Interactive dental restorative network
AssigneeShade Analyzing Technologies, Inc.
InventorsMaryann Lehmann, Curtis A. Vock
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Abstract
The invention relates to a computer readable medium that includes one or more programs for carrying out a method for restoration of a patient's tooth. The method includes the steps of generating an electronic image of a patient's tooth; providing a preliminary treatment plan for addressing the dental needs of the patient; and forwarding the electronic image and preliminary treatment plan to a dental laboratory so that technician can evaluate the image and treatment plan and in a manner such that the technician and dentist can review and discuss the preliminary treatment plan.
Claims18
A computer readable medium operable on a computer comprising one or more programs for carrying out a method for restoration of a patient's tooth by performing steps which comprises:
- capturing an electronic image of a patient's tooth or tooth preparation in a dentist's office;
- displaying to the dentist requests for entering information to develop a preliminary treatment plan for addressing the patient's dental restoration;
- storing dental data comprising the electronic image and the preliminary treatment plan on a server;
- presenting at a dental laboratory the stored image and the preliminary treatment plan for approval or for suggestions of further or alternative restorative options;
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- storing a final treatment plan incorporating the preliminary treatment plan and any needed modifications.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.