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System and method for facilitating automated dental measurements and diagnostics

US8126726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2006
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2030

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

Abstract

In one embodiment, acquiring a digital model of a patient's teeth, automatically detecting reference data or features based on the digital model, and automatically computing dental measurements based on said reference data or features, where the dental measurements are associated with an occlusal characteristic of the patient are disclosed.

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