Method of aligning intra-oral digital 3D models
US10192003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2007/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for aligning a digital 3D model of teeth represented by a 3D mesh to a desired orientation within a 3D coordinate system. The method includes receiving the 3D mesh in random alignment and changing an orientation of the 3D mesh to align the digital 3D model of teeth with a desired axis in the 3D coordinate system. The methods can also detect a gum line in the digital 3D model to remove the gingiva from the model.
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