公开(公告)号：US20030207228A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-06

申请号：US09918056

申请日：2001-07-30

Applicant: Shade Analyzing Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Maryann Lehmann ,  Curtis A. Vock

IPC: A61C019/10

CPC classification number: G06F19/3425 ,  A01K2217/05 ,  A61C19/00 ,  C07K14/705 ,  C07K16/18 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/321 ,  G06F19/325 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06F19/3475 ,  G06F19/3481 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H50/50 ,  G16H80/00 ,  Y10S715/971

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for restoration of a patient's tooth. An electronic image of a patient's tooth or tooth preparation is generated in a dentist's office by the dentist. The image includes color information of the tooth preparation or of the patient's tooth shade. The electronic image is forwarded to a dental laboratory by direct computer link or e-mail. A technician at the laboratory evaluates the image and suggests restorative options to the dentist, including whether further tooth preparation is required. The technician also selects the appropriate restoration tooth shade(s) so that the dental prosthesis matches the color of the patient's tooth. The laboratory then manufactures the prosthesis utilizing a plurality of porcelain coatings. If desired, an image of the prosthesis can be generated in the laboratory and forwarded to the dentist for verification of color and/or fit prior to finalizing manufacture of the prosthesis.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于恢复患者牙齿的方法。 由牙科医生在牙医诊所生成患者牙齿或牙齿准备的电子图像。 该图像包括牙齿准备物的颜色信息或患者的牙齿遮蔽物的颜色信息。 电子图像通过直接计算机链接或电子邮件转发到牙科实验室。 实验室的技术人员评估图像，并向牙医提出修复选择，包括是否需要进一步的牙齿准备。 技术人员还选择适当的修复牙齿，以使牙科假体与患者牙齿的颜色相匹配。 实验室然后使用多个瓷器制造假体。 如果需要，可以在实验室中产生假体的图像，并且在完成假体的制造之前转发给牙医以验证颜色和/或贴合。