WO2007108806A1 - Méthodes et appareil pour déterminer des plans d'orientation horizontal et vertical pour construire des prothèses dentaires - Google Patents

Méthodes et appareil pour déterminer des plans d'orientation horizontal et vertical pour construire des prothèses dentaires Download PDF

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WO2007108806A1
WO2007108806A1 PCT/US2006/010532 US2006010532W WO2007108806A1 WO 2007108806 A1 WO2007108806 A1 WO 2007108806A1 US 2006010532 W US2006010532 W US 2006010532W WO 2007108806 A1 WO2007108806 A1 WO 2007108806A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C19/00—Dental auxiliary appliances
    • A61C19/04—Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
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    • A61C19/045—Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry for recording mandibular movement, e.g. face bows
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    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C11/00—Dental articulators, i.e. for simulating movement of the temporo-mandibular joints; Articulation forms or mouldings
    • A61C11/006—Dental articulators, i.e. for simulating movement of the temporo-mandibular joints; Articulation forms or mouldings with an occlusal plate

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  • the present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for determining a bite plane orientation. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for easily and accurately establishing and recording a patient's bite plane in relation to the relative horizontal and vertical alignment of the patient's face and head. The bite plane orientation may then be used in the fabrication of dental restorations and prosthetics.
  • a patient's teeth While sitting or standing in a natural position, a patient's teeth should have an orientation that appears well centered and leveled in reference to the patient's facial features. Horizontal and vertical reference planes must be considered to create an attractive and natural looking set of teeth that allow for proper mastication and occlusion. If a patient's face were perfectly symmetrical, the mid-line between the central incisors should be parallel and centered with the sagittal mid-line. Additionally, the patient's maxillary anterior incisal line, also known as the "bite plane" or “bite register”, should be parallel with the inter-pupillary eye line, a horizontal reference plane, and perpendicular with the sagittal mid-plane. However, very few individuals have perfect facial symmetry and dental orientation.
  • bite impressions of the teeth necessary for dental restorations, prosthodontics, orthodontics or other procedures are taken without information regarding the orientation of the teeth or bite plane relative to the features of the face and head. Without the proper orientation, the resulting dental casts can lead to the creation of dental restorations with improper occlusion of the patient's teeth and numerous aesthetic problems including an unnatural bite plane or a slanted maxillary mid-line and gum line.
  • U.S. Patent No. 2,695,451 is directed to a device for determining the proper alignment of upper and lower jaw impressions
  • U.S. Patent No. 2,908,975 is directed to a device for orienting impressions taken for making dental plates, bridges and other dental work
  • U.S. Patent No. 3,200,497 is directed to a method of reproducing the spatial orientation of bite impressions for the production of dental replacements and dentures
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,639,220 is directed to an apparatus for measuring the three- dimensional position of upper and lower bite impressions for fabrication of dental prosthesis
  • U.S. Patent No. 6,109,917 is directed to a dental apparatus for determining a patient specific reference plane for aesthetic positioning of dental casts
  • U.S. Patent No. 6,413,085 is directed to a system for configuring and aligning anterior maxillary teeth.
  • the disclosure of each of these references in incorporated in its entirety herein. None of these devices allow a rapid determination of the patient's bite plane with a rigid apparatus that is easily adjustable for determining the horizontal and vertical planes of a patient's face, and, can be locked to record a correct position of the determination.
  • the present invention is directed to systems and methods for establishing a patient's bite plane in relation to the vertical and horizontal reference planes of the patient's face and head.
  • the apparatus may include a generally U-shaped bite fork sized to fit in the patient's mouth, which may be held in place by the patient's teeth or gums.
  • the bite fork may be attached to a connection system and one or more orientation rods.
  • the connection system may be configured to allow alignment of vertical and horizontal orientation rods with the vertical, horizontal and/or frontal planes of the patient's face and head. Once an orientation rod is correctly adjusted, the connection system of the apparatus may be locked into place to preserve the orientation of the patient's bite plane relative to the facial reference planes.
  • the apparatus may then be used to produce dental prostheses with the proper alignment relative to a patient's bite plane.
  • the method may include establishing the orientation of a dental bite plane in relation to the facial planes of symmetry of a patient by placing a bite fork into the patient's mouth while engaging the teeth (with the bite fork, or by placing the bite fork into a separate bite impression material), such that a connection housing extends from the bite fork and out of the mouth of the patient.
  • a vertical orientation rod and a horizontal orientation rod may then be connected to the connection housing by a connection plate, either together or separately as desired by the specific embodiment. The vertical orientation rod may be adjusted until it is substantially parallel with the sagittal mid-line of the patient's head.
  • the vertical orientation rod may also be adjusted to be substantially parallel to the frontal plane of the patient's head.
  • the horizontal orientation rod is adjusted until it is substantially parallel with a horizontal reference plane of the patient's interpupillary line.
  • the orientation rods may then be locked in place with respect to the connection plate in order to record the desired planes.
  • the orientation rods may be locked into place concurrently or independently.
  • the vertical orientation rod may be locked into place and removed from the connection housing plate followed by positioning and locking the horizontal orientation rod into place.
  • a bite impression taken while the orientation planes are recorded may later be properly oriented, relative to the planes of the patient's head, by referring to the record made by the orientation rods of the bite fork.
  • FIG. 1A is a perspective view of one illustrative embodiment of a bite fork that may be used in a system in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG 1 B is a perspective view of a second illustrative embodiment of a bite fork that may be used in a system in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of a connection element that may be used in a system in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the connection element of FIG. 2 connected to the bite fork of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the vertical orientation rod of FIG. 4A in a system of the present invention including the bite fork of FIG. 1.
  • FIG 4C is a perspective view of a second illustrative embodiment of a vertical orientation rod that may be used in a system in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of a horizontal orientation rod that may be used in a system in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the horizontal orientation rod of FIG. 5A in a system of the present invention including the bite fork of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another system in accordance with the present invention including the vertical orientation rod of FIG. 4A and the horizontal orientation rod of FIG. 5A and the bite fork of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 7 is a front view representing a system of the present invention in use with a patient to determine relative dental planes.
  • FIG. 7A is a side view of FIG. 7.
  • FIG. 8 is a front view representing systems of the present invention in use with a patient to determine relative dental planes.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of a package for a system of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another illustrative embodiment of a vertical orientation rod that may be used in a system in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of illustrative embodiments of a vertical orientation rod and a horizontal orientation rod that may be used in a system in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the vertical orientation rod and horizontal orientation rod of FIG. 11 joined together prior to use.
  • the present invention relates to systems and methods for aligning and recording facial planes with respect to a dental bite plane. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the embodiments herein described, while illustrating certain embodiments, are not intended to so limit the invention or the scope of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art will also understand that various combinations or modifications of the embodiments presented herein can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. All such alternate embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.
  • the bite fork 23A may be sized and configured to fit in the patient's mouth and may be held in place by the upper and lower teeth or gums of the patient.
  • the bite fork 23A may be sized and configured with a substantially flat and U-shaped bite plate generally indicated at 25A rimmed by a vertical ridge 26 which may facilitate the positioning of the bite fork 23A in the patient's mouth, although it will be appreciated that in some embodiments, the bite fork 23 may also be substantially flat without a vertical component.
  • the substantially flat bite plate 25 may appear as an array of engagement tabs 29 configured to engage with a raw impression material placed on the patient's teeth. As a bite impression is taken, the bite fork 23A may be held in place until the bite impression material is cured and remain therein.
  • FIG. 1B a second illustrative embodiment of a Li- shaped bite fork 23B is depicted.
  • the generally flat bite plane, 25B lacks engagement tabs, instead appearing as a flat biting surface, with a number of openings 26 passing therethrough.
  • the openings 26 are depicted as circular, the shape of the opening may vary as desired, so long as uncured bite impression material may pass therethrough to allow the bite fork 23B to become embedded into the cured impression material.
  • Other embodiments of dental bite forks 23 may be used as appropriate for the present invention.
  • embodiments where a mesh lattice is formed in place of the bite plate 25 are contemplated.
  • the bite fork 23 may be of various sizes to accommodate different mouth sizes in small children, adolescents, and adults.
  • a mesh lattice may serve to engage a raw bite impression material by allowing it to flow between the holes of the mesh and to be held in the patient's mouth until the bite impression material has cured, thus anchoring the bite impression material to the bite fork 23.
  • a mesh lattice may be molded and integrated with the bite fork 23 or may be inserted separately.
  • a bite fork 23 may be made of any suitable material, including rigid materials such as stainless steel, other metals, or plastics. If desired, the bite fork 23 may include a large bite plane that is configured to make bite impressions of the patient's teeth or gums.
  • connection member such as the receiving bracket 30.
  • the connection member is configured to removably connect with a connection element (shown in FIG. 2).
  • the receiving bracket 30 includes a planar base 32, the major plane of which is perpendicular to the bite plane 25A.
  • the planar base 32 is partially surrounded by sidewalls 34, which connect to a top rim 36, which is parallel to the planar base 32.
  • a connection space 38 is formed by perimeter of the planar base 32, the sidewalls 34 and the top rim 36.
  • the planar base 32 is exposed through a central opening 35. Access into the connection space 38 is provided by at least one gap in the sidewalls 34 and top rim 36, such as the insertion entrance 33.
  • Connection element 40 includes a generally rectangular planar base 42, which has a shaft 46 protruding from a front surface thereof.
  • the shaft 46 may be configured for interaction with a locking element, as by threads 48.
  • a ridge 44 may be present at the rear surface of the base 42. Ridge 44 fits closely in connection space 38, upon insertion of the connection element 40 into receiving bracket 30, as depicted in FIG. 2A. Ridge 44 may terminate at stop 47, to ensure that connection element 40 may only be inserted into receiving bracket 30 in one conformation. It will be appreciated that alternative embodiments lacking a ridge 44, where the entire side of base 42 resides within the connection space 38 upon insertion, are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.
  • threads 48 may be disposed along the entire length of the shaft 46 or along a distal portion of the shaft 46, as required for retention of an orientation rod, as discussed further herein.
  • shaft 46 is not threaded, but interacts with a retaining knob that either threads the shaft upon application or fits tightly enough thereon to retain an orientation rod in position without threads may be used.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B depict a vertical orientation rod 50 that may be used with a system of the present invention for alignment with the sagittal mid-line reference plane of a patient.
  • vertical orientation rod 50 includes an upper shaft 51 and a lower shaft 53 extending opposite each other from an adjustment fitting 54.
  • Adjustment fitting 54 includes an adjustment slot 56.
  • the vertical orientation rod 50 is attached to connection element 40 by placing the adjustment fitting 54 over a shaft 46, such that the distal end of shaft 46 protrudes through the adjustment slot 56.
  • the vertical orientation rod 50 may then be aligned with a patient's sagittal mid-line reference plane by tilting the vertical orientation rod 50 along its long axis around shaft 46 and by laterally adjusting the vertical orientation rod 50 by lateral movement of the adjustment slot 56 in relation to shaft 46. Upon correct alignment, the vertical orientation rod may then be held in position by tightening a nut or knob 60 on shaft 46.
  • the upper shaft 51 and lower shaft 53 of a vertical orientation rod 50 may contain a central visualization slot 52 to allow a user to better visualize the patient's sagittal mid-line reference plane for alignment.
  • a vertical orientation rod such as that depicted in FIG. 4C, where the upper and lower shafts 51 C and 53C are single rods extending from the alignment fitting 54C may be used, where desired.
  • a horizontal orientation rod 70 in accordance with the principles of the present invention is depicted.
  • a central attachment fitting 72 includes an alignment opening 74 therein.
  • Alignment shafts 71 and 73 extend out from opposite sides of the attachment fitting 72.
  • the horizontal orientation rod 70 is attached to a connection element 40 by placing the alignment fitting 72 over a shaft 46, such that the distal end of shaft 46 protrudes through the alignment opening 74.
  • the horizontal orientation rod 70 may then be aligned with a patient's horizontal reference plane by tilting the orientation rod along its long axis around shaft 46. Upon correct alignment, the horizontal orientation rod 70 may then be held in position by tightening a nut or knob 60 on shaft 46.
  • FIG. 6 depicts an embodiment of a system 20 in accordance with the present invention, where the vertical orientation rod 50 and horizontal orientation rod 70 are placed on the same shaft 46 of a connection element 40 attached to a bite fork 23.
  • each rod may be aligned to its respective reference plane, and the knob 60 tightened to retain both rods in position.
  • the present invention includes methods of establishing bite planes in relation to anatomical planes of symmetry and orientation.
  • the sagittal mid-line reference plane or line 100 lies in the anterior-posterior direction.
  • the sagittal mid-line reference plane 100 bisects a patient's body into theoretically symmetrical right and left halves.
  • the horizontal reference plane 110 is a general reference plane established by having the patient sit upright in a natural fashion and then envisioning a plane that generally describes the apparent level horizontal plane of the patient's head.
  • the horizontal reference plane 110 is generally perpendicular to the sagittal mid-line reference plane 100.
  • the frontal reference plane 120 is another general plane established by having the patient P sit straight upright in a natural fashion and then envisioning a plane running across the face that generally describes the overall plane of the patient's face.
  • the frontal reference plane 120 is generally perpendicular to the sagittal mid-line reference plane 100 and generally perpendicular to the horizontal reference plane 110. It will be appreciated that the exact angle of each of these planes and lines and their relationship to one another, will vary from individual to individual.
  • FIGS. 7, 7A and 8 a patient holds a bite fork 23 in the mouth, preferably between the teeth. Where the bite fork is configured for embedding in bite impression material, this may occur after uncured material is placed over the patient's teeth with the bite fork 23 embedded in the bite impression material I.
  • a connection element 40 is placed in connection bracket.
  • At least one orientation rod is placed on the shaft 46.
  • FIGS. 7 and 7A depict a system with a vertical orientation rod 50 in place. The vertical orientation rod is adjusted by rotation and lateral motion to determine the sagittal mid-line reference plane or line 100.
  • the vertical orientation rod may be accurate dead center on the contact point of the middle of the center incisors with the central visualization slot 52.
  • the vertical orientation rod 50 may then be locked in place with knob 60 to record the sagittal mid-line reference plane or line.
  • Connection element 40 may then be removed from the bite fork 23 while retaining the recordation of the angular relationship thereto.
  • the vertical orientation rod 50 may be tipped forwards or backwards along its long axis to record a frontal plane of the patient P.
  • connection element 40 may be placed in connection bracket and a horizontal orientation rod 70 placed thereon.
  • the horizontal orientation rod may then be adjusted by rotation to determine the horizontal reference plane or line 110.
  • the horizontal orientation rod 70 may then be locked in place with knob 60 to record the horizontal reference plane or line.
  • Connection element 40 may then be removed from the bite fork 23 while retaining the recordation of the angular relationship thereto.
  • the horizontal orientation rod 70 and vertical orientation rod 50 may be positioned and locked at the same time, if desired by the dental practitioner.
  • connection element 40 together with the attached orientation rod(s) and knob and the bite fork 23 may then be provided to the dental prosthetic manufacturer such the record of the planes may be used in the creation of the dental prosthetics.
  • the orientation rods and the connection element 40 detached, the entire system will fit in a smaller mailing package and can be reassembled upon arrival at the dental laboratory. Furthermore, removal of the orientation rods before shipment may help eliminate bending and damage during transport while ensuring that the dental lab receives an accurate bite plane orientation.
  • the entire system may be provided, which may include providing the apparatus in hardened bite impression material.
  • the bite fork 23 may be provided in the bite impression, or may be provided separately.
  • a system in accordance with the present invention may be provided to a dental practitioner in the form of a kit for determining anatomical facial planes.
  • the kit may include at least one bite fork in accordance with the present invention, multiple connection elements and retaining structures and at least one vertical orientation rod and at least one horizontal orientation rod.
  • the kit may include a package that is configured for retaining the orientation bars and connection elements in locked position.
  • the container C as shown in FIG. 9, could include a compartment 200 configured for retaining an orientation bar and connection element, such as a channel 202 for holding the orientation bar and an indentation 204 within the channel 202 for holding the connection element. Multiple compartments could be included as desired.
  • a generally X-shaped or cross-shaped channel may be used with an indentation placed at a center point.
  • a cover such as a box L, may be included.
  • Such a package may then be used for shipping the system to a dental laboratory. The package may serve as the packaging for the kit prior to use or may be included as a smaller package with the kit.
  • FIG. 10 another illustrative embodiment of a vertical orientation rod 150 that may be used with a system of the present invention for alignment with the sagittal mid-line reference plane of a patient.
  • vertical orientation rod 150 includes an upper shaft 151 and a lower shaft 153 extending opposite each other from an adjustment fitting 154.
  • Adjustment fitting 154 includes an adjustment slot 156.
  • the vertical orientation rod 150 may be attached to connection element 40 by placing the adjustment fitting 154 over a shaft 46, such that the distal end of shaft 46 protrudes through the adjustment slot 156.
  • the vertical orientation rod 150 may then be aligned with a patient's sagittal mid-line reference plane by tilting the vertical orientation rod 150 along its long axis around shaft 46 and by laterally adjusting the vertical orientation rod 150 by lateral movement of the adjustment slot 156 in relation to shaft 46. Upon correct alignment, the vertical orientation rod may then be held in position by tightening a nut or knob 60 on shaft 46.
  • the upper shaft 151 and lower shaft 153 of a vertical orientation rod 150 may contain a central visualization slot 152 to allow a user to better visualize the patient's sagittal mid-line reference plane for alignment.
  • the central visualization slot 152 may contain one or more reinforcing bridges 157 to strengthen the shaft (151 or 153) along the slot 152.
  • each shaft may contain a break point 155, formed as a weakened section of the shaft where the shaft may be easily broken off (or "snapped apart").
  • a break point 155 may be a notch formed in the shaft (or parallel notches formed in the parallel shaft members where a central visualization slot is present).
  • the shaft is formed of a plastic material, bending the shaft at the notch may cause the shaft to break at that point.
  • the shaft may be shortened at the break point.
  • the shortened rod and the attached connection element may be provided to the dental lab for use fabrication of dental prosthetics, and the unattached end discarded.
  • the shortened rod may make packaging and shipping of the assembled device simpler.
  • break points 155 may be formed from other appropriate structures as known to those of skill in the art.
  • short spans of frangible material may be used to form the shaft at the desired break point, the shaft may be formed of multiple pieces that slidably attach at the break point, or as otherwise known to those of skill in the art for forming such take apart structures.
  • a vertical orientation rod 150 is depicted as having break point 155 formed in an upper shaft 151 thereof, break points may be place in either shaft of vertical or horizontal orientation rods.
  • Vertical orientation rod 250 includes an upper shaft 251 and a lower shaft 253 extending opposite each other from an adjustment fitting 254.
  • Adjustment fitting 254 includes an adjustment slot 256.
  • Adjustment fitting 254 additionally includes on or more connection structures, such as connection pegs 257, on either the front or back surface thereof.
  • Horizontal orientation rod 270 includes a central attachment fitting 272 with an adjustment slot 276 corresponding to the adjustment slot 256 on adjustment fitting 254 of the vertical orientation rod 250.
  • Alignment shafts 271 and 273 extend out from opposite sides of the central attachment fitting 272 parallel to the long axis of the adjustment slot 276.
  • Central attachment fitting 274 additionally includes one or more connection structures, such as connection receptacle 277, on either the front or back surface thereof, corresponding to the counterpart connection structures on adjustment fitting 254 of the vertical orientation rod 250.
  • connection pegs 257 and connection receptacles 277 are depicted in FIG. 11 , that any connection structure capable of retaining the adjustment fittings together in the aligned position, which is known to those of skill in the art, may be used.
  • connection pegs 257 having shafts with substantially equivalent cross-sections along their entire length, which may be retained in the depicted correspondingly round connection receptacles by a friction fit from the closely fitting walls thereof are depicted, in FIG. 11 , connection pegs and connection receptacles having any cross-sectional shape are contemplated and may be sued.
  • connection pegs having an enlarged distal end such as a bead shaped tip
  • connection receptacles having a constricted opening and an enlarged center such that the enlarged distal end of an inserted connection peg is retained therein in an interference fit
  • the male or female connection structures may be disposed on either the adjustment fitting 254 and central attachment fitting 274, as may be desired.
  • the joined structure 300 may be attached to a connection element 40 by placing the combined adjustment fitting 304 over a shaft 46, such that the distal end of shaft 46 protrudes through the combined opening 306.
  • the horizontal orientation rod 270 may then be aligned with a patient's horizontal reference plane by tilting the orientation rod along its long axis around shaft 46 and the vertical orientation rod 250 aligned with a patient's sagittal mid-line reference plane by tilting the vertical orientation rod 250 along its long axis around shaft 46 and by laterally adjusting the vertical orientation rod 250 by lateral movement of the combined opening 306 in relation to shaft 46.
  • the joined structure 300 may then be held in position by tightening a nut or knob 60 on shaft 46.
  • the availability of combined structure 300, featuring both vertical and horizontal shafts to a single connection element, provides users with the option of performing one alignment, rather than two separate alignments to capture the desired angles for the dental prosthetics. Although such an approach forces the relationship of the angles to one another to be a fixed value, rather than allowing for the further individual variation that separate alignments can capture, it requires less time to perform and can provide accurate measurements for use in creation of dental prosthetics. Such a combined structure may be preferred by some dental practitioners.
  • the combined structure 300 may be desirable to form as a single unit that may be provided to the practitioners, in order to avoid the need for the practitioner to assemble the combined structure 300 during or prior to use.
  • the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive.

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L'invention concerne des méthodes et des systèmes pour établir des plans de morsure dentaire en rapport avec des plans vertical et horizontal du visage et de la tête d'un patient. Une fourchette de morsure en forme de U, pouvant être maintenue par les dents ou les gencives du patient, peut être attachée à un système de connexion relié à des tringles d'orientation réglables qui peuvent être alignées sur des plans vertical et horizontal du visage et de la tête du patient. Les tringles d'orientation généralement perpendiculaires peuvent être utilisées séparément ou verrouillées ensemble pour former une unité combinée. Une fois que les tringles d'orientation sont correctement ajustées, elles peuvent être verrouillées en place pour conserver l'orientation du plan de morsure du patient par rapport aux références faciales.
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