Apparatus and method for generating medical examination result report

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for generating a dental examination result report, which are capable of simply creating an examination result and automatically generating, on the basis of the created examination result, a dental examination result report to be provided to an examinee, the apparatus comprising: a dental examination opinion input template DB for storing a dental examination opinion input template standardized for each dental examination item; a dental examination opinion input unit for receiving an examination opinion related to a dental examination through the dental examination opinion input template; a dental examination result report generation unit which generates a dental examination result report on the basis of the received examination opinion, and which generates, on the basis of the received examination opinion, a dental examination result report including a dental arch image in which a dental examination result of the examinee is visually displayed; and a dental examination result report provision unit for providing, through a standardized result report template, the dental examination result report generated by the dental examination result report generation unit.

Description

Device and method for generating a dental examination result report

[0001] [Cross-reference to related applications]

[0002] This application claims priority to Republic of Korea Patent Application No. 10-2024-0065925, filed May 21, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] The present invention relates to a device and method for generating a dental examination result report, and more particularly, to a device and method for generating a dental examination result report that enables simple writing of examination results and automatically generating a dental examination result report to be provided to a subject of examination based on the written examination results.

[0004] When a person (patient) visits a dental medical institution for a dental examination / treatment, an X-ray is taken in an imaging room equipped with an X-ray imaging device (such as a dental panoramic device or cephalometric device), and then the dentist examines the condition of the person (patient)'s teeth based on the image data and the dentist's visual inspection, creates a chart based on the examination results, and explains the examination results to the person (patient).

[0005] As mentioned above, conventionally, dentists create charts based on examination results. However, since dentists write examination findings directly in text, it takes a lot of time and effort to create the charts, and errors occur when writing examination findings.

[0006] In addition, conventionally, examination results and treatment directions are only explained verbally to the examinee (patient), but there is a problem that the terminology used in dentistry is unfamiliar to the examinee (patient), making it difficult to understand.

[0007] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and its purpose is to provide a dental examination result report generation device and method that enables simple writing of examination results and automatically generates a dental examination result report to be provided to a subject of examination based on the written examination results.

[0008] In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention provides a dental examination result report generation device comprising: a dental examination result input template DB storing a standardized dental examination result input template for each dental examination item; a dental examination result input unit receiving a dental examination result related to a dental examination through the dental examination result input template; a dental examination result report generation unit generating a dental examination result report based on the inputted examination result, wherein the dental examination result report includes a jaw image in which the dental examination result of the subject of the examination is visually displayed based on the inputted examination result; and a dental examination result report providing unit providing a dental examination result report generated by the dental examination result report generation unit through a standardized result report template.

[0009] In addition, in the dental examination result report generating device according to the present invention, the dental examination finding input template DB includes: a dental examination finding input template for receiving summary information on the dental examination results; a dental caries examination finding input template for receiving examination findings related to dental caries; a periodontal disease examination finding input template for receiving examination findings related to periodontal disease; a dental abrasion examination finding input template for receiving examination findings related to tooth wear; a tooth damage examination finding input template for receiving examination findings related to damaged teeth; a bruxism examination finding input template for receiving examination findings related to bruxism; a prosthetic / filling treatment need examination finding input template for receiving examination findings related to prosthetics / fillings; a tooth loss examination finding input template for receiving examination findings related to lost teeth; an implant examination finding input template for receiving examination findings related to implants; a denture examination finding input template for receiving examination findings related to dentures; It is characterized by including at least one of a wisdom tooth examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to wisdom teeth; an orthodontic treatment examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to orthodontics; a temporomandibular joint disease examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to temporomandibular joint disease; a tooth discoloration examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to tooth discoloration; a tooth mobility examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to tooth mobility; a residual root examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to residual roots; a change opinion input template for inputting change opinions; a comprehensive treatment examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to comprehensive dental treatment; an oral soft tissue disease examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to oral soft tissue disease; a salivary disease examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to salivary disease; a suspicious opinion input template for inputting suspicious opinions; and an additional opinion input template for inputting additional opinions.

[0010] In addition, in the dental examination result report generating device according to the present invention, the dental examination result report generating unit is characterized in that it generates a dental examination result report by mapping a text format examination result based on the input examination findings and a jaw image in which the dental examination results of the subject of the examination are visually displayed based on the input examination findings.

[0011] In addition, in the dental examination result report generating device according to the present invention, it further includes an image acquisition unit that acquires a dental X-ray image or an oral image of a subject for examination; and a dental condition prediction unit that analyzes the dental X-ray image or the oral image of the subject for examination acquired through the image acquisition unit through a prediction model that performs learning based on dental image big data to predict the dental condition of the subject for each tooth type; and the dental examination result report generating unit is characterized in that it generates a dental examination result report including a jaw image in which the dental examination result of the subject for examination is visually displayed based on the dental condition of each tooth type predicted by the dental condition prediction unit.

[0012] In addition, in the dental examination result report generating device according to the present invention, the dental condition prediction unit is characterized in that it analyzes a dental X-ray image or an oral image of a subject for examination acquired through the image acquisition unit to extract feature data necessary for predicting the dental condition, and provides the extracted feature data as input to a prediction model to predict the dental condition.

[0013] In addition, in the dental examination result report generating device according to the present invention, the dental examination result report generating unit is characterized in that it generates a dental examination result report including treatment guidance and dental management method based on the dental condition of the subject of the examination.

[0014] In addition, a method for generating a dental examination result report according to the present invention for achieving the above-described object is characterized by including a dental examination result input step for receiving a dental examination result related to a dental examination through a dental examination result input template standardized for each dental examination item; a dental examination result report generation step for generating a dental examination result report based on the input examination result, wherein the dental examination result report includes a jaw image in which the dental examination result of the subject of the examination is visually displayed based on the input examination result; and a dental examination result report providing step for providing the dental examination result report generated in the dental examination result report generation step through a standardized result report template.

[0015] In addition, in the method for generating a dental examination result report according to the present invention, in the dental examination finding input step, a dental examination result input template for receiving summary information on the dental examination results; a dental caries examination finding input template for receiving a finding related to dental caries; a periodontal disease examination finding input template for receiving a finding related to periodontal disease; a tooth wear examination finding input template for receiving a finding related to tooth wear; a tooth damage examination finding input template for receiving a finding related to damaged teeth; a bruxism examination finding input template for receiving a finding related to bruxism; a prosthetic / filling treatment need examination finding input template for receiving a finding related to prosthetics / fillings; a tooth loss examination finding input template for receiving a finding related to lost teeth; an implant examination finding input template for receiving a finding related to implants; a denture examination finding input template for receiving a finding related to dentures; A wisdom tooth examination finding input template for inputting findings related to wisdom teeth; an orthodontic treatment examination finding input template for inputting findings related to orthodontics; a temporomandibular joint disease examination finding input template for inputting findings related to temporomandibular joint disease; a tooth discoloration examination finding input template for inputting findings related to tooth discoloration; a tooth mobility examination finding input template for inputting findings related to tooth mobility; a residual root examination finding input template for inputting findings related to residual roots; a change finding input template for inputting findings related to change; a comprehensive treatment examination finding input template for inputting findings related to comprehensive dental treatment; an oral soft tissue disease examination finding input template for inputting findings related to oral soft tissue disease; a salivary disease examination finding input template for inputting findings related to salivary disease; a suspicious finding input template for inputting findings related to salivary disease; and an additional opinion input template for inputting additional opinions.It is characterized by receiving examination findings related to dental examination through at least one of;

[0016] In addition, in the method for generating a dental examination result report according to the present invention, the dental examination result report generation step is characterized by being a step of visualizing the dental examination result of the subject of the examination on a jaw image based on the input examination findings, and generating a dental examination result report including the same.

[0017] In addition, in the method for generating a dental examination result report according to the present invention, the method further includes an image acquisition step of acquiring a dental X-ray image or an oral image of a subject for examination; and a tooth condition prediction step of predicting a tooth condition of the subject for examination by tooth type by analyzing the dental X-ray image or the oral image of the subject for examination acquired through the image acquisition step using a prediction model that performs learning based on dental image big data; and the dental examination result report generation step is characterized in that it is a step of generating a dental examination result report including a jaw image in which the result of the dental examination of the subject for examination is visually displayed based on the tooth condition of the subject for each tooth type predicted in the tooth condition prediction step.

[0018] In addition, in the method for generating a dental examination result report according to the present invention, the dental condition prediction step is characterized by being a step of analyzing a dental X-ray image or oral image of the examination subject acquired through the image acquisition step to extract feature data necessary for predicting the dental condition, and providing the extracted feature data as input to a prediction model to predict the dental condition.

[0019] In addition, in the method for generating a dental examination result report according to the present invention, the dental examination result report generation step is characterized by being a step of generating a dental examination result report including treatment guidance and dental management methods based on the dental condition of each tooth of the examination subject.

[0020] Specific details of other embodiments are included in the “Specific Details for Carrying Out the Invention” and the attached “Drawings.”

[0021] The advantages and / or features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear with reference to the various embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings.

[0022] However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration of each embodiment disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and each embodiment disclosed in this specification is provided only to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains of the scope of the present invention, and it should be understood that the present invention is defined only by the scope of each claim of the claims.

[0023] According to the present invention, examination findings and recommendations according to dental examinations can be input in a manner of selection through a standardized examination findings input template, thereby providing accuracy of records and increasing work efficiency.

[0024] Additionally, the time required to generate a screening result report can be reduced by automatically generating a screening result report based on the screening findings and recommendations selected through the screening finding input template.

[0025] In addition, since it is possible to provide the subject of the examination with a dental examination result report that includes a jaw image that visually displays the results of the dental examination based on the examination findings, the subject of the examination can intuitively check the condition of his or her teeth.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a dental examination result report generation device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 is a drawing showing an example of a dental examination result input template applied to the present invention.

[0028] Figures 3a to 3g are drawings showing examples of dental examination findings input templates applied to the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an example of a dental examination result report generated according to the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing an example of a dental arch image in which dental examination results are visually displayed according to the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 is a drawing showing an example of a result report template applied to the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are process diagrams for explaining a method for generating a dental examination result report according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Before describing the present invention in detail, it should be understood that the terms or words used in this specification should not be interpreted as being unconditionally limited to their usual or dictionary meanings, and that the inventor of the present invention may appropriately define and use the concepts of various terms in order to explain his or her invention in the best possible manner, and further, that these terms or words should be interpreted as meanings and concepts that are consistent with the technical idea of ​​the present invention.

[0034] That is, it should be noted that the terms used in this specification are only used to describe preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to specifically limit the contents of the present invention, and that these terms are defined in consideration of various possibilities of the present invention.

[0035] Additionally, in this specification, it should be noted that singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, and similarly, even if expressed in plural, may include a singular meaning.

[0036] Throughout this specification, whenever a component is described as "including" another component, it may mean that the component may further include any other component, rather than excluding any other component, unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0037] Furthermore, when a component is described as being “inside or connected to” another component, it should be noted that the component may be installed in direct connection with or in contact with the other component, may be installed spaced apart from the other component by a certain distance, and if it is installed spaced apart from the other component by a certain distance, there may be a third component or means for fixing or connecting the component to the other component, and the description of this third component or means may be omitted.

[0038] On the other hand, if a component is described as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that no third component or means exists.

[0039] Likewise, other expressions that describe the relationship between components, such as "between" and "directly between", or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to", should be interpreted as having the same meaning.

[0040] In addition, it should be noted that the terms “one side,” “the other side,” “one side,” “the other side,” “first,” “second,” etc. in this specification, if used, are used to clearly distinguish one component from another component, and the meaning of the component is not limited by such terms.

[0041] In addition, terms related to position, such as “upper,” “lower,” “left,” and “right,” etc., in this specification, if used, should be understood to indicate relative positions of the corresponding components in the corresponding drawings, and unless absolute positions are specified for these positions, these position-related terms should not be understood to refer to absolute positions.

[0042] Moreover, in the specification of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms “part”, “device”, “module”, “device”, etc., if used, mean a unit capable of processing one or more functions or operations, which may be implemented by hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0043] In addition, in this specification, when specifying the drawing numbers for each component of each drawing, the same component has the same drawing number even if the component is shown in a different drawing, that is, the same reference number indicates the same component throughout the specification.

[0044] In the drawings attached to this specification, the size, position, connection relationship, etc. of each component constituting the present invention may be described with some exaggeration, reduction, or omission in order to sufficiently clearly convey the idea of ​​the present invention or for convenience of explanation, and therefore the proportions or scales may not be strict.

[0045] In addition, in the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of a configuration that is judged to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, for example, a known technology including a prior art, may be omitted.

[0046]

[0047] Hereinafter, a device and method for generating a dental examination result report according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0048] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a dental examination result report generation device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 1, a dental examination result report generation device (100) according to the present invention may include a dental examination finding input template DB (110), a dental examination finding input unit (120), a dental examination finding report generation unit (130), a dental examination finding report provision unit (140), an image acquisition unit (150), a dental condition prediction unit (160), etc.

[0050] Here, the dental examination opinion input template DB (110) can store a standardized dental examination opinion input template for each dental examination item.

[0051] The dental examination finding input template DB (110) includes a dental examination finding input template for entering summary information on the dental examination results, a dental caries examination finding input template for entering findings related to dental caries (cavities), a periodontal disease examination finding input template for entering findings related to periodontal disease (periodontitis), a dental abrasion examination finding input template for entering findings related to tooth wear, a tooth damage examination finding input template for entering findings related to damaged teeth, a bruxism examination finding input template for entering findings related to bruxism, a prosthetic / filling treatment need examination finding input template for entering findings related to prosthetics / fillings, a tooth loss examination finding input template for entering findings related to lost teeth, an implant examination finding input template for entering findings related to implants, a denture examination finding input template for entering findings related to dentures, and a wisdom tooth examination finding input template for entering findings related to wisdom teeth. A wisdom tooth examination opinion input template for inputting opinions, an orthodontic treatment examination opinion input template for inputting opinions related to orthodontics, a temporomandibular joint disease examination opinion input template for inputting opinions related to temporomandibular joint disease, a tooth discoloration examination opinion input template for inputting opinions related to tooth discoloration, a tooth mobility examination opinion input template for inputting opinions related to tooth mobility, a residual root examination opinion input template for inputting opinions related to residual roots, a change opinion input template for inputting opinions related to change, a comprehensive treatment examination opinion input template for inputting opinions related to comprehensive dental treatment, an oral soft tissue disease examination opinion input template for inputting opinions related to oral soft tissue disease, a salivary disease examination opinion input template for inputting opinions related to salivary disease, a suspected opinion input template for inputting opinions related to salivary disease, a suspected opinion input template for inputting opinions related to additional opinions, etc. can be stored.

[0052] Here, the additional comments input template allows dentists to freely input additional examination findings based on dental examinations.

[0053] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing an example of a dental examination result input template applied to the present invention. The dental examination result input template can be implemented to receive summary information on the dental examination result, such as presence / absence of suspected dental caries, presence / absence of periodontal disease, presence / absence of tooth wear, presence / absence of need for (prosthetic / filling) treatment, presence / absence of tooth loss, presence / absence of wisdom teeth, presence / absence of temporomandibular joint disease, presence / absence of need for tooth extraction, etc., and can provide an image of the dental arch together.

[0054] Figures 3a to 3g are drawings showing examples of dental examination findings input templates applied to the present invention.

[0055] FIG. 3a is a drawing showing an example of a dental caries screening finding input template applied to the present invention. The dental caries screening finding input template can be implemented to select whether or not a finding is suspected of dental caries, input a tooth number (tooth type) showing a finding suspected of dental caries, and select a recommendation for medical advice according to the degree of dental caries.

[0056] FIG. 3b is a drawing exemplarily showing a periodontal disease screening finding input template applied to the present invention, and the periodontal disease screening finding input template can be implemented to select whether or not there is a finding suspected of periodontal disease (gum disease), select whether or not there is a finding of gum reduction, input a tooth number (tooth type) showing a finding of gum reduction, select whether or not there is a finding of alveolar bone (gum bone) resorption, input a tooth number (tooth type) showing a finding of alveolar bone (gum bone) resorption, select whether or not there is a finding suspected of tartar or dental plaque, select whether or not there is a finding of tooth mobility, and select a recommendation for medical advice according to the degree of periodontal disease (periodontitis).

[0057] FIG. 3c is a drawing showing an example of a template for inputting a tooth wear examination finding applied to the present invention, and the template for inputting a tooth wear examination finding can be implemented to select whether or not there is a finding suspected of being wear in the cervical region (between the teeth and gums), input a tooth number (tooth type) showing a finding suspected of being wear in the cervical region, select a recommendation for medical advice according to a symptom of sensitivity due to wear in the cervical region, select whether or not there is a finding suspected of being wear in the occlusal surface (chewing surface) region, input a tooth number (tooth type) showing a finding suspected of being wear in the occlusal surface region, and select a recommendation for medical advice according to the degree of wear or sensitivity due to wear in the occlusal surface region.

[0058] FIG. 3D is a drawing showing an example of a template for inputting examination findings requiring prosthetic / filling treatment applied to the present invention, and the template for inputting examination findings requiring prosthetic / filling treatment can be implemented to regularly input a tooth number (tooth formula) requiring prosthetic (filling) and surrounding inflammation management, input a tooth number (tooth formula) requiring prosthetic (filling) and surrounding inflammation management, input a tooth number (tooth formula) in which the prosthetic (filling) area is weakened, input a tooth number (tooth formula) in which the condition of the prosthetic (filling) area is deteriorated, input a tooth number (tooth formula) in which a prosthetic (filling) area is suspected of falling out, and input a tooth number (tooth formula) in which a previously treated amalgam filling is suspected.

[0059] FIG. 3e is a drawing showing an example of a tooth loss examination finding input template applied to the present invention, and the tooth loss examination finding input template can be implemented to receive a tooth number (tooth type) showing a finding that a normal tooth is lost, a tooth number (tooth type) showing a finding that a tooth is suspected to be an impacted tooth, a tooth number (tooth type) showing a finding that a tooth is suspected to be a deciduous tooth, and to select a recommendation for a medical recommendation for a tooth loss area.

[0060] FIG. 3f is a drawing showing an example of a wisdom tooth examination finding input template applied to the present invention. The wisdom tooth examination finding input template can be implemented to receive a tooth number (tooth type) of a wisdom tooth that requires regular examination and management, to receive a tooth number (tooth type) of a wisdom tooth that requires examination and management, and to receive a tooth number (tooth type) showing an impacted wisdom tooth finding.

[0061] FIG. 3g is a drawing showing an example of a temporomandibular joint disease examination finding input template applicable to the present invention. The temporomandibular joint disease examination finding input template can be implemented to select whether or not a finding suspected of temporomandibular joint disease is present and to select a recommendation for medical advice according to temporomandibular joint disease.

[0062] As described above, the dental examination opinion input template applied to the present invention is implemented so that, rather than having the dentist directly write the examination opinion and recommendations, at least one of the plurality of examination opinions and recommendations implemented in text format is selected based on the examination results of the examination subject, by clicking a square-shaped checkbox.

[0063] Here, the multiple examination findings and recommendations implemented to be selected by the dentist may be implemented only in the first language (e.g., Korean), or may be implemented in both the first language (e.g., Korean) and the second language (e.g., English), but are not limited thereto.

[0064] In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, a portion of the dental examination opinion input template is provided with an input field in the form of a rectangular box, and the number of the corresponding tooth can be input as a number (e.g., number 17, number 28) or can be input in text format (e.g., upper left wisdom tooth), but is not limited thereto.

[0065] In an embodiment of the present invention, a dental examination opinion input template may be implemented for each examination item as shown in FIGS. 3a to 3g, and the dental examination opinion input template may be implemented as one template so that examination opinions for all examination items are input through one template, but is not limited thereto.

[0066] Meanwhile, the dental examination opinion input unit (120) receives examination opinions related to dental examination for each examination item based on the examination results from a dentist who has examined the dental condition of the subject of the examination based on dental X-ray images or oral images and ocular inspection, and may input examination opinions through a standardized dental examination opinion input template.

[0067] The dental examination opinion input unit (120) can input examination opinions for each examination item through a dental examination opinion input template implemented for each examination item as shown in FIGS. 3a to 3g, and can input examination opinions for each examination item through an integrated template in which all examination items are integrated into one dental examination opinion input template.

[0068] The dental examination result report generation unit (130) generates a dental examination result report based on examination findings input through the dental examination finding input unit (120) for each examination item, and can generate a dental examination result report including a jaw image in which the dental examination result of the examination subject is visually displayed based on the examination findings input through the dental examination finding input unit (120).

[0069] Specifically, the dental examination result report generation unit (130) can generate a dental examination result report by mapping a text-format examination result based on the examination result input through the dental examination result input unit (120) and a jaw image in which the dental examination result of the examination subject is visually displayed based on the examination result input through the dental examination result input unit (120).

[0070] For example, if the examination result input unit (120) indicates that there are findings suspected of dental caries (cavities) in the teeth 17 and 27 and a recommendation for a medical recommendation to decide on a comprehensive diagnosis and cavity treatment consultation at a dentist if it is uncomfortable, the dental examination result report generation unit (130) can generate a dental examination result report by mapping the examination result in text format, “There are findings suspected of dental caries (cavities) in the teeth 17 and 27” and the medical recommendation, “If it is uncomfortable, please decide on a comprehensive diagnosis and cavity treatment consultation at a dentist if it is uncomfortable,” to an arch image showing dental caries (cavities) in the teeth 17 and 27, as shown in FIG. 4.

[0071] When the dental examination result report generation unit (130) visually displays the dental examination result on the jaw image, it may display a black protrusion shape on a tooth corresponding to a tooth number (e.g., 17, 18) showing a finding suspected of dental caries (cavities), as shown in FIG. 5, display the gums of a tooth area corresponding to a tooth number (e.g., 26, 27) showing a finding of periodontal disease (periodontitis) in red, display a tooth corresponding to a tooth number (e.g., 21) showing a finding of tooth damage as cracked, and display a tooth corresponding to a tooth number (e.g., 28) showing a finding of tooth loss as a blank space, but is not limited thereto.

[0072] The dental examination result report generated by the dental examination result report generation unit (130) can be stored as a examination record in a separate memory unit (not shown), and the examination record can be selectively searched through a search engine.

[0073] Meanwhile, the dental examination result report provision unit (140) provides the dental examination result report generated by the dental examination result report generation unit (130), and may provide the dental examination result report through a standardized result report template.

[0074] The dental examination result report providing unit (140) may provide the dental examination result report generated by the dental examination result report generating unit (130) by displaying it on a display screen as shown in FIG. 6 through a standardized result report template, or may provide the dental examination result report generated by the dental examination result report generating unit (130) by printing it as shown in FIG. 4.

[0075] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing an example of a result report template applicable to the present invention, and is a drawing showing an example of a result report template used when providing a dental examination result report through an application installed on a mobile device.

[0076] As illustrated in FIG. 6, the result report template applied to the present invention can be implemented to provide summary information on dental examination results (a), a jaw image visually displaying the dental examination results (b), and a dentist's examination findings and recommendations (c).

[0077] Meanwhile, the dental examination result report generation device (100) according to the present invention may further include an image acquisition unit (150) and a dental condition prediction unit (160).

[0078] At this time, the image acquisition unit (150) can acquire a dental X-ray image or oral image of the subject of the examination.

[0079] The image acquisition unit (150) can acquire dental X-ray images through an X-ray imaging device (dental panoramic device, cephalometric device, etc.) and can acquire oral images through a dental camera that photographs the inside of the oral cavity.

[0080] The dental condition prediction unit (160) can predict the dental condition of the subject of the examination by type of teeth by analyzing the dental X-ray image or oral image of the subject of the examination obtained through the image acquisition unit (150) using a prediction model that has performed learning based on dental image big data.

[0081] Each dental image data that constitutes dental image big data may include information such as the patient's dental condition record, dental treatment history, and oral hygiene-related information.

[0082] Additionally, each dental image data that constitutes dental image big data can be preprocessed into a form suitable for model learning.

[0083] The prediction model is trained by a learning unit (not shown), which uses preprocessed dental image data to train the prediction model. Through the learning process, the prediction model learns patterns in the input data and can identify patterns that can be used to predict dental conditions.

[0084] The dental condition prediction unit (160) analyzes the dental X-ray image or oral image of the subject of examination acquired through the image acquisition unit (150) to extract feature data necessary for predicting the dental condition, and provides the extracted feature data as input to the prediction model to predict the dental condition.

[0085] Here, feature data that can be extracted from dental X-ray images may include the position, rotation, bending of teeth, size, shape, spacing of teeth, condition of root canals, condition of bone tissue around teeth, strength of teeth, and condition of bone tissue.

[0086] And the feature data that can be extracted from the oral image may include cavities, cracks, discoloration on the tooth surface, color, shape, size of tartar, spacing and movement status between teeth, periodontal inflammation, bleeding, and depth of periodontal odor.

[0087] When feature data necessary for predicting the tooth condition is extracted, the tooth condition prediction unit (160) predicts the alignment of the teeth based on the position, rotation, bending, etc. of the teeth among the extracted feature data, predicts the structural features of the teeth based on the size, shape, spacing, root canal condition, etc. of the teeth, predicts the periodontal health condition (periodontal disease) based on the bone tissue condition around the teeth, etc., predicts the presence or absence of a tooth lesion based on the strength and bone tissue condition of the teeth, predicts the presence or absence of a tooth surface abnormality based on cavities, cracks, discoloration, etc. of the tooth surface, predicts the presence or absence of tartar based on the color, shape, size, etc. of the tartar, predicts the alignment condition and necessity of correction based on the spacing and movement condition between teeth, and predicts the periodontal health condition based on periodontal inflammation, bleeding, depth of periodontal olfactory tract, etc.

[0088] As described above, when the dental examination result report generation device (100) further includes an image acquisition unit (150) and a tooth condition prediction unit (160), the dental examination result report generation unit (130) can generate a dental examination result report including a jaw image in which the dental examination result of the examination subject is visually displayed based on the tooth condition predicted by the tooth condition prediction unit (160).

[0089] In addition, the dental examination result report generation unit (130) can generate a dental examination result report including treatment guidance and dental management methods based on the dental condition of the subject of the examination.

[0090] In a non-limiting example, the above prediction model may include a deep learning-based artificial neural network. The artificial neural network may have a multilayer perceptron (MLP), convolutional neural network (CNN), or recurrent neural network (RNN) structure.

[0091] Among these, multilayer perceptron (MLP) can be appropriately used to predict structural features such as size, shape, spacing, and bone tissue condition around teeth, as well as the presence of lesions.

[0092] Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) can be used to detect alignment conditions such as position, rotation, and bending of teeth, as well as abnormalities such as cavities, cracks, and discoloration on the tooth surface.

[0093] Recurrent neural networks (RNNs) can be used for continuous monitoring of periodontal health status, including changes over time in periodontal inflammation, bleeding, and depth of periodontal olfaction.

[0094] In a non-limiting example, the multilayer perceptron may be composed of several fully connected layers (or dense layers), each layer being connected to all neurons in the previous layer, and the output of which may be determined by an activation function.

[0095] For example, a multilayer perceptron may have the following layer structure:

[0096] The input layer receives feature data such as the size, shape, and spacing of the teeth.

[0097] The hidden layer uses multiple hidden layers and can use activation functions such as ReLU or sigmoid.

[0098] The output layer can provide structural features and outputs for predicting whether a lesion is present (e.g., normal, abnormal), and can use sigmoid or softmax activation functions.

[0099] Additionally, multilayer perceptron (MLP) prevents overfitting by including independent dropout layers in each layer in a multilayer structure, and can more precisely predict structural features such as the size, shape, and spacing of teeth.

[0100] As a non-limiting example, a convolutional neural network (CNN) has a structure specialized for recognizing visual patterns in images, and may be structured as follows:

[0101] The input layer can receive pixel data of dental X-rays or oral images.

[0102] Multiple convolutional layers are used as convolutional layers, and each layer can extract features of an image through a filter (kernel).

[0103] The pooling layer is located after the convolution layer and reduces the dimensionality of the image, thereby reducing computational complexity.

[0104] As for pooling techniques, advanced pooling techniques such as combinations of max pooling and average pooling, and adjustable pooling can be used.

[0105] After several convolutional and pooling layers, a few fully connected layers follow, which can perform the final classification based on the features extracted from the image.

[0106] The output layer can classify the alignment status, abnormalities, etc. of teeth.

[0107] As a non-limiting example, recurrent neural networks (RNNs) are suitable for temporal data processing and can process time series data such as changes in periodontal status, and can be configured as follows, for example:

[0108] The input layer can receive periodontal status data over time.

[0109] Recurrent layers such as LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory) or GRU (Gated Recurrent Unit) can be used as recurrent layers. In a non-limiting example, LSTM layers can be combined with an attention mechanism.

[0110] The output layer can predict the periodontal health status at each time unit.

[0111] In a non-limiting example, complex data augmentation techniques can be used to enhance the diversity of input data of the artificial neural network and increase its generalization ability.

[0112] In a non-limiting example, the learning of the artificial neural network can be performed via supervised learning, unsupervised learning, or reinforcement learning methods.

[0113] FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are process diagrams for explaining a method for generating a dental examination result report according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0114] The method for generating a dental examination result report according to the present invention can be performed on a configuration substantially identical to that of the dental examination result report generating device (100) illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0115] First, in a method for generating a dental examination result report according to an embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in FIG. 7, in step S10, a dentist who has examined the condition of the teeth of a subject for examination based on a dental X-ray image or an oral image and a visual examination can input examination findings related to a dental examination for each examination item based on the examination results.

[0116] When receiving a dental examination opinion from a dentist in the above step S10, the dental examination opinion can be received through a standardized dental examination opinion input template.

[0117] Specifically, in the above step S10, a dental examination result input template is provided for inputting summary information on the dental examination results, a dental caries examination finding input template for inputting examination findings related to dental caries, a periodontal disease examination finding input template for inputting examination findings related to periodontal disease, a dental abrasion examination finding input template for inputting examination findings related to tooth wear, a tooth damage examination finding input template for inputting examination findings related to damaged teeth, a bruxism examination finding input template for inputting examination findings related to bruxism, a prosthetic / filling treatment need examination finding input template for inputting examination findings related to prosthetics / fillings, a tooth loss examination finding input template for inputting examination findings related to lost teeth, an implant examination finding input template for inputting examination findings related to implants, a denture examination finding input template for inputting examination findings related to dentures, and a wisdom tooth examination finding input template for inputting examination findings related to wisdom teeth. An examination opinion related to a dental examination can be input through at least one of a template, an orthodontic treatment examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to orthodontics, a temporomandibular joint disease examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to temporomandibular joint disease, a tooth discoloration examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to tooth discoloration, a tooth mobility examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to tooth mobility, a residual root examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions on residual roots, a change opinion input template for inputting change opinions, a comprehensive treatment examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to comprehensive dental treatment, an oral soft tissue disease examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to oral soft tissue disease, a salivary disease examination opinion input template for inputting examination opinions related to salivary disease, a suspicious opinion input template for inputting suspicious opinions, and an additional opinion input template for inputting additional opinions.

[0118] In the above step S10, examination findings may be input for each examination item through a dental examination finding input template implemented for each examination item as shown in FIGS. 3a to 3g, or examination findings may be input for each examination item through an integrated template in which all examination items are integrated into one dental examination finding input template, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0119] When entering examination findings related to a dental examination through a standardized dental examination finding input template in the above step S10, it can be implemented so that not only examination findings but also medical recommendations based on the examination findings can be selected for each examination item, and the recommendations can be composed of multiple recommendations depending on the type and degree of the disease.

[0120] Thereafter, in step S20, a dental examination result report is generated based on the examination findings input for each examination item through the above-described step S10, and a dental examination result report including a jaw image in which the dental examination results of the subject of the examination are visually displayed can be generated based on the examination findings input through the above-described step S10.

[0121] Specifically, in the above step S20, a dental examination result report can be generated by mapping a text-format examination result based on the examination findings input through the above step S10 and a jaw image in which the dental examination results of the subject of the examination are visually displayed based on the examination findings input through the above step S10.

[0122] For example, if the examination result indicating that there are findings suspected of dental caries (cavities) in the teeth 17 and 27 and a recommendation for a medical recommendation to decide on a dental treatment consultation after a comprehensive diagnosis if it is uncomfortable is selected through the step S10 described above, then in the step S20 described above, as shown in FIG. 4, the text-format examination result "There are findings suspected of dental caries (cavities) in the teeth 17 and 27" and the medical recommendation "If it is uncomfortable, please decide on a dental treatment consultation after a comprehensive diagnosis" can be mapped to the jaw image showing dental caries (cavities) in the teeth 17 and 27 to generate a dental examination result report.

[0123] Thereafter, in step S30, a dental examination result report generated in the above step S20 is provided, but the dental examination result report can be provided through a standardized result report template.

[0124] In the above step S30, the dental examination result report generated in the above step S20 may be provided by displaying it on a display screen as shown in FIG. 6 through a standardized result report template, or the dental examination result report generated in the above step S20 may be provided by printing it as shown in FIG. 4.

[0125] Meanwhile, the method for generating a dental examination result report according to the present invention can obtain a dental X-ray image or oral image of the examination subject in step S110 as illustrated in FIG. 8.

[0126] In the above step S110, a dental X-ray image can be obtained through an X-ray imaging device (dental panoramic device, cephalometric device, etc.), and an oral image can be obtained through a dental camera that photographs the inside of the oral cavity.

[0127] Thereafter, in step S120, the dental X-ray image or oral image of the subject of examination obtained through the above-described step S110 is analyzed using a prediction model that has performed learning based on dental image big data, thereby predicting the dental condition of the subject of examination according to the type of teeth.

[0128] In the above step S120, the dental X-ray image or oral image of the subject of examination obtained through the above step S110 is analyzed to extract feature data necessary for predicting the dental condition, and the extracted feature data is provided as input to a prediction model to predict the dental condition.

[0129] Here, feature data that can be extracted from dental X-ray images may include the position, rotation, bending of teeth, size, shape, spacing of teeth, condition of root canals, condition of bone tissue around teeth, strength of teeth, and condition of bone tissue.

[0130] And the feature data that can be extracted from the oral image may include cavities, cracks, discoloration on the tooth surface, color, shape, size of tartar, spacing and movement status between teeth, periodontal inflammation, bleeding, and depth of periodontal odor.

[0131] When the feature data as described above is extracted, the prediction model predicts the alignment of the teeth based on the position, rotation, bending, etc. of the teeth among the extracted feature data, predicts the structural features of the teeth based on the size, shape, spacing, and condition of the root canal of the teeth, predicts the periodontal health status (periodontal disease) based on the condition of the bone tissue around the teeth, etc., predicts the presence of a tooth lesion based on the strength and bone tissue condition of the teeth, predicts abnormalities of the tooth surface based on cavities, cracks, discoloration, etc. of the tooth surface, predicts the presence of tartar based on the color, shape, and size of the tartar, predicts the alignment status and need for orthodontic treatment based on the spacing and movement status between teeth, and predicts the periodontal health status based on periodontal inflammation, bleeding, and the depth of periodontal olfactory tract, etc.

[0132] After predicting the dental condition of the subject of the examination by tooth type through the above-described step S120, a dental examination result report including a jaw image in which the dental examination result of the subject of the examination is visually displayed can be generated based on the dental condition of the subject of the examination by tooth type predicted through the above-described step S120 through step S130.

[0133] When generating a dental examination result report in the above step S130, a dental examination result report including treatment guidance and dental management method can be generated based on the dental condition of the subject of the examination predicted through the above step S120.

[0134] And in step S140, a dental examination result report generated in step S130 is provided, and the dental examination result report can be provided through a standardized result report template.

[0135] The method for generating a dental examination result report according to the present invention may be implemented as an application or in the form of program commands that can be executed by various computer components and recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium may include program commands, data files, data structures, and the like, either singly or in combination.

[0136] The program commands recorded on the above computer-readable recording medium are those specifically designed and configured for the present invention, and may also be known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software.

[0137] Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tape, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory.

[0138] Examples of program instructions include not only machine language code, such as that produced by a compiler, but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like.

[0139] In this way, according to the present invention, examination findings and recommendations according to dental examinations can be input by selecting them through a standardized examination findings input template, thereby providing accuracy of records and increasing work efficiency.

[0140] Additionally, the time required to generate a screening result report can be reduced by automatically generating a screening result report based on the screening findings and recommendations selected through the screening finding input template.

[0141] In addition, since it is possible to provide the subject of the examination with a dental examination result report that includes a jaw image that visually displays the results of the dental examination based on the examination findings, the subject of the examination can intuitively check the condition of his or her teeth.

[0142] Above, although some examples have been given and various preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, the description of the various embodiments described in the “Specific Details for Carrying Out the Invention” section is merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will readily understand that they can carry out various modifications of the present invention or carry out equivalent implementations of the present invention based on the above description.

[0143] In addition, since the present invention can be implemented in various other forms, the present invention is not limited by the above description, and the above description is provided only to make the disclosure of the present invention complete and to fully inform a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs of the scope of the present invention, and it should be understood that the present invention is defined only by each claim of the claims.

[0144] [Explanation of symbols]

[0145] 110. Dental examination opinion input template DB,

[0146] 120. Dental examination findings input section,

[0147] 130. Dental examination result report generation department,

[0148] 140. Dental examination result report provision department,

[0149] 150. Image acquisition unit,

[0150] 160. Dental condition prediction department

Claims

1. Dental examination opinion input template DB that stores standardized dental examination opinion input templates for each dental examination item; A dental examination opinion input section for receiving examination opinions related to dental examinations through the above dental examination opinion input template; A dental examination result report generation unit that generates a dental examination result report based on the above-mentioned input examination findings, and includes a dental arch image in which the dental examination result of the subject of the examination is visually displayed based on the above-mentioned input examination findings; and A dental examination result report generation device, characterized in that it includes a dental examination result report providing unit that provides a dental examination result report generated by the dental examination result report generation unit through a standardized result report template.

2. In paragraph 1, The above dental examination findings input template DB is, Dental Examination Results Entry Template for entering summary information about dental examination results; A dental caries screening finding input template for entering dental caries-related screening findings; Periodontal disease examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to periodontal disease; Tooth wear examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to tooth wear; A tooth damage examination finding input template for entering examination findings related to damaged teeth; Bruxism examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to bruxism; Template for entering examination findings related to prosthetics / fillings; Tooth loss examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to lost teeth; Implant examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to implants; Denture examination opinion input template for entering examination opinions related to dentures; Wisdom tooth examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to wisdom teeth; Orthodontic treatment examination opinion input template for entering examination opinions related to orthodontic treatment; Temporomandibular joint disease examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to temporomandibular joint disease; Tooth discoloration examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to tooth discoloration; A dental mobility examination finding input template for entering examination findings related to dental mobility; Residual root examination findings input template for entering examination findings on residual roots; Change observation input template for receiving change observations; Comprehensive treatment examination opinion entry template for entering examination opinions for comprehensive dental treatment; Oral soft tissue disease examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to oral soft tissue diseases; Salivary disease examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to salivary diseases; A suspicious opinion input template for entering suspicious opinions; and A dental examination result report generation device characterized by including at least one of: an additional comment input template for receiving additional comments; 3. In paragraph 1, The dental examination result report generation department is The examination results in text format based on the examination findings entered above and A dental examination result report generation device characterized in that it generates a dental examination result report by mapping a dental arch image in which the dental examination result of the subject of the examination is visually displayed based on the above-mentioned input examination findings.

4. In paragraph 1, An image acquisition unit that acquires dental X-ray images or oral images of a subject for examination; and It further includes a dental condition prediction unit that predicts the dental condition of the subject of examination by type of teeth by analyzing the dental X-ray image or oral image of the subject of examination obtained through the image acquisition unit using a prediction model that has performed learning based on dental image big data; The above dental examination result report generation unit is, A dental examination result report generation device characterized in that it generates a dental examination result report including a jaw image in which the dental examination result of the subject of the examination is visually displayed based on the tooth identification tooth condition predicted by the above-mentioned tooth condition prediction unit.

5. In paragraph 4, The above tooth condition prediction unit is, A dental examination result report generation device characterized in that it analyzes a dental X-ray image or oral image of a subject for examination acquired through the image acquisition unit to extract feature data necessary for predicting a dental condition, and provides the extracted feature data as input to a prediction model to predict a dental condition.

6. In paragraph 4, The above dental examination result report generation unit is, A dental examination result report generation device characterized by generating a dental examination result report including treatment guidance and dental management methods based on the dental condition of the subject of the examination.

7. Dental examination opinion input step where examination opinions related to dental examination are input through a standardized dental examination opinion input template for each dental examination item; A dental examination result report generation step for generating a dental examination result report based on the above-mentioned input examination findings, wherein the dental examination result report includes a jaw image in which the dental examination result of the subject of the examination is visually displayed based on the above-mentioned input examination findings; and A method for generating a dental examination result report, characterized in that it includes a step of providing a dental examination result report generated in the above dental examination result report generation step through a standardized result report template.

8. In paragraph 7, At the above dental examination findings input stage, Dental Examination Results Entry Template for entering summary information about dental examination results; A dental caries screening finding input template for entering dental caries-related screening findings; Periodontal disease examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to periodontal disease; Tooth wear examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to tooth wear; A tooth damage examination finding input template for entering examination findings related to damaged teeth; A template for entering examination findings related to bruxism; Template for entering examination findings related to prosthetics / fillings; Tooth loss examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to lost teeth; Implant examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to implants; Denture examination opinion input template for entering examination opinions related to dentures; Wisdom tooth examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to wisdom teeth; Orthodontic treatment examination opinion input template for entering examination opinions related to orthodontic treatment; Temporomandibular joint disease examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to temporomandibular joint disease; Tooth discoloration examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to tooth discoloration; A dental mobility examination finding input template for entering examination findings related to dental mobility; Residual root examination findings input template for entering examination findings on residual roots; Change observation input template for receiving change observations; Comprehensive treatment examination opinion entry template for entering examination opinions for comprehensive dental treatment; Oral soft tissue disease examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to oral soft tissue diseases; Salivary disease examination findings input template for entering examination findings related to salivary diseases; A suspicious opinion input template for entering suspicious opinions; and A method for generating a dental examination result report, characterized in that examination findings related to a dental examination are input through at least one of an additional opinion input template for inputting additional opinions; 9. In paragraph 7, The above dental examination result report generation step is: A method for generating a dental examination result report, characterized by a step of visualizing the dental examination results of a subject on a dental arch image based on the input examination findings and generating a dental examination result report including the same.

10. In paragraph 7, An image acquisition step for acquiring a dental X-ray image or oral image of the subject of examination; and It further includes a dental condition prediction step for predicting the dental condition of the subject of examination by type of teeth by analyzing the dental X-ray image or oral image of the subject of examination acquired through the image acquisition step using a prediction model that has performed learning based on dental image big data; The above dental examination result report generation step is: A method for generating a dental examination result report, characterized in that it is a step of generating a dental examination result report including a jaw image in which the dental examination result of the subject of the examination is visually displayed based on the predicted tooth condition by tooth identification in the above-mentioned tooth condition prediction step.

11. In paragraph 10, The above tooth condition prediction step is, A method for generating a dental examination result report, characterized in that the method comprises a step of analyzing a dental X-ray image or oral image of a subject for examination acquired through the above image acquisition step to extract feature data necessary for predicting a dental condition, and providing the extracted feature data as input to a prediction model to predict a dental condition.

12. In paragraph 10, The above dental examination result report generation step is: A method for generating a dental examination result report, characterized in that it is a step of generating a dental examination result report including treatment guidance and dental management methods based on the dental condition of the subject of the examination.

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