ORTHODONTIC TRANSPALATAL INTRUSION ARCH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE

Abstract

An improved transpalatal arch wire assembly comprising a transpalatal arch wire, wherein the transpalatal arch wire comprises a first vertically sloping component, a second vertically sloping component, and a intermediate adjustment section disposed between the first and second vertically sloping components; and a first auxiliary wire coupled to the transpalatal arch wire, wherein the first auxiliary wire is substantially rigid and defines a first attachment arm approximate to an end of the first auxiliary wire, wherein the first attachment arm is suitable for receiving an orthodontic force module.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a transpalatal arch wire according to one embodiment of prior art;

FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a transpalatal arch bar according to another embodiment of prior art;

FIG. 1C an elevational view of a transpalatal arch wire according to yet another embodiment of prior art;

FIG. 2 is an elevational view of one embodiment of an improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire assembly having auxiliary wire assemblies according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3A is a bottom view of the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire assembly having auxiliary wire assemblies, when the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire assembly is rotated forward along a longitudinal central axis approximately 90 degrees, as compared to the elevational view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 according to the present invention;

FIG. 3B is a bottom view of the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire of FIG. 3A, but wherein the orthodontic transpalatal arch wire shown comprises a base arm housing according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3C is an enlarged end view of the base arm housing of the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire shown in FIG. 3B according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire of FIG. 3A when in a secured position with opposing molars according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5A is a bottom view of yet another embodiment of an improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire having auxiliary wire assemblies according to the present invention;

FIG. 5B is bottom view of yet another embodiment of an improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire according to the present invention;

FIG. 6A is a bottom view of the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire shown in FIG. 3A when disposed in a pretreatment condition of a skeletal open bite according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6B is a side view of the left-half side of the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire depicted along a lateral midline aspect and in a pretreatment condition when disposed in a skeletal open bite according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6C is a side view of the left-half side of the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire shown in FIG. 6B along the lateral midline aspect but now depicted in a post-treatment condition when disposed in skeletal open bite correction according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7A is a front view of the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire of FIGS. 6A-6C depicted in a pretreatment condition of a skeletal open bite with reference to the occlusal plane according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7B is a front view of the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire of FIGS. 6A-6C but now depicted in a post-treatment condition of a skeletal open bite correction with reference to the occlusal plane according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8A is a front view of the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire of FIGS. 6A-6C depicted in a pretreatment condition of an occlusal cant according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 8B is a front view of the improved orthodontic transpalatal arch wire of FIGS. 6A-6C but now depicted in a post-treatment condition of an occlusal cant correction according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims

1. An improved transpalatal arch wire assembly comprising: a transpalatal arch wire, wherein the transpalatal arch wire comprises a first vertically sloping component, a second vertically sloping component, and a intermediate adjustment section disposed between the first and second vertically sloping components; and,a first auxiliary wire coupled to the transpalatal arch wire, wherein the first auxiliary wire is substantially rigid and defines a first attachment arm approximate to an end of the first auxiliary wire, wherein the first attachment arm is suitable for receiving an orthodontic force module.

2. The improved transpalatal arch wire assembly of claim 1, further comprising a first round wire insertion component at a first end of the transpalatal arch wire and a second round wire insertion component at a second end of the transpalatal arch wire.

3. The improved transpalatal arch wire assembly of claim 2, further comprising a first constituent element bar coupled with the first round wire insertion component and a second constituent element bar coupled with the second round wire insertion component.

4. The improved transpalatal arch wire assembly of claim 1, further comprising a first base arm and a first extension arm defined by the first auxiliary wire, wherein the first extension arm is interposed between the first base arm and the first attachment arm.

5. The improved transpalatal arch wire assembly of claim 4, further comprising a second auxiliary wire coupled to the transpalatal arch wire, wherein the second auxiliary wire is substantially rigid and defines a second attachment arm approximate to an end of the second auxiliary wire, a second base arm, and a second extension arm interposed between the second base arm and the second attachment arm, wherein the second attachment arm is suitable for receiving an orthodontic force module.

6. The improved transpalatal arch wire assembly of claim 4, wherein a first angle is defined by the first base arm and the first extension arm.

7. The improved transpalatal arch wire assembly of claim 4, wherein the first base arm is fixedly attached to the transpalatal arch wire.

8. The improved transpalatal arch wire assembly of claim 7, wherein a portion of the first base arm is immediately adjacent and parallel to a portion of the transpalatal arch wire.

9. The improved transpalatal arch wire assembly of claim 4, further comprising a first base tube fixably attached to the transpalatal arch wire, wherein the first base arm of the first auxiliary wire is sized to be inserted into the first base tube.

10. The improved transpalatal arch wire assembly of claim 9, further comprising a first threaded screw disposed within the first base tube for securing the first base arm within the first base tube.

11. The improved transpalatal arch wire assembly of claim 9, wherein the first base arm and the interior of the first base tube have securely fitting cross-sections, such that the first base arm is prevented from rotating within the first base tube.

12. A method of utilizing an improved transpalatal arch wire assembly, the method comprising the steps of: adjusting a first auxiliary wire attached to a transpalatal arch wire of the improved transpalatal arch wire assembly;inserting the transpalatal arch wire to first bracket secured to a first tooth and a second bracket secured to a second tooth; and,attaching a first orthodontic force module between a first attachment arm approximate to an end of the first auxiliary wire and an immobile orthodontic temporary anchorage device.

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising the step of transmitting a first intrusive force via the first orthodontic force module to the first and second brackets.

14. The method of claim 12, further comprising the step of: adjusting a second auxiliary wire attached to the transpalatal arch wire of the improved transpalatal arch wire assembly, andattaching a second orthodontic force module between a second attachment arm approximate to an end of the second auxiliary wire and an immobile orthodontic temporary anchorage device.

15. The method of claim 14, further comprising the step of transmitting a second intrusive force via the second orthodontic force module to the first and second brackets.

16. The method of claim 15 directed toward correcting an anterior open bite, wherein the adjusting of the first and second auxiliary wires causes the first and second intrusive forces to seat lingual cusps of the first tooth and the second tooth.

17. The method of claim 15 directed toward correcting occlusal cants, wherein the first bracket secured to a first tooth permits the transpalatal arch wire to rotate in the first bracket thereby causing the first and second intrusive forces are applied substantially to the second bracket.

18. The system of an improved transpalatal arch wire assembly in combination with an immobile orthodontic temporary anchorage device comprising: a transpalatal arch wire, wherein the transpalatal arch wire defines a first vertically sloping component, a second vertically component, and a intermediate adjustment section disposed between the first and second vertically sloping components;a first auxiliary wire coupled to the transpalatal arch wire, wherein the first auxiliary wire defines a first attachment arm approximate to an end of the first auxiliary wire;a first orthodontic bracket secured to a first tooth, wherein the first orthodontic bracket is reversibly attached to the transpalatal arch wire; and,a first immobile orthodontic temporary anchorage device having a first orthodontic force module coupling the first immobile orthodontic temporary anchorage device and the first attachment arm of the auxiliary wire.

19. The system of claim 18, further comprising a second orthodontic bracket secured to a second tooth, wherein the second orthodontic bracket is reversibly attached to the transpalatal arch wire.

20. The system of claim 19, further comprising: a second auxiliary wire coupled to the transpalatal arch wire, wherein the second auxiliary wire defines a second attachment arm approximate to an end of the second auxiliary wire; and,a second immobile orthodontic temporary anchorage device having a second orthodontic force module coupling the second immobile orthodontic temporary anchorage device and the second attachment arm of the auxiliary wire.