Interactive dental restorative network
US8851893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/971
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a computer readable medium that includes one or more programs for carrying out a method for restoration of a patient's tooth. The method includes the steps of generating an electronic image of a patient's tooth; providing a preliminary treatment plan for addressing the dental needs of the patient; and forwarding the electronic image and preliminary treatment plan to a dental laboratory so that technician can evaluate the image and treatment plan and in a manner such that the technician and dentist can review and discuss the preliminary treatment plan.
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