发明名称 |
Apparatus and method for measuring the color of teeth |
摘要 |
Color measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected from the surface of the object/tooth being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the color measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base.
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申请公布号 |
US2008102417(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2008.05.01 |
申请号 |
US20070879480 |
申请日期 |
2007.07.16 |
申请人 |
JUNG WAYNE D;JUNG RUSSELL W;LOUDERMILK ALLAN R |
发明人 |
JUNG WAYNE D.;JUNG RUSSELL W.;LOUDERMILK ALLAN R. |
分类号 |
A61C3/00;G01J3/443;A61B1/00;A61B1/24;A61C5/00;A61C13/08;A61C19/04;A61C19/10;G01J3/02;G01J3/46;G01J3/50;G01J3/51;G01N21/47;G01N21/57 |
主分类号 |
A61C3/00 |
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