Root-based tooth moving sequencing
US7241142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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