Method for deriving shape information

摘要

The present invention is related to a method for deriving shape information of a person's skull and dentition, comprising the steps of :
- taking an impression of the person's dentition,
- taking a first scan of the person's head, while the person is wearing the impression,
- taking a second scan of the impression alone,
- combining the scans,
- deriving the shape information from the combined scans. Advantageously the method further comprises the step of taking a third scan of the person's head alone without the impression.