CPC A61C 7/002 (2013.01) [A61B 1/24 (2013.01); A61B 5/0002 (2013.01); A61B 5/0036 (2018.08); A61B 5/1111 (2013.01); A61B 5/4547 (2013.01); A61B 5/4836 (2013.01); A61B 5/682 (2013.01); A61B 5/6843 (2013.01); A61C 1/0015 (2013.01); A61C 1/0038 (2013.01); A61C 1/0061 (2013.01); A61C 7/08 (2013.01); A61C 19/04 (2013.01); A61C 19/05 (2013.01); A61B 1/00009 (2013.01); A61B 2090/065 (2016.02); A61B 2562/164 (2013.01); A61B 2562/168 (2013.01); A61C 7/006 (2013.01); A61C 2204/005 (2013.01)] | 6 Claims |
1. An electronic control console for controlling the operation of at least one orthodontic appliance which moves and aligns at least one tooth of at least one jaw of a patient, the electronic control console comprising:
a fluid pump which causes a force exerting member of the at least one orthodontic appliance to apply a force on the at least one tooth, the force exerting member comprising at least one inflatable element that is inflatable with a fluid which causes the at least one inflatable element to apply and maintain the force applied to the at least one tooth;
a fluid sensor arrangement, a solenoid valve, a controller, and a communication interface, the fluid sensor arrangement including a fluid pressure sensor, a fluid flow sensor, and fluid volume sensor, the fluid pressure sensor detects a fluid pressure of the fluid pump, the fluid flow sensor measures a fluid flow rate of the fluid pump, and the fluid volume sensor measures a fluid volume of the fluid pump;
wherein the communication interface interfaces with a tooth movement monitor to receive tooth movement data obtained from a force sensor attached to or partially embedded in the interior surface of a facial, lingual, or base wall, or a combination thereof of the mouthpiece, such that the force sensor is adapted to contact a side of the at least one tooth, which is opposite a side of the tooth adapted to be in contact with the force exerting member;
wherein the fluid pressure, flow, and volume measurements are used by the controller in conjunction with the tooth movement data to control the operation of the force exerting member.
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