Ultrasound probe and device for 3D imaging of the jaw
US11045166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/164
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention concerns an ultrasonic dental imaging probe (1), typically comprising several transducers (4) arranged to operate as a transmitter and a receiver, and in particular arranged to transmit ultrasonic waves at a frequency of at least 10 MHz, and optionally several transducers (4) arranged to operate as a transmitter and a receiver and arranged to transmit ultrasonic waves at a frequency of less than 4 MHz. The transducers are mounted on a flexible support (3), secured to a rigid frame (2) typically in a “U” shape. The invention also concerns a device comprising one such probe.
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