Polar attachment devices and method for a dental appliance
US7771195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2028 |
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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 producing a digital model by providing a digital model of a tooth; providing a digital model of at least one attachment device having two or more portions, the digital model of the attachment device having the two or more portions extending through two or more surfaces of the tooth; and positioning the digital model of the attachment device on the digital model of the tooth to produce a combined computerized model.
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