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CLAIMS
[CLAIM 1]
The following characteristics are included of the dental impression
tray:
The maxillary and mandibular arch trays make up 1 set.
Dental impression trays are made from synthetic resins.
The tray is made such that easy separation is allowed by including
square and circular forms and grooves, and numbered square and circular
forms (implant hole maker) for easy and efficient implant hole making.
[CLAIM 2]
A dental impression tray of claim 1 wherein the present invention is
characterized by
Implant Hole sizes depending on the size and square form interval of
the square forms.
[CLAIM 3]
A dental impression tray of claim 1 wherein the present invention is
characterized by Implant Hole formation through the separation of the 2 square forms
from the tray when making square implant holes.
[CLAIM 4]
A dental impression tray of claim 1 wherein the present invention is
characterized by
Implant Holes with distinct numbering for each square form during
the formation of square implant holes.
[CLAIM 5]
A dental impression tray of claim 1 wherein the present invention is
characterized by
several circular shapes and 8mm diameter tray circles used on the
tray for the easy and efficient creation of circular implant holes.
[CLAIM 6]
A dental impression tray of claim 1 wherein the present invention is
characterized by
preventing the breakaway and left— right shifting of the impression material during separation from the teeth after dental impression by
including several vertical/horizontal support grooves on the inside and
outside of the tray.
[CLAIM 7]
A dental impression tray of claim 1 wherein the present invention is
characterized by
a centrally— located handle as a support for reinforcement.
[CLAIM 8]
A dental impression tray of claim 1 wherein the present invention is
characterized by
including a finger guide on both the inside and outside of the
maxillary and mandibular arch tray for comfortable placing of the
thumb and fingers when holding the tray.
[CLAIM 9]
A dental impression tray of claim 1 wherein the present invention is characterized by
maxillary and mandibular arch trays made of synthesized resin
such as polycarbonate, polystyrene, acetal resin, fluor resin, polyamide,
poly— phenylene oxide, and polysulfone. |
TITLE OF INVENTION
DENTAL IMPRESSION IMPLANT TRAY
(Technical Field)
As a dental impression tray exclusively for implants, this
invention forms rectangular and circular shapes on the bottom surface
of the IJ- shaped plastic tray used for the impression material to obtain
impressions of the maxillary and mandibular arch (including the gums
and teeth) surfaces, including numbered markings by ways of rectangular
and circular shapes to indicate the location of needed implant holes such
that when the plastic tray is separated and removed, the end— product is
the Dental Impression Implant Tray.
Furthermore, although it was characteristically impossible for
ready— made trays to form precise implant holes due to the diversity of
teeth— position of each person, this invention allows for the accurate
implant hole locations of teeth of any numbering during the removal of
the rectangular plastic tray. The tray can also be used as an
all— purpose omni— tray for purposes other than implantation.
(Background Art)
This invention is a dental impression tray and is collectively referred to
as an implant for circumstances where the dental patient receives a
dental transplant due to the loss of teeth. Implantation procedures
include the artificial creation of implant holes at the corresponding tray
location of the target region, forming and producing a rectangular or
circular shape. The invention allows for a prompt and precise dental
impression of implant holds at the precise location without needing
additional tools or procedures.
In the circumstances of dental patients with either dental defects or
injuries, a dental molding of the oral cavity and gums is created for the
treatment of the oral cavities by means of impression procedures using
impression materials.
In such cases, trays are used for dental impressions using impression
material, of which either ready— made or custom trays are available.
Implantation procedures require the creation of implant holes by means
of either a drill or abradant. The complexity of the process is the main
cause of long procedure times.
(Disclosure of Invention)
Dental transplants replacing the lost teeth of patients is
collectively referred to as an implant. Implant holes, required for the
implantation procedure, is created at the target location indicated by the
tray and is produced as a either a rectangular or circular formation.
In order to solve the abovementioned issues, this invention includes
numerous rectangular and circular shapes on the plastic tray used for
dental impression of the maxillary and mandibular arches. The implant
hole maker is indicated by a numbering system. Furthermore, when the
impression is separated and removed, the rectangular and circular shapes
indicate the precise location of implantation such that precise implant
hole locations can be created using a quick and easy method.
The rectangular shapes of the implant holes, in specificity, produce 2
separate rectangular implant hold maker shapes.
The size of the implant holes produced are 8mm.
In order to create 8mm implant holes at specific locations, the invention
was produced such that when the two collective squares are separated
and removed into subdivided squares of length 8mm and width 2.5mm
with a lmm distance between each square, squares of height 8mm
(distance lmm+ width 2.5mm+ distance lmm+ width 2.5mm+ distance
lmm) and width 8mm form precise implant holes no matter the location
of the tray.
In addition, by producing the circular shape above the wanted location of
the implant hole, separation is made easier by requiring only a slight
pressure on the centrally located circular hole, the implant hole is easily
formed.
In order to create 8mm implant holes, circular shapes of 5 -6mm
diameters are created on the inside of 8mm diameter circles with 3 — 4
supports. Implant holes of 8mm diameters are created by putting
pressure on the centrally located circular hole and separating the
circular shape.
Furthermore, because the tray is produced using synthesized resin,
manufacturing is easy and can be easily molded to fit the individual
preferences of the medical personnel. Thus, the tray can be used as a
personal tray and also plays the role of an dental impression— purpose
tray.
(Brief Description of Drawings)
Figure 1 is a 4— directional view of the maxillary arch tray.
Figure2 is a plane view of the mandibular arch tray.
Figure3 is a side view of Figure 1.
Figure4 is a vertical cross — section of the tray.
Figureδ is a vertical cross — section of the implant hole.
Figureβ is a 4 -directional view of the square needed for implant
hole making.
Figure7 is a plane view of the circular implant hole of the
mandibular arch tray.
Figureδ is a vertical cross-section of the implant hole of the
circular implant hole maker.
Figure9 is a 4— directional view of the circular form needed for
making implant holes.
Figurel -A represents the Implant Hole Maker. C, F, G, and H
85 represent support grooves preventing up— down (C, F) and side— to — side
(G, H) movements of the impression material. E is a handle created to
support the handle reinforcement. D is a guide for easy finger motions
for an easier mounting of the tray.
Figure2, as a plane view of the mandibular tray, illustrates the
90 supports al, a2, a4, and a5 of the square form (a) that break when
pressurized at the central hole (a3 ). When the 2 square forms (a) are
separated, a single implant hole (b) is formed. Through the use of this
product invention, implant holes for molar teeth and others can be
created in proper locations with higher precision.
95 Figure2— J was invented such that it could be used as either a
support groove for the implant material or to simplify the formation
process of circular implant holes during implantation of the lateral teeth.
Figure3 is a side view of Figure2.
Figure4 is a cross-sectional view of SECTION "A"-"A" of
100 Figure 2 and represents the cross-section of the square form. The
square form (a) of the tray floor of Figure4 is produced such that it
separates from the implant hole (b) shown in Figureδ when put under
pressure.
Figureδ is a cross— sectional view of the implant hole of
105 SECTION "B"-"B" of Figure2.
Figureβ is a magnified 4 — directional view of the square form
Implant Hole Maker (a). A3 is made with holes such that easy
pressure on both sides can be made. Al , a2, a4, and a5 is produced
with a slight slope on the outside flooring of the tray to allow easy
110 separation.
(Best Mode for Carrying out the Invention)
In order to efficiently create implant holes needed for
implantation procedures on Dental Impression Trays, several square
forms were added to the tray. The tray is produced from synthesized
115 resin and includes a centrally-located square form used for the creation
of the implant hole, which can be lightly pressurized to easily separate
and form the implant hole.
In order to create 8mm implant holes at specific locations, the
invention was produced such that when the two collective squares are
120 separated and removed into subdivided squares of length 8mm and width
2.5mm with a lmm distance between each square, squares of height
8mm ( distance lmm + width 2.5mm + distance lmm + width 2.5mm
+ distance lmm) and width 8mm form precise implant holes no matter
the location of the tray.
125 In addition, by producing the circular shape above the wanted
location of the implant hole, separation is made easier by requiring only
a slight pressure on the centrally located circular hole, the implant hole
is easily formed.
In order to create 8mm implant holes, circular shapes of 5 — 6mm
130 diameters are created on the inside of 8mm diameter circles with 3-4
supports. Implant holes of 8mm diameters are created by putting
pressure on the centrally located circular hole and separating the
circular shape.
Furthermore, because the tray is produced using synthesized
135 resin, manufacturing is easy and can be easily molded to fit the
individual preferences of the medical personnel. Thus, the tray can be
used as a personal tray and also plays the role of an dental impression
-purpose tray.
(Industrial Applicability)
140 The Dental Impression Implant Tray described above is produced
using synthesized resin of affordable pricing, such as polycarbonate,
polystyrene, acetal resin, fluor resin, polyamide, poly— phenylene oxide,
and polysulfone. Thus, in comparison with metal trays, the synthesized
resin tray is more durable, lighter, and easy to manufacture for either
145 personal use or as an all— purpose dental tray, and can also be used in
dental sterilizers (autoclaves).
Furthermore, in terms of dental treatments needed in order to
adjust to the evolution of implantation methods and changes of implant
hole sizes, the invention can be used as a multi-purpose, all-purpose
ray.