Methods for schedule of movement modifications in orthodontic treatment
US11950977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for detecting and avoiding collisions of teeth during orthodontic treatment may include determining a schedule of movement for dental objects during treatment stages, calculating a respective route from an initial position toward a final position for each of the dental objects during the treatment stage, and modifying the schedule of movement with a first modification to avoid a collision or obstruction between two of the dental objects on their respective routes. The modification may include moving a first of the dental objects away from the respective route of a second of the dental objects, and moving the first dental object toward its respective final position after the second dental object has sufficiently traversed its respective route to avoid the collision.
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