Methods for designing a customized dental prosthesis using digital images of a patient
US8386061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C13/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for producing customized dental restoration and prosthesis, particularly denture prescriptions using a computer software program are provided. In this system, digital photographs of the patient to be fitted with the denture are taken, and the photographs are transferred to the software program. Based on these photographs, the program makes certain calculations. The program then prompts the dental professional to select the desired materials and structure for the denture. Based on this input, the program automatically produces a prescription for the denture. The digital prescription is sent to a dental laboratory for making the denture.
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