Systems and methods for removing gingiva from teeth
US6386878B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computer-implemented method separates gingiva from a model of a tooth by defining a cutting surface along the gingiva; and applying the cutting surface to the tooth to separate the gingiva from the tooth.
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