Dentistry – Method or material for testing – treating – restoring – or...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Manahan, Todd E. (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Method or material for testing, treating, restoring, or...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07040896
ABSTRACT:
A computer-implemented method separates gingiva from a model of a tooth by defining a cutting surface along the gingiva; and applying the cutting surface to the tooth to separate the gingiva from the tooth.
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Cheang Carmen
Pavlovskaia Elena
Sarva Venkata S.
Align Technology Inc.
Manahan Todd #E.
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