METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGISTERING A KNOWN DIGITAL OBJECT TO SCANNED 3-D MODEL

摘要

Method and apparatus for registering an object of known predetermined geometry to scanned three dimensional data (302) such that the object's location may be verified. Such as a tooth (304) a dental appliance or other like object, including portion thereof. Knowledge of such an object's location is generally helpful in planning orthodontic treatment, particularly where the location of the object needs to be determined or confirmed or where incomplete or poor scan data is obtained. Aspects of the present invention provide methods of effectively verifying dental appliance location and displaying appliance locations using a computer and three-dimensional models of teeth.