Dental Analysis System Using Modified Golden Proportion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for evaluating and modifying dentition using the Golden Proportion are limited, as they primarily focus on the front four teeth and do not effectively address the aesthetics of the entire dentition, particularly the positioning of 12 front teeth.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that input values such as the number of teeth, inter-molar distance, and central incisor width to compute and visualize the ideal positioning of teeth using a modified Golden Proportion ratio, allowing for the adjustment of positioning lines to achieve aesthetically pleasing alignment of up to 16 teeth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the conventional Golden Proportion grid is used for dental analysis, then the positioning of front four teeth can be determined, but it cannot effectively address the aesthetics of the entire dentition including 12 front teeth
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the dentition into multiple segments or zones, applying different Golden Proportion calculations to different sections. The system segments the 12 front teeth into groups and uses iterative positioning methods where each segment's position is calculated based on its relationship to adjacent segments, allowing the entire dentition to be analyzed with improved precision
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extends the conventional 2D Golden Proportion grid into a multi-dimensional computational model. By incorporating additional parameters such as inter-canine distance, smile arc, and individual tooth width variations, the system creates a three-dimensional positioning framework that accurately encompasses all 12 front teeth while maintaining aesthetic proportions
2Adaptability or versatility
If a modified Golden Proportion method is applied to position 12 front teeth, then comprehensive dental aesthetics can be achieved, but the computational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic computational system that automatically adjusts calculation parameters based on the specific patient's dentition characteristics. The software adapts the Golden Proportion ratios and positioning algorithms in real-time based on input data such as tooth size variations, gum line contours, and facial proportions, reducing the need for manual intervention while maintaining high precision across all 12 teeth
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses digital imaging and virtual modeling to create a copy of the patient's dentition, allowing complex calculations to be performed on the digital model rather than requiring complex physical measurement tools. This virtual replication enables comprehensive analysis of all 12 front teeth using standard computational equipment, significantly reducing system complexity while maintaining adaptability
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AI summary
A dental analysis system and method for designing the dentition of a patient, comprising the steps of: providing a visual representation of the dentition, inputting a value representative of the number of teeth on a side of the dentition, inputting at least two quantities taken from a group consisting of a ratio, an inter-teeth distance and a central incisor width, computing the position of the teeth within the dentition by applying a mathematical function to the value representative of the number of teeth on a side of the dentition and at least two quantities and juxtaposing positioning lines over the visual representation of the dentition, the positioning lines indicating the position of the teeth as computed.