Method and system for teeth segmentation and/or generating orthodontic and/or dental appliances
OwnerPramod PHILIP, Sarah ANVERYinventors
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Abstract
The present exemplary embodiments relate to a method and system for virtual segmentation of teeth and jaw and/or generating orthodontic appliances, using 3D models on a computer, tablet, or any similar device. It finds particular application in conjunction with magnetic orthodontic appliances or aligners, and will be described with particular reference thereto. However, it is to be appreciated that the present exemplary embodiments are also amenable to other applications, for example, where improved method of virtual segmentation, treatment simulation and/or appliance fabrication is desired in a variety of other environments.
Claims14
A system for generating a magnetic based orthodontic appliance comprising:
- at least one processor;
- at least one memory having code or instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the system to:
- receive information on a patent's teeth including at least one of photographic images, radiographs, virtual models, and a treatment plan for generating the magnet based orthodontic appliance;
- virtually segment the teeth;
- virtually determine attachments for target teeth and support teeth;
- selectively virtually modify the attachments;
- selectively virtually alter the orientation of the attachments;
- create a virtual meshwork on surfaces of the attachments;
- virtually fabricate support arches with corresponding virtual attachments;
- output a virtual magnetic based orthodontic appliance.
A method for generating a magnetic based orthodontic appliance comprising:
- virtually segmenting the teeth;
- virtually determining attachments for target teeth and support teeth;
- selectively virtually modifying the attachments;
- selectively virtually altering the orientation of the attachments;
- creating a virtual meshwork on surfaces of the attachments;
- virtually fabricating support arches with corresponding virtual attachments;
- outputting a virtual magnetic based orthodontic appliance.
A system for segmenting teeth, simulating teeth movement and/or generating an orthodontic appliance comprising:
- at least one processor;
- at least one memory having code or instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to:
- receive information on a patient's teeth including at least one of photographic images, radiographs, virtual models, and a treatment plan for the patient's teeth;
- and
- virtually segment the teeth using a touch screen that accepts single touch or multi touch commands with finger touch on the touch screen, a stylus on the touch screen, gestures or voice control to virtually move the teeth.
A method for segmenting teeth and/or generating an orthodontic appliance comprising:
- receiving information on a patient's teeth including at least one of photographic images, radiographs, virtual models, and a treatment plan for the patient's teeth;
- and
- virtually segmenting the teeth using a touch screen that accepts single touch or multi touch commands with finger touch on the touch screen, a stylus on the touch screen, gestures or voice control to virtually move the teeth.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.