Therapeutically countoured, compliance encouraging aligner implement

摘要

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. Also described is a method of positioning an orthodontic aligner into a prescribed position that includes placing the aligner approximately in the prescribed position in one's mouth, placing the aligner implement described above into the mouth, and applying the implement in contact with the aligner in one's mouth.

主权项

1. A method of positioning an orthodontic aligner into a prescribed position comprising: (a) placing said aligner at least approximately in the prescribed position in one's mouth; (b) 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 said mass, said channels being adapted to seat between opposing anterior or incisor teeth; (c) positioning the aligner implement such that opposing anterior or incisor teeth are seated within said channels; and (d) with said implement positioned as in step (c), applying pressure between said implement and said aligner.