Abstract:
Disclosed is a handheld scanner for obtaining and/or measuring the 3D geometry of at least a part of the surface of an object using confocal pattern projection techniques. Specific embodiments are given for intraoral scanning and scanning of the interior part of a human ear.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to non-contact optical scanning of an object for generation of a three-dimensional surface model of the scanned object. In particular the invention relates to a scanner for obtaining the three-dimensional geometry of at least a part of the surface of an object, said scanner comprising: - at least one light source, preferably a laser light source with adjustable power, - projection means for directing light from the at least one light source to a moving spot on the surface of the object, - at least one image sensor adapted to record at least one image of at least a part of the surface, - detection means, other than the at least one image sensor, for monitoring at least a part of the light reflected from the surface, - regulation means for adjusting the intensity of the at least one light source based on the amount of light reflected from the surface, and - means for transforming the at least one image to a three-dimensional model of the surface.
Abstract:
A method for digitally designing a denture using an existing denture Disclosed are computer implemented methods and user interfaces for facilitating the design of a so-called copy denture, whereby an existing denture is reproduced after making changes to the existing denture to improve fit, aesthetics or other parameters.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method, a system and a user interface for creating a digital restoration design for the manufacture of a dental restoration for one or more of a patient's teeth where minimal manual interaction is required when setting the restoration margin line. The method comprises: - obtaining a digital 3D representation of the patient's unprepared teeth; - obtaining a set of one or more digital teeth anatomies; - arranging the digital teeth anatomies and the digital 3D representation according to a preferred relative arrangement; and - creating a digital restoration design comprising a restoration margin line, where the restoration margin line is derived at least partly from an intersection of the digital 3D representation and the digital teeth anatomies.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for designing a virtual dental restoration for manufacturing a dental restoration for a patient, said dental restoration comprising an anatomy portion and a sub-gingival portion, wherein the method comprises: - obtaining a virtual anatomy surface expressing a target shape of the anatomy portion of the dental restoration; and - creating a virtual sub-gingival surface for the sub-gingival portion of the dental restoration; where the created virtual sub-gingival surface is shaped such that it contacts the virtual anatomy surface.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method, a system, and a user interface for creating a virtual positioning jig for manufacturing a positioning jig, where said manufactured positioning jig is for use in positioning a manufactured dental restoration at a patient's set of teeth, said method comprising: - obtaining a digital 3D representation of the set of teeth; - designing a virtual model of the dental restoration at the digital 3D representation; - creating an inner surface and an outer surface of the virtual positioning jig; and - defining a through hole of the virtual positioning jig at the implant region.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods and systems for generating a virtual model of a customized impression tray and for manufacturing such a customized impression tray. A 3D digital representation of a patient's set of teeth is obtained and a virtual model of the customized impression tray is generated, where the generating comprises shaping the virtual model of the customized impression tray according to the 3D digital representation.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an integrated 3D scanner for scanning a surface of an object, said integrated 3D scanner comprising: - a scanning device capable of operating in a first configuration and in a second configuration, where • in said first configuration the scanning device is capable of acquiring a first data set relating to the surface of the object; and · in said second configuration the scanning device is capable of acquiring a second data set relating to the surface of the object; - a data processing unit configured for combining one or more first data sets and one or more second data sets to provide a combined data set; where the first and second configurations of the scanning device are such that the second data set represents data with a higher spatial resolution than the first data set. The two configurations may be realized by two separate scanners. The scanning device may scan at different focal planes in the different configurations. The switching between the two configurations may be automatically performed depending on the distance of the scanner from the object.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for generating a virtual orthodontic element for use in manufacturing an orthodontic appliance for a patient, the method comprising, -obtaining a patient data set for said patient, the patient data set comprises a virtual 3D teeth model, where said virtual 3D teeth model comprises a virtual upper jaw and a virtual lower jaw resembling the upper jaw and lower jaw, respectively, of the patient's mouth; - arranging the virtual upper jaw and the virtual lower jaw in an initial relative configuration in a virtual articulator which is able to simulate the articulation between the virtual upper jaw and the virtual lower jaw based at least on motion relative to at least one axis representing the terminal hinge axis of the patient; -designing the virtual orthodontic element based on at least a part of the virtual 3D teeth model and the arrangement of the 3D teeth model in the virtual articulator.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method of generating and modifying a virtual model of a set of teeth, where the method provides that a restoration can be inserted into a physical model of the set of teeth manufactured from the virtual model of the set of teeth.