Combined orthodontic movement of teeth with cosmetic restoration
US12150831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H50/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for restoring and/or orthodontically moving teeth. The methods can include determining an orthodontic treatment plan to at least partially correct for a malocclusion of at least one tooth. The methods can include determining an amount of cosmetic restoration of the at least one tooth based on a degree of partial correction of the malocclusion. The methods can include preparing the at least one tooth for the cosmetic restoration by orthodontically moving the tooth from a first position to a second position. The methods can include cosmetically restoring the at least one tooth when the at least one tooth is in the second position.
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