Dentition occlusion mapping using elastic foam modeling
US9820835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C13/34
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for generating a mapping of dental occlusion generates a three-dimensional model of the patient's teeth according to acquired image data. The maxillary and mandibular arches are positioned in opposition in the generated model of the patient's teeth and a meal model generated having characteristics of a foam material. A pressure field distribution for the generated meal model is calculated for one or more pairs of opposed teeth from the generated three-dimensional model of the patient's teeth. The calculated pressure field distribution can be displayed.
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