Therapeutically Contoured, 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.
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A method of positioning an orthodontic aligner in one's mouth, comprising:
- (a) placing an aligner implement into the mouth, wherein the aligner implement comprises 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 the mass, the channels being adapted to seat between opposing anterior teeth;
- (b) positioning the aligner implement such that opposing anterior teeth are seated within the channels;
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- (c) with the aligner implement positioned as in step (b), applying pressure between the aligner implement and the orthodontic aligner.
A method of promoting the acceleration of tooth movement in a mouth of a person undergoing aligner therapy with an orthodontic aligner, comprising prescribing for the person a regimen including:
- (a) placing an aligner implement into the person's mouth, wherein the aligner implement comprises 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 the mass, the channels being adapted to seat between opposing anterior teeth;
- (b) positioning the aligner implement such that opposing anterior teeth are seated within the channels;
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- (c) with the implement positioned as in step (b), applying pressure between the aligner implement and the orthodontic aligner.
A method of positioning an orthodontic aligner in one's mouth, comprising:
- (a) placing an aligner implement into the mouth, wherein the aligner implement comprises 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 the mass, the channels being adapted to seat between opposing anterior teeth;
- (b) positioning the aligner implement such that opposing anterior teeth are seated within the channels;
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- (c) with the aligner implement positioned as in step (b), applying pressure between the aligner implement and the orthodontic aligner,
- wherein the aligner 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 a ratio of a length of the aligner implement to a height of the aligner implement is between 0.8:1 and 1.1:1.
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