Estimating and predicting tooth wear using intra-oral 3D scans
US9737257B2 · kind B2 · utility
8Cited by
23References
16Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for estimating and predicting tooth wear based upon a single 3D digital model of teeth. The 3D digital model is segmented to identify individual teeth within the model. A digital model of a tooth is selected from the segmented model, and its original shape is predicted. The digital model is compared with the predicted original shape to estimate wear areas. A mapping function based upon values relating to tooth wear can also be applied to the selected digital model to predict wear of the tooth.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.