UNITARY DENTAL MODEL
    161.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180289455A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-11

    申请号:US16006183

    申请日:2018-06-12

    Abstract: Improved dental models for use in dental procedures are provided. In one aspect, a unitary dental model of an intraoral cavity of a patient having a dental implant comprises a physical surface representative of gingival tissue of the patient. The model can comprise a channel shaped and oriented to receive an abutment corresponding to a physical abutment to be connected to the dental implant, in which the channel extends to an opening in the physical surface. The channel can comprise a first portion shaped to receive and constrain a corresponding structure of the abutment to a position and orientation and a second portion shaped to receive a fastener to couple the abutment to the unitary dental model. In many embodiments, the first portion comprises a shoulder shaped to receive the corresponding structure of the abutment in order to position the abutment along the channel.

    DENTAL IMAGING INSTRUMENT HAVING AN AIR STREAM AUXILIARY

    公开(公告)号:US20180280124A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-04

    申请号:US15905548

    申请日:2018-02-26

    Abstract: A dental instrument and method for imaging the three-dimensional topography of one or more teeth in the oral cavity of an individual is provided. The instrument includes a probe insertable into the oral cavity to receive the image of these surfaces which can then be processed. Combined with the probe is an auxiliary which projects an air stream toward the surface to be imaged by the probe and acts to evaporate and remove from these surfaces a liquid film coating formed by saliva and other fluids present in the oral cavity, to render these surfaces dry and to enhance their reflectivity and in doing so, provide clearer images.

    DIRECT FABRICATION OF ALIGNERS FOR ARCH EXPANSION
    170.
    发明申请
    DIRECT FABRICATION OF ALIGNERS FOR ARCH EXPANSION 审中-公开
    用于建筑扩展的对准人的直接制造

    公开(公告)号:US20170007366A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-12

    申请号:US15202452

    申请日:2016-07-05

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for producing appliances for expansion of the arch of a patient are provided. An arch expanding appliance comprises a force generating portion to apply an arch expansion force and a retention portion to hold the force generating portion on the teeth. The retention portion comprises a flexible portion and a stiff portion. The force generating portion applies a force to move teeth associated with the flexible portion, while the stiff portion resists movement of its associated teeth. The orthodontic appliances can be designed according to the specifications provided herein and manufactured using direct fabrication methods.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于生产用于扩张患者牙弓的器具的系统,方法和装置。 拱形膨胀装置包括施加拱形膨胀力的力产生部分和用于将力产生部分保持在齿上的保持部分。 保持部分包括柔性部分和刚性部分。 力产生部分施加力以移动与柔性部分相关联的齿,而刚性部分抵抗其相关联的齿的移动。 正畸器具可根据本文提供的规格设计,并使用直接制造方法制造。

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