Aligner material, cleanliness, and quality detection via aligner case
US11602414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embedded sensors and onboard or off-board processing in an aligner case can detect aligner material and/or quality. Material detection can be used for counterfeit detection, or to trigger material specific events. Quality detection can include detection of common aligner failures or defects. A case for a dental appliance may include a tray for supporting the dental appliance, a cover coupled to the tray, and at least one sensor to detect a deformation of the dental appliance. A case for a dental appliance may include a tray for housing the dental appliance, a cover coupled to the tray, and at least one sensor configured to detect a change in material of the dental appliance.
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