ORTHODONTIC CLOSED COIL SPRING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

Abstract

An orthodontic tensioning assembly, comprising a tensioner attachment body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the tensioner attachment body has an opening adapted to removably receive a dental anchorage structure, and wherein the second end of the tensioner attachment body is adapted to removably couple a tensioning element.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a top view of the plate design and configuration of the orthodontic closed coil spring assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 1B is a top view of the plate design and configuration of the orthodontic closed coil spring assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2A is a top view of the orthodontic closed coil spring assembly in a first connected configuration with a dental anchorage according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2B is a top view of an example of the orthodontic closed coil spring assembly locking with a dental anchorage according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2C is a perspective view of the orthodontic closed coil spring assembly locking with a dental anchorage according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 3A and 3B depict a flexible string attached to the closed coil spring and an application thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C depict a hairpin clip connected to the closed coil spring and an application thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 5A and 5B depict a flexible hook connected to the closed coil spring and an application thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 6A, 6B and 6C depict a cap and gasket connected to a closed coil spring and an application thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 7A and 7B depict a wiring hook connected to a closed coil spring and an application thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 depicts the orthodontic closed coil spring assembly in use with a orthodontic temporary anchorage device (TAD) according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 9 depicts the orthodontic closed coil spring assembly in connection with an orthodontic palatal arch wire according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims

1. An orthodontic tensioning assembly, comprising: a tensioner attachment body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the tensioner attachment body has an opening adapted to removably receive a dental anchorage structure, andwherein the second end of the tensioner attachment body is adapted to removably couple a tensioning element.

2. The orthodontic tensioning assembly of claim 1, wherein the tensioning element is a closed coil spring.

3. The orthodontic tensioning assembly of claim 1, wherein the dental anchorage structure is a temporary anchorage device (TAD).

4. The orthodontic tensioning assembly of claim 1, wherein the opening of the first end of the tensioner attachment body is formed of a plurality of annulated bores, connected by a channel.

5. The orthodontic tensioning assembly of claim 4, wherein the plurality of annulated bores is comprised of a first bore and a second bore, wherein the first bore is larger than the second bore.

6. The orthodontic tensioning assembly of claim 4, wherein the channel has parallel edges.

7. The orthodontic tensioning assembly of claim 5, wherein the first bore and the second bore are connected by an aperature defined by two straight edges extending therebetween tangents of the first bore and the second bore.

8. The orthodontic tensioning assembly of claim 7, wherein each of the two straight edges have protrusions disposed in an opposing relationship.

9. The orthodontic tensioning assembly of claim 1, wherein the second end of the tensioner attachment body has a plurality of openings adapted to receive and secure the spring.

10. The orthodontic tensioning assembly of claim 1, wherein the second end of the tensioner attachment body has a narrow region adapted to receive and secure the spring.

11. The orthodontic spring assembly of claim 5, wherein the dental anchorage structure is comprised of a head portion and a neck portion, the head portion being larger in diameter than the neck portion, and wherein the first bore is sized to receive the head portion and the second bore is sized to receive the neck portion.

12. An orthodontic spring assembly, comprising: a spring attachment lasso, wherein the spring attachment lasso is adapted to be coupled to a closed coil spring, and the spring attachment lasso is configured to removably couple with a dental anchorage structure.

13. The orthodontic spring assembly of claim 12, wherein the lasso comprises a string having a first end and a second end, the second end comprising a closed loop, wherein the lasso is configured in such a manner that the first end is disposed within the closed loop of the second end.

14. An orthodontic spring assembly, comprising: a spring attachment clip comprising a first end, a second end and a closed coil spring;wherein the spring attachment clip is adapted to removably couple to the closed coil spring at the first end and the spring attachment clip is configured to removably couple to a dental anchorage structure at the second end.

15. The orthodontic spring assembly of claim 14, wherein the spring attachment clip is configured to expand in shape to enable engagement with the dental anchorage device, wherein internal tensile forces of the spring attachment clip enable securement of the clip to the dental anchorage structure.

16. The orthodontic spring assembly of claim 15, wherein a plurality of handles are affixed to the spring attachment clip to provide leverage for expanding the shape of the clip for engagement with the dental anchorage device.

17. An orthodontic spring assembly, comprising: a spring attachment hook and a closed coil spring, wherein the spring attachment hook is adapted to be coupled to the closed coil spring at a first end and, wherein the spring attachment hook is configured to removably engage with a dental anchorage structure.

18. The orthodontic spring assembly of claim 17, wherein the dental anchorage structure comprises a neck having an orifice passing therethrough, wherein the spring attachment hook is configured to accommodate a portion of the hook to be inserted into the orifice for securement of the spring attachment hook to the dental anchorage device.

19. The orthodontic spring assembly of claim 17, wherein the spring attachment hook is configured to expand in shape to enable engagement with the dental anchorage device, wherein internal tensile forces of the spring attachment hook enable securement of the hook to the dental anchorage structure.

20. The orthodontic spring assembly of claim 19, wherein a handle is affixed to the spring attachment hook to provide leverage for expanding the shape of the hook for attachment to the dental anchorage device.

21. An orthodontic spring assembly, comprising: a spring attachment cap;a closed coil spring; anda dental anchorage structure having a head and a neck, wherein the head is larger in diameter than the neck, wherein the spring attachment cap is adapted to be removably coupled to the closed coil spring, wherein the spring attachment cap is configured to removably attach to the dental anchorage structure by placement over the head of the dental anchorage structure.

22. The orthodontic spring assembly of claim 21, wherein the spring attachment cap comprises a gasket located in a groove of a spring attachment cap housing, wherein the spring attachment cap is adapted to receive the dental anchorage structure such that the head of the dental anchorage structure is secured in place by the gasket.

23. A method of providing durational corrective resistance force, comprising: providing a tensioner attachment body having a first end and a second end, the first end having an opening adapted to removably receive the dental anchorage structure;providing a tensioning element;providing a dental anchorage structure;inserting the dental anchorage structure into the opening of the tensioner attachment body; andremovably attaching the second end of the tensioner attachment body to the tensioning element.

24. The method of providing durational corrective resistance force as in claim 23, wherein the tensioning element is a closed coil spring.

25. The method of providing durational corrective resistance force as in claim 23, wherein the dental anchorage structure is a temporary anchorage device (TAD).

26. The method of providing durational corrective resistance force as in claim 23, wherein the opening of the first end of the tensioner attachment body is formed of a plurality of annulated bores, connected by a channel.

27. The method of providing durational corrective resistance force as in claim 26, wherein the channel has parallel edges.

28. The method of providing durational corrective resistance force as in claim 26, wherein the plurality of annulated bores is comprised of a first bore and a second bore, wherein the first bore is larger than the second bore.

29. The method of providing durational corrective resistance force as in claim 28, wherein the first bore and the second bore are connected by a void defined by two straight edges running between the tangents of the first bore and the second bore.

30. The method of providing durational corrective resistance force as in claim 29, wherein each of the straight edges has a protrusion disposed in an opposing relationship.

31. The method of providing durational corrective resistance force as in claim 23, wherein the second end of the tensioner attachment structure has a plurality of openings adapted to receive and secure the spring.

32. The method of providing durational corrective resistance force as in claim 31, wherein the second end of the tensioner attachment structure has a narrow region adapted to receive and secure the spring.

33. The method of providing durational corrective resistance force as in claim 23, wherein the dental anchorage structure is comprised of a head portion and a neck portion, the head portion being larger in diameter than the neck portion, andthe first bore sized to receive the head portion and the second bore is sized to receive the neck portion.