Orthodontic appliance providing enhanced adhesive cure
    1.
    发明授权
    Orthodontic appliance providing enhanced adhesive cure 失效
    矫正器具提供增强的粘合剂固化

    公开(公告)号:US06743013B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-01

    申请号:US10081222

    申请日:2002-02-22

    IPC分类号: A61C300

    CPC分类号: A61C7/16

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Orthodontic appliance providing enhanced adhesive cure
    2.
    发明授权
    Orthodontic appliance providing enhanced adhesive cure 有权
    矫正器具提供增强的粘合剂固化

    公开(公告)号:US06482002B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-19

    申请号:US09799241

    申请日:2001-03-05

    IPC分类号: A61C300

    CPC分类号: A61C7/16

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    SELF-LIGATING ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE AND RELATED METHODS
    4.
    发明申请
    SELF-LIGATING ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE AND RELATED METHODS 有权
    自发矫正器具及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140038120A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-06

    申请号:US14112523

    申请日:2012-03-30

    IPC分类号: A61C7/28

    CPC分类号: A61C7/287

    摘要: The appliances and methods provide a tab on a “U”-shaped clip having a labial (i.e. toward the patient's lips or cheek) section and a lingual (i.e. toward the patient's tongue) section. The tab is located in a position that facilitates access by a practitioner and also reduces the moment applied to the clip when the clips is opened and closed. Advantageously, the tab can be positioned to account for the varying degree of resistance encountered by different sections of the clip and minimize the likelihood of either distorting the clip or torquing the appliance. The tab can be positioned coplanar with the sliding mechanism. Advantageously, these appliances can provide improved ease of use, reduced clip distortion over time, and greater patient comfort.

    摘要翻译: 器具和方法在具有唇形(即朝向患者的嘴唇或脸颊)部分和舌头(即朝向患者舌头)部分的“U”形夹上提供突片。 标签位于便于实践者访问的位置,并且还减少当剪辑被打开和关闭时施加到剪辑的时刻。 有利地,突片可以被定位成考虑到夹子的不同部分遇到的不同程度的阻力,并且最小化扭曲夹子或扭转器具的可能性。 突片可以与滑动机构共面定位。 有利地,这些器具可以提供改善的使用便利性,随着时间的推移减少夹子变形,以及更大的患者舒适度。

    Self-ligating orthodontic appliance and related methods
    5.
    发明授权
    Self-ligating orthodontic appliance and related methods 有权
    自行矫正器具及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US09492246B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-15

    申请号:US14112523

    申请日:2012-03-30

    IPC分类号: A61C7/28

    CPC分类号: A61C7/287

    摘要: The appliances and methods provide a tab on a “U”-shaped clip having a labial (i.e. toward the patient's lips or cheek) section and a lingual (i.e. toward the patient's tongue) section. The tab is located in a position that facilitates access by a practitioner and also reduces the moment applied to the clip when the clips is opened and closed. Advantageously, the tab can be positioned to account for the varying degree of resistance encountered by different sections of the clip and minimize the likelihood of either distorting the clip or torquing the appliance. The tab can be positioned coplanar with the sliding mechanism. Advantageously, these appliances can provide improved ease of use, reduced clip distortion over time, and greater patient comfort.

    摘要翻译: 器具和方法在具有唇形(即朝向患者的嘴唇或脸颊)部分和舌头(即朝向患者舌头)部分的“U”形夹上提供突片。 标签位于便于实践者访问的位置,并且还减少当剪辑被打开和关闭时施加到剪辑的时刻。 有利地,突片可以被定位成考虑到夹子的不同部分遇到的不同程度的阻力,并且最小化扭曲夹子或扭转器具的可能性。 突片可以与滑动机构共面定位。 有利地,这些器具可以提供改善的使用便利性,随着时间的推移减少夹子变形,以及更大的患者舒适度

    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。

    Methods of preparing a virtual dentition model and fabricating a dental retainer therefrom
    8.
    发明授权
    Methods of preparing a virtual dentition model and fabricating a dental retainer therefrom 有权
    制备虚拟牙列模型并从其制造牙科保持器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08738165B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-27

    申请号:US12808214

    申请日:2008-12-17

    IPC分类号: G05B11/01 A61C3/00 G06F19/00

    摘要: A virtual model of a dental patient's dentition is provided by obtaining a digital data file of the patient's teeth and orthodontic appliances connected to the teeth, and then combining data from the data file with other data that represents surfaces of the teeth underlying the appliances. The virtual model is useful in preparing a physical model of the patient's current dentition that can be used, for example, to make a dental retainer. Advantageously, the retainer can be fabricated before the orthodontic appliances are disconnected from the patient's teeth and ready for use as soon as the patient's teeth have reached their desired positions in the oral cavity.

    摘要翻译: 牙科患者牙列的虚拟模型通过获得与牙齿连接的患者牙齿和正畸器具的数字数据文件,然后将来自数据文件的数据与表示器具下面牙齿表面的其它数据组合来提供。 虚拟模型可用于准备可用于例如制造牙科保持器的患者当前牙列的物理模型。 有利地,保持器可以在牙科矫正器具与患者的牙齿断开之前制造,并且一旦患者的牙齿已经达到其在口腔中的期望位置就可以使用。

    Digital orthodontic appliance coupling matrix
    9.
    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
    10.
    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。