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Dental appliance with repositioning jaw elements

US9844424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2014
Grant dateDec 19, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C7/002
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides method, computing device readable medium, and devices for dental appliances with repositioning jaw elements. An example of a method can include identifying a misaligned jaw of a patient from a virtual image of the patient's jaw, and providing a treatment plan for the patient including a virtual model of a dental appliance having a first shell and a second shell configured to reposition at least one tooth of the patient. The virtual model of the dental appliance including repositioning jaw elements on the first shell and the second shell configured to move a position of the misaligned jaw of the patient.

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