Dental articulator with quality control features
US12171627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C9/0046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental articulator includes a first arm hingedly joined to a second arm about a pivot axis, where each one of the first arm and the second arm are configured to mount a dental model comprising at least one measurement element, and an inspection tool capable of checking the at least one measurable element against allowable tolerances. Each arm includes a mounting bracket having a distal portion adapted to mount the respective dental model and having a proximal portion. Each arm further has a base member having a distal portion adapted to hingedly join the first arm and the second arm about the pivot axis. The inspection tool comprises a first measurement device and a second measurement device. The first measurement device is coupled to the first arm or second arm and the second measurement device is coupled to the first arm or second arm.
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