1. A mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics comprising of: a base support; a deformable central body configured with a curable resin composite and extends from said base support; a head configured to support arch wire and connected to the other end of said deformable central body; wherein said mono-piece formable bracket provides precise force vector in 3D that results in enhanced orthodontic tooth movement.

2. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 1, wherein said deformable central body with said curable resin composite provides tensile strength as well as compressive strength.

3. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 1, wherein said curable resin composite comprises UV curable resin.

4. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 3, wherein process of applying UV curable resin composite to said deformable central body involves positioning of said head to the correction axis and then applying predetermined amount of flowable resin composite around the centrally located shaft followed by exposing the same with UV light to cure the resin.

5. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 4, wherein said process of applying UV curable resin composite is done either manually or robotically.

6. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 1, wherein said deformable central body is plastically deformable to provide tip, torque, and rotation to said head.

7. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 1, wherein said head includes a rubber loop that aids to grip the wire and prevents accidental swallowing of said mono-piece formable bracket or its parts in the case of failure.

8. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mono-piece formable bracket withstands masticatory forces applied on the tooth.

Field of the invention:

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of bracket design used in orthodontic treatment, and in specific concerns a mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics having a central deformable member applied with UV curable resin that reinforces and fixes the shape of the bracket and aids to provide enhanced tensile strength, compressive strength, and easy manipulation.
Background of the invention:
[0002] In the field of Orthodontics, the malocclusion is treated by bonding orthodontic brackets onto the inner or outer face of the teeth and securing an archwire with each bracket. This method produces customized force vectors onto the teeth and hence correcting the alignment of the individual teeth relative to surrounding anatomical structures into a desired occlusion. There are mainly two ways to generate desired force vector on to the teeth, the first is by having customized geometry of orthodontic brackets with flat archwires and the other being customized bending of the archwire based on the desired movement or rotation of the teeth, paired with off the shelf orthodontic brackets.

[0003] In the current scenario, the treatment in most cases of malocclusion is done using off the shelf brackets and manually bending the archwire based on the degree of malocclusion. This method is in practice for decades and it does prove to be effective in most of the cases, but it takes a longer time to bring in the desired occlusion which causes discomfort and risks oral health to patients during the entire treatment period.

[0004] In recent times, the Orthodontic aligners are being used as an alternative treatment in the cases of malocclusion. These clear aligners are easy to use, food particle does not get stuck as with the conventional braces and these are not easily get noticed by the onlookers. But, the treatment period is pretty long and above all, it is unable to address complex cases of malocclusions.

[0005] In another approach, the orthodontic brackets with customized geometry are applied to the teeth paired with a flat archwire. This method produces the most desirable results clinically and also the treatment time period is reduced. It does address most of the complicated cases of malocclusion as it provides the freedom of shape and angle which proves to be useful while brackets apply required force vectors on the teeth. On the contrary side, the process requires sophisticated and expensive machining processes in order to achieve dynamic shape and angle of the brackets. The process of producing these brackets and getting to the patient also takes time due to the processes involved, Above all this method of treatment is the most expensive one as it uses sophisticated machining processes and tools.

[0006] In yet another approach, a 3D manipulatable bracket is made which uses a ball and socket joint approach to achieve different angles. The design comprises three parts, the top ball part and bottom socket part connected with a screw or bolt. The adjustable orthodontic bracket comprises an angle measuring device and can be readjusted to change the tip, torque, and rotation of the head without the need to de-bond it from the wire. However, this orthodontic bracket design is susceptible to failure as the top and bottom part is just held together by a screw or bolt which may rotate and come out loose in the case of day to day masticatory forces experienced by the bracket. And it is really difficult to apply the bracket on the teeth as there are really small three parts to handle and manipulate.

[0007] In the updated technology, an orthodontic bracket which is made up of resin composite material and a thin layer of a synthetic resin material is included in a dental adhesive. The resin composite provides enhancement to mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, flexural strength, and compressive strength. However, this conventional orthodontic bracket design does not provide tip, torque, and rotations to the head.

[0008] Therefore, there exists a need to provide a mono-piece dental bracket design that fixes and reinforces the shape of the bracket for orthodontics and aids to provide enhanced tensile strength, compressive strength, and easy manipulation. There is a need to provide a precise force vector that aids in enhanced orthodontic tooth movement. There is a need to provide an orthodontic bracket that aids to withstand masticatory forces caused in the process of chewing meat, sugar-candy, fruits, etc. There is a need to eliminate accidental swallowing of a part or the whole bracket in the case of structural failure. There is a need to provide an orthodontic bracket that is easier to handle and manipulate for the orthodontists.

Objectives of the invention:
[0009] The primary objective of the invention is to provide a customizable bracket which could be manipulated to achieve desirable shape or angle that aids in precise and faster orthodontic tooth movement.

[0010] The other objective of the invention is to provide a mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics that reinforces and fixes the shape of the bracket for orthodontics and aids to provide enhanced tensile strength, compressive strength.

[0011] The other objective of the invention is to provide a precise force vector in 3D that aids in enhanced orthodontic tooth movement.

[0012] Another objective of the invention is to provide an orthodontic bracket that aids to withstand masticatory forces caused by the teeth movement.

[0013] Another objective of the invention is to provide an orthodontic bracket that is easier to handle and manipulate for the orthodontists while offering customized treatment to the patient.

[0014] Yet another objective of the invention is to eliminate accidental swallowing of the orthodontic bracket or its parts in a case of structural failure.

Summary of the invention:
[0015] The disclosure proposes a mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics. The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the claimed subject matter. This summary is not an extensive overview. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope of the claimed subject matter. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0016] In order to overcome the above deficiencies of the prior art, the present disclosure is to solve the technical problem to provide a mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics having a central deformable member applied with UV curable resin around the deformable member that reinforces and fixes the shape of the bracket once the resin is cured and aids to provide enhanced tensile strength, compressive strength, and easy manipulation. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics comprises of a base support, a deformable central body, and a head. The mono-piece formable bracket provides a precise force vector in 3D that results in enhanced orthodontic tooth movement. The mono-piece formable bracket withstands masticatory forces applied to the tooth.

[0017] The deformable central body is configured with a curable resin composite and extends from the base support. In specific, the deformable central body with the curable resin composite provides tensile strength as well as compressive strength. The curable resin composite comprises UV curable resin. The deformable central body is plastically deformable to provide tip, torque, and rotation to the head.

[0018] According to another aspect of the disclosure, the process of applying UV curable resin composite to the deformable central body involves positioning of the head to the correction axis and then applying a predetermined amount of flowable resin composite around the centrally located shaft followed by exposing the same with UV light to cure the resin. The process of applying UV curable resin composite is done either manually or robotically.

[0019] The head is configured to support arch wire and connected to the other end of the deformable central body. In specific, the head includes a rubber loop that aids to grip the wire and prevents accidental swallowing of the mono-piece formable bracket.

[0020] Further objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from a study of the following portion of the specification, the claims, and the attached drawings.

Detailed description of drawings:
[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention, and, together with the description, explain the principles of the invention.

[0022] FIG. 1 depicts the 2D model of a mono-piece dental bracket in accordance to the embodiment of the invention.

[0023] FIG. 2A depicts the right side view of a mono-piece dental bracket in accordance to the embodiment of the invention.

[0024] FIG. 2B depicts the front view of a mono-piece dental bracket in accordance to the embodiment of the invention.

[0025] FIG. 2C depicts the top view of a mono-piece dental bracket in accordance to the embodiment of the invention.

[0026] FIG. 2D depicts the isometric view of a mono-piece dental bracket in accordance to the embodiment of the invention.

[0027] FIG. 2E depicts the 3D model view of a mono-piece dental bracket in accordance to the embodiment of the invention.

Detailed Invention disclosure:
[0028] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts or steps.

[0029] The present disclosure has been made to solve the problems with the prior art described above and it is an object of the present invention to propose a mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics having a central deformable member applied with UV curable resin that reinforces and fixes the shape of the bracket and aids to provide enhanced tensile strength, compressive strength, and easy manipulation.

[0030] According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIG. 1 depicts the 2D model of the mono-piece dental bracket. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics 100 comprises of a base support 103, a deformable central body 102, and a head 101. The mono-piece formable bracket 100 provides a precise force vector in 3D that results in enhanced orthodontic tooth movement. The mono-piece formable bracket 100 withstands masticatory forces applied on the tooth and prevents accidental swallowing of a part or the whole bracket 100 in a case of structural failure.

[0031] The deformable central body 102 is configured with the curable resin 104 composite and extends from the base support 103. In specific, the deformable central body 102 with the curable resin 104 composite provides tensile strength as well as compressive strength to the mono-piece dental bracket structure 100. The curable resin 104 composite comprises of a UV curable resin. The deformable central body 102 is plastically deformable to provide tip, torque, and rotation to the head 101 of the mono-piece dental bracket structure 100.

[0032] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the process of applying UV curable resin composite to the deformable central body 102 involves positioning of the head 101 to the correction axis and then applying a predetermined amount of flowable resin composite around the centrally located shaft 102 followed by exposing the same with UV light to cure the resin. The process of applying UV curable resin composite is done either manually or robotically.

[0033] The head 101 is configured to support arch wire and connected to other end of the deformable central body 102. In specific, the head includes a rubber loop that aids to grip the wire and prevent accidental swallowing of the mono-piece formable bracket 100.

[0034] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 2C, FIG. 2D, and FIG. 2E depict different views (right side view, front view, top view, an isometric view, and a 3D view)) of the mono-piece dental bracket. Additionally, a robot is designed and developed in order to facilitate the mono-piece dental bracket structure while orthodontic treatment. The robot interface receives data regarding tip, torque, and rotation from the clinician through a user-interface of the robot. The robot will further executes the obtained data into the head of the mono-piece formable bracket while the bottom plate remains stationary.

[0035] Further, a robot applies curable resin around the deformable central body and exposed to the UV light in order to cure the resin. The robot dispenses the mono-piece formable bracket with relative physical dimensions and strength of the conventional bracket.

[0036] Numerous advantages of the present disclosure may be apparent from the discussion above. In accordance with the present disclosure, a mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics having a central deformable member applied with UV curable resin that reinforces and fixes the shape of the bracket and aids to provide enhanced tensile strength, compressive strength, and easy manipulation. The mono-piece formable bracket is provided with a precise force vector in 3D that aids in enhanced orthodontic tooth movement. The mono-piece formable bracket aids to withstand masticatory forces caused by the teeth movement. The accidental swallowing of the orthodontic bracket is eliminated due to the design of a mono-piece formable bracket. The orthodontic bracket is easier to handle during treatment and is able to manipulate.

[0037] The incognito brackets are replaced by the orthodontic brackets since they are invisible and placed behind the teeth.

[0038] It will readily be apparent that numerous modifications and alterations can be made to the processes described in the foregoing examples without departing from the principles underlying the invention, and all such modifications and alterations are intended to be embraced by this application.

We Claim:

1. A mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics comprising of:
a base support;
a deformable central body configured with a curable resin composite and extends from said base support;
a head configured to support arch wire and connected to the other end of said deformable central body;
wherein said mono-piece formable bracket provides precise force vector in 3D that results in enhanced orthodontic tooth movement.
2. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 1, wherein said deformable central body with said curable resin composite provides tensile strength as well as compressive strength.
3. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 1, wherein said curable resin composite comprises UV curable resin.
4. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 3, wherein process of applying UV curable resin composite to said deformable central body involves positioning of said head to the correction axis and then applying predetermined amount of flowable resin composite around the centrally located shaft followed by exposing the same with UV light to cure the resin.
5. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 4, wherein said process of applying UV curable resin composite is done either manually or robotically.
6. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 1, wherein said deformable central body is plastically deformable to provide tip, torque, and rotation to said head.
7. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 1, wherein said head includes a rubber loop that aids to grip the wire and prevents accidental swallowing of said mono-piece formable bracket or its parts in the case of failure.
8. The mono-piece formable bracket for orthodontics as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mono-piece formable bracket withstands masticatory forces applied on the tooth.