Multi-layer adhesives and methods for bonding orthodontic appliances to tooth structure
    2.
    发明授权
    Multi-layer adhesives and methods for bonding orthodontic appliances to tooth structure 有权
    多层粘合剂和将正畸矫治器粘接到牙齿结构上的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07374420B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-20

    申请号:US10740980

    申请日:2003-12-19

    IPC分类号: A61C3/00

    摘要: The present invention provides multi-layer adhesives and methods that are useful for bonding orthodontic appliances to a tooth structure. The multi-layer adhesives can be precoated on an orthodontic appliance, or alternatively, they can be provided on an adhesive delivery system for transfer to an orthodontic appliance. The multi-layer adhesives and methods preferably provide a useful balance of properties for bonding orthodontic appliances to the tooth structure.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了多种粘合剂和方法,其可用于将正牙器具粘合到牙齿结构上。 多层粘合剂可以在正畸装置上预涂,或者可以提供在粘合剂递送系统上以转移到正畸器具。 多层粘合剂和方法优选提供用于将正畸器具粘合到牙齿结构的有用的性能平衡。

    Release substrate for adhesive precoated orthodontic appliances
    4.
    发明授权
    Release substrate for adhesive precoated orthodontic appliances 有权
    用于粘合剂预涂矫正器具的剥离基材

    公开(公告)号:US06183249B2

    公开(公告)日:2001-02-06

    申请号:US09363449

    申请日:1999-07-29

    IPC分类号: A61C700

    CPC分类号: A61C7/16 A61C2202/02

    摘要: A release substrate is releasably placed across a layer of adhesive that has been coated onto the base of an orthodontic appliance such as an orthodontic bracket. The release substrate enhances separation from the adhesive coated on the appliance such that the shape of the adhesive is essentially undisturbed and preferably substantially all of the adhesive remains on the base of the appliance when the substrate is detached from the adhesive. The release substrate is particularly suitable for use with adhesives that have a relatively low viscosity, adhesives that are more tacky and/or adhesives that have less cohesive strength than adhesives conventionally used with precoated orthodontic appliances.

    摘要翻译: 释放衬底可剥离地放置在已经涂覆到诸如正牙托架的正畸矫治器的基座上的粘合剂层上。 释放衬底增强了与涂覆在器具上的粘合剂的分离,使得粘合剂的形状基本上不受干扰,并且优选地,当衬底从粘合剂分离时,基本上所有的粘合剂保留在器具的基部上。 脱模基材特别适用于具有相对较低粘度的粘合剂,更粘性的粘合剂和/或粘合剂具有比通常用于预涂矫正器具的粘合剂更少的内聚强度。

    Orthodontic separators
    5.
    发明授权
    Orthodontic separators 失效
    正畸分离器

    公开(公告)号:US06988887B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-24

    申请号:US10078970

    申请日:2002-02-18

    IPC分类号: A61C7/00

    摘要: An orthodontic separator, dimensioned such that it can be inserted between adjacent teeth. The separator is characterized in that it exhibits an increase in compressive force after insertion between adjacent teeth in the oral environment. The separator, after insertion, exerts sufficient force on the adjacent teeth to push the teeth apart.

    摘要翻译: 一种正畸分离器,其尺寸使得其可以插入相邻的牙齿之间。 分离器的特征在于其在口腔环境中相邻牙齿插入后表现出增加的压缩力。 分离器在插入之后对相邻的齿施加足够的力以将齿分开。

    Fluoropolymeric orthodontic article
    6.
    发明授权
    Fluoropolymeric orthodontic article 有权
    含氟聚合物正畸制品

    公开(公告)号:US06799966B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-10-05

    申请号:US09262628

    申请日:1999-03-04

    IPC分类号: A61C300

    CPC分类号: A61C7/14

    摘要: Disclosed is an orthodontic article that includes a fluoropolymer and that exhibits at least 0.001% transmittance at 546 nm when measured according to the Transmittance Test Procedure.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种包括含氟聚合物的正畸制品,并且当根据透射率测试程序测量时,其在546nm处显示出至少0.001%的透光率。

    Selection of orthodontic appliances

    公开(公告)号:US6089868A

    公开(公告)日:2000-07-18

    申请号:US78879

    申请日:1998-05-14

    摘要: A computer implemented method of orthodontic appliance selection includes providing data representative of one or more teeth of a patient and providing data representative of a set of orthodontic appliances. Each orthodontic appliance of the set of orthodontic appliances has an appliance parameter that varies from the other orthodontic appliances of the set. At least one geometrical parameter of the one or more teeth of the patient is determined using the data representative thereof. The geometrical parameter is compared to the data representative of the set of orthodontic appliances and one orthodontic appliance of the set is selected based on the comparison. The set of orthodontic appliances may be a set of orthodontic bands with each band of the set having a different size. Further, such bands may be precoated with an adhesive material. A computer readable medium tangibly embodying a program executable for use in selection of orthodontic appliances, a system for use in orthodontia using such selection, and a method of fitting an orthodontic band to a patient are also provided. Further, an article including a container and a set of precoated bands received therein is provided.

    Orthodontic archwire having reduced stiffness
    8.
    发明授权
    Orthodontic archwire having reduced stiffness 有权
    正畸弓丝具有降低的刚度

    公开(公告)号:US06095809A

    公开(公告)日:2000-08-01

    申请号:US150471

    申请日:1998-09-09

    IPC分类号: A61C7/20 A61C3/00

    CPC分类号: A61C7/20

    摘要: An orthodontic archwire with a certain cross-sectional construction has a stiffness that is less than conventional archwires having identical overall dimensions. The archwire has four corner edge portions that provide control over torquing movements and uprighting movements of the associated teeth as may be needed during the course of orthodontic treatment. The archwire is particularly useful during the early stages of orthodontic treatment when an archwire of reduced stiffness is desired and yet control over torquing and uprighting movements of the associated teeth is sought. Optionally, the archwire includes an aesthetic coating with certain characteristics that enable the majority of the coating to remain intact and provide an improved overall appearance even if certain regions of the coating are damaged and removed.

    摘要翻译: 具有一定横截面结构的正畸弓丝具有小于具有相同总体尺寸的常规弓线的刚度。 弓丝具有四个角部边缘部分,可在矫正治疗过程中根据需要提供对相关牙齿的扭力运动和垂直运动的控制。 当需要减小刚度的弓丝并且寻求控制相关牙齿的扭转和垂直运动时,弓丝在正畸治疗的早期阶段是特别有用的。 任选地,弓丝包括具有某些特性的美学涂层,其使大多数涂层保持完整,并且即使涂层的某些区域被损坏和去除,也提供改进的整体外观。

    Orthodontic bracket with archwire slot liner
    10.
    发明授权
    Orthodontic bracket with archwire slot liner 失效
    正畸托架与弓丝槽衬

    公开(公告)号:US5380196A

    公开(公告)日:1995-01-10

    申请号:US61164

    申请日:1993-05-13

    IPC分类号: A61C7/14 A61C7/28 A61C3/00

    CPC分类号: A61C7/141

    摘要: An orthodontic bracket, such as a bracket made of ceramic material, is provided with a liner that enhances sliding mechanics between the bracket and an archwire. A portion of the liner projects beyond the bracket body and optionally includes an occlusal, gingival or lingual section that extends over a mesial or distal side of the bracket body. A bottom surface of the liner is located a distance from a bottom wall of a channel receiving the liner, and the distance optionally varies along the length of the archwire slot in order to urge the attached tooth to rotate as needed about its long axis. The liner is bonded to the bracket body in such a manner that the bracket body is thereafter held by the liner in compression.

    摘要翻译: 正牙托架,例如由陶瓷材料制成的托架,设有一个衬垫,可增强托架与弓丝之间的滑动力学性能。 衬垫的一部分突出超过支架主体,并且可选地包括在支架主体的中间或远侧延伸的咬合,牙龈或舌侧部分。 衬垫的底表面距接收衬套的通道的底壁一定距离,并且该距离可选择地沿着弓丝槽的长度变化,以便根据需要围绕其长轴促使附着的齿旋转。 衬垫以这样的方式结合到支架主体,使得支架主体此后由衬垫压紧。