Dental navigation techniques
US8435033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are described, including at least one tool configured to be placed inside a subject's mouth. A first optically-visible marker is coupled to the tool. A second optically-visible marker is coupled to a structure inside the subject's mouth. A plurality of optical cameras are coupled to the tool, and are placed inside the subject's mouth by the tool being placed inside the subject's mouth. The cameras acquire respective images of the inside of the subject's mouth, in which the second optically-visible marker is identifiable. A plurality of optical cameras that are disposed outside the subject's mouth acquire respective images of the tool, while the tool is inside the subject's mouth, in which images the first optically-visible marker is identifiable. Other embodiments are also described.
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