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Method using an articulator and computer to represent an individual's bite
Assignee: Nobel Biocare Services AG
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Filing: 1995-02-14
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Granted: 1998-09-01
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Expires: 2015-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A method for representing position and function of the jaw and bite of an individual. Information regarding at least one part of the jaw and bite of the individual is input into the memory of a computer. Vertical sections derived from the input information are displayed on a display be initiating first controls of the computer. A construction representing the vertical sections is produced. A model of the construction is produced. The model is applied to an articulator, wherein the articulator exposes and simulates position and function of the jaw and bite of the individual.
Inventors
- 👤 Matts Andersson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C13/00; A61C13/0003; A61C13/0004; A61C11/00; G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/42; G05B19/4202; G05B19/4207; A61C9/00; A61C9/004; A61C9/0046; A61C9/0053; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/30; G05B2219/37; G05B2219/37567; G05B2219/45; G05B2219/45167
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A method for representing position and function of the jaw and bite of an individual, said method comprising the steps of: inputting information regarding at least one part of the jaw and bite into a memory of a computer; displaying vertical sections derived from the input information on a display by activating first controls of the computer; producing on said display a construction representing the vertical sections; producing a model based upon the construction; and applying the model to an articulator, wherein the articulator exposes and simulates position and function of the jaw and bite of the individual.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A method for representing position and function of the jaw and bite of an individual, said method comprising the steps of: inputting information regarding at least one part of the jaw and bite into a memory of a computer; displaying vertical sections derived from the input information on a display by activating first controls of the computer; producing on said display a construction representing the vertical sections; producing a model based upon the construction; and applying the model to an articulator, wherein the articulator exposes and simulates position and function of the jaw and bite of the individual.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the information about the jaw and bite includes information about the shape of teeth, parts of teeth, teeth replacements, or support members for teeth replacements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of: simulating on said display alterations of the vertical sections with second controls of the computer; producing on said display a construction alteration including the altered vertical sections; and producing a model including the construction alteration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the information is sensed from a tooth, part of a tooth, tooth replacement, support member for a tooth replacement, or model or photograph thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
The method according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of: detecting errors in the position and function of the jaw and bite after applying the model to an articulator to expose and simulate position and function of the jaw and bite of the individual; simulating on said display alterations of the vertical sections with second controls of the computer; producing on said display a construction alteration including the altered vertical sections; and producing a model based upon said construction alteration.
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