Dentistry – Method or material for testing – treating – restoring – or... – Crown
Patent
1994-10-21
1996-11-19
Bennett, Christopher A.
Dentistry
Method or material for testing, treating, restoring, or...
Crown
433165, A61C 508
Patent
active
055756565
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to enhancing the accuracy with which tooth restorations are performed, including the manner by which a tooth is prepared and fit with a prosthetic crown. Further, the present invention is directed to reducing the skill dependent tasks associated with tooth restoration, while at the same time, improving the precision with which these procedures are performed. By improving the accuracy of restoration procedures, any need to repeat these procedures for a given patient can be eliminated and patient comfort can be improved.
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