KR101293885B1 - Multi-coordinate orthodontic implant positioning device - Google Patents

Abstract

The multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning apparatus according to the present invention, wherein the multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning apparatus has a predetermined thickness and is formed of a radiopaque material. It comprises a measuring reference member provided in a plurality of measuring scales.
An measuring reference member (a measuring reference member) is connected to the edge (an edge) to a fixing member (fixing means) to be fixed to the patient's teeth.
The measurement scale defines a coordinated positioning structure and includes at least a main coordinate system and a sub-coordinate system.
The main coordinate system divides the positioning structure into a plurality of coordinate blocks, each having a main coordinate code readable in the main coordinate system. The sub-coordinate system is provided to some specified ones of the coordinate block.
Thus, the principal coordinate system and the secondary coordinate system are two different and independent coordinate systems, and the use of the coordinate system enables basic and more accurate positioning of the implant point and effectively improves the efficiency in orthodontic implant care. Let's do it.

Description

MULTI-COORDINATE ORTHODONTIC IMPLANT POSITIONING DEVICE}

The present invention relates to an assisted positioning device for use in dental treatment, and more particularly, to provide a measuring reference member for quick determination in early diagnosis to enable accurate positioning of the optimal implant point. It relates to a multi-coordinate orthodontic implant positioning device.

Recently, dental orthodontics have been used rapidly and widely in the field of orthodontics to be used as a method of orthodontic treatment.

Implant orthodontics means the implantation of a mini-implant into the alveolar bone of a patient, serving as a force application point, which is a stable source of pull). This can achieve the best bite occlusion relationship, improve facial beauty and expect more effective orthodontic treatment.

When orthodontic treatment is completed, the mini-implant is removed from the patient's mouth. Therefore, the mini implant may be referred to as orthodontic implant, which is temporarily implanted into the alveolar bone for orthodontic purposes.

Orthodontic implants used in the clinical orthodontic treatment provide a stable source of pull during orthodontic treatment.

The orthodontic implant can simplify the biomechanical design during orthodontic treatment and shorten the time and process of orthodontic treatment without the cooperation of the patient.

Some patients with orthodontic implants who require medical care in the operating room can obtain very good orthodontic treatment through outpatient care at very discounted treatment costs. However, due to physical or anatomical differences among patients, or due to improper implant positioning, undesirably implanted orthodontic implants sometimes hurt the patient's tooth roots.

In order to avoid improper implant positioning problems and to minimize angular deviations occurring during implantation of orthodontic implants, orthodontic implant positioning devices are developed for use with orthodontic implants.

Figure 1 is a dental orthodontic treatment according to the prior art comprising a measuring reference member 91 provided on a radiopaque measuring scale and a fixing member 92 connected to the edge of the measuring reference member. An orthodontic implant positioning device is shown.

The orthodontic implant device can be coupled to the patient's teeth to perform an implant treatment and to mark an implant point by holding the x-ray film holder, the measuring scales being: It can be ensured that x-ray pictures are taken and the relative position of the patient's teeth on the x-ray film is the same each time it does not change.

The orthodontic implant positioning device may be provided as an auxiliary support to not only effectively improve the accuracy of implanting the orthodontic implant, but also to correct the implantation angle of the orthodontic implant and to ensure accuracy.

However, the prior art dental positioning device is still required to improve the function to help the dentist to determine the position of the implant.

Since the orthodontic treatment belongs to microsurgery and the space between two adjacent roots is very small and narrow, the measurement scale provided to the orthodontic implant positioning device is very small. In most cases the distance between two adjacent measuring scales is 1 to 2 mm.

While there are counting marks 93 provided on the measurement scale at regular intervals, it is still very inconvenient for the physician to count the lines and rows of small measurement scales to accurately determine the implant position for the orthodontic implant.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an orthodontic implant positioning device so that it is possible to quickly and accurately determine the point of implantation of an orthodontic implant, and provide the time required for reading an x-ray photograph. Effectively reducing the rate of error in determining the correct implant point and determining the implant point from the orthodontic implant positioning device.

The present invention is located in the oral cavity between two adjacent teeth at the cheek side or the tongue side which provide for a measuring and positioning reference in order to achieve the above object. A multi-coordinate orthodontic implant positioning device is provided for disposing.

The multi-coordinate orthodontic implant positioning device according to the present invention, on the one hand, has a predetermined force with sufficient force to provide a temporary support in the process of implanting an orthodontic implant. A measuring reference member having a thickness, and on the other hand an appropriately slim and light measuring member for placement at the jaw or tongue side of the patient's teeth.

The measuring reference member is provided in a plurality of measuring scales formed of a radiopaque material and is edged to a fixing member for fastening to the patient's teeth. (an edge) is connected.

The measurement scale defines a coordinated positioning structure and includes at least a main coordinate system and a sub-coordinate system.

The main coordinate system divides the positioning structure into a plurality of coordinate blocks, each having a main coordinate code readable in the main coordinate system. .

The sub-coordinate system is provided in some specified ones of the coordinate block, and more accurate positioning is made in the predetermined coordinate block.

The measuring reference member is made of a flexible material so that it can be bent in the mouth of the patient.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the main coordinate system is a Cartesian coordinate system in which a plurality of measuring scales are divided into a plurality of rectangular coordinate blocks. system).

In a preferred embodiment the measuring reference member comprises a set of first coordinate axis marks and a set of second coordinates at each two adjacent edges. axis marks).

In a preferred embodiment the first coordinate axis marks are provided on the edge of a measuring reference member facing the edge connected to the fixing member, the first coordinate axis marks The second coordinate axis marks are provided at the edge of a measuring reference member proximate the edge connected to the fixing member.

The main coordinate system (a main coordinate system) is characterized in that the Cartesian coordinate system (a Cartesian coordinate system) that defines a 2x2 coordinate block.

In another preferred embodiment the first coordinate axis marks and the second coordinate axis marks are characterized in that they are other marks selected from laterally symmetric patterns or symbols.

In this way, there is no danger of x-ray photography having a coordinate axis mark that can be reversely reversed or difficult to recognize, and there is no problem that the orthodontic implant positioning device is provided in the oral cavity of the patient.

The sub-coordinate system divides each of the specified coordinate blocks into a plurality of coordinate cells and in one of the coordinate cells. At least one positioning mark.

The sub-coordinate system is a 3x3 Cartesian coordinate system that divides a predetermined block of coordinates into nine discernible coordinate cells, and the positioning mark is provided in the middle of the nine coordinate cells. do.

In the present invention, the main coordinate system and the subordinate coordinate system are two different and independent coordinate systems for determining the implant point.

According to the multi-coordinate orthodontic implant positioning device according to the present invention, the use of the coordinate system according to the present invention enables basic and more accurate positioning of the implant point and improves the efficiency in orthodontic implant surgery. Effectively improve.

1 is a perspective view of a orthodontic implant according to the prior art,
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
3 is an enlarged view of FIG. 2 for showing some coordinate cells in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
4A illustrates nine coordinate cells included in the same coordinate block according to the present invention.
Figure 4b shows nine coordinate cells not provided in the same coordinate block according to the present invention,
5 is a perspective view illustrating a coordinate cell in a coordinate block divided by a sub-coordinate system in another specific embodiment of the present invention;
6 illustrates the use of the present invention in an x-ray photograph for measuring inter-teeth distance,
Figure 7 illustrates the use of an x-ray photograph taken with the aid of the present invention to determine the optimal implant point.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in order that the present invention may be easily understood by those skilled in the art. . Other objects, features, and operational advantages, including the objects, actions, and effects of the present invention, will become more apparent from the description of the preferred embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning apparatus according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of FIG. 2 showing some coordinate cells according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is also.

The multi-coordinate dental orthodontic positioning device, on the one hand, has a predetermined thickness with sufficient force to provide a temporary support in the process of implanting an orthodontic implant. ), And on the other hand a suitably slim and light measuring reference member 10 for placement at the jaw side or tongue side of the patient's teeth.

In the measuring reference member 10, a plurality of measuring scales 11 are provided which are formed of a radiopaque material.

An edge is connected to a fixing member 12 to securely engage the patient's teeth.

And the fixing means 12 is connected to the edge of the measuring reference member 10 which is fixedly coupled to the patient teeth.

In a specific embodiment the fixing means 12 is made of a settable plastic material.

By adjusting the locking means 12, the orthodontic implant positioning device is provided at a cheek side or a tongue side which provides for a measuring and positioning reference. It may be coupled to a gum gum of a patient between two adjacent teeth.

After the orthodontic implant positioning device is secured in a desired position, the fixation means 12 is adapted to maintain the required positioning standard for the entire implant procedure. It is allowed to be set.

The plurality of measuring scales (11) define the positioning structure (13) and comprise a main coordinate system (20) and a sub-coordinate system (30). do.

In the main coordinate system 20, the positioning structure 13 is divided into a plurality of coordinate blocks 21, each of which is a main coordinate system. It has a major coordinate code that can be recognized from 20).

The subordinate coordinate system 30 is provided as a predetermined coordinate block among the plurality of coordinate blocks 21. In the sub-coordinate system 30, more accurate positioning can be made in the positioning structure 13.

In order to allow adjustment of the measurement reference member 10 in the oral cavity of the patient, the measurement reference member 10 may be made of a stretchable material.

As shown in the first specific embodiment, the main coordinate system 20 is a 4x4 Cartesian coordinate system that divides into a plurality of coordinate blocks 21.

However, it can be understood that the above-described number of the plurality of coordinate blocks 21 and the main coordinate system 20 having the above-described sizes are shown to specifically describe the present invention and are not limited to the present invention.

The size of the main coordinate system 20 and the number of coordinate blocks 21 can be adjusted according to the size of the positioning structure 13.

In the larger positioning structure 13, the main coordinate system 20 can be provided in a plurality of coordinate blocks 21.

On the other hand, in the smaller positioning structure 13, the main coordinate system 20 is provided to avoid a number of coordinate blocks 21 in each having a very small area.

It can be understood that a coordinate system having very densely divided coordinate blocks is difficult to use.

The main coordinate system 20 includes a set of first coordinate axis marks 22 and a second coordinate axis mark set that are provided separately from two adjacent edges of the positioning structure 13. set of second coordinate axis marks, 23).

Summarizing the purpose herein, the first coordinate axis mark set 22 and the second coordinate axis mark set 23 may be described as “the coordinate axis marks”.

In the first coordinate axis mark set 22, there are four patterns provided in sequence including spades (♠), hearts (♥), clubs (♣) and diamonds (◆), and the second coordinate axis mark set ( In 23) there are four Roman numerals arranged in sequence including I, II, III and V.

Therefore, each of the coordinate blocks 21 has a corresponding unique major coordinate code. Used to represent the first coordinate axis mark set 22.

The pattern or symbol used to represent the pattern or symbol and the second coordinate axis mark set 23 is selected from a series of different designs, and the user selects the first coordinate axis mark set 22 and the second coordinate axis mark set. Confusion of (23) can be avoided.

Also all selected designs used as patterns or symbols representing coordinate axis marks are laterally symmetrical designs.

In this way, there is no danger of x-ray photography having a coordinate axis mark that can be reversely reversed or difficult to recognize, and there is no problem that the orthodontic implant positioning device is provided in the oral cavity of the patient.

In the plurality of coordinate blocks 21 divided according to the main coordinate system 20, the subordinate coordinate system 30 is additionally provided to enable more accurate positioning.

In the first preferred embodiment the subordinate coordinate system 30 is provided in each of the plurality of coordinate blocks 21.

However, the first preferred embodiment is one simple embodiment for describing the specific embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the spirit of the present invention. It is not necessary to additionally provide the subordinate coordinate system 30 for more accurate positioning in the plurality of coordinate blocks 21.

For example, the coordinate block 21 may be provided very close to the root of the patient, the sub-coordinate system 30 may be omitted to reduce the manufacturing cost of the multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning device.

On the other hand, if more accurate positioning is required in the implantation of the orthodontic implant at a given position, the coordinate block 21 corresponding to the position will have one or more subordinate coordinates 30 provided for very precise positioning. Can be.

The area of the coordinate block 21 may be divided by the subordinate coordinate system 30 into a plurality of coordinate cells 31.

A positioning mark 32 is placed on one of the coordinate cells 31 in the same coordinate block 21 by providing a reference point for the user to conveniently determine the coordinate at the desired position. Supplied.

In the first preferred embodiment, the subordinate coordinate system 30 is a positioning point provided at one of the nine coordinate cells 31 in the same coordinate block 21 provided as the positioning mark 32, 321, a 3x3 Cartesian coordinate system.

Based on the positioning point 321, the nine coordinate cells 31 are upper-left coordinate cell 311, upper-middle coordinate cell 312, and upper part. Upper-right coordinate cell (313), left-middle coordinate cell (314), middle-coordinate cell (315), right-middle coordinate cell (316) ), A lower-left coordinate cell 317, a lower-middle coordinate cell 318, and a lower-right coordinate cell 319.

With the positioning point 321 provided in each intermediate coordinate cell 315 of the coordinate block 21, the user can easily determine whether the set of coordinate cells 31 is provided in the same coordinate block 21. Can be.

A description with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B is as follows.

When the user sees that the positioning point 321 is provided in one of the nine coordinate cells 31 shown, the user can see that one coordinate block 21 is identical to the nine coordinate cells 31 shown. Determine what is provided in.

On the other hand, when the positioning point 321 is provided in the non-middle coordinate cell 31 rather than in the middle one of the nine coordinate cells 31 shown, the user It is determined that nine coordinate cells 31 are provided in at least two adjacent coordinate blocks 21.

In this way, the user can easily detect the error or deviation of the implant position in the process of reading the x-ray photograph taken with the aid of the multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning apparatus according to the present invention and immediately correct the error. Can be.

Therefore, accuracy in determining the implant position is increased. However, the illustrated 3x3 Cartesian sub-coordinate system 30, which defines nine coordinate cells 31, is only one embodiment for explaining the present invention and does not limit the technical spirit of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating coordinate cells in a coordinate block divided by a sub-coordinate system in another specific embodiment of the present invention.

In a specific embodiment, the subordinate coordinate system 30 divides each coordinate block 21 into five coordinate cells 31, that is, an upper coordinate cell 311a and a lower coordinate cell 312a. A left coordinate cell 313a, a right coordinate cell 314a and a middle coordinate cell 315a are divided.

Due to the specific arrangement of the boundary lines of the subordinate coordinate system 30, the five coordinate cells 31 in the second embodiment differ in shape.

In addition, the intermediate coordinate cell 315a overlaps the center area of the coordinate block 21.

Since each of the five coordinate cells 31 has a different shape, it is sufficient for them to provide a positioning function without having to provide additional positioning marks 32 in the subordinate coordinate system 30.

Figure 6 illustrates the use of the present invention in an x-ray photograph for measuring inter-teeth distance, and Figure 7 shows x- taken with the aid of the present invention to determine the optimal implant point. The use of ray photography is shown.

Practically, the use of the multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning apparatus according to the present invention comprises a multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning apparatus according to the present invention in the oral cavity of the patient, and measures the inner tooth distance of the patient to measure the X-ray. It is a comprehensive method of mounting a multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning device that takes pictures.

At this time, it is suitable to determine the implant point (14) according to the X-ray photograph for implanting the orthodontic implant.

Figure 7 illustrates the use of an x-ray photograph taken with the aid of the present invention to determine the optimal implant point. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 7, an implant point 14 is located at the point marked by the symbol * in the x-ray photograph.

The exact position of the optimal implant point (an implant point) 14 may be determined by the main coordinate system 20 and the subordinate coordinate system (30). In the x-ray photograph, the symbol (*) of the main coordinate system 20 is located in the coordinate block 21 defined by the heart (♥) column and the III line, and in the coordinate block 21 by the subordinate coordinate system 30. It is located in the defined coordinate cell 315.

Therefore, the optimal implant point (14) is recorded as (♥ III, middle) or (♥ middle, III middle).

By recording the implant point 14 using the multi-coordinate system, when the dentist meets the implant point 14 in orthodontic care, it not only enables more accurate determination of the optimal implant point 14 position, but also the implant. It is possible to provide the dentist with a simple and clear way to mark the point 14.

In summary, in the multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning apparatus according to the present invention, the coordinate positioning structure is defined by the measurement scale, and the main coordinate system and the subordinate coordinate system are included in the positioning structure for use at the same time.

The user judges the main coordinate system and the coordinate block to read the subordinate coordinates to conveniently and accurately mark the position of the optimal implant point at which the optimal implant point is located and to determine the coordinate cell in the coordinate block having the optimal implant point. .

For reference, the specific embodiments of the present invention are only presented by selecting the most preferred embodiments to help those skilled in the art from the various possible examples, and the technical spirit of the present invention is not necessarily limited or limited only by the embodiments. In addition, various changes, additions, and changes are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention, as well as other equivalent embodiments.

10 ... a measuring reference member
11 ... a plurality of measuring scales
12 ... a fixing member
20 ... a main coordinate system
30 ... a sub-coordinate system
13 ... the positioning structure
21 ... a plurality of coordinate blocks
22 ... a set of first coordinate axis marks
23 ... a set of second coordinate axis marks
31 ... a plurality of coordinate cells
32 ... a positioning mark
321 ... the positioning point
311 ... upper-left coordinate cell
312 ... upper-middle coordinate cell
313 ... upper-right coordinate cell
314 ... left-middle coordinate cell
315 ... middle coordinate cell
316 ... right-middle coordinate cell
317 ... lower-left coordinate cell
318 ... lower-middle coordinate cell
319 ... lower-right coordinate cell
311a ... upper coordinate cell
312a ... lower coordinate cell
313a ... left coordinate cell
314a ... right coordinate cell
315a ... middle coordinate cell
14 ... an implant point

Claims (9)

For multi-coordinate dental orthodontics for disposing between two adjacent teeth at the cheek side or the tongue side, which provide for a measuring and positioning reference. In a multi-coordinate orthodontic implant positioning device,
One has a predetermined thickness to provide as a temporary support in the process of implanting an orthodontic implant and the other is placed at the jaw or tongue side of the patient's teeth. To include a slim and light measuring reference member (a measuring reference member),
The measuring reference member is provided in a plurality of measuring scales formed of a radiopaque material and is edged to a fixing member for fastening to the patient's teeth. (an edge) is connected,
The measurement scale is a coordinate positioning structure including at least a main coordinate system and a sub-coordinate system,
The main coordinate system divides the positioning structure into a plurality of coordinate blocks, each formed to have a main coordinate code readable. ,
The sub-coordinate system is formed of some specified ones of the coordinate block,
An apparatus for positioning multi-orthodontics, characterized in that more accurate positioning is performed by the predetermined coordinate block. The method of claim 1,
The main coordinate system (a main coordinate system) is a Cartesian coordinate system (a Cartesian coordinate system) characterized by dividing a plurality of measuring scales (a plurality of rectangular coordinate blocks) Multi-coordinate orthodontic implant positioning device. The method of claim 2,
The sub-coordinate system divides each of the specified coordinate blocks into a plurality of coordinate cells and in one of the coordinate cells. An apparatus for positioning multi-orthodontic implants, characterized in that it provides at least one positioning mark. The method of claim 3,
The measuring reference member comprises a set of first coordinate axis marks and a set of second coordinate axis marks at each of two adjacent edges. Multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning device characterized in that it provides. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the first coordinate axis marks and the second coordinate axis marks are other marks selected from laterally symmetric patterns or symbols. Crystal device. 5. The method of claim 4,
The first coordinate axis marks are provided on the edge of a measuring reference member facing the edge connected to the fixing member,
The second coordinate axis marks are provided at an edge of a measuring reference member proximate an edge connected to the fixing member. Implant positioning device for orthodontics. The method of claim 3,
The main coordinate system (a main coordinate system) is a multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning device, characterized in that the Cartesian coordinate system (a Cartesian coordinate system) of the 2x2 coordinate block. The method of claim 3,
The sub-coordinate system is a 3x3 Cartesian coordinate system that divides a predetermined block of coordinates into nine discernible coordinate cells, and the positioning mark is provided in the middle of the nine coordinate cells. Multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning device. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The measuring reference member (a measuring reference member) is a multi-coordinate dental orthodontic implant positioning device, characterized in that made of a flexible material (bendable) in the oral cavity of the patient.

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