Therapeutically Countoured, Compliance Encouraging Aligner Implement
AssigneeMovemints, LLC
InventorDavid A. Pechersky
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Abstract
Described is an orthodontic aligner implement that can ensure the accuracy and efficiency of clear aligner orthodontic therapies as well as increase patient compliance by reducing discomfort and combining functionality into a breath-freshening medium. The implement includes a consumable mass having at least two channels disposed on opposite sides of the mass and traversing the width of the mass. The channels are adapted to seat between opposing anterior or incisor teeth.
Claims19
An orthodontic aligner implement, comprising a consumable mass having a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side, wherein each of the top side and the bottom side includes a single channel traversing the width of said mass, said channels being adapted to seat between opposing anterior or incisor teeth.
The aligner implement of claim 1, including at least 0.5 grams of a sweetener which cannot be metabolized by oral bacteria, or a mixture of such sweeteners. The aligner implement of claim 6, wherein the sweetener is xylitol.
An orthodontic aligner implement, comprising a consumable mass having a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side, wherein each of the top side and the bottom side includes a single channel traversing the width of said mass, said channels being adapted to seat between opposing anterior or incisor teeth,
- wherein each of said channels lies between a first protrusion and a second protrusion, each of said protrusions comprising an elongate member extending from said mass, and
- wherein the consumable mass comprises mint flavoring and at least 0.5 grams of sweetener which cannot be metabolized by oral bacteria.
An orthodontic aligner implement, comprising a consumable mass having a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side, wherein each of the top side and the bottom side includes a single channel traversing the width of said mass, said channels being adapted to seat between opposing anterior or incisor teeth, wherein the implement is from 8 to 12 mm wide, wherein the depth of each of the channels is from 1.7 mm to 2.3 mm, and wherein each of said channels lies between a first protrusion and a second protrusion, each of said protrusions comprising an elongate member extending from said mass.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.