Dentistry – Apparatus – Having gauge or guide
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-21
2006-03-21
Wilson, John J (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Apparatus
Having gauge or guide
C433S072000, C033S553000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07014461
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for measuring a surface geometry of hard tissue covered by a layer of soft tissue, including a plurality of elements each having a tip adapted to penetrate said soft tissue and not substantially penetrate said hard tissue; a frame supporting movement of said elements, each along a path, such that a plurality of said tips, when positioned along the paths, define a surface; and at least one position sensor which generates a signal indicative of a tip position of at least one of said elements.
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