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AssigneeOraMetrix, Inc.
InventorsRüdger Rubbert, Thomas Weise, Rohit Sachdeva, Hans Imgrund, Peer Sporbert, Mario Leichner, Jens Troeger, Dimitrij Kouzian, Stephan Maetzel
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An interactive, software-based treatment planning method to correct a malocclusion is described. The method can be performed on an orthodontic workstation in a clinic or at a remote location such as a lab or precision appliance manufacturing center. The workstation stores a virtual three-dimensional model of the dentition of a patient and patient records. The virtual model is manipulated by the user to define a target situation for the patient, including a target archform and individual tooth positions in the archform. Parameters for an orthodontic appliance, such as the location of orthodontic brackets and resulting shape of an orthodontic archwire, are obtained from the simulation of tooth movement to the target situation and the placement position of virtual brackets. The treatment planning can also be executed remotely by a precision appliance service center having access to the virtual model of the dentition. In the latter situation, the proposed treatment plan is sent to the clinic for review, and modification or approval by the orthodontist. The method is suitable for other orthodontic appliance systems, including removable appliances such as transparent aligning trays.
Treatment planning apparatus for an orthodontic patient, comprising:
A method of digital treatment planning for an orthodontic patient on a workstation having a processing unit, a user interface including a display and software executable by said processing unit, comprising the steps of:
An orthodontic workstation, comprising:
A method of digital treatment planning for an orthodontic patient, the patient having orthodontic brackets placed on the teeth of the patient, comprising the steps of:
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