摘要 |
<p>The present invention may be embodied as a method or a system for generating an order for a dental restoration of an individual. An automated tooth selection apparatus is disclosed, comprising an image capture device and a processor. The automated tooth selection apparatus is configured to capture range data for each captured image, wherein the range data corresponds to the distance between the image capture device and the individual An image is captured of a facial feature of the individual using the image capture device. The processor is used to determine the size of the facial feature of the individual. A tooth for the dental restoration of the individual is selected from a database of available teeth based on the determined size of the facial feature. An order for a dental restoration is generated including the selected tooth.</p> |