Systems, methods, and adjunctive procedures for correcting malocclusion
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1. An orthodontic device, consisting of:
- a. an extraoral vibratory source;
b. an extraoral processor that controls said extraoral vibratory source;
c. a power source that drives said vibratory source;
d. an intraoral attachment consisting of a bite plate allowing for contact with an occlusal surface and at least one of lingual and buccal surfaces of a patient'"'"'s teeth, wherein a patient biting on said bite plate holds said device in place during use;
e. wherein the extraoral vibratory source is coupled to the intraoral attachment;
f. wherein said orthodontic device is hermetically sealed and can vibrate at a frequency of 0.1-400 Hz.
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Abstract
Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a mechanism for data capture and analysis related to patient compliance and usage behavior, as well as for establishing the invention as a component of the clinical office workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.
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1. An orthodontic device, consisting of:
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a. an extraoral vibratory source; b. an extraoral processor that controls said extraoral vibratory source; c. a power source that drives said vibratory source; d. an intraoral attachment consisting of a bite plate allowing for contact with an occlusal surface and at least one of lingual and buccal surfaces of a patient'"'"'s teeth, wherein a patient biting on said bite plate holds said device in place during use; e. wherein the extraoral vibratory source is coupled to the intraoral attachment; f. wherein said orthodontic device is hermetically sealed and can vibrate at a frequency of 0.1-400 Hz. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14)
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9. An orthodontic device, consisting of:
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a. an extraoral vibratory source; b. an extraoral processor that controls said extraoral vibratory source and captures and transmits usage frequency and duration; c. a battery that drives said extraoral vibratory source; d. an intraoral attachment consisting of a bite plate allowing for contact with an occlusal surface and at least one of lingual and buccal surfaces of a patient'"'"'s teeth, wherein a patient biting on said bite plate holds said device in place during use, wherein the intraoral attachment is coupled to the extraoral vibrator; e. wherein said orthodontic device is hermetically sealed; f. wherein said vibratory source is an actuator that is a motor or piezoelectric device that when activated can vibrate said orthodontic device at a frequency of 0.1-400 Hz. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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