Registering physical and virtual tooth structures with pedestals
    1.
    发明授权
    Registering physical and virtual tooth structures with pedestals 有权
    用基座注册物理和虚拟齿结构

    公开(公告)号:US08491306B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-23

    申请号:US11195954

    申请日:2005-08-03

    IPC分类号: A61C11/00

    摘要: In general, the invention relates to techniques for registering a three-dimensional (3D) coordinate system of a physical model of a patient's tooth structure to a 3D coordinate system of a virtual model of the same tooth structure. Techniques are described to register the complex geometries of the physical and virtual tooth structures by using a known physical characteristic of a pedestal associated with the physical model.

    摘要翻译: 通常,本发明涉及用于将患者牙结构的物理模型的三维(3D)坐标系统登记到同一牙齿结构的虚拟模型的3D坐标系的技术。 描述技术来通过使用与物理模型相关联的基座的已知物理特征来注册物理和虚拟齿结构的复杂几何。

    Registering physical and virtual tooth structures with pedestals
    2.
    发明申请
    Registering physical and virtual tooth structures with pedestals 有权
    用基座注册物理和虚拟齿结构

    公开(公告)号:US20070031790A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-08

    申请号:US11195954

    申请日:2005-08-03

    IPC分类号: A61C11/00 A61C3/00

    摘要: In general, the invention relates to techniques for registering a three-dimensional (3D) coordinate system of a physical model of a patient's tooth structure to a 3D coordinate system of a virtual model of the same tooth structure. Techniques are described to register the complex geometries of the physical and virtual tooth structures by using a known physical characteristic of a pedestal associated with the physical model.

    摘要翻译: 通常,本发明涉及用于将患者牙结构的物理模型的三维(3D)坐标系统登记到同一牙齿结构的虚拟模型的3D坐标系的技术。 描述技术来通过使用与物理模型相关联的基座的已知物理特征来注册物理和虚拟齿结构的复杂几何。

    Digital orthodontic appliance coupling matrix
    4.
    发明授权
    Digital orthodontic appliance coupling matrix 有权
    数字矫正器具耦合矩阵

    公开(公告)号:US08562339B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-22

    申请号:US11777350

    申请日:2007-07-13

    IPC分类号: A61C3/00

    摘要: A digital orthodontic treatment planning system provides a practitioner with digital representations of at least a part of a tooth of a patient and at least part of a coupling matrix within a three-dimensional environment. By interacting with the system, orthodontic practitioners are able to visualize a coupling matrix that results from a specific orthodontic appliance position relative to a tooth of the patient's dental arch. The digital representation of the coupling matrix represents a substance, such as a cured adhesive, that connects an orthodontic appliance to a tooth of a patient. The system determines a thickness of at least a portion of the coupling matrix. In one embodiment, the system indicates the total thickness via a thickness map, such as a color-coded thickness map. In another embodiment, the system indicates a deviation from a baseline thickness via a thickness map.

    摘要翻译: 数字正畸治疗计划系统为从业者提供了患者牙齿的至少一部分和三维环境内的耦合矩阵的至少一部分的数字表示。 通过与该系统相互作用,正畸实践者能够将相对于患者牙弓的牙齿的特定矫正器具位置产生的耦合矩阵可视化。 耦合矩阵的数字表示表示将正畸装置连接到患者牙齿的物质,例如固化的粘合剂。 系统确定耦合矩阵的至少一部分的厚度。 在一个实施例中,系统通过厚度图(例如颜色编码的厚度图)来指示总厚度。 在另一个实施例中,系统通过厚度图表示与基线厚度的偏差。

    Method of orienting an orthodontic appliance to a tooth
    5.
    发明授权
    Method of orienting an orthodontic appliance to a tooth 有权
    将矫正器具定向到牙齿的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07210929B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-01

    申请号:US10734323

    申请日:2003-12-12

    IPC分类号: A61C3/00

    CPC分类号: A61C7/146 A61C7/002

    摘要: The relative orientation of an orthodontic appliance and a tooth is selected by providing a first relative orientation between the appliance and the tooth, and defining a first set of hypothetical reference lines or rays between the base of the appliance and the tooth in virtual three-dimensional space. The distance along each ray is then determined. Next, the relative orientation of the appliance and the tooth is changed to a second orientation. A second set of rays is defined between the appliance and the tooth, and the distance along each ray is determined. A mathematical computation is then carried out on the determined distances in order to help determine whether the first orientation or the second orientation provides a better fit between the base of the appliance and the tooth surface.

    摘要翻译: 通过在器具和牙齿之间提供第一相对定向并且在虚拟三维中在器具的基部和牙齿之间限定第一组假想参考线或光线来选择正畸器具和牙齿的相对定向 空间。 然后确定每条射线的距离。 接下来,将器具和牙齿的相对定向改变为第二方向。 在器具和牙齿之间限定第二组光线,并确定每条光线的距离。 然后在所确定的距离上进行数学计算,以帮助确定第一方向或第二方向是否提供了在器具的基座和牙齿表面之间更好的配合。

    DIGITAL ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE COUPLING MATRIX
    6.
    发明申请
    DIGITAL ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE COUPLING MATRIX 有权
    数字正交电器耦合矩阵

    公开(公告)号:US20090017410A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-15

    申请号:US11777350

    申请日:2007-07-13

    IPC分类号: A61C3/00

    摘要: A digital orthodontic treatment planning system provides a practitioner with digital representations of at least a part of a tooth of a patient and at least part of a coupling matrix within a three-dimensional environment. By interacting with the system, orthodontic practitioners are able to visualize a coupling matrix that results from a specific orthodontic appliance position relative to a tooth of the patient's dental arch. The digital representation of the coupling matrix represents a substance, such as a cured adhesive, that connects an orthodontic appliance to a tooth of a patient. The system determines a thickness of at least a portion of the coupling matrix. In one embodiment, the system indicates the total thickness via a thickness map, such as a color-coded thickness map. In another embodiment, the system indicates a deviation from a baseline thickness via a thickness map.

    摘要翻译: 数字正畸治疗计划系统为从业者提供了患者牙齿的至少一部分和三维环境内的耦合矩阵的至少一部分的数字表示。 通过与该系统相互作用,正畸实践者能够将相对于患者牙弓的牙齿的特定矫正器具位置产生的耦合矩阵可视化。 耦合矩阵的数字表示表示将正畸装置连接到患者牙齿的物质,例如固化的粘合剂。 系统确定耦合矩阵的至少一部分的厚度。 在一个实施例中,系统通过厚度图(例如颜色编码的厚度图)来指示总厚度。 在另一个实施例中,系统通过厚度图表示与基线厚度的偏差。

    Orthodontic appliances having a contoured bonding surface
    7.
    发明授权
    Orthodontic appliances having a contoured bonding surface 有权
    正畸器具具有轮廓接合面

    公开(公告)号:US07188421B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-13

    申请号:US10428255

    申请日:2003-05-02

    IPC分类号: B21F43/00 A61C3/00

    摘要: A quantity of a photocurable composition, such as an orthodontic adhesive containing a photoinitiator, is placed between the base of an orthodontic appliance and a replica of a patient's tooth structure. The replica is made using a material that transmits actinic radiation. As the appliance is pressed into firm contact with the replica tooth structure, an outer surface of the photocurable composition assumes the configuration of the underlying portion of the replica tooth structure. Actinic radiation is then directed to the photocurable composition, and at least part of the actinic radiation is directed through the replica tooth model in order to harden the photocurable composition. The hardened composition provides a contoured bonding surface having a shape that matches corresponding regions of the patient's tooth structure. Methods are also disclosed for making an orthodontic indirect bonding transfer apparatus for use with appliances having a contoured bonding surface.

    摘要翻译: 将一定量的可光固化组合物,例如含有光引发剂的正牙粘合剂放置在正畸器具的基座和患者牙结构的复制品之间。 复制品是使用透射光化辐射的材料制成的。 当器具被压制成与复制齿结构牢固接触时,可光固化组合物的外表面呈现复制齿结构的下面部分的构型。 然后将光化辐射引导到可光固化组合物,并且至少部分光化辐射被引导通过复制齿模型以使光固化组合物硬化。 硬化的组合物提供具有匹配患者牙结构的相应区域的形状的轮廓结合表面。 还公开了用于制造用于具有轮廓结合表面的器具的正牙直接接合转移装置的方法。

    Lingual orthodontic appliance with removable section
    8.
    发明授权
    Lingual orthodontic appliance with removable section 有权
    舌齿矫正器具可拆卸部分

    公开(公告)号:US08827697B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-09

    申请号:US12936399

    申请日:2009-03-25

    摘要: An aesthetic, partially removable orthodontic appliance is described, including a polymeric body that conforms to the lingual soft tissue and at least one wire member extending from the polymeric body. Each wire member releasably engages with a respective anchor that is, in turn, connected to the lingual surface of a respective tooth when the polymeric body is moved in a generally gingival direction into abutting relationship with the lingual soft tissue. Other features of the appliance include self-guiding magnetic couplings and couplings based on interlocking mechanical structures that provide releasable engagement between the removable section and the anchors, as well as related methods for making and using the same.

    摘要翻译: 描述了美学,部分可移除的矫正器具,包括符合舌舌软组织的聚合体和从聚合体延伸的至少一个线构件。 每个线构件可释放地与相应的锚接合,当聚合物主体以大致牙龈方向移动到与舌侧软组织的邻接关系中时,相应的锚又连接到相应牙齿的舌侧表面。 该设备的其他特征包括基于互锁机械结构的自导向磁耦合和联接,其提供可拆卸部分和锚之间的可释放接合,以及用于制造和使用它们的相关方法。

    Method and apparatus for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances 有权
    用于间接粘合正畸器具的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07410357B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-12

    申请号:US11276870

    申请日:2006-03-17

    IPC分类号: A61C3/00

    摘要: An indirect bonding apparatus is made by initially placing spacer material over a replica of the patient's tooth structure. A tray is then formed over the spacer material and hardened. Next, the spacer material is removed from the tooth replica and orthodontic appliances are placed on the replica at desired locations. A matrix material is placed between the tray and the replica and allowed to harden. Optionally, the apparatus includes features for facilitating removal of the transfer apparatus after the bonding procedure has been completed, and features for applying firm, uniform pressure to the appliances during the bonding procedure. Other aspects of indirect bonding are also described.

    摘要翻译: 通过首先将间隔物材料放置在患者牙结构的复制品上来制造间接粘合装置。 然后在间隔物材料上形成托盘并硬化。 接下来,将间隔物材料从牙齿复制品上除去,并将正畸器具放置在所需位置的复制品上。 将基质材料放置在托盘和副本之间并允许其硬化。 可选地,该装置包括在粘合过程完成之后有助于移除传送装置的特征,以及用于在粘合过程期间对器具施加牢固均匀的压力的特征。 还描述了间接粘合的其它方面。