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US 10,517,702 B2Granted
Addressable matrices/cluster blanks for dental CAD/CAM systems and optimization thereof
AssigneeIvoclar Vivadent AG
InventorsRobert A. Ganley, Dmitri G. Brodkin
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Abstract
A cluster mill blank includes a framework constructed to cooperate with a blank holder of an existing CAD/CAM system, and a plurality of sub-blanks attached to the framework forming an addressable matrix or cluster blank. CAD/CAM systems including such a framework, as well as associated methods are described.
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A cluster mill blank for fabrication of dental articles comprising:
- a framework;
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- a plurality of sub-blanks attached to the framework;
- wherein the sub-blanks are arranged in an addressable matrix;
- wherein the framework is constructed to cooperate with a blank holder of an existing CAD/CAM system such that the sub-blanks are accessible to the CAD/CAM system for milling the sub-blanks into shaped bodies;
- wherein each sub-blank is attached to a support having a flange attached to a shaft having a longitudinal axis that is attached to the framework.
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