Tooth movement measurement by automatic impression matching
US8591225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting deviations from an orthodontic treatment plan. One method includes receiving a tracking model, performing a matching step between individual teeth in a plan model and the tracking model, comparing the tracking model with the plan model, and detecting one or more positional differences.
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