| 摘要 |
The present invention provides a manipulable or reconfigurable dental model system, and methods for its use to model a series of tooth configurations corresponding to sequential tooth movements during an orthodontic treatment; wherein the teeth, and bite configurations are realigned in a series of stages. Each stage represents a new pattern or dental configuration that will eventually lead to a proper final positioning of the entire dentition. Progress from the initial configuration, through the intermediate stages, and finally to the final configuration may be accomplished using any one or a combination of different dental appliances (103). These appliances (103) may be made using a manipulable or reconfigurable dental mold (102) to model patient dentition, and gingiva at each stage of treatment. The mold (102) comprises a base (107) having a plurality of ports (106) therein for placement of tooth members (101). The tooth members (101) are coupled to manipulation devices (111) such that the tooth members (101) can be manipulated, repositioned to the desired intermediate, and final configurations. |
