Orthodontic Case Matching via Multi-Dimensional Profile Comparison
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current orthodontic indices lack a systematic method for objectively classifying and cataloging the entire orthodontic dental condition across all dimensions, and they do not provide a patient-specific treatment goal basis for judging treatment outcomes, which hinders precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that generate an initial profile of a patient's dentition, identify malocclusions, and compare them to reference profiles to calculate the closeness of the initial profile to reference profiles, allowing for the determination of a best match reference profile and enabling objective characterization and cataloging of orthodontic conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional orthodontic indices (PAR, ICON, IOTN, ABO) are used to assess treatment outcomes, then individual dental measurements can be obtained, but a systematic method for objectively classifying and cataloging the entire orthodontic dental condition across all dimensions is missing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex orthodontic assessment into multiple dimensional categories (sagittal, vertical, horizontal, arch length) with specific parameters for each dimension. This segmentation allows systematic classification of the entire dentition condition while maintaining manageability through modular parameter groups.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a multi-dimensional classification framework that evaluates orthodontic conditions across four spatial dimensions (sagittal, vertical, horizontal, arch length) rather than relying on single-plane measurements. This dimensional approach enables comprehensive objective classification of complex dental malocclusions.
2Measurement precision
If a patient-specific treatment goal is established, then treatment outcomes can be precisely evaluated, but current indices lack the capability to objectively characterize both the starting dentition and the treatment goal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes a comprehensive dentition characterization system that defines both the initial dentition state and the target treatment goal using the same multi-dimensional parameter framework before treatment begins. This preliminary characterization enables precise comparison and evaluation of treatment outcomes against predetermined objectives.
3Ease of operation
If manual assessment by clinicians is used, then treatment plans can be created based on professional expertise, but subjectivity varies between clinicians and precision is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital replica of the patient's dentition condition using standardized multi-dimensional parameters that objectively capture the initial state, treatment goal, and outcome. This digital copying eliminates subjective variation between clinicians while maintaining ease of assessment through systematic parameter measurement.
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AI summary
Methods and systems for characterizing a dentition of a patient including receiving an initial dentition of a patient, generating an initial profile representing the initial dentition of the patient, identifying an initial malocclusion from the initial profile, comparing at least a portion of the initial profile with one or more reference profiles of reference dentitions, wherein said one or more reference profiles includes a reference malocclusion substantially similar to the initial malocclusion, and calculating a value for the closeness of the initial profile and the reference profile are provided.