Orthodontic bracket with archwire slot liner
    1.
    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。

    Method for use in dental articulation
    3.
    发明授权
    Method for use in dental articulation 有权
    用于牙科关节的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06322359B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-27

    申请号:US09705540

    申请日:2000-11-03

    IPC分类号: A61C1904

    摘要: A computer implemented method of creating a dental model for use in dental articulation includes providing a first set of digital data corresponding to an upper arch image of at least a portion of an upper dental arch of a patient, providing a second set of digital data corresponding to a lower arch image of at least a portion of a lower dental arch of the patient, and providing hinge axis data representative of the spatial orientation of at least one of the upper and lower dental arches relative to a condylar axis of the patient. A reference hinge axis is created relative to the upper and lower arch images based on the hinge axis data. Further, the method may include bite alignment data for use in aligning the lower and upper arch images. Yet further, the method may include providing data associated with condyle geometry of the patient, so as to provide limitations on the movement of at least the lower arch image when the arch images are displayed. Further, a wobbling technique may be used to determine an occlusal position of the lower and upper dental arches. Various computer implemented methods of dental articulation are also described. For example, such dental articulation methods may include moving at least one of the upper and lower arch images to simulate relative movement of one of the upper and lower dental arches of the patient, may include displaying another image with the upper and lower dental arches of the dental articulation model, and/or may include playing back recorded motion of a patient's mandible using the dental articulation model.

    摘要翻译: 创建用于牙科关节的牙科模型的计算机实现方法包括提供对应于患者的上牙弓的至少一部分的上拱形图像的第一组数字数据,提供对应于第二组数字数据的第二组数字数据 到达患者的下牙弓的至少一部分的较低拱形图像,并且提供表示上部和下部牙弓中的至少一个相对于患者的髁轴线的空间取向的铰链轴数据。 基于铰链轴数据,相对于上下拱形图像创建参考铰链轴。 此外,该方法可以包括用于对准下部和上部拱形图像的咬合对准数据。 此外,该方法可以包括提供与患者的髁几何相关联的数据,以便当显示拱形图像时对至少下弓形图像的移动提供限制。 此外,可以使用摆动技术来确定下牙弓和上牙弓的咬合位置。 还描述了各种计算机实现的牙科关节的方法。 例如,这种牙科关节法可以包括移动上部和下部弓形图像中的至少一个以模拟患者的上部和下部牙弓之一的相对运动,可以包括将另一个图像与上部和下部牙弓 牙科关节模型和/或可以包括使用牙科关节模型回放患者下颌骨的记录运动。

    Methods for use in dental articulation
    4.
    发明授权
    Methods for use in dental articulation 失效
    用于牙科关节的方法

    公开(公告)号:US6152731A

    公开(公告)日:2000-11-28

    申请号:US935238

    申请日:1997-09-22

    摘要: A computer implemented method of creating a dental model for use in dental articulation includes providing a first set of digital data corresponding to an upper arch image of at least a portion of an upper dental arch of a patient, providing a second set of digital data corresponding to a lower arch image of at least a portion of a lower dental arch of the patient, and providing hinge axis data representative of the spatial orientation of at least one of the upper and lower dental arches relative to a condylar axis of the patient. A reference hinge axis is created relative to the upper and lower arch images based on the hinge axis data. Further, the method may include bite alignment data for use in aligning the lower and upper arch images. Yet further, the method may include providing data associated with condyle geometry of the patient, so as to provide limitations on the movement of at least the lower arch image when the arch images are displayed. Further, a wobbling technique may be used to determine an occlusal position of the lower and upper dental arches. Various computer implemented methods of dental articulation are also described. For example, such dental articulation methods may include moving at least one of the upper and lower arch images to simulate relative movement of one of the upper and lower dental arches of the patient, may include displaying another image with the upper and lower dental arches of the dental articulation model, and/or may include playing back recorded motion of a patient's mandible using the dental articulation model.

    摘要翻译: 创建用于牙科关节的牙科模型的计算机实现方法包括提供对应于患者的上牙弓的至少一部分的上拱形图像的第一组数字数据,提供对应于第二组数字数据的第二组数字数据 到达患者的下牙弓的至少一部分的较低拱形图像,并且提供表示上部和下部牙弓中的至少一个相对于患者的髁轴线的空间取向的铰链轴数据。 基于铰链轴数据,相对于上下拱形图像创建参考铰链轴。 此外,该方法可以包括用于对准下部和上部拱形图像的咬合对准数据。 此外,该方法可以包括提供与患者的髁几何相关联的数据,以便当显示拱形图像时对至少下弓形图像的移动提供限制。 此外,可以使用摆动技术来确定下牙弓和上牙弓的咬合位置。 还描述了各种计算机实现的牙科关节的方法。 例如,这种牙科关节法可以包括移动上部和下部弓形图像中的至少一个以模拟患者的上部和下部牙弓之一的相对运动,可以包括将另一个图像与上部和下部牙弓 牙科关节模型和/或可以包括使用牙科关节模型回放患者下颌骨的记录运动。

    Orthodontic archwire having reduced stiffness
    5.
    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。

    Ceramic orthodontic bracket with archwire slot liner
    6.
    发明授权
    Ceramic orthodontic bracket with archwire slot liner 失效
    陶瓷正牙托架带弓丝槽衬

    公开(公告)号:US5358402A

    公开(公告)日:1994-10-25

    申请号:US142836

    申请日:1993-10-25

    IPC分类号: A61C7/14 A61C3/00

    CPC分类号: A61C7/141

    摘要: An orthodontic bracket includes a ceramic body having an elongated channel, and a metallic archwire slot liner that is received in the channel. The liner is affixed to the ceramic body by a brazing process using a brazing material such as platinum, silver, an active metal or a mixture of molybdenum and manganese. Alternatively, the liner is formed in situ in the bracket body.

    摘要翻译: 正畸托架包括具有细长通道的陶瓷体和容纳在通道中的金属弓丝槽衬套。 衬垫通过使用诸如铂,银,活性金属或钼和锰的混合物的钎焊材料的钎焊工艺固定到陶瓷体上。 或者,衬套在支架主体中原位形成。

    Orthodontic appliance with improved precipitation hardening martensitic alloy
    7.
    发明授权
    Orthodontic appliance with improved precipitation hardening martensitic alloy 失效
    正畸矫治器具有改善沉淀硬化马氏体合金

    公开(公告)号:US06280185B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-28

    申请号:US09595664

    申请日:2000-06-16

    IPC分类号: A61C300

    CPC分类号: A61C7/12

    摘要: An orthodontic appliance such as a bracket or buccal tube is made of a stainless steel alloy that includes chromium, nickel and precipitates of titanium. The alloy imparts a relatively high strength to the appliance and is resistant to corrosion. Optionally, the appliance has structural sections that are smaller than corresponding sections of comparable appliances when made of conventional stainless steel alloys used in orthodontic appliances. As a consequence, the appliance is more aesthetic when mounted on a tooth of a patient undergoing treatment.

    摘要翻译: 诸如支架或口腔管的矫正器具由包括铬,镍和钛沉淀物的不锈钢合金制成。 该合金赋予该器具相当高的强度并且耐腐蚀。 可选地,当由矫正器具中使用的常规不锈钢合金制成时,该器具具有小于可比较器具的相应部分的结构部分。 因此,当安装在经历治疗的患者的牙齿上时,该器具更美观。

    Multi-layer adhesives and methods for bonding orthodontic appliances to tooth structure
    8.
    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。

    Orthodontic separators
    9.
    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
    10.
    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。