Dental appliance compliance monitoring
US12064314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2204/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods for monitoring use of an oral appliance in an oral cavity using extra-oral sensor(s). One method includes sensing one or more physical properties of an oral appliance using an extra-oral sensor, providing a compliance signal from the extra-oral sensor, identifying one or more patient compliance factors based on the compliance signal, the one or more patient compliance factors providing a basis to identify an extent of compliance of usage of the oral appliance with an orthodontic treatment plan, determining the extent of compliance, and outputting the extent of compliance.
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