Remote Denture Image Transmission for Fit Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
In the automated production of denture parts, there is a recurring issue where the final product does not fit properly on the residual dental region, leading to rework or re-manufacturing, with the cause of errors often being difficult to identify due to the complexity of the process.
Innovation Solution
The method involves capturing digital image data of the denture part and the dental model at the patient's location, transmitting this data remotely to a production center, where it can be assessed for fit and errors, allowing for real-time or delayed review, and enabling audio communication for discussion and instruction. This includes using a scanning device equipped with a camera to evaluate the fit and provide feedback for quality assurance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If automated production of denture parts is implemented, then productivity is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates due to undetected errors in the production chain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where image data of the denture part and dental model are transmitted from the patient's location to the production center. This allows the production center to review the fit and provide feedback for corrections, creating a closed-loop quality control system that maintains precision in automated production.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces image data transmission as an intermediary between the patient's location and the production center. This intermediary enables remote visual assessment of the denture part fit, allowing quality control without requiring physical presence at the patient's location while maintaining manufacturing precision.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple production steps are involved, then adaptability is improved, but difficulty of detecting and measuring errors increases
Solution Approach 1:
The feedback loop allows systematic review of each production step by transmitting image data to the production center. Errors can be detected and traced back to specific production steps, making error source identification manageable even in multi-step adaptive production processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a visual copy of the denture part and dental model through image data. This copy can be transmitted and analyzed at the production center, allowing error detection and measurement without physically manipulating the actual denture part, thus simplifying error identification in complex production processes.
3Ease of operation
If remote transmission of image data is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of time occurs during data transmission and review
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by capturing and transmitting image data immediately after denture part production. This allows the production center to review the fit before the patient receives the final product, enabling early detection and correction of errors, thus reducing overall time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The continuous transmission of image data and ongoing communication between locations maintains the useful action of quality control without interruption. The process flows continuously from production to remote assessment to correction, minimizing idle time and maintaining operational efficiency.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a method in which at a first location (A), such as a dental technician's laboratory or a dentist's surgery, digital image data (18) in the form of single images and/or image sequences are generated and these are transmitted to a second location (B), such as a production centre for denture parts, wherein the digital image data (18) and/or image sequences relate to information on the manufacture of denture parts (15). Furthermore, the invention relates to a scanning device for obtaining data records of dental models with a scanning appliance, such as a scanning head and with a camera, wherein remote data transmission means (8) are provided for transmitting digital image data (18) from the camera in the form of single images and/or image sequences to another location (B), such as a production centre.