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US 5,813,859 AGranted
Method and apparatus for tooth restoration
OwnerVictor J. Hajjar, John Robert Studerinventors
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to enhancing the accuracy with which tooth restorations are performed, including the manner by which a tooth is prepared and fit with a dental prosthetic. Further, the present invention is directed to reducing the skill dependent tasks associated with tooth restoration, while at the same time, improving the precision with which these procedures are performed. By improving the accuracy of restoration procedures, any need to repeat these procedures for a given patient can be eliminated and patient comfort can be improved.
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Method for producing a dental prosthetic comprising the steps:
- providing a prosthetic model;
- providing a prosthetic blank having exterior dimensions matched to those of said prosthetic model;
- forming an interior of said prosthetic model as a template;
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- matching an interior of said prosthetic blank to said prosthetic model.
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