Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To move patient's teeth to a position where the teeth function optimally and are also aesthetically pleasing. SOLUTION: A method for fabricating a dental template to position an object on a patient's tooth includes the steps of: preparing a model of the patient's tooth; adding objects to predetermined positions on the tooth model; and fabricating the dental template to locate the object at the position on the patient's tooth. The dental template supports positioning the object on the patient's tooth oriented in such a way that all the objects as a whole are lined up to a user-defined ideal arrangement. The method for fabricating the template includes: digitizing the patient's teeth; adding virtual objects to predetermined locations on the digitized teeth; and fabricating the dental template to locate the object on the patient's teeth. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provides better data for communicating device compliance with patients, including: increased patient knowledge and recall of appliance usage; increased compliance in wearing the dental appliance, and increased patient satisfaction as a result. SOLUTION: The apparatus for monitoring orthodontic treatment compliance includes an appliance 15 adapted to be worn over one or more teeth, and a compliance indicator 100 mounted on the appliance to indicate compliance. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and a method for varying a suitable elastic modulus appliance. SOLUTION: Improved devices, systems and methods for repositioning teeth from an initial tooth arrangement to a final tooth arrangement. Repositioning is accomplished with a system comprising a series of polymeric shell appliances (100) configured to receive the teeth (115), and incrementally reposition individual teeth in a series of successive steps. The individual appliances may be formed from layers (110 and 111) having different stiffness (elastic modulus), and the stiffness of successive appliances may be different or the same. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved method and system for repositioning the teeth from an initial tooth arrangement to a final tooth arrangement. SOLUTION: This system for repositioning teeth includes a plurality of individual appliances. The appliances are configured to be placed successively on the patient's teeth and to incrementally reposition the teeth from an initial tooth arrangement through a plurality of intermediate tooth arrangements, and to a final tooth arrangement. The system of appliances is usually configured at the outset of treatment so that the patient may progress through treatment without the need to have the treating professional perform each successive step in the procedure. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved method and system for repositioning teeth by moving them from an initial tooth arrangement to a final tooth arrangement. SOLUTION: A system for repositioning teeth comprises a plurality of appliances that are configured to be placed successively on the patient's teeth and to incrementally reposition the teeth from an initial tooth arrangement, through a plurality of intermediate tooth arrangements, and to a final tooth arrangement. The system of the appliances is usually configured at the outset of treatment so that the patient may progress through treatment without the need to have the treating professional perform each successive step in the procedure. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved method and system for repositioning teeth from an initial tooth arrangement to a final tooth arrangement. SOLUTION: This system for repositioning teeth includes a plurality of individual appliances. The appliances are configured to be placed successively on the patient's teeth and to incrementally reposition the teeth from an initial tooth arrangement through a plurality of intermediate tooth arrangements, and to a final tooth arrangement. The system of appliances is usually configured at the outset of treatment so that the patient may progress through treatment without the need to have the treating professional perform each successive step in the procedure. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To disclose an improved tooth appliance system 100 and a manufacturing method by using this improved appliance 100. SOLUTION: This appliance 100 includes a polymer overlay or a polymer shell 102 having a cavity 120 for storing teeth formed there. This tooth appliance 100 has required rigidity or strength for firmly fixing the appliance 100 on a tooth, and provides required controlled power for re-positioning the tooth up to time desired for removing this appliance 100. This appliance 100 is formed for use accompanying a removal mechanism. This mechanism provides a selective release of the appliance 100 from the tooth when the removal mechanism receives a conditional change stimulated by environmental stimulation or environmental switching. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved method and system for repositioning teeth from an initial tooth arrangement to a final tooth arrangement. SOLUTION: The system for repositioning teeth includes a plurality of individual appliances. The appliances are configured to be placed successively on patient's teeth and to incrementally reposition the teeth from the initial tooth arrangement, through a plurality of intermediate tooth arrangements, and to the final tooth arrangement. The system of the appliances is usually configured at the outset of treatment so that the patient may progress through treatment without the need to have the treating professional perform each successive step in the procedure. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a tooth arrangement to be repositioned to a final arrangement. SOLUTION: A system for repositioning teeth comprises a plurality of individual appliances. The appliances are configured to be placed successively on patient's teeth and to incrementally reposition the teeth from an initial tooth arrangement, through a plurality of intermediate tooth arrangements, to the final tooth arrangement. The system of the appliances is usually configured at the outset of treatment so that the patient may progress the treatment as for successive steps in the procedures for the treatment without the need to receive the professional treatment acts. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI