local energy radiation may be configured to accelerate repositioning of the one or more of the patient's teeth and to put the one or more of the patient's teeth on track according to the treatment plan.

公开(公告)号：US20240335257A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18744553

申请日：2024-06-14

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser SHANJANI ,  Bruce CAM ,  Jun SATO ,  John Y. MORTON ,  Victor CHEN ,  Chunhua LI ,  Allen R. BORONKAY ,  Srinivas KAZA

IPC: A61C7/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/08 ,  A61C7/08 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H04B5/26 ,  H04B5/72 ,  H04B5/77 ,  H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61B5/0015 ,  A61B5/0816 ,  A61B5/4818 ,  A61B5/682 ,  A61C7/08 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H04B5/26 ,  H04B5/72 ,  H04B5/77 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/43 ,  H04Q2209/50

Abstract: Orthodontic treatment monitoring using intermediate devices. In one example, an orthodontic appliance case includes a near field communication (NFC) circuitry including a first antenna that is configured to receive data transmitted from a sensor module on an orthodontic appliance when the sensor module is within the orthodontic appliance case. The data may include information regarding when the orthodontic appliance was worn in a patient's mouth. The orthodontic appliance case may also include a data store configured to store the data, and a Bluetooth communication circuitry including a second antenna configured to transmit the data to an external computing device when the external computing device is within communication range of the second antenna.

公开(公告)号：US20230200947A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US18175497

申请日：2023-02-27

Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Yaser SHANJANI ,  Jeremy RILEY ,  Ryan KIMURA ,  Jun SATO ,  Norman SU ,  Jihua CHENG ,  Fuming WU

IPC: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/02 ,  A61C9/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  A61C7/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/10 ,  A61C7/08 ,  A61C7/023 ,  A61C9/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29C64/393 ,  A61C7/002

Abstract: Palatal expander apparatuses for expanding a patient's palate (“palatal expanders”) and methods of using and making them. These palatal expanders may be configured to have a variable surface smoothness on one side (e.g., the lingual-facing surface) compared to the opposite side (e.g., the palatal-facing surface). These palatal expanders may be configured to have a varying thickness in the palatal region. These palatal expanders may be adapted for ease in removal by the patient or caregiver (e.g., including a hinged region and/or detachment region, and/or including a thinner buccal side then occlusal side, etc.).