Method for manufacturing at least one segment of a dental part

Abstract

Systems and methods for manufacturing a segment of a dental part comprising: (i) segmenting a dental part into at least a first and a second sub‑volume; (ii) providing, via a first data‑processing device assigned to a provider, base data that defines a base design of the first segment and includes at least one predefined base parameter; (iii) providing a plurality of freely‑selectable open parameters for the first segment; (iv) selecting, by a user through the first or a second data‑processing device, at least one of the open parameters; (v) generating build data for the first segment on the basis of the base data together with the selected open parameter(s); and (vi) manufacturing the first segment with a manufacturing device using the generated build data. (Fig. 1)

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[0001] E240385WO 12 November 2025

[0002] DESCRIPTION

[0003] The invention relates to a method for manufacturing at least one segment of a dental part.

[0004] Methods for manufacturing dental parts, which can be or comprise a dental prosthesis, particularly a dental implant, a bridge, or an inlay, overlay etc., for instance, are generally known in the prior art.

[0005] It is also known that respective methods are typically, implemented with one or more manufacturing devices, whose operation to manufacture a respective dental part is typically, controlled by a hardware- and / or software-embodied control unit, which means that manufacturing dental parts requires expertise in preparing and / or performing the actual manufacturing process of a specific dental part to be manufactured. Preparing the actual manufacturing process of a specific three-dimensional dental part can comprise preparing machine-readable or machine-processable data, such as e.g. construction data or build data, related to the respective dental part to be manufactured, for instance. Performing the actual manufacturing process of a specific three-dimensional dental part can comprise controlling a respective manufacturing device, particularly at least one manufacturing tool of a respective manufacturing device, to manufacture the respective dental part to be manufactured, for instance.

[0006] Even though the field of the present invention is not limited to additive manufacturing, oftentimes also referred to as “3D-printing”, the above challenges in connection with manufacturing at least one dental particularly apply to the additive manufacturing of dental parts since additive manufacturing processes typically, require numerous inputs not only for preparing respective machine-readable or machine-processable data, such as e.g. build data, but also for performing an additive manufacturing process with an additive manufacturing device to obtain a dental part of desired properties.

[0007] In view of the above, there is a need for improved manufacturing principles, which enable that unexperienced users can implement methods for manufacturing dental parts or segments of dental parts of desired properties. More specifically, there is a need for a more user-oriented approach in the manufacturing of dental parts or segments of dental parts, respectively, which allows unexperienced users to at least partially configure and design, respectively dental parts or segments of the dental parts, respectively to be manufactured and then use one or more manufacturing devices to manufacture the dental parts or segments of the dental parts, respectively based on the respective user-based configurations and designs, respectively in an easy and reliable manner. E240385WO 12 November 2025

[0008] It is therefore, the object of the invention to provide an improved method for manufacturing at least one segment of a dental part.

[0009] This object is achieved by the subject-matter of the independent Claims. The dependent Claims relate to possible embodiments of the subject-matter of the independent Claims.

[0010] A first aspect of the invention relates to a method for manufacturing at least one segment of a dental part. Thus, the method is or enables a manufacturing method of manufacturing at least one segment of a dental part, which can comprise at least one process or step of preparing an actual manufacturing process in which the manufacture of at least one segment of a dental part via at least one manufacturing device, such as e.g. a manufacturing apparatus, is prepared and / or at least one process or step of performing an actual manufacturing process via at least one manufacturing device, such as e.g. a manufacturing apparatus in which the at least one segment of a dental part is manufactured via at least one manufacturing device, such as e.g. a manufacturing apparatus.

[0011] The method generally, enables manufacturing all kinds of segments of dental parts and dental parts respectively, from diverse materials, such as e.g. ceramics, glasses, concrete, metals, polymers, composite materials, etc. or material structures based on e.g. ceramics, glasses, concrete, metals, polymers, composite materials, etc.

[0012] The term “segment of a dental part” can generally relate to any one-piece or multi-piece segment of a dental part. Non-limiting examples of respective dental parts will be provided herein further below.

[0013] In the following, the basic steps of the method are explained:

[0014] The method comprises a first step, which comprises segmenting at least one dental part in at least a first and a second segment, wherein each of the at least one first and second segment represents a sub-volume of the or a dental part. Particularly, the first step of the method can comprise segmenting at least one representation, such as e.g. a digital representation of a dental part, in at least a first and a second segment, wherein each of the at least one first and second segment represents a sub-volume of the or a dental part. A respective digital representation of a dental part can be or comprise a digital image representing the geometry of dental part. A respective digital image of the dental part can be a digital image of the dental part. A respective digital image of the dental part can be a scan or a tomographic image, for example. Particularly, a respective digital image of the dental part can be provided as a E240385WO 12 November 2025 DICOM-file or in a DICOM-format, or as a STL-file or in a STL-format. Also, one, more, or all segments of the dental part can be provided as a DICOM-file or in a DICOM-format, or as a STL-file or in a STL-format, for example. A respective STL-file can be created or derived, e.g. by extracting, merging, etc., from a DICOM-file; a DICOM-file can thus, be used to create one or more STL-files.

[0015] Preferably, a respective digital representation or digital image, respectively of the dental part is provided as a STL-file or in a STL-format, respectively. Particularly, a respective STL-file can comprise a digital representation or digital image, respectively of one or more teeth possibly including other physiological details of the teeth structure and / or its surroundings and / or a jaw structure of at least one tooth possibly including other physiological details of the jaw structure and / or its surroundings and / or a gum structure of at least one tooth possibly including other physiological details of the gum structure and / or its surroundings. More particularly, a respective STL-file can comprise a digital representation or digital image, respectively of at least one of: one or more teeth possibly including other physiological details of the teeth structure and / or (intraoral) surroundings; a jaw structure associated with the one or more teeth; and a gum structure associated with the one or more teeth and the jaw structure and / or one or more physiological details of its (intraoral) surroundings.

[0016] Segmentation of the dental part can be beneficial for implementing the method, e.g. since the amount of data to be processed in the following steps of the method can be reduced which can reduce computational resources, such as e.g. processor resources, memory resources, etc., required for carrying out one, more, or all steps of the method.

[0017] The first step of the method can be a computer-implemented step in which a computer-implemented configurator, which can form part of e.g. a first and / or a second data processing device, processes a representation, particularly a digital representation, of a dental part so as to segment the dental part in at least a first and a second segment, wherein each of the at least one first and second segment represents a sub-volume of the or a dental part.

[0018] Segmentation of the dental part can be effected on basis of a segmenting parameter, which is indicative of a segmentation of the dental part into a plurality of individual segments. The segmenting parameter can be defined on basis of at least one segmenting criterion. A respective segmenting criterion can e.g. define a segmentation area, particularly a location and / or orientation a shape of a segmentation area, at which the dental part is to be segmented into respective segments. Segmenting the dental part can also enable a distributed manufacturing process of a (complete) dental part via different manufacturing devices. E240385WO 12 November 2025 Notably, a respective segmenting parameter can be a predefined base parameter and / or a freely-selectable open parameter as will be explained in more detail further below.

[0019] The method comprises a second step which comprises, via a first data processing device assignable or assigned to a provider, base data defining a base design of at least the first segment of the dental part. The base design can comprise at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part. Hence, in the second step of the method base data which defines a base design which comprises at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part is provided. As non-limiting examples, a respective predefined base parameter can be or comprise at least one of the following: at least one base functionality of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base functionality, at least one base shape of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base shape, at least one base construction of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base construction, at least one base structural property, such as e.g. a base chemical property and / or a base physical property, of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base structural property, etc.

[0020] In either case, exemplary embodiments of the method can comprise that, in the second step of the method, respective base data which defines a base design which comprises at least one predefined base parameter of one, more, or all other segments of the dental part is provided as well such that all annotations made herein in connection with the first segment can generally also apply to one, more, or all other segments of the dental part in analogous manner.

[0021] Generally, the base design can be or comprise a constructive and / or functional one- or multidimensional template of a respective segment to be manufactured, which template can then be, as will be apparent from further below, completed on basis of at least one freely-selectable open parameter to generate build data, which can then be used to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part. The template can thus, comprise at least one base functionality of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base functionality, at least one base shape of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base shape, at least one base construction of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base construction, at least one base structural property, such as e.g. a base chemical property and / or a base physical property, of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base structural property, etc. E240385WO 12 November 2025

[0022] The base data can be provided as a data set and / or as an algorithm, a script, or a computer program, for example. Hence, the base data which defines the base design of at least the first segment of the dental part and which comprises the at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part can be provided as an algorithm, a script, or a computer program, which is provided in the second step of the method, for example. As will also be apparent from below, the base data can be provided by a human being, such as e.g. a designer, constructing engineer, etc., and / or by a computer or a hardware- and / or software-embodied computer-implemented device.

[0023] The first data processing device can be any hardware- and / or software-embodied device, which enables providing respective base data defining a base design of at least the first segment of the dental part. The first data processing device can thus, be or comprise a computer or computer-implemented device, for instance. Particularly, the first data processing device can be or comprise a computer or computer-implemented device which can be a local computer or computer-implemented device, for example. Alternatively or additionally, the first data processing device can be or comprise a computer which can form part of a local computer network, such as e.g. an intranet, or form part of a global computer network, such as e.g. the internet, for example. As such, the first data processing device can be or comprise a computer or computer-implemented device, which is configured to directly or indirectly communicate with at least one further computer or computer-implemented device of a respective local or global computer network. As a non-limiting example, the first data processing device can be or comprise a server, particularly a cloud-server.

[0024] The base data is typically provided by a provider, to which the first data processing device is assigned. The provider can be a human being, for example. Alternatively or additionally, the provider can be or comprise a computer or a hardware- and / or software-embodied computer-implemented device configured to provide base data defining a base design of at least the first segment of the dental part. As a non-limiting example, a respective computer-implemented device can implement principles of artificial intelligence for providing base data defining a base design of at least the first segment of the dental part which can enable an at least partial or even fully automated implementation of the method. As such, the first data processing device can also be the provider or a computer-implemented provider can, e.g. in the shape of an algorithm or software, form part of the first data processing device, for example.

[0025] Typically, the provider analyzed the one or more respective segments of the dental part for determining parameters which should be set - these parameters are the predefined base parameters of the respective one or more segments of the dental part - and can therefore, E240385WO 12 November 2025 not be changed by a user who is willing to manufacture the respective one or more segments of the dental part, and for determining parameters - these parameters will be referred to as freely-selectable open parameters in the following - which are not set and can therefore, be changed by a user who is willing to manufacture the respective one or more segments of the dental part. Hence, the provider typically, does not implement the method to manufacture a respective segment of a dental part, but the provider provides data, namely base data, which supports a user in configuring at least the first segment of the dental part, particularly in finalizing a configuration of at least the first segment of the dental part.

[0026] The base design comprises at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part. The at least one predefined base parameter is a parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part, which is predefined and thus, set by the provider. The at least one predefined base parameter can thus, be a parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part which cannot be changed by a user of the method. The at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part can thus, be deemed a closed parameter. The at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part can represent at least one core property of at least the first segment of the dental part, for example. A respective core property of at least the first segment of the dental part can be a property which is inevitably required for assuring that at least the first segment of the dental part and the dental part, respectively, once manufactured, can be used for its intended purpose of use, for example. As such, a respective core property can also relate to a reliable and safe use and / or operation of at least the first segment of the dental part in connection with its intended purpose of use, for example. It is conceivable though that the at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part can be changed by the provider.

[0027] Typically, the base data and the base parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part lack certain information of at least the first segment of the dental part which information is / are required for generating build data for the actual manufacturing process of at least the first segment of the dental part. Hence, additional information of at least the first segment of the dental part can be required for generating build data, which can be used and processed, respectively by a manufacturing device for performing a manufacturing process, which results in that at least the first segment of the dental part is manufactured.

[0028] The method comprises a third step, which comprises providing a plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part. Hence, in the third step of the method further data, which specify at least the first segment of the dental part is provided. Respective further data comprises a plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least E240385WO 12 November 2025 the first segment of the dental part. As non-limiting examples, a respective freely-selectable open parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part can be or comprise at least one of: at least one freely-selectable functionality of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective freely-selectable functionality, at least one freely-selectable shape of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective freely-selectable shape, at least one freely-selectable construction of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective freely-selectable construction, at least one freely-selectable structural property, such as e.g. a chemical and / or a physical property, of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective freely-selectable structural property, etc.

[0029] In either case, the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part are typically, different from the predefined base parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part. In other words, the freely-selectable open parameters can be parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part in addition to the base parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part. As such, the freely-selectable open parameters typically, do not change the predefined base parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part. As will be apparent from further below, the predefined base parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part and at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter of the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part can together form sufficient information to generate production-ready build data of at least the first segment of the dental part, which is required for preparing and / or performing the actual manufacturing process of at least the first segment of the dental part. Hence, when both respective base parameters and at least one freely-selectable open parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part are provided and, as will be apparent from further below, once at least one freely-selectable open parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part is selected, sufficient information for generating build data, which can be used and processed, respectively for generating build data and for preparing and / or performing an actual manufacturing process of at least the first segment of the dental part can be provided, respectively.

[0030] The provision of the freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part can be performed via the first data processing device and / or via at least one further data processing device, each of which can also be implemented as a computer or as a computer-implemented device, for instance. As such, the above remarks concerning implementation options of the first data processing device can generally also apply to any other data processing device used in connection with the method specified herein. E240385WO 12 November 2025

[0031] As will be apparent from further below, it is conceivable that multiple sets of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part are provided, wherein one or more first freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part of a first set of freely-selectable open parameters are to be selected by at least one first user and one or more further freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part of at least one further set of freely-selectable open parameters are to be selected by at least one further user. The respective first freely-selectable open parameters can be different from the respective further freely-selectable open parameters such that respective first freely-selectable open parameters can relate to different properties of at least the first segment of the dental part compared with respective further freely-selectable open parameters. As such, a respective first user can have, via a respective selection of one or more first freely-selectable open parameters, different possibilities for defining one or more properties of at least one segment of the dental part compared with a respective further user and vice versa.

[0032] A respective first user can be a user who has a different degree of education, experience, training, etc. with respect to selecting freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part and thus, the functional and / or constructive configuration of at least the first segment of the dental part compared to a respective further user. Particularly, a respective first user can be a developer who is able to generate a computer program configured to provide base data defining a base design of at least at least the first segment of the dental part or a computer-implemented application, such as e.g. a configurator. Additionally or alternatively, a respective first user can have a different or higher degree of education, experience, or training, etc. with respect to selecting freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part and thus, the functional and / or constructive configuration of at least the first segment of the dental part compared to a respective further user. As a non-limiting example, a respective first user can be a designer or developer of one or more specific dental parts, who knows about important functional and / or constructive features of respective dental parts. As a more concrete example, a respective first user can be a designer or developer of dental parts who knows about important functional and / or constructive features of respective dental parts and is thus, able to select specific freely-selectable open parameters, which concern important functional and / or constructive features of respective dental parts, which assure a base functionality of the respective dental parts, whereas a respective further user could (only) select freely-selectable open parameters, which concern mere design features of the respective dental parts, which can be required for a customization of the respective dental parts for a specific patient, for example. In such a manner, at least one first user can define a base configuration of at least the first segment of a dental part, which can then be adjusted to a specific use-case, thereby generating a final E240385WO 12 November 2025 configuration of at least the first segment of the dental part, by at least one further user in efficient manner as the at least one further user can use the base configuration of at least the first segment of the dental part as defined by the at least one first user.

[0033] The method comprises a fourth step, which comprises selecting, via the first data processing device or via a second data processing device assignable or assigned to at least one user, at least one freely-selectable open parameter from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters. Hence, in the fourth step of the method at least one freely-selectable open parameter is selected from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters, which are provided in the third step of method. The fourth step of the method can thus, be deemed or denoted a configuration step in which one or more specific freely configurable parameters (represented by respective freely-selectable open parameters) and related properties of at least the first segment of the dental part are configured. The fourth step of the method can be performed by at least one user, i.e. a human being, or computer-implemented, i.e. by a computer or computer-implemented device, for example. As such, at least one user can select one or more respective freely-selectable open parameters from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters e.g. via a human machine interface assignable or assigned to the first data processing device or the second data processing device, respectively. A respective human machine interface can e.g. be or form part of an application programming interface of at least one computer-implemented application or software, respectively assigned to the to the first data processing device or the second data processing device, respectively. A respective computer-implemented application or software can be deemed or denoted a configurator. Alternatively or additionally, a hardware- and / or software-embodied computer-implemented device can be configured to select at least one freely-selectable open parameter from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part. Also, a respective computer-implemented device can be or comprise a computer-implemented application or software which can be deemed or denoted a configurator. As a non-limiting example, a respective computer-implemented device can implement principles of artificial intelligence for selecting at least one freely-selectable open parameter from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part which can enable an at least partial or even fully automated implementation of the method.

[0034] A respective configurator can, in either case, comprise one or more functional units which can be implemented in software and / or hardware. Particularly, a respective configurator can comprise a first functional unit which can comprise text information, such as e.g. software or program code in a specific program language. Additionally, a respective first functional unit can comprise script files which can relate to the text information. Additionally, the specific program language can enable the implementation of CAD-functions which enable designing E240385WO 12 November 2025 at least the first segment of a dental part such that a respective first functional unit is generally, configured to define and / or output a base design of at least the first segment of a dental part to which respective freely-selectable open parameters can be added. Particularly, a respective configurator can comprise a second functional unit which can be or comprise an executable program which can process the information generated and / or output by the first functional unit to generate the base design to which respective freely-selectable open parameters can be added in accordance with the method. Particularly, a respective configurator can comprise a third functional unit which can be a data storage or a library which can include information to generate a frontend or a frontend application, for example via which a user can select respective freely-selectable open parameters.

[0035] As indicated above, it is conceivable that multiple sets of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part are provided in the third step of the method, wherein, in the fourth step of the method, one or more first freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part of a first set of freely-selectable open parameters are selected by at least one first user and one or more further freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part of at least one further set of freely-selectable open parameters are selected by at least one further user. As indicated above, the respective first freely-selectable open parameters can be different from the respective further freely-selectable open parameters such that respective first freely-selectable open parameters can relate to different properties of at least the first segment of the dental part compared with respective further freely-selectable open parameters. As such, a respective first user can have, by selecting one or more first freely-selectable open parameters, different possibilities for defining one or more properties of at least the first segment of the dental part compared with a respective further user and vice versa.

[0036] The method comprises a fifth step which comprises generating, via the first data processing device and / or the second data processing device, build data of at least the first segment of the dental part on basis of the base data and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter. Hence, in the fifth step of the method the base data, which comprises the base design of at least the first segment of the dental part, wherein the base design comprising at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part, and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter is processed via the first data processing device to generate build data of at least the first segment of the dental part. The first data processing device can thus, comprise one or more algorithms configured to process, e.g. by principles of data combination, the base design comprising at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter to generate build data, which can then, be used to prepare E240385WO 12 November 2025 and / or perform at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part. As indicated above, the predefined base parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part as comprised by the base data and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameters of the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part can together form sufficient information of at least the first segment of the dental part, which is required for generating build data and / or for preparing and / or performing the actual manufacturing process of at least the first segment of the dental part, respectively.

[0037] Respective build data can comprise machine-readable and / or machine-processable information, such as e.g. 3d-data of the at least one segment of a dental part, e.g. in the shape of STL-file, STEP-files, etc., and / or machine code (G-code), which can be used by a manufacturing device for performing at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part. Respective machine-readable and / or machine-processable information can thus, comprise instructions for a hardware- and / or software-embodied control unit of the respective manufacturing device, which enable controlling operation of the respective manufacturing device to perform at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part and which finally, results in the manufacture of at least the first segment of the dental part.

[0038] The method comprises a sixth step which comprises performing, via a manufacturing device, at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part on basis of the build data. Hence, in the sixth step of the method, the build data generated in the fifth step of the method is used for the actual manufacturing step of at least the first segment of the dental part. This can be effected, e.g. by controlling operating a manufacturing device to perform at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part and which finally, results in the manufacture of at least the first segment of the dental part.

[0039] The sixth step of the method can generally be implemented with any manufacturing device and manufacturing process, respectively. As non-limiting examples, additive manufacturing devices and related process and / or subtractive additive manufacturing devices and related process can be used in the sixth step of the method. As such, non-limiting examples of manufacturing devices and related process can comprise casting devices and related processes, deposition devices and related processes, foaming devices and related processes, machining devices and related processes, such as e.g. grinding, turning, milling, or drilling devices and related processes, machine pressing devices and related processes, molding devices and related processes, extrusion devices and related processes, etc. are E240385WO 12 November 2025 contemplated herein. As will be apparent from further below, specifically 3D-printing devices and related processes are considered by the inventors. However, the invention is not limited thereto.

[0040] Thus, the method comprises the idea to divide parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part in predefined base parameters, which are provided and set by a provider and in freely-selectable open parameters, which are to be selected by a user to generate build data, which can be used for manufacturing at least the first segment of the dental part. Notably, the predefined base parameters are set by the provider, whereas the freely-selectable open parameters are not set by the provider, but freely selectable or selected by at least one user. As such, it is possible that at least one user can influence the configuration of at least the first segment of the dental part to a certain extent even without having expertise in manufacturing the respective one or more segments of the dental part. Yet, in accordance with the method, a user is not tasked and shall not be tasked with the complete configuration and design of at least the one or more segments of the dental part, which creates a possibility that also unexperienced users can influence the final configuration of one or more segments of the dental part to a certain degree without the risk that the one or more segments of the respective dental part and the respective dental part cannot be used for its intended purpose, e.g. due to a user-error during the configuration of the one or more segments of the respective dental part.

[0041] Hence, the method enables an improved manufacturing principle that enables that unexperienced users can implement methods for manufacturing at least the first segment of the dental part such that at least the first segment of the dental part of desired properties can be obtained. More specifically, the method enables a more user-oriented approach in manufacturing three-dimensional one or more segments of a dental part, which allows unexperienced users to partially configure and design, respectively one or more segments to be manufactured and then use one or more manufacturing devices to manufacture the respective one or more segments based on respective user-based configurations and designs, respectively in an easy and reliable manner.

[0042] According to an exemplary embodiment of the method, the base design can be, can comprise or can be derived from at least one of: computer-generated construction data, particularly CAD-data, of at least the first segment of the dental part; reference data of a reference segment of a dental part. Hence, the base design can be or comprise information from computer-generated construction data, particularly CAD-data, of at least the first segment of a dental part, for example. As a non-limiting example, respective predefined parameters can reflect e.g. geometrical parameters of a computer-generated construction data of at least the E240385WO 12 November 2025 first segment of a dental part which information can thus, be set and not changed by a user, for example. However, a user can select other parameters of at least the first segment of a dental part to be manufactured, such as e.g. chemical parameters concerning the material or material structure from which at least the first segment of a dental part is to be manufactured, for example. As another non-limiting example, respective predefined parameters can be or comprise other data, e.g. image data, scan data, etc., which information can thus, be set and not changed by a user, for example. Respective image data can be or comprise image data, e.g. obtained via scanning, of a body portion of a patient, for example. However, a user can select other parameters of at least the first segment of a dental part such as e.g. geometrical parameters, such as the shape, size, or dimensions, of at least the first segment of a dental part, or functional parameters such as e.g. the number and / or location of connecting or supporting points at which the first segment is to be connected or supported with or by another segment of the dental part. As another non-limiting example, respective predefined parameters can be or comprise reference data of a reference segment which can be a segment which corresponds to the respective segment to be manufactured, or a segment of the same type as the respective segment to be manufactured, or a segment serving the same technical function as the respective segment to be manufactured, which information can thus, be set and not changed by a user, for example. However, a user can select other parameters of the respective segment to be manufactured, such as e.g. chemical and / or physical geometrical parameters, to customize the reference segment, e.g. by selecting specific chemical and / or physical and / or geometrical properties of the respective segment to be manufactured which deviate from the reference segment.

[0043] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, the base data can be chosen on basis of an information indicative of the intended application of at least the first segment of a dental part. As a non-limiting example for a dental part which is or comprises a dental prosthesis, such as e.g. a dental implant, of a patient, the base design of the dental part prosthesis is chosen on basis of the body part of the patient, such as e.g. a tooth, for which the dental part prosthesis is intended, and the base design of the dental part prosthesis is chosen on basis of the body part of the patient, such as e.g. a tooth, which is to be replaced by the dental part prosthesis.

[0044] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, the at least one predefined base parameter can comprise one or more parameters of at least the first segment of a dental part which are required at least for realizing one or more predefined base properties, such as e.g. chemical and / or physical base properties, of at least the first segment of the dental part. Respective base properties of at least the first segment of a dental part can relate to minimum requirements of the respective segment, which are necessarily required for its intended E240385WO 12 November 2025 application, purpose, etc. Non-limiting examples of respective base properties are a base shape of at least the first segment of the dental part, base dimensions of at least the first segment of a dental part, a base weight of at least the first segment of a dental part, one or more interface elements of at least the first segment of a dental part, a stability of at least the first segment of a dental part, a conductivity of at least the first segment of the dental part, surface properties of at least the first segment of the dental part, etc. Hence, the predefined base parameters can set specific base properties, which can also be deemed or denoted core properties, of at least the first segment of a dental part such that it is assured that at least the first segment of a dental part will in any case, i.e. irrespective of any selection of one or more freely-user selectable open parameters, comprise the specific base properties, such as e.g. chemical and / or physical base properties, of at least the first segment of a dental part. As such, the risk that a user compromises the base properties of at least the first segment of a dental part is avoided or at least reduced as the freely-selectable open parameters will in such embodiments (only) relate to properties of at least the first segment of a dental part which will not affect the base properties of at least the first segment of a dental part.

[0045] Particularly, in exemplary embodiments of the method in which the at least one predefined base parameter comprises one or more parameters of at least the first segment of a dental part required at least for realizing one or more predefined chemical and / or physical base properties of at least the first segment of a dental part, the one or more pre-defined chemical and / or physical base properties of at least the first segment of a dental part can relate to at least one of the following predefined properties: electrical properties, thermal properties, magnetic properties, mechanical properties, geometric properties, material properties, handling properties, for example. Respective properties can, in any case, include at least one of: one or more application-related properties of at least the first segment of a dental part, one or more patient-related properties of at least the first segment of a dental part, one or more safety-related properties of at least the first segment of a dental part, etc.

[0046] Hence, the at least one predefined base parameter can comprise at least one of: a chemical parameter, a physical parameter, a geometrical parameter, or a functional parameter of least one portion, such as e.g. a surface- or a volume element, of at least the first segment of the dental part. Hence, the provider can predefine or set at least one of: a chemical parameter, a physical parameter, a geometrical parameter, or a functional parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part. Chemical parameters can e.g. relate to the chemical composition of one, more, or all portions of at least the first segment of the dental part or a material or material structure, respectively forming same. Physical parameters can e.g. relate to one or more mechanical parameters, e.g. rigidity, stiffness, strength, etc., one or more electrical parameters, e.g. electrical conductivity, one or more magnetic parameters, e.g. magnetization, E240385WO 12 November 2025 one or more thermal parameters, e.g. thermal conductivity, thermal stability, etc., one or more surface parameters, e.g. roughness, of one, more, or all portions of at least the first segment of the dental part. Geometrical parameters can e.g. relate to the shape, size, and dimensions of one, more, or all portions of at least the first segment of the dental part. Functional parameters can e.g. relate to at least one functionality of one, more, or all portions of at least the first segment of the dental part. Respective functionalities will typically, depend on the type of at least the first segment of the dental part and the dental part, respectively as well as its intended function and / or use. As a non-limiting example, for a dental part in the shape of a dental implant, a respective functional parameter can refer to the (minimum) number of interfaces of at least the first segment which serve for connecting the first segment with at least a second segment of the dental part. As another non-limiting example, for a dental part in the shape of a device for setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, such as e.g. a surgical guide, a respective functional parameter can refer to the (minimum) number of penetration openings for a respective boring or cutting tool. As another non-limiting example, for a dental part in the shape of an orthodontic device for positioning and / or orienting one or more teeth, such as e.g. an aligner, a respective functional parameter can refer to a target position and / or orientation of one or more teeth, for instance.

[0047] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, the at least one freely-selectable open parameter can comprise at least one of: a chemical parameter, a physical parameter, a geometrical parameter, a functional parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part, particularly at least one parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part which is not defined by the base data. Hence, the user can select at least one of: a chemical parameter, a physical parameter, a geometrical parameter, or a functional parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part. Chemical parameters can e.g. relate to the chemical composition of one, more, or all portions of at least the first segment of the dental part or a material or material structure, respectively forming same. Physical parameters can e.g. relate to one or more mechanical parameters, e.g. rigidity, stiffness, strength, etc., one or more electrical parameters, e.g. electrical conductivity, one or more magnetic parameters, e.g. magnetization, one or more thermal parameters, e.g. thermal conductivity, thermal stability, etc., one or more surface parameters, e.g. roughness, of one, more, or all portions of at least the first segment of the dental part. Geometrical parameters can e.g. relate to the shape, size, and dimensions of one, more, or all portions of at least the first segment of the dental part. Functional parameters can e.g. relate to at least one functionality of one, more, or all portions of at least the first segment of the dental part. Respective functionalities will typically, depend on the type of at least the first segment of the dental part and the dental part, respectively as well as its intended function and / or use. As a non-limiting example, for a dental part in the shape of a dental implant, a respective functional parameter can refer to the (minimum) number of E240385WO 12 November 2025 interfaces of at least the first segment which serve for connecting the first segment with at least a second segment of the dental part. As another non-limiting example, for a dental part in the shape of a device for setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, such as e.g. a surgical guide, a respective functional parameter can refer to the (minimum) number of penetration openings for a respective boring or cutting tool. As another non-limiting example, for a dental part in the shape of an orthodontic device for positioning and / or orienting one or more teeth, such as e.g. an aligner, a respective functional parameter can refer to a target position and / or orientation of one or more teeth, for instance.

[0048] Hence, the at least one freely-selectable open parameter can comprise one or more parameters of at least the first segment of a dental part, which are required at least for realizing one or more freely-selectable functional and / or design properties of at least the first segment of a dental part. Respective freely-selectable functional and / or design properties of at least the first segment of a dental part can thus, relate to specific functional and / or design properties of at least the first segment of a dental part. Non-limiting examples of respective freely-selectable functional and / or design properties are non-essential additional functions of one or more portions of at least the first segment of a dental part, a color of one or more portions of at least the first segment of a dental part, a surface finish of one or more portions of at least the first segment of a dental part, etc. Notably, respective freely-selectable functional and / or design properties of at least the first segment of a dental part can be or comprise any property of at least the first segment of a dental part, which needs to be adjusted for a specific use of at least the first segment of a dental part. As such, respective freely-selectable functional and / or design properties of at least the first segment of a dental part can be or comprise any property of at least the first segment of a dental part, which is required for a customization and / or individualization of at least the first segment of a dental part. This can particularly, apply to any application of at least the first segment of a dental part in which a customization and / or an individualization of at least the first segment of a dental part is required, such as e.g. a prosthesis application, in which dental parts, such as e.g. dental implants, are to be individually adapted for a specific patient.

[0049] Particularly, in exemplary embodiments of the method in which the at least one freely-selectable open parameter comprises one or more parameters of at least the first segment of a dental part which are required at least for realizing one or more user-selectable functional and / or constructive properties of at least the first segment of a dental part, the one or more user-selectable functional properties of at least the first segment of a dental part can relate to at least one of the following properties: electrical properties, thermal properties, magnetic properties, mechanical properties, geometric properties, material properties, handling properties, for example. Respective properties can, in any case, include at least one of: one E240385WO 12 November 2025 or more application-related properties of at least the first segment of a dental part, one or more patient-related properties of at least the first segment of a dental part, which enable customization and / or individualization of at least the first segment of a dental part. However, respective properties can exclude safety-related properties of at least the first segment of a dental part to assure that at least the first segment of a dental part does not exhibit any safety issues.

[0050] Yet, even though the same parameters and examples can be provided both for the at least one predefined base parameter and the at least one freely-selectable open parameter, the latter is not identical with the former. As such, if a predefined base parameter predefines at least one of chemical parameter, a physical parameter, a geometrical parameter, or a functional parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part, the respective parameter will not be used as a freely-selectable open parameter. As indicated above, the at least one freely-selectable open parameter is typically, a parameter of the respective one or more segments of the dental part in addition to the one or more predefined base parameters of the one or more segments of the dental part. As a non-limiting example, it is conceivable that respective predefined base parameters set at least one chemical parameter and / or a physical parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part and one or more geometrical parameters and / or functional parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part are selected based on a selection of freely-selectable open parameters, for example. As another non-limiting example, it is conceivable that respective predefined base parameters set at least one geometrical parameter and / or a functional parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part and one or more chemical parameters and / or physical parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part are selected based on a selection of freely-selectable open parameters, for example. Other examples, which illustrate that respective predefined base parameters and freely-selectable open parameters are different and can be particularly disjunct parameters, are contemplated herein even though not expressly mentioned.

[0051] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, the segmenting can comprise segmenting a digital representation of the dental part, wherein the digital representation of the dental part is based on image information, particularly scan image information, of the dental part. Hence, the first step of method can comprise a computer-implemented processing of a digital representation of the dental part, wherein the digital representation of the dental part can be or comprise at least one of: scan image information, particularly intraoral scan information, tomography information, etc. Particularly, for exemplary embodiments in which dental parts which are or comprise dental prosthesis, scan image information of at least a part of at least one tooth to be replaced, or scan image information of at least a part of a jaw to be E240385WO 12 November 2025 at least partially replaced, or of at least a part of any other intraoral structure which is to be at least partially replaced, can be used as a respective digital representation.

[0052] As such, the digital representation can particularly be or comprise image information of at least one: at least one tooth to be at least partly replaced with the dental part; at least one bone structure, particularly at least one jaw bone structure, in which at least one tooth to be at least partly replaced with the dental part is to be inserted; a gum structure assigned to at least one jaw bone structure in which at least one tooth to be at least partly replaced with the dental part is to be inserted, for example. Additionally or alternatively, the digital representation can also be or comprise image information of one or more physiological details of a tooth structure, such as e.g. a tooth structure, and / or its surroundings. Additionally or alternatively, the digital representation can also be or comprise image information of one or more physiological details of a bone structure, such as e.g. a jaw structure, and / or its surroundings. Additionally or alternatively, the digital representation can also be or comprise image information of one or more physiological details of a gum structure and / or its surroundings.

[0053] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, the segmenting of the dental part can be performed by a human and / or by computer-implemented segmenting device comprising one or more segment algorithms configured to segment the at least one dental part into at least a first and a second segment on basis of at least one segmenting criterion. As such, when the first step of the method is a computer-implemented step in which a computer-implemented configurator processes a representation, particularly a digital representation, of a dental part so as to segment the dental part in at least a first and a second segment, wherein each of the at least one first and second segment represents a sub-volume of the or a dental part, computer-implemented segmenting device comprising one or more segment algorithms configured to segment the at least one dental part into at least a first and a second segment on basis of at least one segmenting criterion can be used. A respective segmenting criterion can e.g. define a segmentation area, particularly a location and / or orientation a shape of a segmentation area, at which the respective dental part is to be segmented into respective segments. Notably, a respective segmenting criterion can be a predefined base parameter and / or a freely-selectable open parameter.

[0054] In further exemplary embodiments, the segmenting criterion can be selected based on at least one of: a chemical parameter of at least the first segment or the dental part; a physical parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part or the complete dental part; a geometrical parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part or the complete dental part; a functional parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part or the complete dental part; an interface parameter, particularly a connection interface parameter, of at least E240385WO 12 November 2025 the first segment of the dental part or the complete dental part; a process parameter of the manufacturing process implemented for manufacturing at least the first segment of the dental part or the complete dental part; a parameter, e.g. a parameter related with an available manufacturing space, of the manufacturing device used for manufacturing at least the first segment of the dental part. As such, diverse parameters can be taken into account for the segmentation of a dental part which enables that the dental part can be segmented in suitable manner, e.g. to assure a specific quality of the manufacturing process of at least the first segment and at least the first segment, accordingly. In other words, diverse parameters can be considered for segmenting a dental part which can assure desired properties of the one or more segments of the dental part to be manufactured, e.g. as it can be avoided that a segmentation of the dental part is effected in a region in which it has, e.g., geometric, physical, physiological, medical, or mechanical requirements, particularly during use of the dental part, and in which, as a consequence, a segmentation could lead to a possible failure, medical issues, or reduced functionality of the dental part. Also, diverse parameters can be considered for segmenting the dental part which can assure that the one or more segments of the dental part can also be manufactured in a manufacturing device which has limited build space availability such that segmenting the dental part in respective segments which have a size such that they can be manufactured in parallel or in series also with a manufacturing device which has limited build space availability. This example can particularly apply to additive manufacturing devices, so-called 3D-printers, or subtractive manufacturing devices, such as e.g. milling devices, which can have limited build space availability such that dental parts exceeding a specific size can only be manufactured in segments.

[0055] In further exemplary embodiments of the method, the at least one freely-selectable open parameter can thus, comprise a segmenting criterion or segmenting parameter, respectively which is indicative of a segmentation of a dental part into a plurality of segments, wherein each segment represents a specific sub-volume of the at least one dental part. As such, it is also conceivable that a user can select how a dental part, which is or comprises a three-dimensional object, is to be segmented. However, segmentation of a dental part by a user can require that the user is authorized for the segmentation. A respective authorization can require that the respective user authorizes himself as “authorized user” by logging in to a specific user portal, which can e.g. be assigned to the first and / or second data processing device, in which specific user-credentials, which indicate that the user is authorized to segment dental parts are stored. Respective credentials can be based on a specific education or training in segmenting dental parts, the respective user has undergone, for example.

[0056] In further exemplary embodiments of the method, the at least one freely-selectable open parameter can comprise a manufacturing sequence parameter indicative of a manufacturing E240385WO 12 November 2025 sequence of respective segments of the dental part. Hence, also the manufacturing sequence which specifies the order in which respective segments of the dental part are to be manufactured can be selected by a user. However, defining a respective manufacturing sequence of respective segments by a user can require that the user is authorized. A respective authorization can require that the respective user authorizes himself as “authorized user” by logging in to a specific user portal, which can be assigned to the first and / or second data processing device, in which specific user-credentials, which indicate that the user is authorized to select a manufacturing sequence of respective segments are stored. Respective credentials can be based on a specific education or training in selecting manufacturing sequences, the respective user has undergone, for example.

[0057] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, the at least one predefined base parameter can relate to one or more properties of at least the first segment of a dental part at or in one or more first portions, such as e.g. one or more first surface- or volume elements, of at least the first segment of a dental part, and the at least one freely-selectable open parameter can relate to one or more properties of at least the first segment of a dental part at or in one or more second portions, such as e.g. one or more second surface- or volume elements, of at least the first segment of a dental part. Hence, at least the first segment of a dental part can at least be divided into respective first and second portions, wherein respective predefined base parameters can be assigned to respective first portions and respective freely-selectable open parameters can be assigned to respective second portions of at least the first segment of a dental part. Respective first portions can comprise portions of at least the first segment of a dental part, which are critical for its intended function and / or use, structural stability or safety, for example. Respective second portions can comprise portions of at least the first segment of a dental part, which are not critical for its intended function and / or use, structural stability or safety but critical for a customization and / or individualization, for example. Respective first portions can comprise spatially separated portions or spatially non-separated portions, which can be distributed throughout the surface and / or volume of at least the first segment of a dental part. Likewise, respective second portions can comprise spatially separated portions or spatially non-separated portions, which can be distributed throughout the surface and / or volume of at least the first segment of a dental part. As such, respective first and second portions can comprise one or more outer and / or inner surface- or volume elements of at least the first segment of a dental part, which enables that at least the first segment of a dental part can generally be provided with a high degree of customization and / or individualization with respect to its properties as these may vary between respective first and second portions.

[0058] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, one, more, or all predefined base parameters cannot be modified by the at least one user of the method. As indicated further E240385WO 12 November 2025 above, the predefined base parameters can be parameters of at least the first segment of a dental part, which can be required for realizing one or more base properties of at least the first segment of a dental part. As such, by configuring these predefined parameters as not modifiable by the at least one user of the method, which can be implemented e.g. by specific programming of these parameters, password-protection of these parameters, etc., it can be assured that the respective base properties of at least the first segment of a dental part are and will be realized.

[0059] Yet, in other exemplary embodiments of the method, it can also be conceivable that one, more, or all predefined base parameters can be modified by the at least one user of the method, particularly via freely-selectable open parameters. However, modification of one or more predefined base parameters by a user can require that the user is authorized for the modification. A respective authorization can require that the respective user authorizes himself as “authorized user” by logging in to a specific user portal, which can e.g. be assigned to the first and / or second data processing device, in which specific user-credentials, which indicate that the user is authorized to modify one or more predefined base properties are stored. Respective credentials can be based on a specific education or training in generating and / or modifying respective predefined base properties, the respective user has undergone, for example.

[0060] Specifically, a modification of respective predefined base parameters can be effected on basis of one or more selected freely-selectable open parameters which can require that a design of at least the first segment of a dental part is to be modified e.g. by implementing one or more modification operations. Respective one or more selected freely-selectable open parameters which can require that a design of at least the first segment of a dental part is to be modified e.g. by implementing one or more modification operations can be or comprise the addition of an information, such as e.g. a logo, or other graphical elements, such as e.g. patterns, to a design of at least the first segment of a dental part, for example. Respective modification operations can comprise one or more Boolean-operations, such as e.g. addition of volume to at least one portion of the or a base design of at least the first segment of a dental part, subtraction of volume from at least one portion of the or a base design of at least the first segment of a dental part, for example.

[0061] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, one or more freely-selectable open parameters can be used to modify predefined base parameters. As a non-limiting example, a freely-selectable open parameter, e.g. a geometrical parameter which defines a specific target shape of at least the first segment of a dental part, can be used to modify a E240385WO 12 November 2025 base shape of at least the first segment of a dental part as predefined by a predefined base parameter.

[0062] As such, the method can comprise in respective exemplary embodiments the steps of: modifying one, more, or all predefined base parameters via at least one first freely-selectable open parameter to generate modified base data of at least the first segment of a dental part; providing at least one second freely-selectable open parameter of at least the first segment of a dental part; selecting, via the first and / or second data processing device, the at least one second freely-selectable open parameter of at least the first segment of a dental part; generating, via the first and / or second data processing device, build data of at least the first segment of a dental part on basis of the modified base data and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter; and performing, via a manufacturing device, at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of a dental part on basis of the build data. The method can thus, comprise a multi-step approach of manufacturing at least the first segment of a dental part, which can include an intermediate step of modifying one or more predefined base parameters to generate one or more modified base parameters which are then used in combination with one or more selected freely-selected open parameters to generate build data, which can then be used for the actual manufacturing step of at least the first segment of a dental part.

[0063] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, performing, via a manufacturing device, at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the or a dental part on basis of the build data can comprise manufacturing at least the first segment of the dental part with at least one connection interface for directly or indirectly, particularly via an abutment element, connecting the first segment with the or at least one second segment of the dental part. As such, at least the first segment of a dental part can be manufactured with at least one connection interface for directly or indirectly, particularly via an abutment element, connecting the first segment with the or at least one second segment of the dental part. Generally, one, more, or all parameters of a respective connection interface, such as e.g. parameters concerning the location, orientation, size, etc. of a respective connection interface can be a parameter of the base data or a freely-selectable open parameter.

[0064] Thus, the at least one freely-selectable open parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part can thus, be or comprise at least one of the following: at least one property, e.g. shape, size, volume, position, orientation, of a connection interface for directly or indirectly, particularly via an abutment element, connecting the first segment with the or at least one second segment of the dental part. E240385WO 12 November 2025 According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, the method can comprise a build data authorization step before the step of performing, via the manufacturing device, the at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part on basis of the build data. As such, it can be assured that build data which has been generated in accordance with the method, needs to be authorized before it is used in a respective manufacturing process. A respective authorization can require that a person, such as e.g. a clinician, a dentist, an orthodontist, or a computer-implemented authorization device can perform at least one authorization process in which one or more authorization criteria, which can be or comprise a check if one or more quality criteria of the respective segment of a dental part reflected in the build data, are fulfilled. An authorization through a person can require that the person has one or more credentials which indicate that the person is approved to authorize build data. A respective authorization can require that the respective person authorizes himself as “authorized user” by logging in to a specific user portal, which can e.g. be assigned to the first and / or second data processing device, in which specific user-credentials, which indicate that the user is approved to authorize build data are stored. Respective credentials can be based on a specific education or training in assessing build data, the respective person has undergone, for example.

[0065] As indicated above, the at least one manufacturing process can be or can comprise an additive manufacturing process. Exemplary additive manufacturing process in accordance with the present disclosure may include, but are not limited to, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), 3D printing processes as implemented by inkjets, laser jets, and binder jets, Stereolithography (SLA), Direct Selective Laser Sintering (DSLS), Electron Beam Sintering (EBS), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS), Laser Net Shape Manufacturing (LNSM), Direct Metal Deposition (DMD), Digital Light Processing (DLP), Direct Selective Laser Melting (DSLM), Selective Laser Melting (SLM), Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM), and other known additive manufacturing processes. The materials which can be processed in respective additive manufacturing processes generally comprise polymers, particularly including so-called photopolymers, metals, concrete, ceramics, or any other suitable material that may be in solid, liquid, powder, sheet material, wire, or any other suitable form or combinations thereof.

[0066] Yet, also subtractive manufacturing processes, such as e.g. by machining, particularly by milling, are conceivable. Respective subtractive manufacturing processes can also be implemented as post-processing processes for additively manufactured segments. E240385WO 12 November 2025 As such, each respective manufacturing process can include not only the actual manufacturing process of at least a first segment of a dental part but also post-processing of a first segment of a dental part, e.g. to achieve required geometric tolerances.

[0067] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, the method can further comprise connecting the as-manufactured first segment with at least one second segment of the dental part, particularly via a connection means, such as e.g. an abutment element, adhesive, solder, weld, etc., to form the dental part. As such, the method can comprise an assembling step of a respective first segment of a dental part with at least one second segment of the dental part so as to create the actual dental part. As such, the term “dental part” can generally be or comprise an assembly of multiple segments which are directly or indirectly connected, particularly via one or more connection means, such as e.g. an abutment element, adhesive, solder, weld, etc.

[0068] A first specific non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the method is provided in the following and comprises one, more, or all of the following steps which particularly, enable and result in a highly automated reliable generation of build data which can be used for manufacturing at least a respective first segment of a dental part, particularly a dental prosthesis, such as e.g. a dental implant, a bridge, a crown, an inlay, or an overlay, etc.

[0069] First, a segmentation determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises determining a segmentation of the dental part in the first and second segment, wherein the determining step comprises at least one of: a determination of a main axis of the dental part, a determination of a segmentation plane, which can be angled, particularly perpendicular, oriented relative to a main axis of the dental part, a determination of one or more undercuts of the dental part, a removal of one or more determined undercuts of the dental part. Generally, a respective segmentation determination step can facilitate, particularly in computer-implemented and / or automatable or automated manner, a suitable segmentation of a dental part in respective segments under consideration of one or more geometric properties of the dental part.

[0070] Second, an abutment determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of an abutment element and / or of a connection element, such as e.g. a screw, assigned to an abutment element; a pre-positioning and / or preorienting of the selected abutment element and / or connection element with respect to the first or second segment of the dental part; a provision of abutment related data; or a provision of connection element related data. Generally, a respective abutment determining step can facilitate, particularly in computer-implemented and / or automatable or automated manner, a E240385WO 12 November 2025 selection of a suitable abutment for a dental part which particularly, applies for dental parts in the shape of dental implants, such as e.g. root analog implants, standard implants, etc., in which respective abutments serve for connecting multiple elements of the respective dental implant, such as e.g. a root and a crown.

[0071] Third, a position determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a positioning and / or orienting of a selected abutment element or connection element assigned to an abutment element within a volume of the dental part, a determination of distances between one or more points of the abutment or connection element assigned to the abutment and one or more points of the volume of the dental part. Generally, a respective position determining step can facilitate, particularly in computer-implemented and / or automatable or automated manner, a suitable positioning and / or orienting of a selected abutment element or connection within a volume of the dental part.

[0072] Fourth, a root determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises selecting a root or root portion of a dental part (which applies for dental parts in the shape of dental implants). Generally, a respective root determining step can facilitate, particularly in computer-implemented and / or automatable or automated manner, a suitable determining of a root or root portion of a dental part, particularly a dental implant, which can ease segmenting the dental part to obtain at least one segment which represents a root or root portion, respectively.

[0073] Fifth, a surface determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a surface structure of at least the first segment of the dental part, a setting of an inclination of a cutting edge of the dental part, a setting of position markers on the surface of at least the first segment of the dental part. Generally, a respective surface determining step can facilitate, particularly in computer-implemented and / or automatable or automated manner, a suitable determining of one or more surface-related properties of at least the first segment of the dental part or the dental part, respectively which are or can be required for an intended purpose of the dental part.

[0074] Sixth, a crown determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: determining a receiving structure, particularly a receiving channel structure, for receiving a connection element, such as e.g. a screw, and / or an abutment element and / or a root, assigned to an abutment element; a selection of a crown shape; a postconfiguration of an abutment element. Generally, a crown determining step can facilitate, particularly in computer-implemented and / or automatable or automated manner, a suitable determining of a crown or crown portion of a dental part, particularly a dental implant, which E240385WO 12 November 2025 can ease segmenting the dental part to obtain at least one segment which represents a crown or crown portion, respectively.

[0075] Further, a more specific non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the method is provided in the following and which comprises the following steps of in a specific order (i) - (iv), namely: (i) a segmentation determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises determining a segmentation of the dental part in the first and second segment, wherein the determining step comprises at least one of: a determination of a main axis of the dental part, a determination of a segmentation plane, a determination of one or more undercuts of the dental part, a removal of one or more determined undercuts of the dental part; (ii) an abutment determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of an abutment element and / or of a connection element assigned to an abutment element; a pre-positioning and / or pre-orienting of the selected abutment element and / or connection element with respect to the first or second segment of the dental part; a provision of abutment element related data; or a provision of connection element related data; (iii) a position determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a positioning of a selected abutment element or connection element, such as e.g. a screw, assigned to an abutment element within a volume of the dental part, a determination of distances between one or more points of the abutment element or connection element assigned to the abutment and one or more points of the volume of the dental part; (iv) optionally, a root determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises selecting root portion of a dental part (applies for dental implants); (iv) or (v) a surface determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a surface structure of at least the first segment of the dental part, a setting of an inclination of a cutting edge, a setting of position markers on the surface of at least the first segment of the dental part; (v) or (vi) a crown determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: determining a receiving structure, particularly a receiving channel structure, for receiving a connection element assigned to an abutment element; a selection of a crown shape; a post-configuration of an abutment element.

[0076] A second specific non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the method is provided in the following and comprises one, more, or all of the following steps which particularly, enable and result in a highly automated reliable generation of build data which can be used for manufacturing at least a respective first segment of a dental part, particularly a cutting or boring tool, such as e.g. a surgical guide, or an orthodontic device for positioning and / or orienting one or more teeth, such as e.g. an aligner, a respective functional parameter can refer to a target position and / or orientation of one or more teeth, for instance: E240385WO 12 November 2025

[0077] First, a cutting or boring tool determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a base design of a cutting or boring tool, particularly a surgical guide for setting a cut or a bore, more particularly a dental surgical guide for setting a dental cut or a dental bore. Generally, a cutting or boring tool determining step can facilitate, particularly in computer-implemented and / or automatable or automated manner, a suitable determining of a cutting or boring tool, particularly a surgical guide, which can ease segmenting the dental part to obtain at least one segment which represents a cutting or boring tool, respectively.

[0078] Second, a process determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a use of a cutting or boring tool for at least one specific use, such as e.g. setting a cut or a bore and / or setting a position and / or orientation, a selection of standard parts to be used in connection with the cutting or boring tool, such as e.g. guide elements, a visualization of other parts to be used in connection with the cutting or boring tool, a pre-configuration of functional areas. Generally, a process determining step can facilitate, particularly in computer-implemented and / or automatable or automated manner, a suitable determining of a process and / or use conditions of a cutting or boring tool, particularly a surgical guide, which can ease segmenting the dental part to obtain at least one segment which represents a cutting or boring tool, respectively and / or ease providing the at least one respective segment with one or more functionalities required for its intended use.

[0079] Third, a detail configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: an adaptation of one or more functional portions of the cutting or boring tool with respect to an actual cutting or boring step and / or with respect to possible injury or harm of a part of a human body, such as e.g. a bone, a tooth, a nerve, a tissue, an adaptation of one or more tooth or tooth positions. Generally, a detail configuration step can facilitate, particularly in computer-implemented and / or automatable or automated manner, a suitable determining of a details of a cutting or boring tool, particularly a surgical guide, which can ease segmenting the dental part to obtain at least one segment which represents a cutting or boring tool, respectively and / or ease providing the at least one respective segment with one or more detailed functionalities required for its intended use.

[0080] Fourth, an auxiliary configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: addition of one or more functional structures, such as e.g. stabilizing structures, guiding structures, marking structures, etc., a configuration of multiple functionalities for different medical treatments, particularly dental or orthodontic treatments. Generally, an auxiliary configuration step can facilitate, particularly in computer-implemented E240385WO 12 November 2025 and / or automatable or automated manner, a suitable determining of a details of a cutting or boring tool, particularly a surgical guide, which can ease segmenting the dental part to obtain at least one segment which represents a cutting or boring tool, respectively and / or ease providing the at least one respective segment with one or more additional functionalities required for its intended use.

[0081] The above steps can be analogously implemented for an orthodontic device for positioning and / or orienting one or more teeth, such as e.g. an aligner, for instance.

[0082] Further, a more specific non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the method is provided in the following and which comprises the following steps of in a specific order (i) - (iv), namely: (i) a cutting or boring tool determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a base design of a cutting or boring tool, particularly a surgical guide for setting a cut or a bore, more particularly a dental surgical guide for setting a dental cut or a dental bore; (ii) a process determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a use of a cutting or boring tool for at least one specific use, such as e.g. setting a cut or a bore and / or setting a position and / or orientation, a selection of standard parts to be used in connection with the cutting or boring tool, such as e.g. guide elements, a visualization of other parts to be used in connection with the cutting or boring tool, a pre-configuration of functional areas; (iii) a detail configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: an adaptation of one or more functional portions of the cutting or boring tool with respect to an actual cutting or boring step and / or with respect to possible injury or harm of a part of a human body, such as e.g. a bone, a tooth, a nerve, a tissue, an adaptation of one or more tooth or tooth positions; and (iv) an auxiliary configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: addition of one or more functional structures, such as e.g. stabilizing structures, guiding structures, marking structures, etc., a configuration of multiple functionalities for different medical, particularly dental or orthodontic, treatments.

[0083] The above steps can be analogously implemented for an orthodontic device for positioning and / or orienting one or more teeth, such as e.g. an aligner, for instance.

[0084] It is apparent from the above that the first segment of the dental part can be or comprise a bottom part of the dental part, particularly a root or forming a root of the dental part, and that the or a second segment of the dental part can be or comprise a top part of the dental part, particularly forming a crown or forming a crown of the dental part, for example. As such, the E240385WO 12 November 2025 method can particularly, serve for manufacturing a root and / or a crown of a dental part in the shape of a dental prosthesis, such as e.g. a dental implant, for example.

[0085] As such, the dental part can generally be or comprise at least one of: a dental prosthesis, particularly a dental implant, a bridge, an inlay, or an overlay, etc. As an example, the term “dental implant” can refer to an implant assembly which comprises a root and a crown which are connected with each other via at least one abutment element, possibly via at least one connection element, such as e.g. a screw assigned to the at least one abutment element. Each of a respective root and / or crown of a dental implant can be a respective segment of a dental part. As such, when the dental part is or comprises a dental implant, the first segment can be or comprise at least one component of the dental part implant, such as a crown, an abutment element, a connection element, or a root, etc. Notably, the term “bridge” refers to a dental bridge construction which is or can be a dental restoration (a fixed dental prosthesis) used to replace one or more teeth by joining an artificial tooth definitively to adjacent teeth or dental implants.

[0086] Particularly, the term “dental implant” can refer to a so-called root analogue dental implant, sometimes also denoted as “truly anatomic dental implant”, or “anatomical / custom implant”. Thus, the dental part can be or comprise a root analogue dental implant. A respective root analogue implant can also comprise a root and a crown which are connected with each other via at least one abutment element, possibly via at least one connection element, such as e.g. a screw assigned to the at least one abutment element, etc. Alternatively, a respective root analogue implant can also comprise a root and a crown which are connected with each other via an adhesive means.

[0087] Likewise, the term “dental implant” can also refer to a standard implant, such as e.g. a screwlike implant, screw crown implant, etc.

[0088] Additionally or alternatively, the dental part can be or comprise an orthodontic device for positioning and / or orienting one or more teeth, such as e.g. an aligner or a dental brace respectively, which is used to adjust the position and / or orientation of teeth.

[0089] Generally, other dental or orthodontic devices are conceivable examples of a dental part.

[0090] Additionally or alternatively, the dental part can be or comprise at least one of: a device for setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, particularly in a jaw bone structure or gum structure; a device for guiding an instrument for setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, particularly in a jaw bone structure or in a gum structure. A respective device can E240385WO 12 November 2025 particularly, be or comprise a surgical guide which enables setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, particularly in a jaw bone structure or in a gum structure. As such, when the dental part is or comprises a respective device, the first segment can be or comprise at least one portion of a respective device, such as e.g. a base body of the device.

[0091] Additionally or alternatively, the dental part can be or comprise orthodontic device for positioning and / or orienting one or more teeth, such as e.g. an aligner, for instance. As such, when the dental part is or comprises a respective device, the first segment can be or comprise at least one portion of a respective device, such as e.g. a base body of the device.

[0092] A second aspect of the invention relates to a system for manufacturing at least one segment of a dental part, particularly in accordance with the method of the first aspect of the invention. The system can comprise at least one of the following: a first data processing device and / or a second data processing device assignable or assigned to a provider which is configured to: provide base data defining a base design of at least the first segment of the dental part, the base design comprising at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part and for providing a plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part; receive a selection of at least one freely-selectable open parameter from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters; generate build data of at least the first segment of the dental part on basis of the base data and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter. All remarks made in connection with the method of the first aspect of the invention also apply to the system of the second aspect of the invention and vice versa.

[0093] The system can further comprise at least one manufacturing device, such as e.g. an additive manufacturing device, configured to perform, at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part on basis of the build data.

[0094] Any data processing device and / or computer and / or computer-implemented device mentioned herein can comprise computing devices which may include one or more processors and one or more memory devices, for example. The one or more processors may include any suitable processing device, such as a microprocessor, microcontroller, integrated circuit, logic device, and / or other suitable processing device. The one or more memory devices may include one or more computer-readable media, including but not limited to non-transitory computer-readable media, RAM, ROM, hard drives, flash drives, and / or other memory devices. The one or more control modules may be implemented at least in part by the one or more processors or the one or more memory devices. E240385WO 12 November 2025 The terms “processor” and “computer” and related terms, such as “data processing device” and “computer-implemented device”, as used herein are not limited to just those integrated circuits generally referred to in the art as a computer, but broadly refers to a microcontroller, a microcomputer, a programmable logic controller (PLC), an application specific integrated circuit, and other programmable circuits, and these terms are used interchangeably herein. The memory device may include, but is not limited to, a non-transitory computer-readable medium, such as a random-access memory (RAM), and computer-readable nonvolatile media, such as hard drives, flash memory, and other memory devices. Alternatively, a floppy disk, a compact disc-read only memory (CD-ROM), a magneto-optical disk (MOD), and / or a digital versatile disc (DVD) may also be used.

[0095] The term “non-transitory computer-readable medium”, as used herein, can refer to any tangible computer-based device implemented in any method or technology for short-term and long-term storage of information, such as, computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules and sub-modules, or other data in any device. The methods described herein may be encoded as executable instructions embodied in a tangible, non-transitory, computer readable media, including, without limitation, a storage device and / or a memory device. Such instructions, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform at least a portion of the methods described herein. Moreover, the term “non-transitory computer-readable medium”, as used herein, can include all tangible, computer-readable media, including, without limitation, non-transitory computer storage devices, including, without limitation, volatile and nonvolatile media, and removable and non-removable media such as a firmware, physical and virtual storage, CD-ROMs, DVDs, and any other digital source such as a network or the Internet, as well as yet to be developed digital means, with the sole exception being a transitory, propagating signal.

[0096] Exemplary aspects of the invention will be apparent from the exemplary embodiments, which will be described below in connection with the Fig, where:

[0097] Fig. 1 shows a principle diagram illustrating a method in accordance with an exemplary embodiment;

[0098] Fig. 2 and 3 each shows a principle drawing of a system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment;

[0099] Fig. 4 and 5 each shows a principle drawing of a build data in accordance with an exemplary embodiment; E240385WO 12 November 2025 Fig. 6 shows principle drawings of a segment in accordance with exemplary embodiments;

[0100] Fig. 7 shows principle drawing of a dental part in accordance with an exemplary embodiment; and

[0101] Fig. 8, 9 each show a principle drawing of a method in accordance with other exemplary embodiments.

[0102] Fig. 1 shows a principle diagram illustrating a method in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. Generally, the method is or enables a manufacturing method which can comprise at least one process or step of preparing an actual manufacturing process in which at least one segment 10 (see e.g. Fig. 4) of a dental part is manufactured via at least one manufacturing device 20 (see e.g. Fig. 2 or Fig. 3), such as e.g. a manufacturing apparatus, and / or at least one process or step of performing an actual manufacturing process of at least one segment 10 of a dental part via at least one manufacturing device 20, such as e.g. a manufacturing apparatus.

[0103] The method generally, enables manufacturing all kinds of segments 10 of all kinds of dental parts from diverse materials, such as e.g. ceramics, glasses, concrete, metals, polymers, composite material, etc. or material structures based on e.g. ceramics, glasses, concrete, metals, polymers, composite material, etc.

[0104] The term “dental part” can generally relate to a dental prosthesis, particularly a dental implant, a bridge, or an inlay, overlay etc., and / or a device for setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, particularly in a jaw bone structure or gum structure; a device for guiding an instrument for setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, particularly in a jaw bone structure or in a gum structure, for example.

[0105] As is apparent from Fig. 1, the method comprises a first step S1 which comprises providing, segmenting at least one dental part in at least a first and a second segment, wherein each of the at least one first and second segment represents a sub-volume of the or a dental part. Particularly, the first step of the method can comprise segmenting at least one representation, such as e.g. a digital representation of a dental part, in at least a first and a second segment, wherein each of the at least one first and second segment represents a sub-volume of the or a dental part. A respective digital representation of a dental part can be or comprise a digital image representing the geometry of dental part. A respective digital image of the dental part can be a digital image of the dental part. A respective digital image of the dental part can be a scan or a tomographic image, for example. Particularly, a respective digital image of the E240385WO 12 November 2025 dental part can be provided as a DICOM-file or in a DICOM-format, or as a STL-file or in a STL-format. Also, one, more, or all segments of the dental part can be provided as a DICOM-file or in a DICOM-format, or as a STL-file or in a STL-format, for example. A respective STL-file can be created or derived, e.g. by extracting, merging, etc., from a DICOM-file; a DICOM-file can thus, be used to create one or more STL-files.

[0106] Preferably, a respective digital representation or digital image, respectively of the dental part is provided as a STL-file or in a STL-format, respectively. Particularly, a respective STL-file can comprise a digital representation or a digital image, respectively of one or more teeth possibly including other physiological details of the teeth structure and / or its surroundings and / or of a jaw structure of at least one tooth and / or of one or more physiological details of a respective jaw structure and / or its surroundings and / or of a gum structure of at least one tooth and / or of one or more physiological details of a respective gum structure and / or its surroundings. More particularly, a respective STL-file can comprise a digital representation or digital image, respectively of at least one of: one or more teeth possibly including other physiological details of the teeth structure and / or its surroundings; a jaw structure associated with the one or more teeth and / or one or more physiological details of its (intraoral) surroundings; and a gum structure associated with the one or more teeth and the jaw structure and / or one or more physiological details of its (intraoral) surroundings.

[0107] The first step of the method can be a computer-implemented step in which a computer-implemented configurator, which can form part of e.g. a first and / or a second data processing device 30, 40, processes a representation, particularly a digital representation, of a dental part so as to segment the dental part in at least a first and a second segment, wherein each of the at least one first and second segment represents a sub-volume of the or a dental part.

[0108] Segmentation of the dental part can be effected on basis of a segmenting parameter, which is indicative of a segmentation of the dental part into a plurality of individual segments. The segmenting parameter can be defined on basis of at least one segmenting criterion. A respective segmenting criterion can e.g. define a segmentation area, particularly a location and / or orientation a shape of a segmentation area, at which the dental part is to be segmented into respective segments. Segmenting the dental part can also enable a distributed manufacturing process of a (complete) dental part via different manufacturing devices 20. Notably, a respective segmenting parameter can be a predefined base parameter and / or a freely-selectable open parameter as will be explained in more detail further below.

[0109] The method further comprises a second step S2 which comprises providing, via a first data processing device 30 assignable or assigned to a provider, base data defining a base design E240385WO 12 November 2025 of at least a first segment 10 of the dental part. The base design can comprise at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. Hence, in the first step S1 of the method base data, which defines a base design, which comprises at least one predefined base parameter of at least a first segment 10 of the dental part is provided. As non-limiting examples, a respective predefined base parameter can be or comprise at least one of the following: at least one base functionality of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base functionality, at least one base shape of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base shape, at least one base construction of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base construction, at least one base structural property, such as e.g. a base chemical property and / or a base physical property, of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base structural property, etc.

[0110] In either case, exemplary embodiments of the method can comprise that, in the second step of the method, respective base data which defines a base design which comprises at least one predefined base parameter of one, more, or all other segments of the dental part is provided as well such that all annotations made herein in connection with the first segment 10 can generally also apply to one, more, or all other segments of the dental part in analogous manner.

[0111] Generally, the base design can be or comprise a constructive and / or functional one- or multidimensional template of a respective segment to be manufactured, which template can then be, as will be apparent from further below, completed on basis of at least one freely-selectable open parameter to generate build data, which can then be used to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part. The template can thus, comprise at least one base functionality of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base functionality, at least one base shape of at least the first segment of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base shape, at least one base construction of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base construction, at least one base structural property, such as e.g. a base chemical property and / or a base physical property, of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective base structural property, etc.

[0112] The base data can be provided as a data set and / or as an algorithm, a script, or a computer program, for example. Hence, the base data which defines the base design of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part and which comprises the at least one predefined base parameter E240385WO 12 November 2025 of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part can be provided as an algorithm, a script, or a computer program, which is provided in the second step of the method, for example. As will also be apparent from below, the base data can be provided by a human being, such as e.g. a designer, constructing engineer, etc., and / or by a computer or a hardware- and / or software-embodied computer-implemented device.

[0113] The first data processing device 30 can be any hardware- and / or software-embodied device, which enables providing respective base data defining a base design of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. The first data processing device 30 can thus, be or comprise a computer or computer-implemented device, for instance. Particularly, the first data processing device 30 can be or comprise a computer or computer-implemented device which can be a local computer LC or computer-implemented device, for example (as is exemplarily shown in the exemplary embodiment of Fig. 3). Alternatively or additionally, the first data processing device 30 can be or comprise a computer which can form part of a local computer network CN, such as e.g. an intranet, or form part of a global computer network CN, such as e.g. the internet, for example (as is exemplarily shown in the exemplary embodiment of Fig. 2). As such, the first data processing device 30 can be or comprise a computer or computer-implemented device which is configured to directly or indirectly communicate with at least one further computer or computer-implemented device of a respective local or global computer network. As a non-limiting example, the first data processing device 30 can be or comprise a server, particularly a cloud-server as is exemplarily shown in the exemplary embodiment of Fig. 2.

[0114] The base data is typically provided by a provider, to which the first data processing device 30 is assigned. The provider can be a human being, for example. Alternatively or additionally, the provider can be or comprise a computer or a hardware- and / or software-embodied computer-implemented device configured to provide base data defining a base design of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. As a non-limiting example, a respective computer-implemented device can implement principles of artificial intelligence for providing base data defining a base design of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part which can enable an at least partial or even fully automated implementation of the method. As such, the first data processing device 30 can also be the provider or a computer-implemented provider can, e.g. in the shape of an algorithm or software, form part of the first data processing device, for example.

[0115] Typically, the provider analyzed the one or more respective segments of the dental part for determining parameters which should be set - these parameters are the predefined base parameters of the respective one or more segments of the dental part - and can therefore, not be changed by a user who is willing to manufacture the respective one or more segments E240385WO 12 November 2025 of the dental part, and for determining parameters - these parameters will be referred to as freely-selectable open parameters in the following - which are not set and can therefore, be changed by a user who is willing to manufacture the respective one or more segments of the dental part. Hence, the provider typically, does not implement the method to manufacture a respective segment of a dental part, but the provider provides data, namely base data, which supports a user in configuring at least the first segment of the dental part, particularly in finalizing a configuration of at least the first segment of the dental part.

[0116] The base design comprises at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. The at least one predefined base parameter is a parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part, which is predefined and thus, set by the provider. The at least one predefined base parameter can thus, be a parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part which cannot be changed by a user of the method. The at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part can thus, be deemed a closed parameter. The at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part can represent at least one core property of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part, for example. A respective core property of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part can be a property which is inevitably required for assuring that at least the first segment 10 of the dental part and the dental part, respectively, once manufactured, can be used for its intended purpose of use, for example. As such, a respective core property can also relate to a reliable and safe use and / or operation of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part in connection with its intended purpose of use, for example. It is conceivable though that the at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part can be changed by the provider.

[0117] Typically, the base data and the base parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part lack certain information of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part which information is / are required for generating build data for the actual manufacturing process of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. Hence, additional information of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part can be required for generating build data, which can be used and processed, respectively by a manufacturing device 20 for performing a manufacturing process, which results in that at least the first segment of the dental part is manufactured.

[0118] The method comprises a third step S3, which comprises providing a plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. Hence, in the third step S3 of the method further data, which specify at least the first segment 10 of the dental part is provided. Respective further data comprises a plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. As non-limiting examples, a E240385WO 12 November 2025 respective freely-selectable open parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part can be or comprise at least one of: at least one freely-selectable functionality of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective freely-selectable functionality, at least one freely-selectable shape of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective freely-selectable shape, at least one freely-selectable construction of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective freely-selectable construction, at least one freely-selectable structural property, such as e.g. a chemical and / or a physical property, of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or one or more parameters indicative of a respective freely-selectable structural property, etc.

[0119] In either case, the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part are typically, different from the predefined base parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. In other words, the freely-selectable open parameters can be parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part in addition to the base parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. As such, the freely-selectable open parameters typically, do not change the predefined base parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. As will be apparent from further below, the predefined base parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part and at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter of the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part can together form sufficient information to generate production-ready build data of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part, which is required for preparing and / or performing the actual manufacturing process of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. Hence, when both respective base parameters and at least one freely-selectable open parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part are provided and, as will be apparent from further below, once at least one freely-selectable open parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part is selected, sufficient information for generating build data, which can be used and processed, respectively for generating build data and for preparing and / or performing an actual manufacturing process of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part can be provided, respectively.

[0120] The principle drawing of Fig. 4 shows a schematic block which illustrates build data for manufacturing a respective segment of a dental part and indicates that the build data comprises both predefined base parameters of the at least one segment 10 to be manufactured as indicated by box “Closed” and freely-selectable open parameters of the at least one segment 10 to be manufactured as indicated by the box “Open”. E240385WO 12 November 2025 The provision of the freely-selectable open parameters of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured can be performed via the first data processing device 30 and / or via at least one further data processing device 40 which can also be implemented as a computer or as a computer-implemented device, for instance. As such, the above remarks concerning implementation options of the first data processing device 30 can also apply to any other data processing device 40 used in connection with the method.

[0121] It is conceivable that multiple sets of freely-selectable open parameters of the respective segment to be manufactured are provided, wherein one or more first freely-selectable open parameters of the respective segment to be manufactured of a first set of freely-selectable open parameters are to be selected by at least one first user and one or more further freely-selectable open parameters of the respective segment to be manufactured of at least one further set of freely-selectable open parameters are to be selected by at least one further user. The respective first freely-selectable open parameters can be different from the respective further freely-selectable open parameters such that respective first freely-selectable open parameters can relate to different properties of the respective segment to be manufactured compared with respective further freely-selectable open parameters. As such, a respective first user can have, via a respective selection of one or more first freely-selectable open parameters, different possibilities for defining one or more properties of the respective segment to be manufactured compared with a respective further user and vice versa.

[0122] A respective first user can be a user who has a different degree of education, experience, training, etc. with respect to selecting freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part and thus, the functional and / or constructive configuration of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part compared to a respective further user. Particularly, a respective first user can be a developer who is able to generate a computer program configured to provide base data defining a base design of at least at least the first segment of the dental part or a computer-implemented application, such as e.g. a configurator. Additionally or alternatively, a respective first user can have a different or higher degree of education, experience, or training, etc. with respect to selecting freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part and thus, the functional and / or constructive configuration of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part compared to a respective further user. As a non-limiting example, a respective first user can be a designer or developer of one or more specific dental parts, who knows about important functional and / or constructive features of respective dental parts. As a more concrete example, a respective first user can be a designer or developer of dental parts who knows about important functional and / or constructive features of respective dental parts and is thus, able to select specific freely-selectable open parameters, which concern important functional and / or constructive E240385WO 12 November 2025 features of respective dental parts, which assure a base functionality of the respective dental parts, whereas a respective further user could (only) select freely-selectable open parameters, which concern mere design features of the respective dental parts, which can be required for a customization of the respective dental parts for a specific patient, for example. In such a manner, at least one first user can define a base configuration of at least the first segment of a dental part, which can then be adjusted to a specific use-case, thereby generating a final configuration of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part, by at least one further user in efficient manner as the at least one further user can use the base configuration of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part as defined by the at least one first user.

[0123] The principle drawing of Fig. 5 shows a schematic block which illustrates build data for manufacturing a respective segment 10 to be manufactured and indicates that the build data comprises both one or more predefined base parameters of the segment 10 to be manufactured as indicated by box “Closed” and one or more freely-selectable open parameters of the segment 10 to be manufactured, as indicated by the box “Open 1”, which have been selected by a first user and further freely-selectable open parameters of the segment 10 to be manufactured, as indicated by the box “Open n”, which have been selected by the first user or at least one further user.

[0124] The method comprises a fourth step S4, which comprises selecting, via the first data processing device 30 or via a second data processing device 40 assignable or assigned to at least one user, at least one freely-selectable open parameter from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters. Hence, in the fourth step S4 of the method at least one freely-selectable open parameter is selected from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters, which are provided in the third step S3 of method. The fourth step S4 of the method can thus, be deemed or denoted a configuration step in which one or more specific freely configurable parameters (represented by respective freely-selectable open parameters) and related properties of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part are configured. The fourth step S4 of the method can be performed by at least one user, i.e. a human being, or computer-implemented, i.e. by a computer or computer-implemented device, for example. As such, at least one user can select one or more respective freely-selectable open parameters from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters e.g. via a human machine interface assignable or assigned to the first data processing device or the second data processing device, respectively. A respective human machine interface can e.g. be or form part of an application programming interface of at least one computer-implemented application or software, respectively assigned to the to the first data processing device 30 or the second data processing device 40, respectively. A respective computer-implemented application or software can be deemed or denoted a configurator. Alternatively or additionally, a hardware- E240385WO 12 November 2025 and / or software-embodied computer-implemented device can be configured to select at least one freely-selectable open parameter from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. Also, a respective computer-implemented device can be or comprise a computer-implemented application or software which can be deemed or denoted a configurator. As a non-limiting example, a respective computer-implemented device can implement principles of artificial intelligence for selecting at least one freely-selectable open parameter from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part which can enable an at least partial or even fully automated implementation of the method.

[0125] As indicated above, it is conceivable that multiple sets of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part are provided in the third step of the method, wherein, in the fourth step of the method, one or more first freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part of a first set of freely-selectable open parameters are selected by at least one first user and one or more further freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part of at least one further set of freely-selectable open parameters are selected by at least one further user. As indicated above, the respective first freely-selectable open parameters can be different from the respective further freely-selectable open parameters such that respective first freely-selectable open parameters can relate to different properties of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part compared with respective further freely-selectable open parameters. As such, a respective first user can have, by selecting one or more first freely-selectable open parameters, different possibilities for defining one or more properties of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part compared with a respective further user and vice versa.

[0126] The method comprises a fifth step S5 which comprises generating, via the first data processing device 30 and / or the second data processing device 40, build data of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part on basis of the base data and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter. Hence, in the fifth step S5 of the method the base data, which comprises the base design of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part, wherein the base design comprising at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part, and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter is processed via the first data processing device 30 to generate build data of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. The first data processing device 30 can thus, comprise one or more algorithms configured to process, e.g. by principles of data combination, the base design comprising at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter to generate build data, which can then, be used to prepare and / or perform at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first E240385WO 12 November 2025 segment 10 of the dental part. As indicated above, the predefined base parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part as comprised by the base data and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameters of the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part can together form sufficient information of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part, which is required for generating build data and / or for preparing and / or performing the actual manufacturing process of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part, respectively.

[0127] Respective build data can comprise machine-readable and / or machine-processable information, such as e.g. 3d-data of the at least one segment 10, e.g. in the shape of STL-file, STEP-files, etc., and / or machine code (G-code), which can be used by a manufacturing device 20 for performing at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. Respective machine-readable and / or machine-processable information can thus, comprise instructions for a hardware- and / or software-embodied control unit 21 of the respective manufacturing device 20, which enable controlling operation of the respective manufacturing device 20 to perform at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment 10 of the dental part and which finally, results in the manufacture of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part.

[0128] The method comprises a sixth step S6 which comprises performing, via a manufacturing device 20, at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment 10 of the dental part on basis of the build data. Hence, in the sixth step S6 of the method, the build data generated in the fifth step S5 of the method is used for the actual manufacturing step of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. This can be effected, e.g. by controlling operating a manufacturing device 20 to perform at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment 10 of the dental part and which finally, results in the manufacture of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part.

[0129] The sixth step S6 of the method can generally be implemented with any manufacturing device and manufacturing process, respectively. As non-limiting examples, additive manufacturing devices and related process and / or subtractive additive manufacturing devices and related process can be used in the sixth step of the method. As such, non-limiting examples of manufacturing devices and related process can comprise casting devices and related processes, deposition devices and related processes, foaming devices and related processes, machining devices and related processes, such as e.g. grinding, turning, milling, or drilling devices and related processes, machine pressing devices and related processes, molding devices and related processes, extrusion devices and related processes, etc. are E240385WO 12 November 2025 contemplated herein. Specifically 3D-printing devices and related processes are contemplated. However, the invention is not limited thereto.

[0130] Thus, the method comprises the idea to divide parameters of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part in predefined base parameters, which are provided and set by a provider and in freely-selectable open parameters, which are to be selected by a user to generate build data, which can be used for manufacturing at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. Notably, the predefined base parameters are set by the provider, whereas the freely-selectable open parameters are not set by the provider, but freely selectable or selected by at least one user. As such, it is possible that at least one user can influence the configuration of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part to a certain extent even without having expertise in manufacturing the respective one or more segments of the dental part. Yet, in accordance with the method, a user is not tasked and shall not be tasked with the complete configuration and design of at least the one or more segments of the dental part, which creates a possibility that also unexperienced users can influence the final configuration of one or more segments of the dental part to a certain degree without the risk that the one or more segments of the respective dental part and the respective dental part cannot be used for its intended purpose, e.g. due to a user-error during the configuration of the one or more segments of the respective dental part.

[0131] Hence, the method enables an improved manufacturing principle that enables that unexperienced users can implement methods for manufacturing at least the first segment 10 of the dental part such that at least the first segment 10 of the dental part of desired properties can be obtained. More specifically, the method enables a more user-oriented approach in manufacturing three-dimensional one or more segments of a dental part, which allows unexperienced users to partially configure and design, respectively one or more segments to be manufactured and then use one or more manufacturing devices 20 to manufacture the respective one or more segments based on respective user-based configurations and designs, respectively in an easy and reliable manner.

[0132] Generally, the at least one predefined base parameter can relate to one or more properties of at least the first segment 10 of a dental part at or in one or more first portions, such as e.g. one or more first surface- or volume elements, of at least the first segment of a dental part, and the at least one freely-selectable open parameter can relate to one or more properties of at least the first segment 10 of a dental part at or in one or more second portions, such as e.g. one or more second surface- or volume elements, of at least the first segment of a dental part. Hence, at least the first segment 10 of a dental part can at least be divided into respective first and second portions, wherein respective predefined base parameters can be assigned to E240385WO 12 November 2025 respective first portions and respective freely-selectable open parameters can be assigned to respective second portions of at least the first segment 10 of a dental part (as exemplified in connection with Fig. 6a). Respective first portions can comprise portions of at least the first segment 10 of a dental part, which are critical for its intended function and / or use, structural stability or safety, for example. Respective second portions can comprise portions of at least the first segment of a dental part, which are not critical for its intended function and / or use, structural stability or safety but critical for a customization and / or individualization, for example. Respective first portions can comprise spatially separated portions or spatially non-separated portions, which can be distributed throughout the surface and / or volume of at least the first segment of a dental part. Likewise, respective second portions can comprise spatially separated portions or spatially non-separated portions, which can be distributed throughout the surface and / or volume of at least the first segment of a dental part. As such, respective first and second portions can comprise one or more outer and / or inner surface- or volume elements of at least the first segment of a dental part, which enables that at least the first segment of a dental part can generally be provided with a high degree of customization and / or individualization with respect to its properties as these may vary between respective first and second portions.

[0133] The at least one predefined base parameter can comprise at least one of: a chemical parameter, a physical parameter, a geometrical parameter, or a functional parameter of least one portion, such as e.g. a surface- or a volume element, of the at least one segment 10 to be manufactured. Hence, the provider can predefine or set at least one of: a chemical parameter, a physical parameter, a geometrical parameter, or a functional parameter of the at least one segment to be manufactured. Chemical parameters can e.g. relate to the chemical composition of one, more, or all portions of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured or a material or material structure, respectively forming same. Physical parameters can e.g. relate to one or more mechanical parameters, e.g. rigidity, stiffness, strength, etc., one or more electrical parameters, e.g. electrical conductivity, one or more magnetic parameters, e.g. magnetization, one or more thermal parameters, e.g. thermal conductivity, thermal stability, etc., one or more surface parameters, e.g. roughness, of one, more, or all portions of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured. Geometrical parameters can e.g. relate to the shape, size, and dimensions of one, more, or all portions of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured. Functional parameters can e.g. relate to at least one functionality of one, more, or all portions of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured. Respective functionalities will typically, depend on the type of the segment 10 to be manufactured and its intended function and / or use. E240385WO 12 November 2025 The at least one freely-selectable open parameter can comprise at least one of: a chemical parameter, a physical parameter, a geometrical parameter, a functional parameter of a respective segment 10 to be manufactured, particularly at least one parameter of the segment 10 to be manufactured which is not defined by the base data. Hence, the user can select at least one of: a chemical parameter, a physical parameter, a geometrical parameter, or a functional parameter of the segment 10 to be manufactured. Chemical parameters can e.g. relate to the chemical composition of one, more, or all portions of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured or a material or material structure, respectively forming same. Physical parameters can e.g. relate to one or more mechanical parameters, e.g. rigidity, stiffness, strength, etc., one or more electrical parameters, e.g. electrical conductivity, one or more magnetic parameters, e.g. magnetization, one or more thermal parameters, e.g. thermal conductivity, thermal stability, etc., one or more surface parameters, e.g. roughness, of one, more, or all portions of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured. Geometrical parameters can e.g. relate to the shape, size, and dimensions of one, more, or all portions of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured. Functional parameters can e.g. relate to at least one functionality of one, more, or all portions of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured. Respective functionalities will typically, depend on the type of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured and its intended function and / or use.

[0134] Yet, even though the same parameters and examples are provided both for the at least one predefined base parameter and the at least one freely-selectable open parameter, the latter is not identical with the former. As such, if a predefined base parameter predefines at least one of chemical parameter, a physical parameter, a geometrical parameter, or a functional parameter of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured, the respective parameter will not be used as a freely-selectable open parameter. As indicated above, the at least one freely-selectable open parameter is typically, a parameter of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured in addition to the one or more base parameters of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured. As a non-limiting example, it is conceivable that respective predefined base parameters set at least one chemical parameter and / or a physical parameter of a respective segment 10 and one or more geometrical parameters and / or functional parameters of the respective segment 10 are selected based on a selection of freely-selectable open parameters, for example. As another non-limiting example, it is conceivable that respective predefined base parameters set at least one geometrical parameter and / or a functional parameter of a respective segment 10 to be manufactured and one or more chemical parameter and / or physical parameters of the respective segment 10 are selected based on a selection of freely-selectable open parameters. Other examples which illustrate that respective predefined base parameters and freely-selectable open parameters are different and can be E240385WO 12 November 2025 particularly disjunct parameters, are contemplated herein even though not expressly mentioned.

[0135] The segmenting of the dental part can comprise segmenting a digital representation of the dental part, wherein the digital representation of the dental part is based on image information, particularly scan image information, of the dental part. Hence, the first step S1 of method can comprise a computer-implemented processing of a digital representation of the dental part, wherein the digital representation of the dental part can be or comprise at least one of: scan image information, particularly intraoral scan information, tomography information, etc. Particularly, for exemplary embodiments in which dental parts which are or comprise dental prosthesis, scan image information of at least a part of at least one tooth to be replaced, or scan image information of at least a part of a jaw to be at least partially replaced, or of at least a part of any other intraoral structure which is to be at least partially replaced, can be used as a respective digital representation.

[0136] As such, the digital representation can particularly be or comprise image information of at least one: at least one tooth to be at least partly replaced with the dental part; at least one bone structure, particularly at least one jaw bone structure, in which at least one tooth to be at least partly replaced with the dental part is to be inserted; a gum structure assigned to at least one jaw bone structure in which at least one tooth to be at least partly replaced with the dental part is to be inserted, for example.

[0137] The segmenting of the dental part can be performed by a human and / or by computer-implemented segmenting device, which can form part of the first and / or second data processing device 30, 40, comprising one or more segment algorithms configured to segment the at least one dental part into at least a first and a second segment on basis of at least one segmenting criterion. As such, when the first step S1 of the method is a computer-implemented step in which a computer-implemented configurator processes a representation, particularly a digital representation, of a dental part so as to segment the dental part in at least a first and a second segment, wherein each of the at least one first and second segment represents a sub-volume of the or a dental part, computer-implemented segmenting device comprising one or more segment algorithms configured to segment the at least one dental part into at least a first and a second segment on basis of at least one segmenting criterion can be used. A respective segmenting criterion can e.g. define a segmentation area, particularly a location and / or orientation a shape of a segmentation area, at which the respective dental part is to be segmented into respective segments. Notably, a respective segmenting criterion can be a predefined base parameter and / or a freely-selectable open parameter. E240385WO 12 November 2025

[0138] The segmenting criterion can be selected based on at least one of: a chemical parameter of at least the first segment 10 or the dental part; a physical parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or the complete dental part; a geometrical parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or the complete dental part; a functional parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or the complete dental part; an interface parameter, particularly a connection interface parameter, of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or the complete dental part; a process parameter of the manufacturing process implemented for manufacturing at least the first segment 10 of the dental part or the complete dental part; a parameter, e.g. a parameter related with an available manufacturing space, of the manufacturing device used for manufacturing at least the first segment 10 of the dental part. As such, diverse parameters can be taken into account for the segmentation of a dental part which enables that the dental part can be segmented in suitable manner, e.g. to assure a specific quality of the manufacturing process of at least the first segment and at least the first segment, accordingly. In other words, diverse parameters can be considered for segmenting a dental part which can assure desired properties of the one or more segments of the dental part to be manufactured, e.g. as it can be avoided that a segmentation of the dental part is effected in a region in which it has, e.g., geometric, physical, physiological, medical, or mechanical requirements, particularly during use of the dental part, and in which, as a consequence, a segmentation could lead to a possible failure, medical issues, or reduced functionality of the dental part. Also, diverse parameters can be considered for segmenting the dental part which can assure that the one or more segments of the dental part can also be manufactured in a manufacturing device which has limited build space availability such that segmenting the dental part in respective segments which have a size such that they can be manufactured in parallel or in series also with a manufacturing device which has limited build space availability. This example can particularly apply to additive manufacturing devices, so-called 3D-printers, which oftentimes have limited build space availability such that dental parts exceeding a specific size can only be manufactured in segments.

[0139] The at least one freely-selectable open parameter can thus, comprise a segmenting criterion or segmenting parameter, respectively which is indicative of a segmentation of a dental part into a plurality of segments, wherein each segment represents a specific sub-volume of the at least one dental part. As such, it is also conceivable that a user can select how a dental part, which generally is or comprises a three-dimensional object, is to be segmented. However, segmentation of a dental part by a user can require that the user is authorized for the segmentation. A respective authorization can require that the respective user authorizes himself as “authorized user” by logging in to a specific user portal, which can e.g. be assigned to the first and / or second data processing device, in which specific user-credentials, which E240385WO 12 November 2025 indicate that the user is authorized to segment dental parts are stored. Respective credentials can be based on a specific education or training in segmenting dental parts, the respective user has undergone, for example.

[0140] The at least one freely-selectable open parameter can comprise a manufacturing sequence parameter indicative of a manufacturing sequence of respective segments of the dental part. Hence, also the manufacturing sequence which specifies the order in which respective segments of the dental part are to be manufactured can be selected by a user. However, defining a respective manufacturing sequence of respective segments by a user can require that the user is authorized. A respective authorization can require that the respective user authorizes himself as “authorized user” by logging in to a specific user portal, which can be assigned to the first and / or second data processing device, in which specific user-credentials, which indicate that the user is authorized to select a manufacturing sequence of respective segments are stored. Respective credentials can be based on a specific education or training in selecting manufacturing sequences, the respective user has undergone, for example.

[0141] The at least one predefined base parameter can comprise one or more parameters of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured which are required at least for realizing one or more predefined based properties, such as e.g. chemical and / or physical base properties, of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured. Respective base properties of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured can relate to minimum requirements of the respective segment 10, which are necessarily required for its intended application, purpose, etc. Nonlimiting examples of respective base properties are a base shape of the segment 10, base dimensions of the segment 10, a base weight of the segment 10, one or more interface elements of the segment 10, a stability of the segment 10, a conductivity of the segment 10, surface properties of the segment 10, etc. Hence, the predefined base parameters can set specific base properties, which can also be deemed or denoted core properties, of the segment 10 to be manufactured such that it is assured that the segment 10 to be manufactured will in any case, i.e. irrespective of any selection of one or more freely-user selectable open parameters, comprise the specific base properties, such as e.g. chemical and / or physical base properties, of the segment 10 to be manufactured. As such, the risk that a user compromises the base properties of a respective segment 10 to be manufactured is avoided or at least reduced as the freely-selectable open parameters will relate (only) to properties of the segment 10 to be manufactured which will not affect the base properties of the segment 10.

[0142] Particularly, in exemplary embodiments in which the at least one predefined base parameter comprises one or more parameters of a respective segment 10 to be manufactured required at least for realizing one or more predefined chemical and / or physical base properties of the E240385WO 12 November 2025 segment 10 to be manufactured, the one or more pre-defined chemical and / or physical base properties of the segment 10 to be manufactured can relate to at least one of the following predefined properties: electrical properties, thermal properties, magnetic properties, mechanical properties, geometric properties, material properties, handling properties, for example. Respective properties can, in any case, include at least one of: one or more application-related properties of the segment 10 to be manufactured, one or more patient-related properties of the segment 10 to be manufactured, one or more safety-related properties of the segment 10 to be supported, etc.

[0143] The at least one freely-selectable open parameter can comprise one or more parameters of a respective segment 10 to be manufactured, which are required at least for realizing one or more freely-selectable functional and / or design properties of the segment 10 to be manufactured. Respective freely-selectable functional and / or design properties of the segment 10 to be manufactured can thus, relate to specific functional and / or design properties of a segment 10 to be manufactured. Non-limiting examples of respective freely-selectable functional and / or design properties are non-essential additional functions of one or more portions of the segment 10, a color of one or more portions of the segment 10, a surface finish of one or more portions of the segment 10, etc. Notably, respective freely-selectable functional and / or design properties of the segment 10 can be or comprise any property of a segment 10 to be manufactured, which needs to be adjusted for a specific use of the segment 10 to be manufactured. As such, respective freely-selectable functional and / or design properties of the segment 10 can be or comprise any property of a segment 10 to be manufactured which is required for a customization and / or individualization of the segment 10. This can particularly, apply to any application of the segment 10 in which a customization and / or an individualization of the segment 10 is required, such as e.g. a medical, particularly a dental or orthodontic, application, particularly a dental prosthesis application, in which a dental implant or the like, is to be individually adapted for a specific patient.

[0144] As is indicated in the principle drawings of Fig. 6, the at least one predefined base parameter can relate to one or more properties of the a respective segment 10 to be manufactured at or in one or more first portions 11 , such as e.g. one or more first surface- or volume elements, of the segment 10 to be manufactured, and the at least one freely-selectable open parameter can relate to one or more properties of the segment 10 to be manufactured at or in one or more second portions 12, such as e.g. one or more second surface- or volume elements, of the segment 10 to be manufactured. Hence, a segment 10 to be manufactured can at least be divided into respective first and second portions 11, 12, wherein respective predefined base parameters can be assigned to respective first portions 11 and respective freely-selectable open parameters can be assigned to respective second portions 12. Respective first portions E240385WO 12 November 2025 11 can comprise portions of the segment 10 which are critical for its intended function and / or use, structural stability or safety, for example. Respective second portions 12 can comprise portions of the segment 10 which are not critical for its intended function and / or use, structural stability or safety but critical for a customization and / or individualization, for example. Respective first portions 11 can comprise spatially separated portions or spatially nonseparated portions, which can be distributed throughout the surface and / or volume of the segment 10 to be manufactured. Likewise, respective second portions 12 can comprise spatially separated portions or spatially non-separated portions, which can be distributed throughout the surface and / or volume of the segment 10 to be manufactured. As such, respective first and second portions 11, 12 can comprise one or more outer and / or inner surface- or volume elements of the segment 10 to be manufactured, which enables that the segment 10 can generally be provided with a high degree of customization and / or individualization with respect to its properties as these may vary between respective first and second portions 11, 12.

[0145] Particularly, Fig. 6a shows a first exemplary embodiment of how respective first and second portions 11, 12 can comprise one or more outer and / or inner surface- or volume elements of the segment 10, and Fig. 6b shows a second exemplary embodiment of how respective first and second portions 11, 12 can comprise one or more outer and / or inner surface- or volume elements of the segment 10. Notably, the embodiment of Fig. 6b corresponds to the embodiment of Fig. 5 as the respective first portion 11 of Fig. 6b corresponds to the closed parameters of Fig. 5 and the respective second portions 12 of Fig. 6b correspond to the open parameters of Fig. 5.

[0146] One, more, or all predefined base parameters can generally not be modified by the at least one user of the method. As indicated further above, the predefined base parameters can be parameters of a segment 10 of a dental part, which can be required for realizing one or more base properties of the segment 10 and dental part, respectively. As such, configuring these predefined parameters as not modifiable, which can be implemented e.g. by specific programming of these parameters, password-protection of these parameters, etc. by the at least one user of the method or the provider, it can be assured that the respective base properties of a segment 10 to be manufactured are and will be realized, when the respective segment 10 is manufactured.

[0147] Yet, in other exemplary embodiments of the method, it can also be conceivable that one, more, or all predefined base parameters can be modified by the at least one user of the method, particularly via freely-selectable open parameters. However, modification of one or more predefined base parameters by a user can require that the user is authorized for the E240385WO 12 November 2025 modification. A respective authorization can require that the respective user authorizes himself as “authorized user” by logging in to a specific user portal, which can e.g. be assigned to the first and / or second data processing device 30, 40, in which specific user-credentials, which indicate that the user is authorized to modify one or more predefined base properties are stored. Respective credentials can be based on a specific education or training in generating and / or modifying respective predefined base properties, the respective user has undergone, for example.

[0148] Specifically, a modification of respective predefined base parameters can be effected on basis of one or more selected freely-selectable open parameters which can require that a design of at least the first segment 10 of a dental part is to be modified e.g. by implementing one or more modification operations. Respective one or more selected freely-selectable open parameters which can require that a design of at least the first segment of a dental part is to be modified e.g. by implementing one or more modification operations can be or comprise the addition of an information, such as e.g. a logo, or other graphical elements, such as e.g. patterns, to a design of at least the first segment of a dental part, for example. Respective modification operations can comprise one or more Boolean-operations, such as e.g. addition of volume to at least one portion of the or a base design of at least the first segment of a dental part, and / or subtraction of volume from at least one portion of the or a base design of at least the first segment of a dental part, for example.

[0149] Yet, it is also conceivable that one or more freely-selectable open parameters can be used to modify predefined base parameters. As a non-limiting example, a freely-selectable open parameter, e.g. a geometrical parameter which defines a specific target shape of a segment 10 to be manufactured, can be used to modify a base shape of the segment 10 as predefined by a predefined base parameter.

[0150] As such, the method can comprise in respective exemplary embodiments the steps of: modifying one, more, or all predefined base parameters via at least one first freely-selectable open parameter to generate modified base data of the respective segment 10 to be manufactured; providing at least one second freely-selectable open parameter of the segment 10 to be manufactured; selecting, via the first and / or second data processing device 30, 40, the at least one second freely-selectable open parameter of the segment 10 to be manufactured; generating, via the first and / or second data processing device 30, 40, build data of the segment 10 to be manufactured on basis of the modified base data and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter; and performing, via a manufacturing device 20, at least one manufacturing process to manufacture the segment 10 on basis of the build data. The method can thus, comprise a multi-step approach of manufacturing a respective E240385WO 12 November 2025 segment 10, which can include an intermediate step of modifying one or more predefined base parameters to generate one or more modified base parameters, which are then used in combination with one or more selected freely-selected open parameters to generate build data, which can then be used for the actual manufacturing step of a segment 10 to be manufactured.

[0151] According to another exemplary embodiment of the method, performing, via a manufacturing device 20, at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment 10 of a dental part on basis of the build data can comprise manufacturing at least the first segment 10 of the dental part with at least one connection interface for directly or indirectly, particularly via an abutment element, connecting the first segment 10 with the or at least one second segment of the dental part. As such, at least the first segment 10 of a dental part can be manufactured with at least one connection interface for directly or indirectly, particularly via an abutment element, connecting the first segment with the or at least one second segment of the dental part. Generally, one, more, or all parameters of a respective connection interface, such as e.g. parameters concerning the location, orientation, size, etc. of a respective connection interface can be a parameter of the base data or a freely-selectable open parameter.

[0152] Thus, the at least one freely-selectable open parameter of at least the first segment 10 of the dental part can thus, be or comprise at least one of the following: at least one property, e.g. shape, size, volume, position, orientation, of a connection interface for directly or indirectly, particularly via an abutment element, connecting the first segment 10 with the or at least one second segment of the dental part.

[0153] In either case, the method can comprise a build data authorization step before the step of performing, via the manufacturing device 20, the at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment 10 of the dental part on basis of the build data. As such, it can be assured that build data which has been generated in accordance with the method, needs to be authorized before it is used in a respective manufacturing process. A respective authorization can require that a person, such as e.g. a clinician, a dentist, an orthodontist, or a computer-implemented authorization device can perform at least one authorization process in which one or more authorization criteria, which can be or comprise a check if one or more quality criteria of the respective segment of a dental part reflected in the build data, are fulfilled. An authorization through a person can require that the person has one or more credentials which indicate that the person is approved to authorize build data. A respective authorization can require that the respective person authorizes himself as “authorized user” by logging in to a specific user portal, which can e.g. be assigned to the first and / or second data processing E240385WO 12 November 2025 device, in which specific user-credentials, which indicate that the user is approved to authorize build data are stored. Respective credentials can be based on a specific education or training in assessing build data, the respective person has undergone, for example.

[0154] In either case, the method can further comprise connecting the as-manufactured first segment 10 with at least one second segment of the dental part, particularly via a connection means, such as e.g. an abutment element, adhesive, solder, weld, etc., to form the dental part. As such, the method can comprise an assembling step of a respective first segment 10 of a dental part with at least one second segment of the dental part so as to create the actual dental part. As such, the term “dental part” can generally be or comprise an assembly of multiple segments which are directly or indirectly connected, particularly via one or more connection means, such as e.g. an abutment element, adhesive, solder, weld, etc.

[0155] In either case, the at least one manufacturing process can be or can comprise an additive manufacturing process. Exemplary additive manufacturing process in accordance with the present disclosure may include, but are not limited to, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), 3D printing processes as implemented by inkjets, laser jets, and binder jets, Stereolithography (SLA), Direct Selective Laser Sintering (DSLS), Electron Beam Sintering (EBS), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS), Laser Net Shape Manufacturing (LNSM), Direct Metal Deposition (DMD), Digital Light Processing (DLP), Direct Selective Laser Melting (DSLM), Selective Laser Melting (SLM), Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM), and other known additive manufacturing processes. The materials which can be processed in respective additive manufacturing processes generally comprise polymers, particularly including so-called photopolymers, metals, concrete, ceramics, or any other suitable material that may be in solid, liquid, powder, sheet material, wire, or any other suitable form or combinations thereof.

[0156] Yet, also subtractive manufacturing processes, such as e.g. by machining, particularly by milling, are conceivable. Respective subtractive manufacturing processes can also be implemented as post-processing processes for additively manufactured segments.

[0157] As such, each respective manufacturing process can include not only the actual manufacturing process of at least a first segment of a dental part but also post-processing of a first segment of a dental part, e.g. to achieve required geometric tolerances.

[0158] In either case, a respective dental part can generally be or comprise at least one of: a dental prosthesis, particularly a dental implant, a bridge, or an inlay, overlay etc. The term “dental implant” particularly refers to an implant assembly which comprises a root and a crown which E240385WO 12 November 2025 are connected with each other via at least one abutment element, possibly via at least one connection element, such as e.g. a screw assigned to the at least one abutment element. Alternatively, a respective root analogue implant can also comprise a root and a crown which are connected with each other via an adhesive means. Each of at least a respective root and / or crown of a dental implant can be a respective segment of a dental part. As such, when the dental part is or comprises a dental implant, the first segment can be or comprise at least one component of the dental part implant, such as a crown, an abutment, or a root, etc. Notably, the term “bridge” refers to a dental bridge construction which is or can be a dental restoration (a fixed dental prosthesis) used to replace one or more teeth by joining an artificial tooth definitively to adjacent teeth or dental implants.

[0159] Fig. 7a, 7b each show a principle drawing of a dental part in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

[0160] In Fig. 7a, the dental part is a dental implant 60, particularly a root analogue dental implant, which comprises a lower part 61 , which can also be deemed or denoted a root, an upper part 62, which can also be deemed or denoted a crown, and an abutment element 63 for receiving a connection element 64, such as e.g. a screw, including other dental parts like bridge, overlay, etc. At least one of the lower part 61, the upper part, 62, or the abutment element 63 can be a segment in terms of the Application.

[0161] In Fig. 7b, the dental part is a device 70 for setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, particularly in a jaw bone structure or gum structure; a device for guiding an instrument for setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, particularly in a jaw bone structure or gum structure. A respective device 70 can particularly, be or comprise a surgical guide which enables setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, particularly in a jaw bone structure or gum structure. As such, when the dental part is or comprises a respective device 70, the first segment can be or comprise at least one portion of a respective device, such as e.g. a base body of the device, or define same.

[0162] Even it not shown in the drawings, a dental part can also be or comprises an orthodontic device for positioning and / or orienting one or more teeth, such as e.g. an aligner.

[0163] Specific non-limiting exemplary embodiments of the method are provided in the following in connection with the principle drawings of Fig. 8 and 9:

[0164] In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of Fig. 8, the method comprises one, more, or all of the following steps which particularly, enable and result in a highly automated reliable E240385WO 12 November 2025 generation of build data which can be used for manufacturing at least a respective first segment of a dental part, particularly a dental prosthesis, such as e.g. a dental implant, particularly a root analogue dental implant, as is apparent from Fig. 7a, for instance, bridge, crown, inlay, overlay, etc.

[0165] Particularly, the exemplary embodiment of Fig. 8 is a method which comprises the following steps (i) - (v), namely: (i) a segmentation determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises determining a segmentation of the dental part in the first and second segment, wherein the determining step comprises at least one of: a determination of a main axis of the dental part, a determination of a segmentation plane, a determination of one or more undercuts of the dental part, a removal of one or more determined undercuts of the dental part; (ii) an abutment determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of an abutment element and / or of a connection element assigned to an abutment element; a prepositioning and / or pre-orienting of the selected abutment element and / or connection element with respect to the first or second segment of the dental part; a provision of abutment element related data; ora provision of connection element related data; (iii) a position determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a positioning of a selected abutment element or connection element, such as e.g. a screw, assigned to an abutment element within a volume of the dental part, a determination of distances between one or more points of the abutment element or connection element assigned to the abutment and one or more points of the volume of the dental part; (iv) a surface determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a surface structure of at least the first segment of the dental part, a setting of an inclination of a cutting edge, a setting of position markers on the surface of at least the first segment of the dental part; and optional (v) a crown determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: determining a receiving structure, particularly a receiving channel structure, for receiving a connection element assigned to an abutment element; a selection of a crown shape; a post-configuration of an abutment element. Any of the steps can comprise build data generation step in accordance with the fifth step of the method. Step (vi) indicates a download step in which respective build data can be downloaded for being used by a manufacturing device or a controller associated therewith. The steps can be performed in a specific order which can comprise an order in which step (ii) follows step (i), step (iii) follows step (ii), step (iv) follows step (iii) etc.

[0166] In accordance with the exemplary embodiment of Fig. 9, the method comprises one, more, or all of the following steps which particularly, enable and result in a highly automated reliable E240385WO 12 November 2025 generation of build data which can be used for manufacturing at least a respective first segment of a dental part, particularly a bore or cutting device, such as e.g. a surgical guide, as is shown in Fig. 7b, for instance.

[0167] Particularly, the exemplary embodiment of Fig. 9 is a method which comprises the following steps: (i) a cutting or boring tool determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a base design of a cutting or boring tool, particularly a surgical guide for setting a cut or a bore, more particularly a dental surgical guide for setting a dental cut or a dental bore; (ii) a process determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a use of a cutting or boring tool for at least one specific use, such as e.g. setting a cut or a bore and / or setting a position and / or orientation, a selection of standard parts to be used in connection with the cutting or boring tool, such as e.g. guide elements, a visualization of other parts to be used in connection with the cutting or boring tool, a pre-configuration of functional areas; (iii) a detail configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: an adaptation of one or more functional portions of the cutting or boring tool with respect to an actual cutting or boring step and / or with respect to possible injury or harm of a part of a human body, such as e.g. a bone, a tooth, a nerve, or a tissue, an adaptation of one or more tooth or tooth positions; and (iv) an auxiliary configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: addition of one or more functional structures, such as e.g. stabilizing structures, guiding structures, marking structures, etc., a configuration of multiple functionalities for different medical, particularly medical or orthodontic, treatments. Step (v) indicates a download step in which respective build data can be downloaded for being used by a manufacturing device or a controller associated therewith.. The steps can be performed in a specific order which can comprise an order in which step (ii) follows step (i), step (iii) follows step (ii), step (iv) follows step (iii) etc.

[0168] All exemplary embodiments of the method can be implemented via a system 100 for manufacturing at least one segment 10 of a dental part. As is apparent from Fig. 2 and 3, the system 100 can comprise at least one of the following: a first data processing device 30 assignable or assigned to provider, the first data processing device 30 configured to provide base data defining a base design of at least one segment 10 to be manufactured, the base data comprising at least one predefined base parameter of the at least one segment 10 to be manufactured; and to provide at least one freely-selectable open parameter of the at least one segment 10 to be manufactured; a second data processing device 40 assignable or assigned to a user, the second data processing device 40 configured to facilitate selecting the at least one freely-selectable open parameter of the at least one segment 10 to be manufactured; E240385WO 12 November 2025 wherein the first data processing device 30 is further configured to generate build data of the at least one segment 10 to be manufactured on basis of the base data and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter; and a manufacturing device 20, such as e.g. an additive manufacturing device, configured to perform at least one manufacturing process to manufacture the at least one segment 10 on basis of the build data.

Claims

E240385WO 12 November 2025CLAIMS1. Method for manufacturing at least one segment of a dental part, the method comprising:- segmenting at least one dental part in at least a first and a second segment, wherein each of the at least one first and second segment represents a sub-volume of the or a dental part; - providing, via a first data processing device assignable or assigned to a provider, base data defining a base design of at least the first segment of the dental part, the base design comprising at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part;-providing a plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part;- selecting, via the first data processing device or via a second data processing device assignable or assigned to a user, at least one freely-selectable open parameter from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters;- generating, via the first data processing device and / or via the second data processing device, build data of at least the first segment of the dental part on basis of the base data and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter;- performing, via a manufacturing device, at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part on basis of the build data.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the segmenting comprises segmenting a digital representation of the dental part, wherein the digital representation of the dental part is based on image information, particularly scan image information, of the dental part.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein the digital representation comprises image information of at least one: at least one tooth to be at least partly replaced with the dental part; at least one bone structure, particularly at least one jaw bone structure, in which at least one tooth to be at least partly replaced with the dental part is to be inserted; a gum structure assigned to at least one jaw bone structure in which at least one tooth to be at least partly replaced with the dental part is to be inserted.

4. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the segmenting is performed by a human and / or by computer-implemented segmenting device comprising one or more segment algorithms configured to segment the at least one dental part into at least a first and a second segment on basis of at least one segmenting criterion.57E240385WO 12 November 2025 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the segmenting criterion is selected based on at least one of: a chemical parameter of at least the first segment or the dental part; a physical parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part or the complete dental part; a geometrical parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part or the complete dental part; a functional parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part or the complete dental part; an interface parameter, particularly a connection interface parameter, of at least the first segment of the dental part or the complete dental part; a process parameter of the manufacturing process implemented for manufacturing at least the first segment of the dental part or the complete dental part; a parameter, e.g. a parameter related with an available manufacturing space, of the manufacturing device used for manufacturing at least the first segment of the dental part.

6. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein performing, via a manufacturing device, at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part on basis of the build data comprises manufacturing at least the first segment of the dental part with at least one connection interface for directly or indirectly, particularly via an abutment element, connecting the first segment with the second segment.

7. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one freely-selectable open parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part is or comprises at least one of the following: at least one property, e.g. shape, size, volume, position, orientation, of a connection interface for directly or indirectly, particularly via an abutment element, connecting the first segment with the second segment; a surface property of the first segment, particularly a surface roughness or structuring of the first segment; a geometric property of the first segment; a chemical property of the first segment; a physical property of the first segment.

8. The method of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a build data authorization step before the step of performing, via the manufacturing device, the at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part on basis of the build data.

9. The method of any one of the preceding Claims, wherein the at least one manufacturing process is or comprises an additive manufacturing process and / or a subtractive manufacturing process.

10. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method further comprises connecting the as-manufactured first segment with at least one second segment of the dental58E240385WO 12 November 2025 part, particularly via a connection means, such as e.g. an abutment, adhesive, etc., to form the dental part.

11. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises at least one of the following steps:a segmentation determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises determining a segmentation of the dental part in the first and second segment, wherein the determining step comprises at least one of: a determination of a main axis of the dental part, a determination of a segmentation plane, a determination of one or more undercuts of the dental part, a removal of one or more determined undercuts of the dental part;an abutment determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of an abutment and / or of a connection element assigned to an abutment; a pre-positioning and / or pre-orienting of the selected abutment element and / or connection element with respect to the first or second segment of the dental part; a provision of abutment element related data; or a provision of connection element related data;a position determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a positioning and / or orienting of a selected abutment element or connection element assigned to an abutment element within a volume of the dental part, a determination of distances between one or more points of the abutment or connection element assigned to the abutment and one or more points of the volume of the dental part;optionally, a root determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises selecting a root of a dental part;a surface determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a surface structure of at least the first segment of the dental part, a setting of an inclination of a cutting edge of the dental part, a setting of position markers on the surface of at least the first segment of the dental part;a crown determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: determining a receiving structure, particularly a receiving channel structure, for receiving a connection element assigned to an abutment element; a selection of a crown shape; a post-configuration of an abutment element.

12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the method comprises the following steps in a specific order (i) - (iv), namely:(i) a segmentation determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises determining a segmentation of the dental part in the first and second segment, wherein the determining step comprises at least one of: a determination of59E240385WO 12 November 2025 a main axis of the dental part, a determination of a segmentation plane, a determination of one or more undercuts of the dental part, a removal of one or more determined undercuts of the dental part;(ii) an abutment determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of an abutment element and / or of a connection element assigned to an abutment element; a pre-positioning and / or pre-orienting of the selected abutment element and / or connection element with respect to the first or second segment of the dental part; a provision of abutment element related data; or a provision of connection element related data;(iii) a position determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a positioning of a selected abutment element or connection element assigned to an abutment element within a volume of the dental part, a determination of distances between one or more points of the abutment element or connection element assigned to the abutment element and one or more points of the volume of the dental part;(iv) optionally, a root determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises selecting root portion of a dental part (only applies for implants);(iv) or (v) a surface determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a surface structure of at least the first segment of the dental part, a setting of an inclination of a cutting edge, a setting of position markers on the surface of at least the first segment of the dental part;(v) or (vi) a crown determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: determining a receiving structure, particularly a receiving channel structure, for receiving a connection element assigned to an abutment element; a selection of a crown shape; a post-configuration of an abutment element.

13. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises at least one of the following steps:a cutting or boring tool determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a base design of a cutting or boring tool, particularly a surgical guide for setting a cut or a bore, more particularly a dental surgical guide for setting a dental cut or a dental bore;a process determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a use of a cutting or boring tool for at least one specific use, such as e.g. setting a cut or a bore and / or setting a position and / or orientation, a selection of standard parts to be used in connection with the cutting or boring tool, such as e.g. guide elements, a visualization of other parts to be used in connection with the cutting or boring tool, a pre-configuration of functional areas;60E240385WO 12 November 2025 a detail configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: an adaptation of one or more functional portions of the cutting or boring tool with respect to an actual cutting or boring step and / or with respect to possible injury or harm of a part of a human body, such as e.g. a bone, a tooth, a nerve, or a tissue, an adaptation of one or more tooth or tooth positions;an auxiliary configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: addition of one or more functional structures, such as e.g. stabilizing structures, guiding structures, marking structures, etc., a configuration of multiple functionalities for different medical treatments.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the method comprises the following steps in a specific order (i) - (iv), namely:(i) a cutting or boring tool determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a base design of a cutting or boring tool, particularly a surgical guide for setting a cut or a bore, more particularly a dental surgical guide for setting a dental cut or a dental bore;(ii) a process determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a use of a cutting or boring tool for at least one specific use, such as e.g. setting a cut or a bore and / or setting a position and / or orientation, a selection of standard parts to be used in connection with the cutting or boring tool, such as e.g. guide elements, a visualization of other parts to be used in connection with the cutting or boring tool, a pre-configuration of functional areas;(iii) a detail configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: an adaptation of one or more functional portions of the cutting or boring tool with respect to an actual cutting or boring step and / or with respect to possible injury or harm of a part of a human body, such as e.g. a bone, a tooth, a nerve, or a tissue, an adaptation of one or more tooth or tooth positions; and(iv) an auxiliary configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: addition of one or more functional structures, such as e.g. stabilizing structures, guiding structures, marking structures, etc., a configuration of multiple functionalities for different medical treatments.

15. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises at least one of the following steps:an orthodontic device, e.g. for positioning and / or orienting one or more teeth, determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a base design of an orthodontic device;61E240385WO 12 November 2025 a process determining step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: a selection of a use of an orthodontic device for at least one specific use, such as e.g. positioning and / or orienting one or more teeth, a selection of standard parts to be used in connection with the orthodontic device, a visualization of other parts to be used in connection with the orthodontic device, a pre-configuration of functional areas;a detail configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: an adaptation of one or more functional portions of the orthodontic device with respect to an actual positioning and / or orienting step and / or with respect to possible injury or harm of a part of a human body, such as e.g. a bone, a tooth, a nerve, or a tissue, an adaptation of one or more teeth or positions and / or orientations of one or more teeth;an auxiliary configuration step, particularly via a software-implemented configurator, which comprises at least one of: addition of one or more functional structures, such as e.g. stabilizing structures, guiding structures, marking structures, etc., a configuration of multiple functionalities for different medical treatments.

16. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first segment is or comprises a bottom part of the dental part, particularly a root or forming a root of the dental part, and the second segment is or comprises a top part of the dental part, particularly forming a crown or forming a crown of the dental part.

17. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dental part is or comprises at least one of: a dental prosthesis, particularly a dental implant, more particularly a root analogue dental implant, a bridge, or an inlay, or an overlay.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the dental part is or comprises a dental implant, wherein the first segment is or comprises at least one component of the dental part implant, such as a crown, an abutment, or a root.

19. The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dental part is or comprises at least one of: a device for setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, particularly in a jaw bone structure or gum structure; a device for guiding an instrument for setting a bore or cut in a portion of the human body, particularly in a jaw bone structure or gum structure; an orthodontic device, e.g. for positioning and / or orienting one or more teeth.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the first segment is or comprises at least one portion of a respective device.E240385WO 12 November 202521. A system for manufacturing at least one segment of a dental part, the system comprising at least:a first data processing device and / or a second data processing device assignable or assigned to a provider which is configured to:provide base data defining a base design of at least the first segment of the dental part, the base design comprising at least one predefined base parameter of at least the first segment of the dental part and for providing a plurality of freely-selectable open parameters of at least the first segment of the dental part;receive a selection of at least one freely-selectable open parameter from the plurality of freely-selectable open parameters;generate build data of at least the first segment of the dental part on basis of the base data and the at least one selected freely-selectable open parameter.

22. The system of claim 21, further comprising at least one manufacturing device configured to perform, at least one manufacturing process to manufacture at least the first segment of the dental part on basis of the build data.

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