Three-dimensional printed dental appliances using support structures
US10631953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C19/063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for fabricating a dental or oral appliance utilizing support structures. A three dimensional representation of the dentition of a patient may be captured and reconfigured for correcting one or more malocclusions. The oral appliance may be printed upon an inner structure which supports the oral appliance during fabrication. The inner structure may be subsequently removed once the oral appliance is completed.
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