Dental support block, and imaging device comprising same
US12343183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an auxiliary apparatus used to capture an image of teeth of a patient, and more particularly, to a support block that enables an image of teeth of the patient to be captured in a state where a natural dentition is maintained, and an imaging apparatus including the same. According to the dental support block of the present disclosure and the imaging apparatus including the same, imaging can be performed by reflecting a patient's normal occlusal state, thereby accurately checking and diagnosing a condition of teeth, dentition, and the like and treating accordingly.
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