X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2009-05-19
2010-11-16
Kiknadze, Irakli (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S038000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07835489
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method is proposed which allow for a simplified patient positioning based on the selection of a region of interest for the tomographic image of the dentition of a patient. The region of interest is selected on a previously acquired panoramic image of the dentition of the patient.
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Borghese Nunzio Alberto
Frosio Iuri
Nanni Eros
Rinaldi Gerardo
Rotondo Giuseppe
Cefla S.C.
Kiknadze Irakli
St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC
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