公开(公告)号：US07155373B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-26

申请号：US10081220

申请日：2002-02-22

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  Ming-Lai Lai ,  James D. Cleary

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  Ming-Lai Lai ,  James D. Cleary

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C13/0004

Abstract: Selection of orthodontic brackets from predefined and existing orthodontic brackets is provided by a user viewing a patient's teeth and using, for example, a user interface, to define a three-dimensional tooth/arch model from three-dimensional model data. Likewise, a prescription is selected. With such information, the teeth of the defined tooth/arch model can be positioned in prescribed positions. Once modifications to the prescription or for that matter the patient's tooth/arch model, if any, are made, predefined and existing orthodontic brackets can be selected, e.g., such selection can be based on selection criteria used to search a database including parameters defining such predefined and existing orthodontic brackets.

公开(公告)号：US06238212B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09311245

申请日：1999-05-13

Applicant: Armineh Khachatoorian ,  Joan V. Brennan ,  John S. Kelly ,  Kenneth E. Hoevel ,  Russell A. Jordan

Inventor： Armineh Khachatoorian ,  Joan V. Brennan ,  John S. Kelly ,  Kenneth E. Hoevel ,  Russell A. Jordan

IPC: A61C504

CPC classification number: B05C17/00516 ,  A61C5/62 ,  A61C7/02 ,  A61C7/18 ,  B05C17/00593

Abstract: A syringe assembly for applying a bonding agent to an inner surface of an orthodontic band includes a syringe and a hollow dispensing tip. The dispensing tip is detachably coupled to the syringe and is discarded after each patient, so that the risk of cross-contamination is substantially reduced. The dispensing tip provides a convenient extension of the syringe and facilitates application of the bonding agent in a continuous ribbon directly onto an inner surface of the orthodontic band without the use of an auxiliary hand instrument such as a spatula or the like.

Abstract translation: 用于将粘合剂施加到正畸带的内表面的注射器组件包括注射器和中空分配尖端。 分配尖端可拆卸地联接到注射器，并且在每个患者之后被丢弃，使得交叉污染的风险显着降低。 分配尖端提供了注射器的方便的延伸，并且有助于将粘合剂直接连接到正畸带的内表面上，而不使用诸如刮刀等的辅助手柄。

公开(公告)号：US5772432A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-30

申请号：US733588

申请日：1996-10-18

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  James F. Forbes

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  James F. Forbes

IPC: A61C9/00

CPC classification number: A61C9/0006

Abstract: A dental impression tray has a receptacle for receiving a quantity of dental impression material, and the receptacle is coated with an adhesive for enhancing the bond between the impression material and the tray. The adhesive is applied to the tray body at least sixteen hours before the impression material is placed in the receptacle. Advance coating of the adhesive onto the tray body provides a higher bond strength between the impression material and the tray than would otherwise be observed. Precoating of the tray by the manufacturer represents a time savings for the dental practitioner and also reduces the amount of volatilized solvent emitted from the adhesive that might otherwise be emitted in the dental office.

Abstract translation: 牙印模托盘具有用于容纳一定数量的牙印模材料的容器，并且该容器用粘合剂涂覆以增强印模材料和托盘之间的粘结。 粘合剂在将印模材料放置在容器中之前至少十六小时施加到托盘体上。 将粘合剂预先涂覆到托盘主体上提供了压印材料和托盘之间比否则将观察到的更高的粘结强度。 制造商对托盘进行的涂布代表牙科医生的时间节省，并且还减少了否则可能在牙科诊所中排出的粘合剂发射的挥发溶剂的量。

公开(公告)号：US09084653B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US11931514

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Hansen ,  Joseph M. Caruso ,  Patrick B. Dufour ,  Baruch Nissenbaum

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Hansen ,  Joseph M. Caruso ,  Patrick B. Dufour ,  Baruch Nissenbaum

IPC: A61C19/04 ,  A61C11/00 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C19/045

CPC classification number: A61C11/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/004 ,  A61C9/0046 ,  A61C19/045

Abstract: A computer implemented method 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, providing bite alignment data representative of the spatial relationship between the upper dental arch and the lower dental arch of the patient, and aligning the upper and lower arch images relative to one another based on the bite alignment data until an aligned upper and lower arch image is attained. The aligned upper and lower arch images are moved towards each other until a first contact point is detected and at least one of the upper and lower arch images is moved relative to the other in one or more directions to a plurality of positions for determining optimal occlusion position of the lower and upper dental arches.

公开(公告)号：US06322359B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09705540

申请日：2000-11-03

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Hansen ,  Joseph M. Caruso ,  Patrick B. Dufour ,  Baruch Nissenbaum

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Hansen ,  Joseph M. Caruso ,  Patrick B. Dufour ,  Baruch Nissenbaum

IPC: A61C1904

CPC classification number: A61C11/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/0046 ,  A61C13/0004

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US06234791B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-22

申请号：US09197309

申请日：1998-11-20

Applicant: James D. Cleary ,  Russell A. Jordan

Inventor： James D. Cleary ,  Russell A. Jordan

IPC: A61C300

CPC classification number: A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/34 ,  A61C7/36

Abstract: An orthodontic pin has a high strength intermediate section that resists bending in use, as well as a softer, more compliant outer end section. The softer outer end section can be readily bent in an arc for attachment to an orthodontic appliance or device. The coupling pin of the invention may be used to couple one orthodontic appliance or device to another, or alternatively may be part of an orthodontic device that is ultimately coupled to another device or appliance.

Abstract translation: 正畸针具有高强度的中间部分，其在使用中抵抗弯曲，以及更软，更柔顺的外端部分。 较软的外端部分可以容易地弯曲成圆弧，以附着到矫正器具或装置。 本发明的联接销可以用于将一个正畸装置或装置耦合到另一个，或者替代地可以是最终耦合到另一装置或器具的正畸装置的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US6152731A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-28

申请号：US935238

申请日：1997-09-22

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Hansen ,  Joseph M. Caruso ,  Patrick B. Dufour ,  Baruch Nissenbaum

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Hansen ,  Joseph M. Caruso ,  Patrick B. Dufour ,  Baruch Nissenbaum

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C11/00 ,  A61C13/00 ,  A61C19/045

CPC classification number: A61C13/0004 ,  A61C11/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/0046

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US5746594A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-05

申请号：US611120

申请日：1996-03-05

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Hansen

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  James D. Hansen

IPC: A61C7/14 ,  A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/16 ,  A61C7/28 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: A61C7/12 ,  A61C7/16

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance such as a bracket has bonding structure that provides a greater bond strength to the tooth in regions beneath an occlusal edge portion of the base in comparison to regions beneath at least one of a mesial edge portion, distal edge portion and occlusal edge portion of the base. The weaker bond strengths beneath the mesial edge portion, the distal edge portion and/or the gingival edge portion facilitate removal of the appliance by the orthodontist when desired. The higher bond strength beneath the occlusal edge portion is sufficient to securely retain the appliance on the tooth and safely resist the forces normally encountered during orthodontic treatment.

Abstract translation: 诸如支架的正畸矫治器具有接合结构，其与基底的咬合边缘部分下方的区域中的牙齿相比，在中间边缘部分，远端边缘部分和咬合边缘部分中的至少一个下方的区域中具有更大的粘合强度 的基地。 中间边缘部分，远端边缘部分和/或牙龈边缘部分之下的较弱的粘合强度有助于在需要时由牙齿矫正器去除器具。 咬合边缘部分下方的较高的粘合强度足以将器具牢固地保持在牙齿上并且安全地抵抗正畸治疗期间通常遇到的力。

公开(公告)号：US06743013B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US10081222

申请日：2002-02-22

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  Oscar M. Binder ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Oliver L. Puttler

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  Oscar M. Binder ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Oliver L. Puttler

IPC: A61C300

CPC classification number: A61C7/16

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes a base with an outer surface, as well as at least one passageway extending through the base. An element is received in each passageway and is made of a material that transmits actinic radiation. The element serves as a window to facilitate the curing of light-curable orthodontic adhesive beneath the appliance base, while simultaneously preventing movement of the adhesive through the passageway. Optionally, one or more optical fibers are provided to facilitate curing of the adhesive.

Abstract translation: 正畸装置包括具有外表面的基部以及延伸穿过基部的至少一个通道。 一个元件被接收在每个通道中并且由透射光化辐射的材料制成。 该元件用作窗口，以便于在器具基座下面固化可光固化的正牙粘合剂，同时防止粘合剂通过通道的移动。 可选地，提供一个或多个光纤以便于粘合剂的固化。

公开(公告)号：US06482002B2

公开(公告)日：2002-11-19

申请号：US09799241

申请日：2001-03-05

Applicant: Russell A. Jordan ,  Oscar M. Binder ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Oliver L. Puttler

Inventor： Russell A. Jordan ,  Oscar M. Binder ,  Evangelos G. Georgakis ,  Oliver L. Puttler

IPC: A61C300

CPC classification number: A61C7/16

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes a base with an outer surface, as well as at least one passageway extending through the base. An element is received in each passageway and is made of a material that transmits actinic radiation. The element serves as a window to facilitate the curing of light-curable orthodontic adhesive beneath the appliance base, while simultaneously preventing movement of the adhesive through the passageway. Optionally, one or more optical fibers are provided to facilitate curing of the adhesive.

Abstract translation: 正畸装置包括具有外表面的基部以及延伸穿过基部的至少一个通道。 一个元件被接收在每个通道中并且由透射光化辐射的材料制成。 该元件用作窗口，以便于在器具基座下面固化可光固化的正牙粘合剂，同时防止粘合剂通过通道的移动。 可选地，提供一个或多个光纤以便于粘合剂的固化。