Optimized library solution for dental implants
US12038803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are described herein for fitting of a dental analog. In an embodiment, a test block may be printed that includes a number of analog pockets of different sizes. A dental analog may be tested within the analog pockets to determine which analog pocket provides the best fit. Once the best fitting analog pocket is identified, a corresponding library file describing the geometry of that analog pocket is identified, and a dental prototype model may be 3D-printed using analog pocket geometry based on the analog library file. By printing using common printing parameters and the identified analog library file, the resulting printed dental prototype provides the same fit as the analog pocket identified within the test block. This use of a test block reduces or eliminates the need for iterative cycles of printing and testing multiple printed dental prototypes.
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