WO2023003080A1 - Orthodontic digital bracket - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an orthodontic digital bracket for improving orthodontic operation convenience and accuracy, the digital bracket comprising: an attachment pad part of which the inner surface is matched in shape with and attached to the surface of either the lingual or labial side of a tooth to be corrected, and which has at least one coupling groove open to the outside while having respective sides penetrated such that a wire is inserted thereinto, wherein the wire provides tension to a body part protruding from the inner surface to the outside with a predetermined thickness; and a reinforcing protrusion part integrally protruding in the outer direction of the attachment pad part while having a preset cross-sectional shape smaller than the cross-sectional area of the outer surface side of the attachment pad part, such that the strength of the outer surface side of the attachment pad part against the tension of the wire is reinforced.

Description

Digital Bracket for Orthodontics

The present invention relates to a digital bracket for orthodontic treatment, and more particularly, to a digital bracket for orthodontic treatment with improved convenience and precision in orthodontic treatment.

In general, occlusion refers to a state in which teeth of the upper jaw and the lower jaw mesh with each other when the mouth is closed. In addition, malocclusion refers to an incorrect occlusion relationship that is functionally and aesthetically problematic because the arrangement of teeth is not aligned or the interlocking state of the upper and lower jaws is out of the normal position for some reason.

The cause of the malocclusion is known to have a large genetic influence, but may be caused by various causes such as problems with the shape or size of teeth, environmental influences, bad habits, wrong posture, and congenital disorders.

When malocclusion occurs, food debris is likely to remain between the teeth because the teeth are not aligned. In addition, since it is not easy to clean the teeth with accurate brushing, it is easy to progress to gum disease such as dental caries or gum inflammation due to an increase in plaque. Moreover, if there are teeth that are far out of normal alignment or the position of the jaw is abnormal, there is a high possibility that damage to the teeth, such as tooth fracture, may occur when an external shock is applied.

Thus, orthodontic treatment for treating the malocclusion is performed. Here, the orthodontic treatment uses the property of teeth moving when an external force is applied.

In detail, orthodontic treatment uses various devices and methods depending on the cause of malocclusion or the treatment period. For example, it may be classified into a device that inhibits or promotes the growth of the upper and lower jaw bones, or a device that gradually moves teeth to a desired position. In addition, it can be divided into a removable device that can be installed and separated in the oral cavity and a fixed device that is attached to the teeth and then removed at the end of treatment.

On the other hand, currently the most used is a fixed treatment using a device called a bracket. The fixed treatment method using the bracket is to attach the bracket to a tooth and move the tooth using the tension of a wire such as an orthodontic wire or a rubber band, and is commonly used in various types of orthodontic treatment.

In detail, the brackets are firmly attached to the surfaces of the teeth to be aligned, and the wires are fixed to interconnect the brackets. And, by adjusting the tension applied to the wire to adjust the direction and magnitude of the force applied to the wire in various ways the tooth can be moved slowly. Therefore, the position and posture of the teeth are changed by the tension of the wire, and orthodontic treatment proceeds as the teeth are moved little by little.

However, conventional orthodontic treatment is performed by the experience of the operator. Therefore, the operator himself is fine-tuned while repeating the process of directly pulling or releasing the wire bound to the bracket without accurate assurance. Since this is adjusted to a desirable dentition structure through repeated trial and error, the procedure time is increased, and the discomfort and pain of the person to be treated are increased.

In addition, conventional orthodontic treatment is not objective because it greatly depends on the operator's competence. In addition, since the person to be treated has to rely entirely on the experience and ability of the operator, it is difficult to achieve a universally desirable dental condition.

Moreover, the operator's experience and knowledge are qualitative data that are difficult to record as concrete data, and differ according to the operator's individual abilities and experiences. For this reason, since the desirable dental model itself, which is the final goal of orthodontic treatment, is formed by the operator's subjective viewpoint or experience, there is a problem in that orthodontic treatment is not universal and objective.

On the other hand, the bracket is attached to the tongue or labial surface of the tooth through an adhesive, and after the bracket is attached and fixed to the tooth, the wire is ligated to the bracket. In detail, a slit is opened in the bracket, and the wire is inserted and fastened into the slit.

Here, the slit is formed including a passage through which the wire is introduced and an inner end into which the wire is inserted and fixed. At this time, the passage is opened with a narrower width than the inner end portion. And, while the inner space of the inner end is formed relatively larger than the passage, the thickness of the portion where the inner end is formed is thin. For this reason, there is a problem in that the bracket is fractured while the tension of the wire is applied to the bracket.

Accordingly, some have tried to solve the fracture problem by increasing the thickness of the bracket. However, when the bracket is manufactured to be thick, there is a problem in that the feeling of foreign matter increases when attached to the teeth, and the discomfort of the person to be treated increases. In addition, there is a problem in that the bracket is separated from and separated from the tooth due to repeated contact or interference of the opposing tooth or tongue with the bracket.

Meanwhile, in orthodontic treatment, the bracket must be attached to an accurate position in order to move the position of the tooth through the tension of the wire. To this end, a jig for guiding and attaching the bracket to the correct position of the tooth is provided. The jig is connected to the bracket and separated from the bracket and the tooth after the attachment of the bracket is completed.

At this time, the jig is formed substantially integrally with the bracket. In addition, in order to attach the bracket to an accurate position on the tooth surface, conventionally, an inner surface where the bracket and the jig are connected has been formed in a continuous contour that matches the tooth surface.

Here, the bracket is attached with an adhesive, and the adhesive is applied or dripped between the bracket and the tooth. Subsequently, the bracket is pressed so that the inner surface of the bracket is closely attached to the tooth surface through the adhesive. The adhesive is hardened through natural light or a photocuring device, and through this, the bracket can be attached to the tooth surface.

At this time, the surplus of the adhesive is discharged to the outside of the bracket by the force of pressing the bracket. However, the excess adhesive discharged to the outside except for one side of the bracket to which the jig is connected can be easily removed by scratching or wiping using a dental tool. However, since one side of the bracket is blocked by the jig, the adhesive cannot be easily discharged.

Due to this, there is a problem that the inner surface of one side of the bracket is not closely attached to the tooth surface, and the thickness of one side of the bracket is increased by the cured adhesive. In addition, since the adhesive is applied to the inner surface of the jig connected to the bracket, the jig cannot be properly separated after the bracket is attached.

Moreover, when the slit is opened corresponding to the direction in which the jig is connected, the thickness of the bracket should be further formed in consideration of the opening direction of the slit. Due to this, there is a problem in that the bracket protrudes excessively, and the discomfort of the person being treated due to the foreign body sensation is increased.

In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an orthodontic digital bracket with improved operation convenience and precision for orthodontic treatment.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has an inner surface molded and attached to one of the lingual and labial surfaces of the tooth to be corrected, and a wire for providing tension to the body protruding outward from the inner surface to a predetermined thickness is inserted. an attachment pad portion having at least one fastening groove that penetrates through both sides as much as possible but is open to the outside; and in an outward direction of the attachment pad portion in a predetermined cross-sectional shape smaller than the cross-sectional area of the outer surface side of the attachment pad portion so that the strength of the outer surface side of the attachment pad portion against the tension of the wire is reinforced. Provided is a digital bracket for orthodontics including a reinforcing protrusion integrally formed.

Through the above solution, the present invention provides the following effects.

First, strength is reinforced through a reinforcing protrusion protruding in a 'Y' shape on the outer surface of the attachment pad part. Accordingly, even if the attachment pad portion is manufactured to have a smaller thickness than the conventional bracket, the fracture rate at the end side of the fastening groove portion due to the tension of the wire being applied to the outer surface of the attachment pad portion during the straightening period can be reduced. Through this, it is possible to receive a compact and durable bracket.

Second, each reinforcing rib protrudes in a thin bar shape, and its outline is formed as a rounded curved corner. Therefore, the outer surface side of the bracket is formed to gradually become thinner as it goes to the outside, so that foreign body sensation can be minimized. Through this, it is possible to prevent detachment of the bracket due to discomfort and interference with oral tissues during orthodontic treatment.

Third, the connection part connecting the alignment part and the attachment pad part is provided as a pair of extension parts and is continuously connected to each end of the second reinforcing rib that obliquely extends on both sides of the outer surface of the attachment pad part. Accordingly, when the aligning part is separated from the bracket, the boundary side of the second reinforcing rib and the connection part may be segmented, thereby preventing damage to both ends of the attachment pad part.

Fourth, one end of the connection part deflects and extends outwardly of the attachment pad part, so that an escape space spaced apart from the tooth surface can be secured to the inside thereof. Accordingly, the attachment pad portion may be brought into close contact with the tooth. In addition, since it is easy to remove the excess adhesive discharged to the outside of the bracket, the convenience of operation can be remarkably improved.

Fifth, as the connection part is provided as the pair of extension parts and is connected to both sides of the outer surface of the attachment pad part, a communication hole formed therebetween may communicate with the escape space. Accordingly, it is easier to discharge and remove the excess adhesive. In addition, since the operator can visually check the close contact state of one end of the attachment pad part through the communication hole, work convenience can be remarkably improved.

Sixth, since the pair of extensions are thin with a constant thickness and the connection area with the attachment pad is minimized, it can be easily segmented with a small force. In addition, since the pair of extensions are connected to both ends of one end of the attachment pad unit, inclination or twisting due to external force can be minimized. Accordingly, by accurately guiding the attachment position of the attachment pad part, the calibration accuracy can be remarkably improved.

1 is a perspective view of a digital bracket for orthodontics according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 2a and 2b is a front view and use example showing a bracket for the labial side of the digital bracket for orthodontics according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is an exemplary view showing an end of a digital bracket for orthodontics according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a front view showing a lingual bracket among digital brackets for orthodontics according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5 is an example of use of a lingual bracket among orthodontic digital brackets according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is an enlarged view of Figure 2b;

7 is an exemplary view as viewed from the side of a connecting portion of a digital bracket for orthodontics according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The best embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, a digital bracket for orthodontics according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a digital bracket for orthodontics according to an embodiment of the present invention. And, Figures 2a and 2b are a front view and use example showing a bracket for the labial side among digital brackets for orthodontics according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a digital orthodontic bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention It is an exemplary view showing the end of the bracket. 4 is a front view showing a lingual bracket among digital brackets for orthodontics according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an example of use of a lingual bracket among digital brackets for orthodontics according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is also Further, FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of FIG. 2B, and FIG. 7 is an exemplary view of a connection part of a digital orthodontic bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the side.

At this time, it is preferable to understand that 'digital bracket for orthodontics' and 'bracket' to be described below have the same meaning. In addition, 'tooth' or 'each tooth' to be described later is preferably understood as meaning substantially corresponding to 'tooth to be aligned' or 'tooth to be aligned'. At this time, it is preferable to understand that the tooth or the tooth to be corrected is a tooth requiring orthodontic treatment. For example, the teeth to be corrected may be 6 teeth on the anterior side where malocclusion mainly occurs.

1 to 7 , the orthodontic digital bracket 100 according to the present invention includes an attachment pad part 110, a reinforcing protrusion part 140, and a guide jig part 120. At this time, it is preferable to understand that what is indicated as 100A in the drawing is a bracket for the labial side attached to the labial side of the tooth, and what is indicated as 100B is a bracket for the lingual side attached to the lingual side of the tooth.

In detail, the attachment pad part 110 is preferably formed as a body part 112 protruding to have a predetermined thickness. The body portion 112 is preferably formed to protrude with a minimum volume in which the fastening groove 111 described later can be formed, and is preferably formed with an area smaller than the total area of each tooth to be aligned (t).

In addition, the shape of the body portion 112 is not greatly limited, but in particular, in the case of the lingual bracket 100B, an end portion corresponding to the root side of the tooth t may be formed narrowly. That is, the body portion 112 is disposed so that one end faces the occlusal surface of the tooth to be aligned (t), but both sides of the body portion 112 toward the other end toward the root side of the tooth to be aligned (t). It may be formed in a trapezoidal shape with a narrower width.

It is preferable that the inner surface of the body portion 112 is formed with an attachment surface 110a molded to either one of the lingual and labial surfaces of the tooth t to be aligned. Hereinafter, it is preferable to understand that the attachment surface 110a formed on the inner surface of the attachment pad part 110 and the attachment surface 110a formed on the inner surface of the body part 112 have the same meaning. That is, it is preferable to understand that the attachment pad part 110 is an orthodontic member in which the attachment surface 110a and the fastening groove part 111 are formed on the body part 112 .

It is preferable that at least one coupling groove 111 is formed in the body portion 112 . The fastening groove 111 is a portion into which the wire 113 is inserted, which provides tension so that the position and direction of the tooth t to be aligned is moved and the alignment of the teeth is corrected. As shown in the drawings, the fastening grooves 111 may be formed spaced apart from each other in a pair on the body part 112 . At this time, the inner end portion 111d of the fastening groove portion 111 passes through both sides of the body portion 112 . And, it is preferable that the opening 111e is formed in a predetermined direction so that the inner end 111d communicates with the outside of the body 112 .

Here, the opening direction of the opening 111e may be set to correspond to the direction in which the wire 113 is fastened so that the tension of the wire 113 is transmitted. For example, as shown in FIG. 2B , the opening 111e may be opened to one end of the body 112 and to the outside. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5 , the opening 111e may be formed at one end and the other end of the body 112 .

In addition, the opening 111e is preferably formed narrower than the inner diameter of the inner end 111d. Therefore, when the wire 113 is introduced into the inner end portion 111d through the opening portion 111e, the wire 113 may be caught on a stepped edge between the opening portion 111e and the inner end portion 111d. there is. Through this, while the tension of the wire 113 is stably transmitted to the attachment pad part 110, it is possible to prevent the wire 113 from being separated from the inner end portion 111d.

It is preferable that the reinforcing protrusions 140 integrally protrude outwardly from the outer surface of the attachment pad part 110 . Here, the reinforcing protrusion 140 is preferably formed to have a predetermined cross-sectional shape smaller than the outer cross-sectional area of the attachment pad portion 110 . More preferably, the reinforcing protrusion 140 is branched and extended in three preset directions from the central portion of the outer surface of the attachment pad 110 . The reinforcing protrusion 140 may protrude integrally with a predetermined thickness outward from the outer surface of the attachment pad part 110 corresponding to the outer side of the fastening groove 111 .

In detail, the reinforcing protrusion 140 preferably includes the first reinforcing rib 141 and the second reinforcing rib 142 .

The first reinforcing rib 141 extends and protrudes from the center of the outer surface of the attachment pad part 110 to the other end side, and the outer side of the fastening groove formed on the other end side of the attachment pad part 110 (hereinafter, the other fastening groove part) It is provided with a protrusion so as to be reinforced. Further, the second reinforcing rib 142 is preferably branched at an angle from one end of the first reinforcing rib 141 to both ends of the attachment pad part 110 to extend and protrude. The second reinforcing rib 142 is provided to reinforce the outside of a fastening groove (hereinafter referred to as one fastening groove) formed on one end side of the attachment pad part 110 .

That is, the reinforcing protrusion 140 may be provided by extending the first reinforcing rib 141 and the second reinforcing rib 142 in a 'Y' shape. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2A or 4, when the attachment pad part 110 is viewed from the outside, the pair of second reinforcing ribs 142 branched from the central part of the body part 112 are substantially It may be provided in a form extending as a whole along the horizontal direction of (112). In addition, the first reinforcing rib 141 and the second reinforcing rib 142 branched from the central portion of the body portion 112 are substantially extended along the longitudinal direction of the body portion 112 as a whole. It can be.

In particular, the reinforcing protrusion 140 can solve the problem that the outer surface of the attachment pad 110 is fractured due to the tension of the wire 113 being applied to the outside of the fastening groove 111. . Therefore, in a state where the bracket 100 is attached to the lingual side of the tooth, damage to the structure of the outer surface of the fastening groove 111 against the pulling force of the wire 113 through the reinforcing protrusion 140 is prevented. can do.

At this time, it is preferable that the first reinforcing rib 141 extends and protrudes to intersect with the through direction of the other fastening groove 111b. Accordingly, the outside of the other end of the body portion 112 divided by the opening 111e may be reinforced through the first reinforcing rib 141 . In addition, it is preferable that the second reinforcing rib 142 extends and protrudes to intersect with the through direction of the fastening groove 111a on one side. Therefore, since the outside of one end of the body portion 112 divided by the opening portion 111e is reinforced through the second reinforcing rib 142, durability of the wire 113 against tension can be remarkably improved. At this time, the fact that the first reinforcing rib 141 and the second reinforcing rib 142 extend and protrude to intersect means that the first reinforcing rib 141 and the first reinforcing rib 141 and the first reinforcing rib 141 correspond to the through direction of the fastening groove 111. It is preferable to understand that the two reinforcing ribs 142 are arranged vertically or obliquely.

As described above, according to the present invention, the fastening groove 111 is formed in the body portion 112 and the strength reduced due to the thinned thickness can be supplemented through the reinforcing protrusion 140 . Therefore, in the bracket 100 of the present invention, even if the body portion 112 is formed to have a thinner thickness than the existing bracket 100, the tension of the wire 113 prevents the body portion 112, particularly the fastening groove ( 111) can be remarkably reduced.

For example, while conventional brackets are formed to a maximum thickness of about 4 mm, the present invention can implement a compact structure with an average thickness of 2.5 mm by applying the reinforcing protrusion 140 . Furthermore, as the entire area of the attachment pad part 110 is substantially reinforced through the reinforcing protrusion 140, the area of the bracket 100 may be reduced. Through this, a bracket 100 with excellent durability capable of supporting the tension of the wire 113 can be provided while minimizing foreign body sensation when the bracket 100 is attached to the tooth t.

In addition, in the reinforcing protrusion 140, the first reinforcing rib 141 and the second reinforcing rib 142 are formed in a 'Y' shape, and the first reinforcing rib 141 and the second reinforcing rib 142 protrudes in a narrow bar structure. At this time, it is preferable that the cross-sectional shape of the outer edge of each reinforcing rib is rounded. Here, it is preferable to understand that each of the reinforcing ribs is the first reinforcing rib 141 and the second reinforcing rib 142 .

In detail, the reinforcing protrusion 140 is formed as a rounded curved corner 143 along the outer rim, and the reinforcing protrusion 140 may have a smaller cross-sectional area toward the outside. Accordingly, the bracket 100 may be formed in a shape in which the thickness gradually decreases from the central portion of the outer surface of the body portion 112 to both sides of the other end. Through this, foreign body sensation can be minimized in a state where the bracket 100 is attached to the tooth t to be aligned, and the bracket 100 on the tooth t due to interference with internal oral tissues such as the tongue. This peeling can be prevented.

At this time, since the first reinforcing rib 141 is formed in a direction corresponding to the root side of the tooth t, it is preferable to form a single protruding structure corresponding to the longitudinal direction of the bracket 100. Accordingly, the structure of the other end of the bracket 100 may be narrowly formed corresponding to the surface shape of the tooth t, in which the cross-sectional area becomes narrower toward the root side. Through this, when the bracket 100 is attached, even if the reinforcing protrusion 140 protrudes outward, the foreign body feeling can be further reduced.

Of course, in some cases, the reinforcing protrusions may protrude integrally in a shape in which reinforcing ribs intersect with each other in correspondence with the outer surface of the attachment pad part 110 in an 'X' shape. Alternatively, in the reinforcing protrusion, 'I'-shaped reinforcing ribs extending in the longitudinal direction of the attachment pad part 110 may integrally protrude across the central portion of the attachment pad part 110 in the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the reinforcing protrusion is provided with a pair of 'I'-shaped reinforcing ribs and may integrally protrude along both ends of the attachment pad part 110 in the longitudinal direction. At this time, when the reinforcing protrusion is formed in an 'I' shape, both sides of the reinforcing protrusion may be formed by adjusting the width at a predetermined interval. As such, if the reinforcing protrusion 140 is formed with an area smaller than the cross-sectional area of the outer surface side of the attachment pad portion 110 and protrudes so as to intersect the through direction of the fastening groove 111, it falls within the scope of the present invention.

Preferably, the guide jig part 120 protrudes to one side of the attachment pad part 110 . It is preferable to understand that the guide jig part 120 is a part that guides the attachment pad part 110 to be placed at a preset position on the surface of one side of the tooth t to be aligned.

In detail, the guide jig part 120 preferably includes an alignment part 121 and a connection part 122.

The alignment part 121 has a molded groove 121a formed on an inner surface of the alignment part 121 that surrounds and molds the end ta of the tooth t to be aligned, and is spaced apart from one end of the attachment pad part 110 at a predetermined interval. It is desirable to form At this time, it is preferable to understand that the end (ta) of the tooth to be corrected (t) is the occlusal surface. That is, in the aligning part 121, the outline of the molded groove 121a may be formed corresponding to the characteristic protruding structure of the end ta of each tooth t.

And, it is preferable that the connection part 122 extends to connect the alignment part 121 and the attachment pad part 110 . In detail, the connection part 122 preferably has one end integrally connected to the alignment part 121 and the other end integrally connected to one end of the attachment pad part 110 . At this time, it is preferable that the connection part 122 is deflected toward the outer surfaces of the attachment pad part 110 and the alignment part 121 and extends.

That is, in the bracket 100 , the alignment part 121 and the attachment pad part 110 spaced apart at a predetermined interval may be connected through the connection part 122 . At this time, as the connecting portion 122 is deflected toward the outer surfaces of the alignment portion 121 and the attachment pad portion 110, an escape space 126 may be formed toward the inner surface. Accordingly, the entire outer circumference of the inner side of the attachment pad unit 110 may be exposed to the outside. Through this, the escape space 126 of the surplus adhesive r among the adhesive applied between the attachment pad portion 110 and the tooth t can be formed to attach the attachment pad portion 110 . The excess adhesive (r) is preferably understood as an adhesive that is discharged to the outside of the attachment pad portion 110 while adhering the attachment pad portion 110 to the surface of the tooth t.

In detail, as the adhesive is applied to the attachment surface 110a or the surface of the tooth t and then pressed, the surplus adhesive excluding the amount of adhesive required to attach the bracket 100 is applied to the bracket 100. It is pushed out to the outer side of the inner side and discharged. At this time, the excess adhesive (r) may be pushed and discharged through the escape space 126 to one end side of the bracket 100 on which the guide jig part 120 is formed.

Thus, the attachment surface (110a) can be closely attached to the surface of the tooth (t). In addition, since the thickness of the adhesive layer formed by curing the adhesive is minimal, the bracket 100 can be compactly attached to the surface of the tooth (t). Furthermore, since the surplus adhesive (r) discharged into the escape space 126 can be easily removed by scratching or wiping with a dental instrument such as tweezers, the convenience of operation can be remarkably improved.

At this time, the connection part 122 may include an extension bar 123 and a support block 125. Here, the extension bar 123 may have one end disposed toward the aligning part 121 and the other end integrally connected to one end of the attachment pad part 110 . That is, the connecting portion 122 may be formed to extend to a length that supports a spaced distance between facing ends at which the alignment portion 121 and the attachment pad portion 110 are formed to have a predetermined volume and are spaced apart from each other. In addition, the extension bar 123 is formed to a thickness less than that of the attachment pad part 110 and can be integrally and continuously connected to one end of the outer surface of the attachment pad part 110 .

At this time, in a state in which the fastening groove 111 is opened toward one end of the attachment pad 110, the extension bar 123 may be formed at a position spaced apart from the outer end of the fastening groove 111. Therefore, even if the extension bar 123 is separated, the outer durability of the fastening groove 111 may be prevented from deteriorating.

Also, the support block 125 protrudes from one end of the extension bar 123 to the inside corresponding to the surface of one side of the tooth t, and may be connected to the alignment part 121. At this time, it is preferable that the protruding length of the support block 125 is formed to such a length that the extension bar 123 can be supported at a distance away from one surface of the tooth t to be aligned. For example, the support block 125 may protrude corresponding to a gap between the inner surface of the extension bar 123 and the attachment surface 110a.

In this case, the support block 125 may be overlapped with the aligning part 121 in a design step to be described later. That is, even if the protruding thickness of the end side of the aligning part 121 is set lower than the position of the other end side of the extension bar 123, one end side of the extension bar 123 through the protrusion height of the support block 125 It may be spaced apart from the surface of one side of the tooth.

Accordingly, the escape space 126 may be formed in a quadrangular shape between the inner surface of the extension bar 123 and the ends where the attachment pad part 110 and the alignment part 121 are spaced apart and face each other. Through this, a state in which the extension bar 123 is spaced apart from the surface of one side of the tooth t by a predetermined interval can be supported, and the escape space 126 is formed inside the extension bar 123. can Moreover, even if the alignment part 121 and the attachment pad part 110 protrude to a predetermined thickness, the extension bar 123 is formed in a thin bar shape, and thus the cutting and separation process of the guide jig part 120 will be described later. This can be easily done.

At this time, it is more preferable that the connection part 122 extends to one end of the body part 112 with a pair of extension bars 123a and 123b spaced apart on both sides. Also, a communication hole 124 penetrating inward and outward may be formed between the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b. Here, it is preferable that the communication hole 124 communicates with the escape space 126 . That is, the escape space 126 may be opened to both sides between the alignment part 121 and the attachment pad part 110 and open to the outside through the communication hole 124 at the same time.

Therefore, the excess adhesive (r) can be easily removed through the communication hole 124 . Through this, the attachment surface 110a can be closely attached to one surface of the tooth t, regardless of the amount of the surplus adhesive r discharged to one end of the attachment pad part 110. In addition, the excess adhesive (r) remaining on the inner surface of the connecting portion 122 can be substantially minimized. Therefore, the problem that the connection part 122 is attached to one surface of the tooth t due to the excess adhesive r can be fundamentally solved. Through this, after the attachment of the attachment pad part 110 is completed, the guide jig part 120 can be easily removed from the end ta of the tooth to be aligned t.

Moreover, the operator can visually check one end side of the attachment pad part 110 through the communication hole part 124 . Therefore, since the operation can be performed accurately while checking the removal state of the surplus adhesive (g) and the adhesion state of the attachment pad part 110, the convenience and accuracy of the operation can be remarkably improved.

Through this, the bracket 100 according to the present invention has enough adhesive (r) to be discharged regardless of the amount of the adhesive applied through the communication hole 124 communicating with the escape space 126. Space can be secured. In addition, the connecting portion 122 is provided as the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b, but is provided with one end spaced apart from both sides of the attachment pad portion 110. Therefore, the attachment position of the attachment pad part 110 guided through the alignment part 121 can be accurately aligned and supported.

Furthermore, since the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b support both ends of the attachment pad part 110, the attachment position of the attachment pad part 110 can be stably guided even if it is formed in a thin thickness. Therefore, since the alignment part 121 and the central part of the attachment pad part 110 are connected by one thin connecting means, it is possible to fundamentally solve the problem of positional error, such as tilting the position of the bracket when an external force is applied. .

In addition, the communication hole 124 may be automatically formed in the central portion of the connection portion 122 only when the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b are spaced apart from each other. Here, it is easy to insert a cutting mechanism capable of cutting the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b as well as easily removing the excess adhesive through the communication hole 124 . Therefore, when the guide jig part 120 is removed after the attachment pad part 110 is attached to the surface of one side of the tooth t, work convenience can be remarkably improved. Moreover, since the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b are formed to be thin, the connection part 122 can be easily fractured and separated even if the operator simply bends the grip protrusion 130 described later while holding the grip protrusion 130, further improving the convenience of the operation. It can be.

At this time, the connection part 122 is deflected to the outside of one end of the attachment pad part 110 and is spaced apart from each other. Therefore, even if the cutting mechanism is inserted through the communication hole 124 or broken and separated by holding the grip protrusion 130, the end of the cutting mechanism or the fractured end of the extension bar 123 is the tooth It is possible to prevent contact with one surface of (t). Through this, it is possible to prevent the surface of one side of the tooth t from being scratched and damaged by the cutting mechanism or the end of the extension bar 123.

Here, the connecting portion 122 may be formed to extend to correspond to a predetermined cross-sectional area or diameter of the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b. That is, the connecting portion 122 may be uniformly formed with a constant thickness regardless of the thicknesses of the attachment pad portion 110 and the alignment portion 121 . At this time, the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b may be formed to a thickness sufficient to be easily segmented so as to be separated from the attachment pad part 110 when the operator bends them with force. Therefore, excessive force is not required when cutting or segmenting the connection part 122 from one end of the attachment pad part 110, and the attachment pad part 110 Unnecessarily changing the attachment position of the can be prevented.

At this time, a gap maintaining part 123c may be further formed to support a gap between the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b. In detail, the gap maintaining part 123c is disposed across the communication hole 124, but both ends may be integrally connected to the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b. At this time, the extension length of the distance maintaining part 123c may correspond to the inner distance between the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b.

Accordingly, deformation such as widening or twisting of the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b can be prevented through the gap maintaining part 123c. Through this, it is possible to fundamentally solve the problem of position change of the attachment pad part 110 due to deformation of the extension bars 123a and 123b. Therefore, in the process of attaching the bracket 100 to the tooth t to be aligned, the position where the alignment part 121 and the attachment pad part 110 are connected through the connection part 122 can be firmly maintained. there is.

As such, in the present invention, even if the alignment part 121 and the attachment pad part 110 are separated by a predetermined distance, the attachment pad part 110 can be guided to an accurate attachment position through the connection part 122. Through this, the tension of the wire 113 can be accurately transmitted to the bracket 100, and the tooth t to be aligned can be accurately moved according to a preset orthodontic treatment plan.

Here, the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b are preferably connected to positions corresponding to respective ends of the second reinforcing rib 142 . Moreover, it is preferable that each of the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b is continuously and integrally connected to each end of the second reinforcing rib 142 . Accordingly, the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b may be substantially spaced apart from the surface of one side of the tooth t by the thickness of the attachment pad part 110, and the escape space 126 may be formed larger. can Through this, the removal operation of the surplus adhesive (r) is more easy, and the surplus adhesive (r) can be further prevented from being adhered to the inside of the connecting portion 122 and the mold groove 121a.

In addition, the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b may extend from each end of the second reinforcing rib 142 . Therefore, when the guide jig part 120 is separated in the process of attaching the bracket 100, it is possible to prevent the one end side of the attachment pad part 110 from being segmented together with the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b. . Therefore, since the thickness of one end side of the attachment pad part 110 is maintained constant to stably support the tension of the wire, the fracture rate can be further reduced.

Moreover, in the process of designing the bracket 100, the design of the reinforcing protrusion 140 and the guide jig part 120 can be simplified, so that manufacturing convenience can be remarkably improved. The design process of this bracket 100 will be described later.

On the other hand, the mold groove (121a) is preferably formed to correspond to the tooth contour substantially continuous with the attachment surface (110a). And, the bracket 100 may be designed based on the scanning image obtained for the oral cavity so that the mold groove 121a and the attachment surface 110a correspond to the continuous tooth contour.

In detail, an oral scan image of the target arch including the tooth to be aligned t is obtained, and each tooth image included in the obtained oral scan image may be virtually adjusted to correspond to a predetermined continuous dentition structure. Here, it is preferable to understand that the predetermined continuous dentition structure is a virtual dentition line according to an orthodontic treatment plan established so that the dentition of the person to be treated is corrected in a desirable functional and aesthetic occlusion state. At this time, the oral scan image may be loaded into a planning unit, which is a simulation device capable of virtually adjusting a video or image.

Then, the virtual design image of the bracket can be selected and extracted from the digital library. At this time, it is preferable to understand that the digital library is a storage unit in which external information on components necessary for orthodontic treatment is stored as 3D vector data. The digital library may be included in the planning unit or connected to the planning unit through wired or wireless communication.

In detail, the oral scan image is loaded into the planning unit and is virtually adjusted to correspond to the continuous dentition structure. And, the virtual design image of the bracket selected and extracted from the digital library can be loaded into the planning unit. Here, the virtual design image may include a virtual pad part, a virtual alignment part and a virtual connection part.

Here, it is preferable to understand that the virtual pad part is the three-dimensional basic design information of the attachment pad part 110 . The virtual pad part is set in a block shape corresponding to the outer shape of the body part 112 and can be stored as 3D vector data. When the virtual pad is placed on each tooth image of the oral scan image, the volume may be set to overlap with each tooth image. And, it is preferable to understand that the virtual alignment unit is the three-dimensional basic design information of the alignment unit 121 . The virtual aligning unit is set in a block shape corresponding to the external shape of the arranging unit 121, and may be stored as 3D vector data. The virtual aligning unit may be disposed overlapping the top of each tooth image, that is, the image corresponding to the occlusal surface side.

In addition, it is preferable to understand that the virtual connection part is 3D basic design information of the connection part 122 . The virtual connecting part may be set as 3D vector data corresponding to the external shapes of the connecting part 122 and the reinforcing protruding part 140 . That is, the virtual connecting part may be continuously connected to the 'Y' shaped virtual reinforcing part corresponding to the 3D design information of the reinforcing protrusion 140 . In this case, the virtual connection unit may include a virtual extension bar that is 3D design information of the extension bar 123 and a virtual support unit that is 3D design information of the support block 125 . Also, the virtual connection unit may be stored substantially integrated with the virtual pad unit.

At this time, the virtual pad part may be virtually disposed on one surface of each tooth image, which is virtually adjusted to correspond to the continuous dentition structure, and the virtual alignment part may be virtually spaced apart from one end of the virtual pad part. Here, 3D surface information of the attachment surface 110a may be set corresponding to the boundary surface where the virtual pad part and each tooth image overlap. In addition, 3D surface information of the mold groove 121a may be set corresponding to the boundary surface where the virtual alignment unit and each tooth image overlap. In addition, as the virtual support part and the virtual aligning part are integrated, 3D design information of the bracket 100 in which the virtual pad part and the virtual aligning part are integrally formed may be set.

Here, the virtual pads may be provided in plural to individually correspond to each tooth t, but may be set and stored through a virtual wire, which is design information of the wire 113. At this time, the virtual wire may be set in an arc shape corresponding to the continuous dentition structure. In addition, the virtual aligning unit may be set to set template information spaced apart at a predetermined interval above each of the virtual pad units. Accordingly, when one template information extracted from the digital library is loaded into the planning unit, it can be rapidly virtual aligned to the oral scan image.

Also, 3D design information of the fastening groove 111 may be set based on an overlapping area of the virtual wire and the virtual pad unit. In detail, the 3D design information for the inner end portion 111d may be set corresponding to an overlapping portion of the virtual wire and the virtual pad portion. Also, the 3D design information for the opening 111e may be set in consideration of a direction in which the wire 113 can be easily inserted.

The bracket 100 may be formed of a synthetic resin material that is harmless to the human body and easy to print with a 3D printer, and the 3D design information of the bracket 100 is output through a manufacturing device such as a 3D printer to be integrally formed. can be manufactured. Therefore, the reinforcing protrusion 140 protrudes in a 'Y' shape, the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b formed to be spaced apart on both sides, and the attachment surface formed corresponding to one surface of the tooth t. (110a) and the shape of the mold groove (121a) can be precisely and easily manufactured.

Moreover, it is preferable that the synthetic resin for manufacturing the bracket 100 has a color substantially similar to that of the tooth t. Therefore, even when the bracket 100 is attached to the labial surface of the tooth t, the bracket 100 does not stand out excessively, and aesthetics can be remarkably improved. In addition, the synthetic resin may be provided as a material having strength enough to support the tension of the wire 113 at a certain level during photocuring.

On the other hand, it is preferable that the ligation groove 114 is formed concavely on the other end side of the attachment pad part 110.

In detail, when the wire 113 is inserted and fastened into the fastening groove 111, the wire 113 is exposed to both sides of the attachment pad part 110. In addition, an elastic band 115 for fixing the wire 113 may be further provided to prevent the wire 113 from falling through the opening 111e. The elastic band 115 can be elastically expanded larger than the circumference of the outer surface of the bracket 100 through the elastic force of the material. At the same time, since the elastic band 115 is stretched and firmly pressed in a state wrapped around the outer surface of the bracket 100, convenience of use and installation can be remarkably improved.

At this time, the state in which the wire 113 is inserted into the fastening groove 111 can be restrained through the elastic band 115 elastically fixed so as to cover the entire outer surface of the bracket 100 . Here, as a part of the elastic band 115 is accommodated in the ligation groove 114 and restrained, the elastic band 115 can be firmly elastically fixed to the attachment pad part 110, and the wire ( 113) can remain constrained.

Here, it is preferable that the other end 141a of the first reinforcing rib 141 protrudes and extends to the other side of the outer rim of the ligation groove 114 . That is, the other end portion 141a of the first reinforcing rib 141 may protrude further from the edge of the other end side of the attachment pad portion 110 to the other side. Therefore, since the recessed depth of the ligation groove 114 is formed relatively deeper through the other end 141a of the first reinforcing rib 141, the elastic band 115 can be more stably engaged.

Furthermore, the recessed depth of the ligation groove 114 can be formed to a minimum through a structure in which the other end 141a of the first reinforcing rib 141 protrudes further. Therefore, even when the fastening groove 111 penetrates and opens in the attachment pad 110, the thickness of the outer side of the body 112 can be maintained as thick as possible. Through this, the problem that the body portion 112 is broken due to the application of tension to the wire 113 can be significantly reduced.

In addition, it is preferable that recessed expansion openings 116a and 116b face each other at the opening side of the fastening groove 111, that is, at the center of the opening 111e. That is, even if the openings 111e are opened at intervals smaller than the diameters of the inner end 111d of the fastening groove and the wire 113, the edges of the openings 111e face each other through the expansion openings 116a and 116b. can be easily elastically deformed. Therefore, when the wire 113 is pulled through the opening 111e, excessive force is not required, and the convenience of operation when the wire 113 is fastened can be remarkably improved.

The expansion openings 116a and 116b may be formed in an elliptical shape formed at edges facing the opening 111e. Therefore, when the wire 113 is pulled in, elastic deformation is easy, but angled corners are not formed, so that damage to the wire 113 can be prevented.

Meanwhile, the grip protrusion 130 may be further provided in the alignment part 121 .

In detail, the grip protrusion 130 protrudes and extends from the aligning portion 121 to allow the operator to attach the bracket 100 and transport and place the bracket 100 toward the tooth t to be aligned. The grip protrusion 130 may be provided in a flat plate shape with one end having a preset mounting area so that the operator can easily grip. Therefore, even if the operator directly grips the grip protrusion 130 with his or her hand, it is possible to prevent it from being separated from the hand through a stable grip feeling.

In addition, as the grip protrusion 130 extends in one direction with a predetermined length, even if the operator directly attaches the grip protrusion 130 by hand, it is attached to the tooth to be corrected (t) and the attachment pad part 110. Contact can be prevented. Furthermore, a step is formed between the alignment part 121 and the connection part 122 through the support block 125 provided on one side of the connection part 122 . Therefore, it is possible to restrict the operator's fingertip from coming into contact with the outer surface of the support block 125 and adjoining to the attachment pad part 110 side.

Accordingly, the side of the attachment pad part 110 may be substantially partitioned from the side of the guide jig part 120 . Through this, the operator's fingertips are prevented from being contaminated by contacting the tooth to be aligned (t) or the attachment pad part 110, so hygiene can be remarkably improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent the surplus adhesive (g) discharged toward the communication hole 124 from sticking to the hand of the operator. Therefore, since the operator's discomfort is minimized in the process of attaching the bracket 100 to the tooth t, the convenience of the operation can be remarkably improved.

At this time, a marker 131 displaying guide information on the type and position of each tooth t may be formed at an end of the grip protrusion 130 . In detail, the marker 131 may include guide information about the tooth t to which each bracket 100 is attached. The marking unit 131 may display a unique number of each tooth t in numbers or braille. Therefore, the operator can attach the bracket 100 to an accurate position in the oral cavity by visually confirming the marker 131 or recognizing it through the touch of a fingertip. Moreover, if the marker 131 is displayed in a protruding or intaglio manner, the function of guiding the position of the tooth t and the function of preventing the operator's hand from slipping can be performed at the same time, thereby further improving the convenience of the operation. can

Here, it is preferable that the angle between the grip protrusion 130 and the connecting portion 122 is less than 180 degrees. For example, an angle between the grip protrusion 130 and the connecting portion 122 may be formed in a range of 150 to 170 degrees. Therefore, even if a small force is applied to the grip protrusion 130 through the principle of leverage, the pair of thin extension bars 123a and 123b are easily segmented with one end of the relatively thick attachment pad portion 110 as a boundary It can be. In addition, while minimizing the rotation radius of the grip protrusion 130 for separating the guide jig part 120, the force capable of separating the pair of extension bars 123a and 123b without a separate cutting tool is transmitted, Convenience can be significantly improved.

Meanwhile, the bracket 100 may be attached to the tooth t to be aligned through the following process.

First, the operator attaches the grip protrusion 130 and moves the bracket 100 into the oral cavity of the subject. Then, the attachment surface 110a and the mold groove 121a are arranged to mold match to each of the teeth t. At this time, information on each tooth t is displayed on the grip protrusion 130, so that the operator can accurately place the bracket 100 on the corresponding tooth t. In addition, since the attachment surface 110a and the molded groove 121a are formed to correspond to the specific curve of each tooth t, the bracket 100 is formed for each tooth t according to a preset orthodontic treatment plan. It can be placed precisely in the exact location.

At this time, the attachment surface (110a) or one side surface of the tooth (t) may be prepared by applying the adhesive. Therefore, when the attachment pad part 110 adheres to one surface of the tooth t so that the bracket 100 is molded to the one surface of the tooth t, the surplus adhesive r is applied to the attachment pad part ( 110) may be discharged to the outside.

Here, the escape space 126 is formed inside the connection part 122, and the communication hole part 124 is also formed in the connection part 122. Thus, a sufficient space can be formed in which the surplus adhesive (r) can be discharged. Through this, the attachment pad part 110 can be closely attached to the surface of one side of the tooth t. At this time, the adhesive may be provided with a material that is cured through curing light such as ultraviolet rays. Therefore, since the adhesive can be quickly cured, the operation time can be remarkably shortened.

In addition, the excess adhesive r may be removed through the escape space 126 and the communication hole 124 . In detail, the excess adhesive (r) discharged to the inner surface of the attachment pad part 110 is removed by scratching or wiping. At this time, since the escape space 126 is formed inside the connecting portion 122 that deflects and extends to the outside of one end of the attachment pad portion 110, the surplus adhesive (r) discharged to one end of the attachment pad portion 110 ) can be easily removed.

In addition, since the spaced state of the alignment part 121 and the attachment pad part 110 is supported through the connection part 122, there is a problem that the surplus adhesive r flows into the molded groove 121a. can be substantially eliminated. Therefore, when the guide jig part 120 is separated, the alignment part 121 can be quickly separated from the tooth t.

Then, the adhesive laminated between the attachment pad part 110 and one surface of the tooth t is cured.

On the other hand, the operator holds the grip protrusion 130 and applies a force toward the outside of the oral cavity. Through this, the connection part 122 may be broken and segmented based on the boundary between the connection part 122 and the attachment pad part 110 . In addition, the other end side of the connecting portion 122 may be separated while being pressed toward the inner surface of the attachment pad portion 110 in correspondence with the bending direction of the grip protruding portion 130 . That is, as the grip protrusion 130 is separated, the pressure transmitted to the attachment pad portion 110 substantially corresponds to the direction of the force applied to attach the attachment pad portion 110 to the tooth t. can Therefore, when the guide jig part 120 is separated, a problem in which the attachment pad part 110 is separated from the tooth t can be prevented.

Subsequently, the wire 113 is inserted and fastened through the fastening groove 111, and the elastic band 115 can be fixed so that the wire 113 can be stably fixed.

As described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it is possible to modify and implement the present invention by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope claimed in the claims of the present invention. And, such modifications fall within the scope of the present invention.

The present invention can be applied to the manufacturing industry of orthodontic products.

Claims (11)

The inner surface is molded and attached to one of the lingual and labial surfaces of the tooth to be corrected, and the fastening groove penetrates both sides and opens outward so that a wire providing tension is inserted into the body part protruding outward to a predetermined thickness from the inner surface. an attachment pad portion formed with at least one portion; and outwardly of the attachment pad portion in a predetermined cross-sectional shape smaller than the cross-sectional area of the outer surface side of the attachment pad portion so that the strength of the outer surface side of the attachment pad portion against the tension of the wire is reinforced. A digital bracket for orthodontics including a reinforcing protrusion integrally formed. According to claim 1, The orthodontic digital bracket according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing protrusions are branched and formed to extend in three preset directions so as to intersect the penetration directions of fastening grooves formed at one end and the other end of the attachment pad part. According to claim 2, The reinforcing protrusion a first reinforcing rib extending and protruding from the central portion of the outer surface of the attachment pad portion to the other end side in order to reinforce the outside of the fastening groove formed at the other end side of the attachment pad portion; and a second reinforcing rib branching obliquely from one end of the first reinforcing rib to both ends of one side of the attachment pad part and extending and protruding in order to reinforce the outer side of the fastening groove formed at one end of the attachment pad part. digital bracket for According to claim 3, A ligation groove in which an elastic band that surrounds and fixes the outer surface of the attachment pad portion is engaged and restrained is formed concavely on the other end of the attachment pad portion to pressurize and constrain the exposed ends of the wire passing through the fastening groove portion; The orthodontic digital bracket, characterized in that the other end of the first reinforcing rib protrudes and extends to the other side of the outer edge of the ligation groove. According to claim 3, Further comprising a guide jig portion protruding to one side of the attachment pad portion so that the attachment pad portion is disposed at a predetermined correction position on one surface of the tooth to be aligned, The guide jig part An aligning portion formed on an inner surface of a molded groove that surrounds the end of the tooth to be aligned and is molded; Connecting the attachment pad part and the alignment part, the adhesive escape space for attaching the attachment pad part is deflected and extended to the outer surface side of each of the attachment pad part and the alignment part so that the escape space for attaching the attachment pad part is formed on the inner surface side, and communicates with the escape space at the center in the width direction. A digital bracket for orthodontics, characterized in that it includes a connecting portion provided with a pair of extension bars extending to pass through the communication hole. According to claim 5, The digital bracket for orthodontics, characterized in that each extension bar is integrally connected to a position corresponding to each end of the second reinforcing rib. According to claim 5, The extension bar is formed to a thickness less than the thickness of the attachment pad portion and is integrally connected from the outside of one end of the attachment pad portion to support the alignment portion and the facing end of the attachment pad portion at a distance, but continuously extends to a predetermined length. become, The connection part includes a support block protruding inward from one end of the extension bar to a predetermined length and connected to the alignment part so that the inner surface of the extension bar is spaced apart from one surface of the tooth to be aligned to form the escape space. Digital bracket for orthodontics, characterized in that. According to claim 5, The extension bar is provided in a pair spaced apart from both ends at one side of the attachment pad part, and a communication hole communicating with the escape space is formed between the pair of extension bars. According to claim 8, The aligning part is formed in such a size that an end extending to surround one surface of an upper end of the tooth to be aligned is spaced apart from an inner surface of the extension part and one end of the attachment pad part, A digital bracket for orthodontics, characterized in that a gap maintaining part for maintaining a gap between a pair of extension bars is formed across the communication hole. According to claim 1, The orthodontic digital bracket, characterized in that the cross-sectional shape of the outer rim is rounded so that the cross-sectional area of the reinforcing protrusion decreases toward the outside. According to claim 1, Orthodontic digital bracket, characterized in that the expansion opening recessed to face each other is formed in the center of the opening side of the fastening groove.

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