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Root-based tooth moving sequencing

US7241142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2004
Grant dateJul 10, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for repositioning the teeth of a patient by providing a digital model of each tooth of the patient; determining one or more root parameters from the digital model; and digitally moving one or more tooth models and evaluating a treatment outcome based on one or more root movement clinical constraints.

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