KR101744000B1 - Tooth correction device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a orthodontic appliance. The orthodontic appliance comprises a horizontal support part inserted into the oral cavity and formed in a 'U' shape so as to be held between the upper and lower teeth, a support part extending vertically from the upper outer edge of the horizontal support part, An upper inner wall extending vertically from the upper inner rim of the horizontal support to support the teeth inner side of the upper teeth, a lower outer wall supporting the outer teeth of the lower teeth along the lower outer rim of the horizontal support, At least one ventilation hole is formed in the curved surface portion of the horizontal support so as to allow inflow of air into and out of the mouth and a lower inner side wall supporting the inner side of the lower teeth along the lower inner rim and the upper and lower tooth Orthodontic appliance that provides gradual moving orthodontics .

Description

{TOOTH CORRECTION DEVICE}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to an orthodontic appliance, and more particularly to a orthodontic appliance that provides an orthodontic force to gradually move the upper and lower teeth while being inserted into the oral cavity so that the upper and lower teeth are held together.

Occlusion refers to a state in which the upper and lower jaw upper and lower teeth are engaged with each other when the mouth is closed.

Malocclusion refers to the occlusal relationship in which the teeth are not aligned due to a certain cause, or the state of the up-and-down engagement is out of the normal position, resulting in aesthetic or functional problems.

When such malocclusion occurs, tooth arrangement is not arranged, and garbage is likely to remain between the teeth. Because it is not easy to maintain clean with accurate brushing, it increases the plaque in the mouth, and it is easy to progress to gum disease such as dental caries or gingival inflammation.

In addition, if there is a tooth that deviates much from the normal dentition or if the position of the jaw is abnormal, there is a high possibility that the teeth are damaged, such as a tooth fracture, when an external shock is applied.

This treatment of malocclusion uses a variety of devices and methods depending on the cause and treatment timing.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1344394 discloses an orthodontic and jaw joint balancing device that eliminates the asymmetrical unbalance of the jaw joint caused by the pressure applied to the upper and lower teeth of a tooth and buffers each time tooth occlusion is performed, The damage of the teeth can be minimized and the wearing comfort can be improved.

However, such a tooth correction apparatus and a jaw joint balancing apparatus can not transmit the set pressure to the teeth of the upper and lower teeth, respectively.

In addition, the orthodontic appliance and the jaw joint balancing device may cause a problem that air can not pass through the oral cavity or outside.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a orthodontic appliance capable of delivering a set pressure to teeth of the upper and lower teeth.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a denture correcting apparatus capable of passing air in and out of the oral cavity even when the orthodontic appliance is inserted into the oral cavity.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a toothbrush comprising: a horizontal support portion inserted into the oral cavity and formed in a 'U' shape so as to be held between teeth of respective teeth of the upper teeth and teeth of the lower teeth; An upper outer wall extending vertically from an upper outer rim of the horizontal support to support the teeth outside of the upper teeth; An upper inner side wall extending vertically from an upper inner rim of the horizontal support portion and supporting the tooth inner side of each of the upper teeth; A lower outer side wall supporting the teeth outer side of each of the lower teeth along a lower outer side edge of the horizontal supporting portion; A lower inner wall supporting the inner teeth of each of the lower teeth along the lower inner edge of the horizontal support and at least one ventilation hole in the curved area of the horizontal support to allow air to flow in and out of the mouth, Device can be provided.

Further, the orthodontic appliance further includes a tongue seating part protruding in a predetermined length on the lower inner side wall to seat the tongue in the mouth cavity, wherein the tongue seat part is provided with a frenulum linguae W " shape extending leftward and rightward.

The orthodontic appliance may further include a first space formed at a position corresponding to each tooth of the upper teeth so that compressed air is injected into the upper outer side wall and stored; A second space formed at a position corresponding to each tooth of the upper teeth so that compressed air is injected into the upper inner side wall and stored; A third space formed at a position corresponding to each teeth of the lower teeth so that compressed air is injected and stored in the lower outer side wall; A fourth space formed at a position corresponding to each tooth of the lower teeth so that compressed air is injected and stored in the lower inner side wall; A first pressing protrusion protruding at a position corresponding to a tooth of each of the upper teeth on one inner surface of the upper outer wall contacting the teeth of the upper teeth; A first air injection unit for injecting air into the first space part on the outer surface of the upper outer side wall; A second pressing projection having a shape protruding at a position corresponding to a tooth of each of the upper teeth on one inner surface of the upper inner side wall which is in contact with teeth of each of the upper teeth; A second air injection unit for injecting air into the second space part on the outer side of the upper inner side wall; A third pressing protrusion having a shape protruding at a position corresponding to the tooth of each of the lower teeth on an inner surface of the lower outer wall in contact with teeth of the lower teeth; A third air injection unit for injecting air into the third space part on the outer surface of the lower outer side wall; A fourth pressing protrusion having a shape protruding at a position corresponding to the tooth of each of the lower teeth on the inner surface of the lower inner side wall which is in contact with teeth of each of the lower teeth and a fourth pressing projection projecting to the fourth space at the outer side of the lower inner wall, And a fourth air injection unit for injecting air into the combustion chamber.

In addition, the orthodontic appliance further includes first to fourth fixtures formed in the first to fourth space parts in such a manner that one side of the hexahedron is opened and one side of the open side is arranged in the directions of the respective upper and lower teeth can do.

In the orthodontic appliance, the first to fourth compression springs may be respectively housed in the first to fourth fixtures.

Further, the orthodontic appliance further includes an adjusting part mounted on an inner circumferential surface of the horizontal supporting part in an in-mouth direction so as to adjust left and right widths based on the curved part of the horizontal supporting part, A first fixing bar fixed to the base; A second fixing bar fixed to the other side of the horizontal support; A connecting member for inserting the first fixing bar and the second fixing bar in an intersecting direction; A rotating member mounted on the connecting member and connected with the first fixing bar and the second fixing bar by an internal gear method to move the first fixing bar and the second fixing bar in both directions, And a fixing member which is inserted into the rotation member and fixes the rotation member so as to prevent the rotation member.

The orthodontic appliance according to the embodiment of the present invention has the effect of transmitting the set pressure to the teeth of the upper and lower teeth.

Further, the orthodontic appliance according to the embodiment of the present invention has an effect that even when the orthodontic appliance is inserted into the oral cavity, air can pass through the oral cavity and the outside.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a tooth correcting apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
2 is a plan view of the orthodontic appliance shown in Fig.
Fig. 3 is an exemplary view showing an operating state of the orthodontic appliance shown in Fig. 2; Fig.
Fig. 4 is a plan view showing the interior of the orthodontic appliance shown in Fig. 3; Fig.
Fig. 5 is a bottom view schematically illustrating the adjustment portion shown in Fig. 1; Fig.
6 is a perspective view showing a tooth correcting apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the description of the present invention with reference to the drawings is not limited to a specific embodiment, and various transformations can be applied and various embodiments can be made. It is to be understood that the following description covers all changes, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

In the following description, the terms first, second, and the like are used to describe various components and are not limited to their own meaning, and are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component.

Like reference numerals used throughout the specification denote like elements.

As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It is also to be understood that the terms " comprising, "" comprising, "or" having ", and the like are intended to designate the presence of stated features, integers, And should not be construed to preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a plan view of the orthodontic appliance shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 3 is a sectional view of the orthodontic appliance shown in Fig. 2, FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the inside of the orthodontic appliance shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a bottom view schematically showing the adjusting portion shown in FIG.

1 to 5, the orthodontic appliance 1 may be formed of a silicone material or a flexible material having elasticity. The orthodontic appliance 1 may include a horizontal support 10, an upper outer wall 100, an upper inner wall 200, a lower outer wall 300 and a lower inner wall 400.

The horizontal support 10 is inserted into the oral cavity, the upper teeth are seated on the upper portion, and the lower teeth are seated on the lower portion. The horizontal support 10 may be formed in a U-shape. At least one ventilation hole 11 may be formed in the curved surface portion of the horizontal support portion 10 so that air can be introduced into the oral cavity. The horizontal support portion 10 may include an adjustment portion 20 on the inner peripheral surface of the horizontal support portion 10 in the oral cavity so as to adjust the left and right widths with respect to the curved portion.

The adjusting portion 20 may include a first fixing bar 30, a second fixing bar 40, a connecting member 50, a rotating member 60, and a fixing member 70.

The first fixing bar 30 may be fixed while inserting one end of the wire into one side of the horizontal support 10.

The first support bar 30 is inserted in a direction in which the first support bar 30 intersects with the first support bar 30 so that the first support bar 30 can be fixed in a bolt- ).

The first fixing bar 30 may have a plurality of first grooves 31 formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof to be inserted into the connecting member 50.

The second fixing bar 40 can be fixed while inserting one end of the wire into the other side of the horizontal supporting part 10. [

The second support bar 90 is inserted in a direction in which the second support bar 40 intersects and is fixed in a bolt fixing manner so that the second support bar 40 is not released after the second support bar 40 is inserted. ).

The second fixing bar 40 may have a plurality of second grooves 41 formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof to be inserted into the connecting member 50.

The connecting member 50 can insert the first fixing bar 30 and the second fixing bar 40 in a direction crossing the plurality of through holes. The connecting member 50 can insert the fixing member 70 into the insertion groove.

The connecting member 50 includes a first fixing bar 30 and a second fixing bar 40 so that the first fixing bar 30 and the second fixing bar 40 can contact the fixing member 70, An inner space may be formed at a position where the fixing member 70 intersects.

The rotary member 60 may be disposed so as to be interposed between the first fixing bar 30 and the second fixing bar 40 and to be connected to each other by an internal gear method. The rotary member 60 A first groove 31 formed on an outer peripheral surface of the first fixing bar 30 and a second fixing bar 40 and a fastening protrusion 61 connected to the second groove 41 may be formed. The rotary member 60 may have a coupling groove 62 through which one or both of a screw driver and a cross driver may be inserted into the one end surface of the rotary member 60 projecting from the coupling member 50. The rotary member 60 may have a plurality of fixing grooves 63 formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof protruding from the connecting member 50.

The fixing member 70 is inserted into the fixing groove 63 of the rotary member 60 so that the rotary member 60 is rotated by an external force applied to the first fixing bar 30 and the second fixing bar 40 Can be prevented. The fixing member 70 can be mounted on the connecting member 50. [ The fixing member 70 can be slid in and out of the fixing groove 63. The fixing member 70 has a spring (not shown) therein, so that the fixing force when the fixing member 70 is inserted into the fixing groove 63 can be increased.

The upper outer wall 100 may extend in the vertical direction from the upper outer rim of the horizontal support portion 10. The upper outer wall 100 may be formed to have a predetermined height so that the upper teeth can support the outer side of the upper teeth when the upper teeth are seated on the horizontal supporting portion 10. [ The upper outer wall 100 may be formed with a first space 110 at a position corresponding to the teeth of the upper teeth so that compressed air is injected and stored therein.

Here, the first space part 110 may include a first fixed body 120 having one open side of the hexahedron and an open side arranged in the tooth direction.

The first fixture 120 can expand only one side of the upper outer wall 100 which is in contact with the teeth of the upper teeth when the upper outer wall 100 is inflated. The first fixed frame 120 may include a first spring 130 therein. The first fixing unit 120 may be formed with a through hole so as to be connected to the first to fourth air injection units 150, 250, 310, and 410.

The first spring 130 can push the teeth of the upper teeth pressed in the direction of the first spring 130 from the upper outer wall 100 in the direction opposite to the first spring 130.

The upper outer wall 100 may have a first pressing protrusion 140 protruding at a position corresponding to the teeth of the upper teeth on an inner surface of the upper surface contacting the teeth with reference to teeth of the upper teeth. The upper outer wall 100 may be formed with a first air injection part 150 to inject air into the first space part 110 on the outer side.

The first air injecting unit 150 may be equipped with a nozzle having a conventional structure capable of injecting air into the first space 110.

The compressed air is introduced into the first space 110 through the first air injecting unit 150 and the upper outer wall 100 is inflated and the first outer wall 100 and the first outer wall 100, The pressing protrusion 140 can move teeth of the upper teeth while pressing the teeth.

The upper inner wall 200 may extend vertically from the upper inner rim of the horizontal support 10. The upper inner sidewall 200 may be formed to have a predetermined height so that the tooth of each of the upper teeth can support the tooth inner side of each of the upper teeth when the horizontal supporting portion 10 is seated. The second inner space 210 may be formed at a position corresponding to the teeth of the upper teeth so that the upper inner sidewall 200 is stored while being injected with compressed air.

Here, the second space 210 may be formed in a shape in which one side of the hexahedron is opened, and a second fixed frame 220 in which the opened side is arranged in the teeth direction of the upper teeth.

The second fixture 220 can expand only one side of the upper inner wall 200 that is in contact with the tooth of each of the upper teeth when the upper inner wall 200 is inflated. The second fixture 220 may include a second spring 230 therein.

The second spring 230 can push the teeth of the upper teeth pressed in the direction of the second spring 230 from the upper inner wall 200 in the direction opposite to the second spring 230.

The upper inner sidewall 200 may have a second pressing protrusion 240 protruding at a position corresponding to the tooth of each of the upper teeth on one inner surface thereof. The upper inner sidewall 200 may have a second air injection unit 250 formed on an outer surface thereof to inject air into the second space 210.

The second air injection unit 250 may be equipped with a nozzle having a conventional structure for injecting air into the second space 210.

The compressed air is introduced into the second space 210 through the second air injecting unit 250 so that the upper inner wall 200 is inflated and the inner wall of the upper inner wall 200 is in contact with the teeth of the upper teeth The second pressing protrusion 240 can move teeth of the upper teeth while pressing the teeth.

The lower outer wall 300 can support the outer teeth of each of the lower teeth along the lower outer edge of the horizontal support 10. The lower outer side wall 300 may be formed with a third space (not shown) at a position corresponding to the teeth of the lower teeth so that compressed air is injected therein and stored.

Here, the third space part (not shown) may be formed in such a shape that one side of the hexahedron is opened, and a third fixed body (not shown) in which the open side is arranged in the teeth direction of the lower teeth.

The third fixture (not shown) can expand only one side of the lower outer wall 300 which is in contact with the teeth of the lower teeth when the lower outer wall 300 is inflated. A third spindle (not shown) may have a third spring (not shown) therein.

A third spring (not shown) can push the teeth of the lower teeth pressed in the direction of the third spring (not shown) at the lower outer wall 300 in the direction opposite to the third spring (not shown).

The lower outer wall 300 may have a third pressing protrusion 320 protruding at a position corresponding to the teeth of the lower teeth on the inner one surface of the lower teeth 300 which is in contact with the teeth of the lower teeth. A third air injection unit 310 may be formed on the outer side of the lower outer wall 300 to inject air into the third space (not shown).

The third air injection unit 310 may be equipped with a nozzle having a conventional structure for injecting air into the third space (not shown).

Here, the compressed air is introduced into the third space (not shown) through the third air injection unit 310 to expand the lower outer wall 300, and the inner wall of the lower outer wall 300, 3 pressing protrusion 320 can move the teeth of the lower teeth while pressing the teeth of the lower teeth.

The lower inner side wall 400 can support the inner teeth of the lower teeth along the lower inner edge of the horizontal support 10. The lower inner sidewall 400 may include a tongue seat 420 protruding to a predetermined length to seat the tongue in the mouth.

The tongue seat part 420 may be formed in a 'W' shape extending leftward and rightward with respect to a frenulum linguae connecting the under the tongue and the mouth.

Accordingly, the tongue seat 420 can reduce friction with the tongue when the wearer wears the orthodontic appliance in the mouth, or when the tongue is moved after wearing it.

The lower inner side wall 400 may be formed with a fourth space (not shown) at a position corresponding to each tooth of the lower teeth so that the compressed air is injected into the lower inner side wall 400.

Here, the fourth space part (not shown) may include a fourth fixed body (not shown) having one open side of the hexahedron and one open side disposed in the tooth direction of each of the lower hollow bodies.

The fourth fixture (not shown) may expand only one side of the lower inner wall 400 that is in contact with the teeth of the lower teeth when the lower inner wall 400 expands. A fourth spindle (not shown) may have a fourth spring (not shown) therein.

The fourth spring (not shown) can push the teeth of the lower teeth pressed in the direction of the fourth spring (not shown) in the lower inner wall 400 toward the direction opposite to the fourth spring (not shown).

The lower inner side wall 400 may have a fourth pressing protrusion 430 protruding at a position corresponding to the teeth of the lower teeth on the inner one side. The lower inner side wall 400 may be formed with a fourth air injection part 410 so as to inject air into a fourth space part (not shown) on the outer side.

The fourth air injection unit 410 may be equipped with a nozzle having a conventional structure for injecting air into a fourth space (not shown).

Here, the compressed air is introduced into the fourth space (not shown) through the fourth air injection unit 410, so that the lower inner wall 400 is inflated and the lower inner wall 400 is brought into contact with the teeth of the lower teeth The fourth pressing protrusion 430 can move the teeth of the lower teeth while pressing the teeth of the lower teeth.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the orthodontic appliance according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, the orthodontic appliance (2) may be formed of a silicone material or a flexible material having elasticity.

Here, since the soft material includes silver nanoparticles, it is possible to prevent the growth of bacteria on the surface of the orthodontic appliance inserted into the oral cavity.

The orthodontic appliance 2 may be integrally formed with a horizontal support portion 10, an upper outer wall 100, an upper inner wall 200, a lower outer wall 300, and a lower inner wall 400.

The horizontal support 10 is inserted into the oral cavity, the upper teeth are seated on the upper portion, and the lower teeth are seated on the lower portion. The horizontal support 10 may be formed in a U-shape. At least one ventilation hole 11 may be formed in the curved surface portion of the horizontal support portion 10 so that air can be introduced into the oral cavity.

The upper outer wall 100 may extend in the vertical direction from the upper outer rim of the horizontal support portion 10. The upper outer wall 100 may be formed to have a predetermined height so that the upper teeth can support the outer side of the upper teeth when the upper teeth are seated on the upper surface of the horizontal supporting portion 10. [

The upper inner wall 200 may extend vertically from the upper inner rim of the horizontal support 10. The upper inner side wall 200 may be formed to have a predetermined height so that the tooth of each upper tooth can support the tooth inner side of each of the upper teeth when seated on the upper surface of the horizontal supporting portion 10. [

The lower outer wall 300 may extend from the lower outer edge of the horizontal support 10 in a direction opposite the upper outer wall 100. The lower outer wall 300 may be formed to have a predetermined height so that the lower teeth 300 can support the outer teeth of the lower teeth when the lower teeth are seated on the lower surface of the horizontal support 10.

The lower inner side wall 400 may extend from the lower inner edge of the horizontal support portion 10 in a direction opposite to the upper inner side wall 200. The lower inner side wall 400 may be formed to have a predetermined height so that the lower teeth can support the inner teeth of the lower teeth when the lower teeth are seated on the lower surface of the horizontal support.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be clear to the person.

1: Orthodontic appliance
2: Orthodontic appliance
10: Horizontal support
11: vent hole
20:
30: first fixed bar
31: First Home
40: second fixed bar
41: second home
50:
60: rotating member
61: fastening projection
62: fastening groove
63: Fixing groove
70: Fixing member
80: First auxiliary bar
90: Second auxiliary bar
100: upper outer wall
110: first space part
120: first fixing frame
130: first spring
140: first pressing projection
150: first air injection unit
200: upper inner side wall
210:
220: second fixing frame
230: second spring
240: second pressing projection
250: second air injection unit
300: lower outer wall
310: third air injection unit
320: third pressing projection
400: Lower inner side wall
410: fourth air injection unit
420: tongue seat part
430: fourth pressing projection

Claims (6)

A horizontal support portion formed in a U-shape so as to be inserted between the teeth of each of the teeth of the upper teeth and the teeth of the lower teeth,
An upper outer wall extending vertically from an upper outer rim of the horizontal support to support the teeth outside of the upper teeth;
An upper inner side wall extending vertically from an upper inner rim of the horizontal support portion and supporting the tooth inner side of each of the upper teeth;
A lower outer side wall supporting the teeth outer side of each of the lower teeth along a lower outer side edge of the horizontal supporting portion;
A lower inner side wall for supporting the tooth inner side of each of the lower teeth along the lower inner side edge of the horizontal supporting portion,
Wherein at least one ventilation hole is formed in a curved surface portion of the horizontal support portion so that air can be introduced into the oral cavity or outside,
Further comprising an adjuster mounted on an inner circumferential surface of the horizontal support in an in-mouth direction to adjust left and right widths based on a curved portion of the horizontal support,
The controller
A first fixing bar fixed to one side of the horizontal support;
A second fixing bar fixed to the other side of the horizontal support;
A first fixing bar and a second fixing bar are connected to each other by an internal gear so that the first fixing bar and the second fixing bar are inserted in a direction crossing the first fixing bar and the second fixing bar, A rotating member for moving the fixing bar in both directions and
And a fixing member which is inserted into the rotary member and fixes the rotary member so as to prevent the rotary member from being rotated by an external force. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a tongue seat portion protruding from the lower inner side wall with a predetermined length to seat the tongue in the mouth cavity,
Wherein the tongue seat portion is formed in a 'W' shape that flares to the left and right with respect to a frenulum linguae that connects the lower portion of the tongue and the mouth of the tongue. The method according to claim 1,
A first space formed at a position corresponding to each teeth of the upper teeth so that compressed air is injected into the upper outer side wall and stored;
A second space formed at a position corresponding to each tooth of the upper teeth so that compressed air is injected into the upper inner side wall and stored;
A third space formed at a position corresponding to each teeth of the lower teeth so that compressed air is injected and stored in the lower outer side wall;
A fourth space formed at a position corresponding to each tooth of the lower teeth so that compressed air is injected and stored in the lower inner side wall;
A first pressing protrusion protruding at a position corresponding to a tooth of each of the upper teeth on one inner surface of the upper outer wall contacting the teeth of the upper teeth;
A first air injection unit for injecting air into the first space part on the outer surface of the upper outer side wall;
A second pressing projection having a shape protruding at a position corresponding to a tooth of each of the upper teeth on one inner surface of the upper inner side wall which is in contact with teeth of each of the upper teeth;
A second air injection unit for injecting air into the second space part on the outer side of the upper inner side wall;
A third pressing protrusion having a shape protruding at a position corresponding to the tooth of each of the lower teeth on an inner surface of the lower outer wall in contact with teeth of the lower teeth;
A third air injection unit for injecting air into the third space part on the outer surface of the lower outer side wall;
A fourth pressing protrusion having a shape protruding at a position corresponding to the tooth of each of the lower teeth on the inner surface of the lower inner side wall which is in contact with the teeth of the lower teeth,
And a fourth air injection unit for injecting air into the fourth space part on an outer side of the lower inner side wall. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the first to fourth space portions are formed in a shape in which one side of the hexahedron is open, and one side of the first to fourth openings is arranged in the direction of the teeth of the upper and lower teeth. 5. The method of claim 4,
And the first to fourth compression springs are respectively housed in the first to fourth fixtures.

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