Dental Restoration Design Data Modification for Faster Production
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for producing dental restorations are costly and not widely available, as they require significant manual work and are often limited to specific workflows, with little opportunity for cost reduction beyond individual steps in the production process.
Innovation Solution
A method that includes obtaining design data for dental restorations, modifying preliminary design data based on acquired patient data, and manufacturing the restoration using the modified design data, allowing for optimization and cost reduction throughout the production process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional manual workflows are used for producing dental restorations, then customization and quality are improved, but manufacturing costs and production time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing design modifications before the manufacturing step. The system identifies opportunities for cost reduction and manufacturing optimization in the design phase, modifying the design data beforehand to enable more efficient production. This allows the manufacturing process to proceed faster and more cost-effectively without compromising the final quality of the dental restoration.
2Manufacturing precision
If advanced machinery and CAD/CAM systems are integrated, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity and initial costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by creating a design modification system that can be integrated into various existing workflows and machinery types. The system serves multiple functions: it analyzes design data, identifies cost reduction opportunities, modifies designs for manufacturing optimization, and works across different production environments. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized complex equipment while maintaining high manufacturing precision.
3Productivity
If design modifications are performed before manufacturing, then productivity and cost efficiency are improved, but the complexity of the design process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback by continuously analyzing the design data and providing information about potential cost reductions and manufacturing optimizations. The system evaluates the design, identifies improvement opportunities, and modifies the design accordingly. This feedback loop enables automated design modifications that streamline the production process without requiring complex manual intervention, thereby improving productivity while keeping the design process manageable through systematic automated analysis.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a method for producing a dental restoration for preferably at least a part of at least one tooth. The method comprises the step of obtaining design data, wherein the design data includes acquired data and preliminary design data of the dental restoration. The method further comprises the step of modifying the preliminary design data before at least one manufacturing step to obtain modified design data and producing the dental restoration based on the modified design data.