| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
|---|
| 433008000 |
Bracket
| 325 |
| 433006000 |
By mouthpiece-type retainer
| 161 |
| 433024000 |
Method of positioning or aligning teeth
| 157 |
| 433018000 |
Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
| 115 |
| 433003000 |
Tool
| 99 |
| 433007000 |
By device having means to apply outwardly directed force (e.g., expander)
| 33 |
| 433005000 |
Including extra-oral force transmitting means
| 8 |
| 433022000 |
Arch wire attachment | 5 |
| 20090017412 | Crimp Stop and Method of Making the Same - A crimp stop is made of a U-shaped cross-section member made of a metal material, the member being annealed to soften the metal material. The crimp stop can be made by a process for including forming a metal material into a member having a U-shaped cross-section, annealing the member by heating, and cooling the annealed member to soften the metal material. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20100297570 | Handle for crimpable orthodontic archwire stop, archwire assembly and method of using - A handle for releasably retaining tubular sleeve-like crimpable stops is disclosed. The handle includes an elongated body with opposed ends and at least one receptacle positioned at one end of the body. The receptacle has an inside surface and defines an entry opening. The receptacle may be configured to mechanically retain the stop, or the stop may be releasably bonded to the receptacle by sticky substances like wax, any suitable adhesive or techniques such as heat bonding. The handle is molded from plastic in a color contrasting with the oral environment, such as orange. The handle aids in handling and positioning crimpable stops during installation of archwire assemblies in the oral environment. A stop retained in the disclosed handle is highly visible and can be handled without tools. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100323316 | Safety Attachment for Orthodontic Wires and Pliers to Apply Attachment - A safety attachment (A; B; C; D; E; F) is specifically designed for application to orthodontic wire ( | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110300503 | Device for Fixing Orthodontic Devices - A fixing device ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20140170586 | CONNECTOR FOR ORTHODONTIC ARCH-WIRES - A connector for orthodontic arch-wires which comprises a body that has two axial seats, each for an end of the wires that can be inserted therein, the two seats being divided by a partition that protrudes inside the body, a grip element for an elastically deformable element being able to be associated with the body. | 06-19-2014 |
| 433023000 |
Band | 3 |
| 20080280245 | PROTECTIVE - ODONTOGENIC DEVICE - A protective odontogenic device is provided as a malleable, cushioning material which is installed proximate the front and back region of at least the front teeth of a patient. The material helps protect against damage to the front teeth of a patient by a surgical armamentarium. The malleable, cushioning material may be contained in a carrier substrate prior to installation against the teeth of a patient. The carrier substrate may be provided in a generally horseshoe shaped form. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100227290 | ORTHODONTIC DEVICE - An orthodontic device comprising an elongated flexible band for wrapping around a tooth. The band comprises an inner surface for contacting the tooth and an outer surface having a wire holding mechanism affixed thereto. The device further comprises a locking mechanism comprising a slot located at a first end of the band and a series of stopper elements protruding from the outer surface of the band. A second end of the band and at least a portion of the stopper elements are insertable through the slot for tightening the band around the tooth. The band further comprises a marking for indicating a preferred location for separating the portions of the band comprising the locking mechanism components from the portion of the band comprising the wire holding mechanism. Each marking is situated on one of each sides of the wire holding mechanism. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20120077139 | Orthodontic device - An orthodontic device includes a generally U-shaped metal wire whose two ends are at different vertical heights and which therefore has a 3-dimensional recumbent S shape in front view. The U-shaped metal wire is secured, by an elastic band or a cover, to each of a plurality of orthodontic brackets cemented respectively to a patient's teeth, and due to the difference of height between the two ends of the U-shaped metal wire, a resilient restoring force is generated to individually adjust the row of teeth on the upper or lower jaw to the normal heights and thereby correct the occlusal cant and craniofacial anomalies. | 03-29-2012 |
| Entries |
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| 20080206700 | Tracking teeth movement correction - Embodiments are provided for tracking teeth movement correction. One method embodiment includes using a set of positioning appliances shaped to move teeth through a number of successive stages of arrangements of an expected teeth arrangement model where each stage corresponds to a particular positioning appliance, mapping a current teeth position based upon positions of a number of physical markers attached to a number of physical teeth, comparing the positions of the number of physical markers with a corresponding number of virtual markers positioned on a number of virtual teeth of a stage in the expected teeth arrangement model, determining whether midcourse correction is needed. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080227046 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND ADJUNCTIVE PROCEDURES FOR CORRECTING MALOCCLUSION - Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a mechanism for data capture and analysis related to patient compliance and usage behavior, as well as for establishing the invention as a component of the clinical office workflow to increase efficiency and productivity. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080227047 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CORRECTING MALOCCLUSION - Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a mechanism for data capture and analysis related to patient compliance and usage behavior, as well as for establishing the invention as a component of the clinical office workflow to increase efficiency and productivity. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080233528 | INDIRECT BONDING TRAYS FOR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - An indirect bonding tray places orthodontic appliances in precise, predetermined positions on the teeth of a patient. The indirect bonding tray includes a first matrix material that extends over a set of appliances and a second matrix material that extends over the first matrix material. The indirect bonding tray also includes at least one occlusal stop member that is connected to the second matrix material for firm, relatively hard contact with the occlusal tips of the patient's teeth when the tray is received in place over the patient's dental arch. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080305449 | Method of preparing a surface for attaching of an orthodontic device - A method of preparing a surface of a tooth for attachment of an orthodontic device on a lingual surface of a tooth includes the step that a material mass is applied on the tooth to fill out one or more irregularities on the inside of the tooth. Thereafter the material mass is allowed to become hard and is shaped to achieve a preferably flat attachment surface for an orthodontic bracket or similar device. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090017410 | DIGITAL ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE COUPLING MATRIX - 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. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090239188 | TRANSDUCTION ORTHODONTIC DEVICES - Provided herein is a transduction cyclic force system for moving and/or repositioning teeth. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100092903 | TOOTH BONDING PAD WITH WIRE RETAINING PORTIONS AND RELATED METHODS - A tooth bonding pad ( | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100112506 | ORTHODONTIC IMPLANT STRUCTURE - An orthodontic implant structure including: an upper structure body having an insertion hole; a pair of bolts each having a head thread portion, a hexagonal locking portion, an engaging ring, and an embedding thread portion; and a base plate in which are formed a first locking hole and a second locking hole that lock with the hexagonal locking portions and having a projecting thread portion. Both bolts are embedded in bone, the first locking hole is locked on the hexagonal locking portion and a first nut is screwed onto the head thread portion, and the insertion hole is fitted over the projecting thread portion and a second nut is screwed onto the projecting thread portion. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100151401 | ORTHODONTIC IMPLANT CAP AND ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAME | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100255438 | Orthodontics assisting system and index member and arranging device for use therein - An index member for indicating a reference position of a pre-correction dentition model having a dentition shape before orthodontics or a post-correction predictive dentition model having a predictive dentition shape after orthodontics, includes a plate-like body, and a projection provided on the plate-like body. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100255439 | Orthodontics assisting system and index member and arranging device for use therein - An orthodontics assisting system includes index members which indicate respective reference positions of a pre-correction dentition model and a post-correction predictive dentition model; an arranging device for arranging the index members; an image data generating unit for generating image data by imaging the pre-correction dentition model and the post-correction predictive dentition model; a screen display for screen-displaying a pre-correction dentition image and a post-correction predictive dentition image respectively based on the image data; a position adjusting unit for adjusting mutual display positions of the pre-correction dentition image and the post-correction predictive dentition image; and a tooth position adjusting unit for adjusting the display position of a teeth image. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100285417 | System For Securing Intraoral Objects And Related Oral Structures - The present disclosure provides for a system for securing intraoral objects and related oral structures during a dental procedure, the system includes a predetermined length of wire having a first end portion and a second end portion; and a first sleeve defining a cavity for slidably engaging the first end portion of the wire therein wherein the engagement of the first sleeve to the wire enhances the strength of the wire without reducing the malleability thereof and increases the safety of a dental professional and patient during the dental procedure. The system may further include a second sleeve having a cavity for slidably engaging the second end portion of the wire therein. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100311003 | Oral respiration interface and a digital container - The invention relates to oral appliances configured to maintain users upper airway unobstructed, facilitating improved breathing and elimination of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. This invention covers mechanical and pneumatic means of maintaining users airway open. A smart container for appliances is also disclosed to be used in conjunction with any oral appliance as a system for wirelessly recording patient biofeedback, treatment compliance and live monitoring of the users medical condition. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110003262 | Dental Appliance - Disclosed is a mandibular positioning apparatus that uses elastic bands to pull the lower jaw forward including a set of plastic retention hooks, one on the right and one on the left of an upper plastic base, and a lower plastic base conforming to lower teeth with a vertical displacement on the base. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110136070 | VIBRATING COMPRESSIBLE DENTAL PLATE FOR CORRECTING MALOCCLUSION - A improved vibrating dental plate that allows accelerative forces in addition to vibrating forces to assist in remodeling is provided. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20120009537 | Orthodontic Appliance - The present invention provides an orthodontic appliance and wearing the orthodontic appliance can change the occlusion so as to solve the problem of conventional orthodontic appliance that might take long treatment duration. Through providing the orthodontic appliance to children with deciduous tooth, the permanent first molar can protrude from current position and move toward the neutral zone with better balance. Also, the present invention is invisible so as to concern user's feeling. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120270172 | BONE AUGMENTATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A bone augmentation device includes at least one axial member defining a longitudinal axis and a plurality of transverse members. Each transverse member extends from a first end, or removably connected to the at least one axial member to a second end configured for fixation with bone. The transverse members are spaced apart and disposed along the longitudinal axis. The at least one axial member and the transverse members are disposed in a configuration to define a bone graft cavity. Methods of use are also disclosed. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120288813 | ANTI-MICROBIAL ORTHODONTIC COMPOSITIONS AND APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Anti-microbial orthodontic apparatus and anti-microbial orthodontic compositions comprise an effective amount of a selenium compound. Kits containing apparatus and/or compositions are disclosed, along with methods of producing and using said anti-microbial orthodontic apparatus and anti-microbial orthodontic compositions. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130065191 | Palatal T-Bar - A palatal t-bar for preventing movement of selected teeth during corrective movement of other teeth through the use of an orthodontic appliance such as orthodontic braces. The t-bar comprises an elongate stem having an anchorage end arranged for affixation to the palatal bone of a patient by means of a temporary bone anchorage device, e.g., a miniscrew implant, and a free end extending in an anterior direction from the anchorage end. The stem is shaped to conform to the palatal surface of the patient. A cross-bar extends laterally from the free end of the stem and is arranged to engage one or more selected maxillary anterior teeth to retain the teeth non-mobile and non-rotational during corrective movement of other teeth utilizing an orthodontic appliance such as orthodontic braces. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20140193765 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING DEVIATIONS DURING THE COURSE OF AN ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT TO GRADUALLY REPOSITION TEETH - Method and system for detecting and correcting deviation during an orthodontic treatment plan is provided. The method includes the steps of receiving an un-segmented current teeth image representing a patient's teeth after an orthodontic treatment plan has begun and before the plan ends for the patient; matching a previously segmented teeth model with the current teeth image; and generating at least one corrective stage to define an intermediate tooth arrangement, wherein the at least one corrective stage repositions a digital teeth image so that a prescribed tooth arrangement of the previously segmented teeth model can be used. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140322661 | DIAGNOSTIC MOUTHPIECES - Diagnostic mouthpieces and separate pads for same allow dental devices of various types to have a dual purpose. The diagnostic mouthpieces allow frequent use and early intervention. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140356798 | Milling Block with Orthodontic Auxiliary - A milling block fitted with, or directly milled into said block at least one orthodontic auxiliary. These auxiliaries include but are not limited to orthodontic fasteners, buttons, cleats, tubes, brackets, springs, tad fastening clamps flex fit modules (FFM) or flex fit wafers (FFW) to be placed within the mouth and attached to teeth after custom milling of the block to conform to the anatomy of a tooth/teeth and/or TADS or other orthodontic appliances such as RPE screw and/or other orthodontic hardware. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140363777 | ORTHODONTIC COMPOSITION WITH POLYMERIC FILLERS - Orthodontic adhesives are claimed which use polymeric filler particles with defined particle size characteristics. The particle size characteristics are controlled such that these adhesives provide comparable mechanical retention and cohesive strength of conventional orthodontic adhesives when used to bond orthodontic appliances to teeth. Because polymeric fillers are generally softer than inorganic fillers, these adhesives are easier to remove from the tooth than conventional adhesives after debonding an orthodontic appliance. Embodiments of the invention include both self-curing and two-part adhesives, packaged adhesive-coated orthodontic appliances, and methods for removing a cured adhesive from a tooth surface. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150024332 | ANCHOR PLATE IN ORTHODONTICS - Disclosed is an orthodontics element which may be interdependent of a jaw bone. The orthodontics element includes firstly a plate ( | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150064640 | VIBRATING ORTHODONTIC DEVICE - The present invention relates to a vibrating orthodontic device ( | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150125801 | DUAL HEAD CONNECTOR - An orthodontic remodeling device, having an extra-oral driver, a bite plate or other intra-oral orthodontic appliance, and a dual headed connector for connecting the two. | 05-07-2015 |
