WO2022077085A1 - Modified orthodontic aligner for the combined treatment of apnea - Google Patents

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WO2022077085A1
WO2022077085A1 PCT/BR2021/050432 BR2021050432W WO2022077085A1 WO 2022077085 A1 WO2022077085 A1 WO 2022077085A1 BR 2021050432 W BR2021050432 W BR 2021050432W WO 2022077085 A1 WO2022077085 A1 WO 2022077085A1
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  • the present utility model aims to present a new modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea that associates and integrates orthodontic treatment with aligners and treatment for snoring and apnea.
  • Orthodontic aligners are known from the prior art, for example in patent US10179035B2 which refers to 3D printing orthodontic aligners which may include channels, grooves or notches providing an attachment point for the aligner to apply force to the tooth through the anchor, such as torque, turning force, leverage, pushing, pulling, or 3D control force. Also, in column 10, lines 59-65, US10179035B2 teaches that “The aligner can function as an anti-snoring device by connecting the upper and lower aligners together and moving the lower jaw forward or making the upper aligner with hollow front housing and tubes.” semi-round side hollows or front housing center tube, which can bring in more air while breathing, opening the air passage, reducing snoring”.
  • US patent 10363116B2 deals with the manufacture of orthodontic aligners.
  • occlusal structures to control the relative positioning (e.g. left-right, anteroposterior, etc.) of the upper and lower jaws such as twin blocks, Occlusal splints, mandibular advancement structures, and the like can be built directly into the appliance by varying the thickness of the occlusal surfaces.
  • These occlusal frameworks can be used to correct various problems related to the patient's bite, including, but not limited to, malocclusions of class II, class III malocclusions, crossbite, open bite and sleep apnea”.
  • Patent US10383704B2 also describes the manufacture of orthodontic appliances.
  • columns 38-44, US10383704B2 reveals that sleep apnea.
  • This version of the appliances would include ramps on the maxillary or mandibular appliance, which interact, bringing the mandible forward when used.”
  • Orthodontic treatment with aligners is normally conducted with monthly activations keeping the changes of the first aligner in the series for 10 days and the second aligner in the series for 20 days.
  • Apnea appliances are produced in such a way that they follow the orthodontic movement planned for the month and must be used for sleeping. In this way, apnea devices are changed simultaneously with the evolution of orthodontic treatment.
  • the present utility model proposes a new configuration for a modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea that combines orthodontic treatment with aligners with treatment for snoring and sleep apnea.
  • a modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea comprises an upper and a lower aligner, where each of the upper and lower aligners is fit on a patient's teeth, each of the Upper and lower aligners comprises two mandibular advancement tracks on opposite outer sides of the aligners, where the tracks of the upper and lower aligners that are on the same side are configured to contact and interact at a first angle with respect to a vertical plane. and a second angle therebetween, and wherein each of the upper and lower aligners further comprises grooves for applying intermaxillary elastics.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea object of the present utility model
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the upper aligner and a top view of the lower aligner of the orthodontic aligner modified for joint treatment of apnea object of the present utility model;
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea object of the present utility model
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the interaction between the mandibular advancement tracks of the upper and lower aligners
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of the interaction between the mandibular advancement tracks of the upper and lower aligners
  • FIG. 6 is a side view illustrating the grooves on the sides the modified orthodontic aligner for joint apnea treatment
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint apnea treatment.
  • FIG. 8 is a side view of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint apnea treatment with an intermaxillary elastic installed.
  • Figure 1 shows the new configuration of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea 1 object of the present utility model that comprises an upper aligner 2 and a lower aligner 3.
  • each of the upper and lower aligners 2, 3 being fitted to a patient's teeth .
  • the top aligner 2 comprising two jaw advancement tracks 4, 5 on opposite outer sides of the top aligner 2.
  • the bottom aligner 3 comprising two jaw advancement tracks 6, 7 on opposite outer sides of the bottom aligner 3.
  • each track 4, 5 of top aligner 2 is configured to contact and interact with a corresponding track 6, 7 of bottom aligner 3 (the interaction between lead track 4 of top aligner 2 and the lead track 6 of the lower aligner is not shown in figure 3, but occurs in the same way as the interaction of tracks 5, 7).
  • Tracks 4, 5 of top aligner 2 are out of phase with tracks 6, 7 of bottom aligner 3.
  • Figure 4 shows a side view of the interaction between the jaw advancement tracks of the upper aligner 2 and the lower aligner 3.
  • the first angle a is, for example, equal to 20°.
  • Figure 5 shows a front view of the interaction between the jaw advancement tracks of the upper aligner 2 and the lower aligner 3.
  • the second angle 0 is, for example, equal to 100°.
  • Figures 6 and 7 show in detail the side of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea 1 object of the present utility model in which it is possible to observe the presence of grooves 8, 9, each of the grooves 8, 9 being on one of the upper and lower aligners 2, 3.
  • Each aligner 2, 3 has up to two grooves 8, 9 on opposite sides.
  • grooves 8, 9 allows the application of intermaxillary elastics 10 that provide greater stability for the upper and lower aligners 2, 3 when it is applied to the user's teeth.
  • the firmness and stability provided by the intermaxillary elastics 10 increase the efficiency of the treatment and the comfort and adaptation of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea in the teeth of a patient.

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Abstract

The present utility model relates to a modified orthodontic aligner for the combined treatment of apnea (1) that comprises an upper aligner (2) and a lower aligner (3); in which each of the upper and lower aligners (2, 3) can be fitted onto the teeth of a patient; each of the upper and lower aligners (2, 3) has two mandibular advancement tracks (4, 5, 6, 7) on opposing external sides of the aligners (2, 3), in which each track (4, 5) of the upper aligner (2) is designed to come into contact and interact with a corresponding track (6, 7) of the lower aligner (3) at a first angle (α) in relation to a vertical plane and at a second angle (β) between said tracks; and in which each of the upper and lower aligners (2, 3) also has grooves (8, 9) for applying intermaxillary elastics (10).

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ALINHADOR ORTODÔNTICO MODIFICADO PARA TRATAMENTO CONJUNTO DE APNEIAMODIFIED ORTHODONTIC ALIGNER FOR JOINT APNEA TREATMENT
CAMPO TÉCNICO TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] O presente modelo de utilidade tem por objetivo apresentar um novo alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia que associa e integra o tratamento ortodôntico com alinhadores e o tratamento para ronco e apneia. [0001] The present utility model aims to present a new modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea that associates and integrates orthodontic treatment with aligners and treatment for snoring and apnea.
ANTECEDENTES DO MODELO DE UTILIDADE BACKGROUND OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0002] Alinhadores ortodônticos são conhecidos da técnica anterior, como por exemplo, na patente US10179035B2 que se refere a alinhadores ortodônticos por impressão 3D que pode incluir canais, ranhuras ou entalhes fornecendo um ponto de fixação para o alinhador aplicar uma força ao dente através da âncora, como torque, força de rotação, alavancagem, empurrão, tração ou força de controle 3D. Ainda, na coluna 10, linhas 59-65, US10179035B2 ensina que “0 alinhador pode funcionar como dispositivo anti-ronco, conectando os alinhadores superior e inferior juntos e movendo a mandíbula inferior para frente ou fazendo o alinhador superior com alojamento oco dianteiro e tubos ocos laterais semi-redondos ou tubo central do alojamento frontal, o que pode trazer mais ar enquanto respira, abrindo a passagem de ar, reduzindo o ronco”. [0002] Orthodontic aligners are known from the prior art, for example in patent US10179035B2 which refers to 3D printing orthodontic aligners which may include channels, grooves or notches providing an attachment point for the aligner to apply force to the tooth through the anchor, such as torque, turning force, leverage, pushing, pulling, or 3D control force. Also, in column 10, lines 59-65, US10179035B2 teaches that “The aligner can function as an anti-snoring device by connecting the upper and lower aligners together and moving the lower jaw forward or making the upper aligner with hollow front housing and tubes.” semi-round side hollows or front housing center tube, which can bring in more air while breathing, opening the air passage, reducing snoring”.
[0003] A patente US 10363116B2 trata da fabricação de alinhadores ortodônticos. Na coluna 16, linhas 14-25, US10363116B2 revela que “Em algumas modalidades, estruturas oclusais para controlar o posicionamento relativo (por exemplo, esquerda-direita, ântero-posterior, etc.) das mandíbulas superior e inferior, como blocos gêmeos, blocos oclusais, estruturas de avanço mandibular e similares, podem ser construídas diretamente no aparelho variando a espessura das superfícies oclusais. Essas estruturas oclusais podem ser usadas para corrigir vários problemas relacionados à mordida do paciente, incluindo, entre outros, más oclusões de classe II, más oclusões de classe III, mordida cruzada, mordida aberta e apneia do sono”. [0003] US patent 10363116B2 deals with the manufacture of orthodontic aligners. In column 16, lines 14-25, US10363116B2 reveals that “In some embodiments, occlusal structures to control the relative positioning (e.g. left-right, anteroposterior, etc.) of the upper and lower jaws, such as twin blocks, Occlusal splints, mandibular advancement structures, and the like can be built directly into the appliance by varying the thickness of the occlusal surfaces. These occlusal frameworks can be used to correct various problems related to the patient's bite, including, but not limited to, malocclusions of class II, class III malocclusions, crossbite, open bite and sleep apnea”.
[0004] A patente US10383704B2 também descreve a fabricação de aparelhos ortodônticos. Na coluna 12, linhas 38-44, US10383704B2 revela que
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apneia do sono. Esta versão dos aparelhos incluiria rampas no aparelho maxilar ou mandibular, que interagem, levando a mandíbula para frente quando usada”. [0004] Patent US10383704B2 also describes the manufacture of orthodontic appliances. In column 12, lines 38-44, US10383704B2 reveals that
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sleep apnea. This version of the appliances would include ramps on the maxillary or mandibular appliance, which interact, bringing the mandible forward when used.”
[0005] O tratamento ortodôntico com os alinhadores é conduzido normalmente com ativações mensais mantendo as trocas do primeiro alinhador da série por 10 dias e o segundo alinhador da série por 20 dias. Os aparelhos para apneia são produzidos de forma que acompanhem a movimentação ortodôntica prevista no mês e devem utilizados para dormir. Desta forma os aparelhos de apneia são trocados simultâneamente a evolução do tratamento ortodôntico. [0005] Orthodontic treatment with aligners is normally conducted with monthly activations keeping the changes of the first aligner in the series for 10 days and the second aligner in the series for 20 days. Apnea appliances are produced in such a way that they follow the orthodontic movement planned for the month and must be used for sleeping. In this way, apnea devices are changed simultaneously with the evolution of orthodontic treatment.
[0006] Os aparelhos conhecidos do estado da técnica proporcionam a integração dos tratamentos ortodôntico e de ronco e apneia, porém, nenhum deles descreve um aparelho que apresente estabilidade entre os alinhadores na boca do paciente. [0006] The devices known from the state of the art provide the integration of orthodontic and snoring and apnea treatments, however, none of them describes a device that presents stability between the aligners in the patient's mouth.
SUMÁRIO DO MODELO DE UTILIDADE UTILITY MODEL SUMMARY
[0007] Com o intuito de solucionar tal problema, o presente modelo de utilidade vem propor uma nova configuração para um alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia que combina o tratamento ortodôntico com alinhadores com o tratamento para ronco e apneia durante o sono. [0007] In order to solve this problem, the present utility model proposes a new configuration for a modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea that combines orthodontic treatment with aligners with treatment for snoring and sleep apnea.
[0008] De acordo com o presente modelo de utilidade, um alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia compreende um alinhador superior e um alinhador inferior, em que cada um dos alinhadores superior e inferior é encaixável em dentes de um paciente, cada um dos alinhadores superior e inferior compreende duas pistas de avanço mandibular em laterais externas opostas dos alinhadores, em que as pistas dos alinhadores superior e inferior que estão de um mesmo lado são configuradas para ficarem em contato e interagirem com um primeiro ângulo em relação a um plano vertical e um segundo ângulo entre as mesmas e, em que cada um dos alinhadores superior e inferior compreende ainda sulcos para aplicação de elásticos intermaxilares. [0008] In accordance with the present utility model, a modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea comprises an upper and a lower aligner, where each of the upper and lower aligners is fit on a patient's teeth, each of the Upper and lower aligners comprises two mandibular advancement tracks on opposite outer sides of the aligners, where the tracks of the upper and lower aligners that are on the same side are configured to contact and interact at a first angle with respect to a vertical plane. and a second angle therebetween, and wherein each of the upper and lower aligners further comprises grooves for applying intermaxillary elastics.
[0009] Conforme mencionado anteriormente, não é conhecido do estado da técnica nenhum aparelho que proporcione associação e integração entre o tratamento ortodôntico com alinhadores e o tratamento para ronco e apneia com estabilidade aprimorada por meio de elásticos intermaxilares aplicados a sulcos providos nas laterais dos alinhadores superior e inferior.[0009] As mentioned above, no device is known from the state of the art that provides association and integration between orthodontic treatment with aligners and treatment for snoring and apnea with improved stability through intermaxillary elastics applied to grooves provided on the sides of the aligners Superior and inferior.
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[00010] As figuras em anexo ajudam a compreender o presente modelo de utilidade, onde: [00010] The attached figures help to understand this utility model, where:
- a figura 1 é uma vista frontal do alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia objeto do presente modelo de utilidade; - figure 1 is a front view of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea object of the present utility model;
- a figura 2 é uma vista inferior do alinhador superior e uma vista superior do alinhador inferior do alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia objeto do presente modelo de utilidade; - figure 2 is a bottom view of the upper aligner and a top view of the lower aligner of the orthodontic aligner modified for joint treatment of apnea object of the present utility model;
- a figura 3 é uma vista lateral do alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia objeto do presente modelo de utilidade; - figure 3 is a side view of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea object of the present utility model;
- a figura 4 é uma vista lateral da interação entre as pistas de avanço mandibular dos alinhadores superior e inferior; - figure 4 is a side view of the interaction between the mandibular advancement tracks of the upper and lower aligners;
- a figura 5 é uma vista frontal da interação entre as pistas de avanço mandibular dos alinhadores superior e inferior; - figure 5 is a front view of the interaction between the mandibular advancement tracks of the upper and lower aligners;
- a figura 6 é uma vista lateral que ilustra os sulcos nas laterais do alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia; - figure 6 is a side view illustrating the grooves on the sides the modified orthodontic aligner for joint apnea treatment;
- a figura 7 é uma vista lateral do alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia; e, - figure 7 is a side view of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint apnea treatment; and,
- a figura 8 é uma vista lateral do alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia com um elástico intermaxilar instalado. - figure 8 is a side view of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint apnea treatment with an intermaxillary elastic installed.
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[00011] A figura 1 mostra a nova configuração do alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia 1 objeto do presente modelo de utilidade que compreende um alinhador superior 2 e um alinhador inferior 3. [00011] Figure 1 shows the new configuration of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea 1 object of the present utility model that comprises an upper aligner 2 and a lower aligner 3.
[00012] Na nova configuração do alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia 1 como mostrado na figura 2, com o alinhador superior 2 e o alinhador inferior 3, cada um dos alinhadores superior e inferior 2, 3 sendo encaixável em dentes de um paciente. O alinhador superior 2 compreendendo duas pistas de avanço de mandíbula 4, 5 em laterais externas opostas do alinhador superior 2. O alinhador inferior 3 compreendendo duas pistas de avanço de mandíbula 6, 7 em laterais externas opostas do alinhador inferior 3. [00012] In the new configuration of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint apnea treatment 1 as shown in figure 2, with the upper aligner 2 and the lower aligner 3, each of the upper and lower aligners 2, 3 being fitted to a patient's teeth . The top aligner 2 comprising two jaw advancement tracks 4, 5 on opposite outer sides of the top aligner 2. The bottom aligner 3 comprising two jaw advancement tracks 6, 7 on opposite outer sides of the bottom aligner 3.
[00013] Como mostrado na figura 3, cada pista 4, 5 do alinhador superior 2 é configurada para ficar em contato e interagir com uma pista correspondente 6, 7 do alinhador inferior 3 (a interação entre a pista de avanço 4 do alinhador superior 2 e a pista de avanço 6 do alinhador inferior não é mostrada na figura 3, mas ocorre da mesma forma que a interação das pistas 5, 7). As pistas 4, 5 do alinhador superior 2 são defasadas em relação às pistas 6, 7 do alinhador inferior 3. [00013] As shown in figure 3, each track 4, 5 of top aligner 2 is configured to contact and interact with a corresponding track 6, 7 of bottom aligner 3 (the interaction between lead track 4 of top aligner 2 and the lead track 6 of the lower aligner is not shown in figure 3, but occurs in the same way as the interaction of tracks 5, 7). Tracks 4, 5 of top aligner 2 are out of phase with tracks 6, 7 of bottom aligner 3.
[00014] A figura 4 mostra uma vista lateral da interação entre as pistas de avanço de mandíbula do alinhador superior 2 e do alinhador inferior 3. Nesta figura, é possível observar que as pistas 4, 5 do alinhador superior 2 e as pistas 6, 7 do alinhador inferior 3 interagem em um primeiro ângulo a com relação a um piano vertical. O primeiro ângulo a é, por exemplo, igual a 20°. [00015] A figura 5 mostra uma vista frontal da interação entre as pistas de avanço de mandíbula do alinhador superior 2 e do alinhador inferior 3. Nesta figura, é possível observar que as pistas 4, 5 do alinhador superior 2 e as pistas 6, 7 do alinhador inferior 3 interagem em um segundo ângulo 0 entre as mesmas. O segundo ângulo 0 é, por exemplo, igual a 100°. [00014] Figure 4 shows a side view of the interaction between the jaw advancement tracks of the upper aligner 2 and the lower aligner 3. In this figure, it is possible to observe that the tracks 4, 5 of the upper aligner 2 and the tracks 6, 7 of the lower aligner 3 interact at a first angle a with respect to a vertical plane. The first angle a is, for example, equal to 20°. [00015] Figure 5 shows a front view of the interaction between the jaw advancement tracks of the upper aligner 2 and the lower aligner 3. In this figure, it is possible to observe that the tracks 4, 5 of the upper aligner 2 and tracks 6, 7 of the lower aligner 3 interact at a second angle 0 therebetween. The second angle 0 is, for example, equal to 100°.
[00016] Os ângulos a, 0 de interação entre as pistas de avanço de mandíbula 4, 5, 6, 7 interferem diretamente na taxa de avanço da mandíbula. Quando o primeiro ângulo a é igual a 20° e o segundo ângulo 0 é igual a 100°, o avanço semanal da mandíbula durante o primeiro mês de tratamento é de 2 milímetros. [00016] The angles a, 0 of interaction between the jaw advancement tracks 4, 5, 6, 7 directly interfere with the jaw advancement rate. When the first angle a is equal to 20° and the second angle 0 is equal to 100°, the weekly advancement of the mandible during the first month of treatment is 2 millimeters.
[00017] As figuras 6 e 7 mostram em detalhe a lateral do alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia 1 objeto do presente modelo de utilidade em que é possível observar a presença de sulcos 8, 9, cada um dos sulcos 8, 9 estando em um dos alinhadores superior e inferior 2, 3. Cada alinhador 2, 3 apresenta até dois sulcos 8, 9 em laterais opostas. [00017] Figures 6 and 7 show in detail the side of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea 1 object of the present utility model in which it is possible to observe the presence of grooves 8, 9, each of the grooves 8, 9 being on one of the upper and lower aligners 2, 3. Each aligner 2, 3 has up to two grooves 8, 9 on opposite sides.
[00018] Conforme mostrado na figura 8, a presença dos sulcos 8, 9 possibilita a aplicação de elásticos intermaxilares 10 que proporcionam maior estabilidade para os alinhadores superior e inferior 2, 3 quando o mesmo está aplicado aos dentes do usuário. [00018] As shown in Figure 8, the presence of grooves 8, 9 allows the application of intermaxillary elastics 10 that provide greater stability for the upper and lower aligners 2, 3 when it is applied to the user's teeth.
[00019] A firmeza e estabilidade proporcionada pelos elásticos intermaxilares 10 aumentam a eficiência do tratamento e o conforto e adaptação do alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia nos dentes de um paciente. [00019] The firmness and stability provided by the intermaxillary elastics 10 increase the efficiency of the treatment and the comfort and adaptation of the modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea in the teeth of a patient.

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1. Alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia (1), caracterizado pelo fato de que compreende: um alinhador superior (2) e um alinhador inferior (3); em que cada um dos alinhadores superior e inferior (2, 3) é encaixável em dentes de um paciente; cada um dos alinhadores superior e inferior (2, 3) compreende duas pistas (4, 5, 6, 7) de avanço mandibular em laterais externas opostas dos alinhadores (2, 3), em que cada pista (4, 5) do alinhador superior (2) é configurada para é configurada para ficar em contato e interagir com uma pista correspondente (6, 7) do alinhador inferior (3) em primeiro ângulo (a) em relação a um plano vertical e em um segundo ângulo (0) entre as mesmas; e, em que cada um dos alinhadores superior e inferior (2, 3) compreende ainda sulcos (8, 9) para aplicação de elásticos intermaxilares (10). 1. Modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea (1), characterized in that it comprises: an upper aligner (2) and a lower aligner (3); wherein each of the upper and lower aligners (2, 3) is matable to a patient's teeth; each of the upper and lower aligners (2, 3) comprises two lanes (4, 5, 6, 7) of mandibular advancement on opposite outer sides of the aligners (2, 3), wherein each lane (4, 5) of the aligner top (2) is configured to is configured to contact and interact with a corresponding track (6, 7) of the bottom aligner (3) at a first angle (a) to a vertical plane and at a second angle (0) among them; and, wherein each of the upper and lower aligners (2, 3) further comprises grooves (8, 9) for applying intermaxillary elastics (10).
2. Alinhador ortodôntico modificado para tratamento conjunto de apneia (1), de acordo com a reivindicação 1, caracterizado pelo fato de que o primeiro ângulo (a) é 20° e o segundo ângulo (0) é 100°. 2. Modified orthodontic aligner for joint treatment of apnea (1), according to claim 1, characterized in that the first angle (a) is 20° and the second angle (0) is 100°.
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