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Tooth movement measurement by automatic impression matching

US8591225B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2008
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 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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