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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2016
Filed:
May. 01, 2010
Phillip Getto, Plano, TX (US);
Rohit Sachdeva, Plano, TX (US);
Peer Sporbert, Berlin, DE;
Markus Kaufmann, Berlin, DE;
Phillip Getto, Plano, TX (US);
Rohit Sachdeva, Plano, TX (US);
Peer Sporbert, Berlin, DE;
Markus Kaufmann, Berlin, DE;
ORAMETRIX, INC., Richardson, TX (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed enabling an orthodontist or a user to create an integrated three dimensional digital model of dentition and surrounding anatomy of an orthodontic patient from a three-dimensional digital model obtained using a scanner with a three-dimensional digital model obtained using a Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) or Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRT) imaging devices. The digital data obtained from scanning as well as from CBCT imaging are downloaded into a computer workstation, and registered together in order to create a comprehensive 3-D model of the patient's teeth with roots, bones and soft tissues. The invention provides substantial improvement over the traditional two dimensional imaging modalities such as x-rays, photographs, cephalometric tracing for diagnosis and treatment planning.