LIGHT CURE BITE PLATE FOR ORTHODONTIC REMODELING DEVICES

1 . An intra-oral bite plate for an orthodontic remodeling device, said bite plate comprising:

i) a substantially U-shaped surface for contacting occlusal surfaces of teeth;

ii) wherein said U-shaped surface has a layer of curable resin thereon, such that said bite plate can be customized to fit a patient, and

iii) wherein the bite plate has a connector on a midline thereof for reversibly coupling to an extra-oral orthodontic remodeling device.

2 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 1 , wherein said connector comprises a cylindrical post of 5.5 mm diameter and 10.25 mm in length.

3 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 2 , said cylindrical post having a base end near said bite plate, and further comprising a groove at 4 mm from said base end.

4 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 1 , wherein said resin is light curable.

5 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 1 , wherein said connector comprises a cylindrical post having a base end near said bite plate, said cylindrical post being about 5.5 mm in diameter and about 10.25 mm in length, and further comprising a groove at about 4 mm from said base end, and wherein said resin is light curable.

6 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 5 , wherein said extra-oral orthodontic remodeling device vibrates at a frequency of >20 and <40 Hz and at a force of >0.1 and <0.5 Newtons.

7 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 5 , wherein said extra-oral orthodontic remodeling device vibrates at a frequency of 30 Hz and at a force of 0.20-0.25 Newtons.

8 . An intra-oral bite plate for an orthodontic remodeling device, said bite plate comprising:

i) a substantially U-shaped surface for contacting occlusal surfaces of teeth;

ii) said U-shaped bite plate having an outside edge having upper and lower rims to contact an upper and lower facial surfaces of teeth and gums;

iii) said U-shaped bite plate having an inside edge having optional upper and lower rims to contact at least a portion of an upper and lower lingual surfaces of teeth and gums;

iv) wherein said U-shaped surface has a layer of curable resin thereon, such that said bite plate can be customized to fit a patient; and

v) wherein the bite plate has a connector thereon for reversibly coupling to an extra-oral orthodontic remodeling device.

9 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 8 , wherein said resin is light curable.

10 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 8 , wherein said resin is moisture curable.

11 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 8 , wherein said resin is heat curable.

12 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 8 , wherein said resin is UVA light curable.

13 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 8 , wherein said resin is blue light curable.

14 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 8 , wherein said resin also contacts said upper and lower rims.

15 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 8 , said bite plate comprising a stiff inner core and a biocompatible coating.

16 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 8 , wherein said connector comprises a cylindrical post of 5.5 mm diameter and 10.25 mm in length.

17 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 16 , said cylindrical post having a base end near said bite plate, and further comprising a groove at 4 mm from said base end.

18 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 8 , wherein said an extra-oral orthodontic remodeling device includes a water resistant housing containing a vibratory source operably coupled to an power source operably coupled to an processor for controlling device usages and for recording and transmitting usage compliance data.

19 . The intra-oral bite plate of claim 18 , wherein said vibrator vibrates at 20-40 Hz and 0.1-0.5 Newtons.

20 . An intra-oral bite plate for an extra-oral orthodontic remodeling device, said bite plate comprising:

i) a substantially U-shaped surface for contacting occlusal surfaces of teeth;

ii) wherein said U-shaped surface has a layer of light curable resin thereon, such that said bite plate can be customized to fit a patient, and

iii) wherein the bite plate has a connector on a midline thereof for reversibly coupling to an extra-oral orthodontic remodeling device; and

iv) wherein said connector comprises a cylindrical post of 5.5 mm diameter and 10.25 mm in length.