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Method and apparatus for detecting dental caries and X-ray imaging apparatus

US9801603B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2016
Grant dateOct 31, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H50/30
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for detecting dental caries and an X-ray imaging apparatus and, more particularly, a method and apparatus for detecting dental caries and an X-ray imaging apparatus that can automatically detect occurrence and the degree of progress of caries by processing dental X-ray images.

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