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System and method for assisting diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint conditions

US6954730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2003
Grant dateOct 11, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99936
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system for assisting diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disease. The steps of the method include recording physical symptoms; conducting a plurality of medical examinations related to temporomandibular joint disease; creating a diagnostic criteria based on conditions known to be a factor in diagnosis of temporomandibular joint disease; and determining which of a plurality of patients match the diagnostic criteria.

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