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System and method for automatic construction of tooth axes

US8044954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2007
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C2007/004
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

System and method for automatic construction of the tooth's axes in terms of three orthogonal unit vectors are disclosed. Three dimensional data for a tooth is used to automatically construct the tooth's axes. System and methods for automatic construction of the axes for different types of teeth such as incisors, canines, premolars, and molars are disclosed.

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