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Systems and methods for removing gingiva from teeth

US6386878B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2000
Grant dateMay 14, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 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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