Abrégé

The system of a preferred embodiment uses a process whereby a true replication of the patient's jaw structure is created in a digital three dimensional model. This true replication is then used to precisely locate and/or copy the anatomical landmarks of the patient for use in fabricating a denture base for use in a denture for the individual patient. This system is able to create a denture with precisely located features corresponding to the anatomical landmarks of the patient with little manual intervention.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61C 13/34 - Fabrication ou façonnage des modèles, p. ex. coulées préliminaires, maquettes de prothèses adjointesChevilles
• A61C 13/36 - Orientation ou positionnement des dents artificielles, p. ex. détermination de leur orientation ou de leur emplacement précis
• A61C 19/04 - Instruments de mesure spécialement adaptés à la technique dentaire

Abrégé

Systems and processes for the duplication of dentures from existing dentures. The interior and exterior of the dentures are scanned and a best fit procedure is used to create a fully digitized denture. The denture teeth are selected from a library that is the closest fit to the original denture teeth. The library teeth are offset a preset distance to compensate for the best fit. The teeth are then subtracted from the digitized denture. The margins of the denture are then cleaned after subtracting the teeth. The denture base is then ready for manufacturing. The teeth are then installed onto the denture base and provided to the patient.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61C 13/34 - Fabrication ou façonnage des modèles, p. ex. coulées préliminaires, maquettes de prothèses adjointesChevilles
• A61C 19/04 - Instruments de mesure spécialement adaptés à la technique dentaire
• A61C 13/01 - Plaques-bases
• A61C 13/36 - Orientation ou positionnement des dents artificielles, p. ex. détermination de leur orientation ou de leur emplacement précis

Abrégé

System and processes for optimal selection of teeth for dentures based on the anatomical measurements and bite impressions of the patient. This information is applied in an iterative manner to rules that balance the anatomical and aesthetic considerations to select the best teeth for a patient. The system may also use this information in an iterative manner to rules that balance the anatomical and aesthetic considerations to design the optimal denture base for the patient as well.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61C 13/34 - Fabrication ou façonnage des modèles, p. ex. coulées préliminaires, maquettes de prothèses adjointesChevilles
• A61C 13/36 - Orientation ou positionnement des dents artificielles, p. ex. détermination de leur orientation ou de leur emplacement précis
• A61C 19/04 - Instruments de mesure spécialement adaptés à la technique dentaire

Abrégé

A tool that includes a handle, a curved stem member and an engagement mechanism. The engagement mechanism can be a mechanical engagement or a heat releasable adhesive. The tool is used to insert a denture into position in the mouth of the wearer in a secure and comfortable manner.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61C 13/225 - Fixation des prothèses dans la bouche
• A61C 13/23 - Fixation des prothèses dans la bouche utilisant des feuilles adhésives ou des compositions adhésives
• A61C 13/24 - Fixation par succion
• A61C 13/267 - Fixation par agrafage
• A61C 13/12 - Outils pour la fixation des dents artificiellesSupports, crochets ou montures pour dents artificielles