公开(公告)号：US06786720B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US10120052

申请日：2002-04-10

申请人： Andrew C. Kesling ,  Thrumal Devanathan

发明人： Andrew C. Kesling ,  Thrumal Devanathan

IPC分类号： A61C300

CPC分类号： A61C7/16

摘要： A light-curable methacrylate based epoxy resin bonding pad molded to a ceramic orthodontic appliance, wherein the epoxy resin is made of bisphenol glycidyl methacrylate, tetra-hydrofurfuryl methacrylate, titanium dioxide, and camphor quinone, and the invisible light transmittance through the appliance and the pad is on the order of five percent plus or minus two percent.

摘要翻译： 一种模塑成陶瓷矫正器具的可光固化的基于甲基丙烯酸酯的环氧树脂粘合垫，其中所述环氧树脂由双酚型甲基丙烯酸缩水甘油酯，甲基丙烯酸四氢糠酯，二氧化钛和樟脑醌制成，并且通过该器具和 垫的百分之五或百分之二。

公开(公告)号：US06783360B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-31

申请号：US09737313

申请日：2000-12-13

申请人： Zia Chishti

发明人： Zia Chishti

IPC分类号： A61C300

CPC分类号： A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/004 ,  A61C2007/004

摘要： A computer-implemented method treats teeth by generating a digital arrangement of teeth; specifying a sequence of tooth movements to move the teeth to a target arrangement; and generating one or more appliances in accordance with the specified sequence of tooth movements, the appliances comprise polymeric shells having cavities and wherein the cavities of successive shells have different geometries shaped to receive and resiliently reposition teeth from one arrangement to a successive arrangement.

摘要翻译： 计算机实现的方法通过产生牙齿的数字布置来治疗牙齿; 指定牙齿移动的顺序以将牙齿移动到目标布置; 并且根据指定的牙齿运动顺序产生一个或多个器具，所述器具包括具有空腔的聚合物壳体，并且其中连续壳体的空腔具有不同的几何形状，用于接收并弹性地将牙齿从一种布置重新定位成连续布置。

公开(公告)号：US06769912B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US10167594

申请日：2002-06-13

申请人： Martin Beuschel ,  Erich Huber ,  Erich Sendelbach ,  Olaf Schäfer

发明人： Martin Beuschel ,  Erich Huber ,  Erich Sendelbach ,  Olaf Schäfer

IPC分类号： A61C300

CPC分类号： A61C13/0022 ,  A61C13/0003

摘要： In a device for the automatic production of dental replacement parts, a blank 13 is fitted in a substantially plate-shaped carrier body 10 which is so dimensioned that the blank 13 does not exceed the carrier body 10 in any direction. The carrier body 10 serves not only for holding the blank 13 in the working machine but also for protecting it during its automatic handling in magazines or the like. The carrier body 10 is provided with a bar code 20 which relates to the material and dimensions of the blank 13 and may identify data according to which the blank 13 is to be worked The bar code 20 is adapted to be changed by the working machine so as to prevent the carrier body 10 from being reused with the same or a different blank 13.

摘要翻译： 在用于自动生产牙齿置换部件的装置中，坯件13装配在基本上为板状的载体主体10中，其大小使得坯件13不会在任何方向上超过载体10。 承载体10不仅用于将坯料13保持在工作机器中，而且还用于在自动处理期间保护它在杂志等中。 承载体10设置有与坯料13的材料和尺寸相关的条形码20，并且可以标识坯件13将被加工的数据。 条形码20适于由作业机器改变，以防止载体主体10与相同或不同的坯件13重复使用。

公开(公告)号：US06736638B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-18

申请号：US09560130

申请日：2000-04-28

申请人： Rohit Sachdeva ,  Rudger Rubbert ,  Thomas Weise ,  Friedrich Riemeirer

发明人： Rohit Sachdeva ,  Rudger Rubbert ,  Thomas Weise ,  Friedrich Riemeirer

IPC分类号： A61C300

CPC分类号： A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61F2002/30953

摘要： A method and apparatus for arch wire receptacle (e.g., brackets, bands, headgear tubes, etc.) optimization includes processing that begins by obtaining a digital model of an orthodontic structure of an orthodontic patient. The processing then continues by retrieving a digital model of an initial arch wire receptacle that was selected from a plurality of digital models of arch wire receptacles. The processing then continues by digitally placing the digital model of the initial arch wire receptacle on a given tooth of the digital model of the orthodontic structure to provide a digital arch wire receptacle placement. The process then proceeds by retrieving a digital model of an arch wire. For the given tooth, the processing continues by digitally modeling a force system on the tooth based on the digital model of the initial arch wire receptacle, the digital arch wire receptacle placement, and the digital model of the arch wire. Having done this, when the force system is not optimal, the force system is modified to achieve an optimal forced system.

摘要翻译： 用于弓丝插座（例如，支架，带，头带管等）优化的方法和装置包括通过获得正畸患者的正畸结构的数字模型开始的处理。 然后通过检索从多个弓形插座的数字模型中选择的初始拱形线插座的数字模型继续处理。 然后通过数字地将初始拱形线插座的数字模型放置在正牙结构的数字模型的给定牙齿上以提供数字拱形线插座放置来继续处理。 然后，该过程通过检索拱形线的数字模型来进行。 对于给定的齿，通过基于初始拱形线插座，数字拱形线插座放置和拱形线的数字模型的数字模型对牙齿上的力系统进行数字建模来进行处理。 做到这一点，当力系统不是最优时，力系统被修改以实现最优的强制系统。

公开(公告)号：US06736637B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-18

申请号：US10090813

申请日：2002-03-06

申请人： James A. Bond

发明人： James A. Bond

IPC分类号： A61C300

CPC分类号： A61C7/20

摘要： An orthodontic arch wire composed of stainless steel or other bendable alloy formed into an arc is provided with lines permanently etched, or otherwise permanently marked, across its long dimension, and/or outward-facing surfaces at intervals approximating the midpoint at which adjacent teeth contact each other when normally aligned. When the arch wire is removed from the patient's mouth for periodic adjustments, the etch marks provide accurate, stable, and permanent landmarks for placement of adjustment bends for three-dimensional movements of individual teeth. In order to accommodate a range of tooth and dental arch sizes, the arch wires are of small, medium, and large sizes for both upper and lower arch forms with the markings proportioned for small, medium, and large tooth sizes.

摘要翻译： 由形成为弧形的不锈钢或其它可弯曲合金组成的正牙弓线被设置有永久蚀刻或以其他方式永久标记的长度尺寸和/或向外表面的线，其间隔近似于相邻齿接触处的中点 相互正常对齐。 当拱形线从患者口中取出以进行定期调整时，蚀刻痕迹提供准确，稳定和永久的地标，用于放置用于单个牙齿的三维运动的调节弯曲。 为了适应一系列牙齿和牙弓尺寸，拱形线材具有小，中等和大尺寸的上，下拱形形状，标记尺寸适用于小，中，大型牙齿尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US06733285B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-11

申请号：US10017531

申请日：2001-12-14

申请人： Oliver L. Puttler ,  John A. Verdouw

发明人： Oliver L. Puttler ,  John A. Verdouw

IPC分类号： A61C300

CPC分类号： A61C7/282

摘要： An appliance used in orthodontic treatment includes a retaining groove that is located directly adjacent a base of the appliance. The retaining groove is useful for keeping a wire segment or other item in place and in contact with a body of the appliance so that the item does not detach from the appliance during the course of treatment. The retaining groove is particularly useful for keeping tieback loops and other items having a thread-like configuration in a captive, compact and snug relationship with the appliance.

摘要翻译： 在正畸治疗中使用的器具包括位于与器具底部直接相邻的保持槽。 保持槽用于将线段或其它物品保持在适当位置并与器具本体接触，使得物品在处理过程中不会从器具脱离。 保持槽特别适用于将回卷圈和其他具有螺纹状构件的物品与设备保持紧密，紧密且紧密的关系。

公开(公告)号：US06726472B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US10055531

申请日：2002-01-22

申请人： Robert J. Kuhn

发明人： Robert J. Kuhn

IPC分类号： A61C300

CPC分类号： A61C19/04 ,  A61C7/146

摘要： A gauge for measuring and/or marking teeth or models of teeth for the determination of the placement of attachments for orthodontic braces. The gauge has a first arm with a gauge element with a longitudinal extension portion lying on a first axis and a vertical extension portion extending generally perpendicularly from the first axis of the longitudinal extension portion. The gauge has a second arm which has a pointer or marking element at an end thereof, the pointer element having a tip which is spaced apart from the longitudinal extension portion of the first arm, the first and second arm being connected together to maintain the spaced apart relationship between the tip of marking element and the longitudinal extension portion with the vertical extension portion extending towards the pointer or marking element. The invention also provides a gauge element for converting a bow divider into a gauge for measuring and/or marking teeth for the determination of the placement of attachments for orthodontic braces. The gauge element has an elongate extension portion lying on a first axis and a vertical extension portion extending generally perpendicularly to the first axis of the elongate extension portion with the vertical extension portion extending outwardly between about 2.00 mm and 3.00 mm from the longitudinal extension portion.

摘要翻译： 用于测量和/或标记牙齿或牙齿模型的量规，用于确定用于正畸括号的附件的位置。 仪表具有第一臂，其具有规定元件，其纵向延伸部分位于第一轴线上，垂直延伸部分大致垂直于纵向延伸部分的第一轴线延伸。 该计量器具有在其一端具有指针或标记元件的第二臂，指针元件具有与第一臂的纵向延伸部分间隔开的尖端，第一和第二臂连接在一起以保持间隔开 标记元件的尖端与纵向延伸部分之间的分开的关系，其中垂直延伸部分朝向指针或标记元件延伸。 本发明还提供了一种用于将弓形分割器转换成用于测量和/或标记牙齿的计量器的测量元件，用于确定用于正牙支架的附件的放置。 标尺元件具有位于第一轴线上的细长延伸部分和大致垂直于细长延伸部分的第一轴线延伸的垂直延伸部分，其中垂直延伸部分从纵向延伸部分向外延伸约2.00mm至3.00mm。

公开(公告)号：US06709269B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US09549406

申请日：2000-04-14

申请人： Gregory B. Altshuler

发明人： Gregory B. Altshuler

IPC分类号： A61C300

CPC分类号： A61C1/0046 ,  A61B2018/00005

摘要： A method and apparatus are provided for processing solid materials in general, and of dental material in particular, which involves applying radiation from a laser or other suitable pulsed radiation source to process and to preferably ablate the material in a region of processing thereof. Particles of ablation are generated by the radiation from the area of processing and/or other source(s) which are directed to the area of processing to further process the material. Particles adhering to a tip through which the radiation is applied, to a reflector or other surfaces adjacent the region of processing at the end of each radiation pulse may be ablated and accelerated back to the region of processing by the next pulse. Ablation particles may also be obtained from the ablation of the tip, from a strip of material through which radiation passes before reaching the region of processing or from other sources. Mechanism may also be provided for cooling the surface of the material in the region of processing between radiation pulses and/or during such pulses and/or for facilitating removal of particles in the area between the chip and the region of processing between radiation pulses.

公开(公告)号：US06695613B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US09940742

申请日：2001-08-28

申请人： Eldad Taub ,  Baruch Nissenbaum ,  Avi Kopelman

发明人： Eldad Taub ,  Baruch Nissenbaum ,  Avi Kopelman

IPC分类号： A61C300

CPC分类号： A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/0053

摘要： A method for for comparing between an orthodontic element's actual position on the surface of a tooth and a proper position comprise monitoring the element, the tooth or both once the element and the tooth are proximal to one another by an image acquisition unit which transmits an image to a screen that displays the image and displaying information on the screen regarding proper position of the element in a manner allowing to compare between the actual and the proper position is disclosed. Further disclosed is a system and device for positioning of an orthodontic element or a marking device having a marking member for marking a position for subsequent placement of an orthodontic element on a surface of a tooth.

摘要翻译： 一种用于比较正畸元件在牙齿表面上的实际位置和适当位置的方法包括：一旦元件和牙齿彼此靠近，即通过传递图像的图像获取单元来监测元件，牙齿或两者 公开了以允许比较实际位置和正确位置的方式在屏幕上显示关于元件的正确位置的信息的屏幕。进一步公开了一种用于定位正畸元件或 标记装置具有用于标记用于随后将正牙元件放置在牙齿表面上的位置的标记构件。

公开(公告)号：US06692251B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US09632260

申请日：2000-08-04

申请人： Joseph N. Logan ,  Raymond L. Knox

发明人： Joseph N. Logan ,  Raymond L. Knox

IPC分类号： A61C300

CPC分类号： A61C19/004 ,  A61N2005/0652 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C2035/0833 ,  G02B6/4298 ,  Y10S362/80

摘要： An instrument and method for curing light-curable compounds in the mouth of a patient, the instrument comprising a housing and a plurality of solid state, light-emitting elements on a substrate supported by the housing. The elements form a collective array on the substrate operable for collectively emitting light having wavelengths within a narrow band of wavelengths. An optical focusing device is positioned to intercept the light emitted by the array of elements and includes a non-imaging optical device which is operable for collimating the light from the array into a beam to be directed onto a compound for curing the compound. A disposable sleeve covers the housing and array and may incorporate the optical focusing device. The sleeve is removed and discarded after use to eliminate the need to autoclave the instrument.

摘要翻译： 一种用于固化患者口腔中的光可固化化合物的仪器和方法，所述仪器包括壳体和在由所述壳体支撑的基底上的多个固态发光元件。 这些元件在基板上形成集体阵列，其可操作用于共同发射波长在波长窄的波长范围内的波长。光学聚焦装置被定位成截取由元件阵列发射的光，并且包括非成像光学装置，其可操作 用于将来自阵列的光准直成束以引导到用于固化化合物的化合物上。 一次性套管覆盖壳体和阵列，并且可以结合光学聚焦装置。 套管在使用后取出并丢弃，以消除对仪器进行高压灭菌的需要。