Dental system for trans-illumination of teeth

US9603530B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KALTENBACH & VOIGT GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Andre Häckel · Naumburg, DE
• Hans Heckenberger · Aßmannshardt, DE
• Sven Erdmann · Ulm, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 29, 2016
• Grant date: Mar 28, 2017
• Expiry date: Jun 29, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2562/0238
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A dental system may trans-illuminate teeth using a light source for producing examination radiation by directing the examination radiation at a tooth to be examined. An optical image of the tooth illuminated by the examination radiation may be acquired. The light source may include a light-guiding and/or light-deflecting element that faces the tooth to be examined being embedded in a transparent. The light-guiding and/or light-deflecting element may be embedded in a transparent, flexible coupling body that is provided to rest on the tooth or the gingiva of the tooth.