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Orthodontic appliances systems methods and tools

a technology for orthodontic appliances and systems, applied in dental surgery, medical science, impression caps, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the complexity of prescribing and implementing a treatment plan, economic impracticality, etc., and achieve the effect of patient treatment and prevention of irregular teeth of patients

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-16
PROGRESSIVE AMERICA
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"The patent describes a system for treating dental irregularities by using customized brackets and archwires tailored to a patient's characteristics. The system includes software tools to select and order the brackets and archwires, as well as a holder for positioning and aligning them in treatment. The use of computer software and automation tools makes it easier to select and use the appropriate brackets and archwires for each patient, reducing the need for large and expensive stockpiles. The system also reduces the time and complexity of prescribing and implementing treatment plans, and improves treatment results by making use of individualized appliances. The invention aims to make orthodontic treatment more efficient and effective by automating the diagnosis and prescription process and reducing the amount of hardware needed."

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Although manufacturing brackets and wires specifically tailored to an individual would generally be desirable, the cost and time required to do so is contemplated as being economically impractical.
Unfortunately, increasing the number of brackets and wires to choose from increases the complexity of prescribing and implementing a treatment plan.

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[0264] a. Determining the arch shape and size: The study model is scanned and the inside shape of the mandible is determined (ovoid, tapered, or square) using sample shapes. This is done ONLY on the lower study model. Once one of these 3 shapes is chosen, then the size (small, medium, large, non-extraction) is chosen from the available archform shapes by overlaying the shape over the study model teeth, leaving approx. 2 mm of space for the brackets on the face of the teeth.

[0265] Next, the treatment planned for that case is factored into the archform. If extraction is the treatment, then the original archform is maintained. If non-extraction is chosen then an enlarged archform is chosen. It is possible to choose one size for the lower and another for the upper in cases with transverse problems (ie. Posterior crossbite).

[0266] Next, the esthetic desires of the patient are considered. Those desiring a wide smile may have a larger archform selected (or even a different shap...

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Abstract

Improved orthodontic methods and apparatus are described that reduce the level of skill required for successful treatment, reduce the amount of orthodontist's time required for successful treatment, and have improved retention. Customized individual orthodontic treatment is possible utilizing brackets (92420), bands, and archwires (1200) specifically designed for each malocclusion. Computer software is used to organize hundreds of issues and appliance variations in an automated or semi-automated diagnosis and treatment system. Related tools include a bracket holder (500) having a handle (550), a pair of gripping members (520, 520′) and a gripping member position and orientation indicator (600) and a bracket vertical position indicator (700).

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional applications No. 60 / 350232, 60 / 350233 and 60 / 396338, and U.S. non-provisional applications 10 / 187494 and 10 / 131454, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The field of the invention is orthodontic appliances, systems, methods, and tools. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Dentists, orthodontists in particular, often use orthodontic hardware such as brackets and archwires in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth, particularly irregularities that result in malocclusions (faulty contact between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed). Dentists also use orthodontic hardware to treat teeth having undesirable orientations. Undesirable orientations generally either occur naturally or are a result of tooth repositioning during orthodontic treatment. [0004] An orthodontic bracket is generally a metal or ceramic part fastened to a tooth to ser...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61C19/00A61C7/00A61C7/14A61C7/20A61C9/00
CPCA61C7/002A61C7/12A61C7/14A61C2201/002A61C7/20A61C9/004A61C7/146A61C9/0053
Inventor MCGANN, BENSOND
Owner PROGRESSIVE AMERICA
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