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US6726478B1 Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Systems and methods for bite-setting teeth models

Assignee: Align Technology Inc
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Filing: 2000-10-30
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Granted: 2004-04-27
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Expires: 2020-10-30
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Abstract

Abstract A system arranges a computer model of teeth by displaying an outline of the first jaw on the screen; overlaying the teeth on the second jaw with the outline on the screen; and aligning the outline with the teeth on the second jaw.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jun Samones Isiderio
  • 👤 Juan D. Gonzales

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 21:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C7/00; A61C9/00; A61C9/004; A61C9/0046; A61C7/002

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim 53 words
A method for aligning computer models of teeth on a first jaw and a second jaw, comprising: displaying a top view of the first jaw on the screen; overlaying teeth a top view of the second jaw and the top view of the first jaw; and aligning the top views of the jaws.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 53 words
A method for aligning computer models of teeth on a first jaw and a second jaw, comprising: displaying a top view of the first jaw on the screen; overlaying teeth a top view of the second jaw and the top view of the first jaw; and aligning the top views of the jaws.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying contact points between teeth on the first and second jaws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 14 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying a grid on the screen.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 21 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising aligning the first and second jaws based on one or more tooth features.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 21 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying an outline of a tooth on the outline of the first jaw.
Claim 7
Independent Claim 58 words
A system to align computer models of teeth on a first jaw and a second jaw, comprising: means for displaying a top view of the first jaw on the screen; means for overlaying a top view of the second jaw and the top view of the first jaw; and means for aligning the top views of the jaws.
Claim 8
Independent Claim 58 words
A system to align computer models of teeth on a first jaw and a second jaw, comprising: means for displaying a top view of the first jaw on the screen; means for overlaying a top view of the second jaw and the top view of the first jaw; and means for aligning the top views of the jaws.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 21 words
The system of claim 6 , further comprising means for displaying contact points between teeth on the first and second jaws.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 16 words
The system of claim 6 , further comprising means for displaying a grid on the screen.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 23 words
The system of claim 6 , further comprising means for aligning the first and second jaws based on one or more tooth features.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 23 words
The system of claim 6 , further comprising means for displaying an outline of a tooth on the outline of the first jaw.

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