Computer tomography apparatus
US7720191B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/03
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a computer tomography apparatus, especially to a computer tomography apparatus intended for use in connection with odontological diagnostics. In the computer tomography apparatus according to the invention, it is essential that one has arranged thereto, in addition to a computer tomography imaging station, a second imaging station comprising second patient support means 16′ at a distance from said computer tomography imaging station. The invention enables more versatile odontological imaging than prior art apparatuses, whereby one does not have to acquire to the clinic, in addition to the computer tomography apparatus, e.g. a separate skull-imaging device.
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