Abstract:
The invention provides a dental model with an artificial jawbone with cavities, at least two artificial teeth, and interfaces each connecting a corresponding tooth to the jawbone such that it extends upwards from a corresponding cavity. To enable movement of the teeth relative to the jawbone and relative to the other teeth, the teeth are connected to the jawbone via interfaces which are more elastically deformable than the teeth and jawbone. In this way, a realistic dental model can be made in a very simple and cost efficient manner, e.g. in an SLS process. The invention further provides a method of making the dental model.
Abstract:
A method includes: (1) providing a system for virtual reality simulation of local dental anesthesiological techniques and skills training; (2) building an operator injecting process by using the system for virtual reality simulation of local dental anesthesiological techniques and skills training; (3) digitalizing the operator injecting process by using the system for virtual reality simulation of local dental anesthesiological techniques and skills training; (4) comparing the digitalized data and a standard needle-penetration process, and digitally displaying the difference between the digitalized data and standard needle-penetration process through the display unit; (5) calculating the digitalized data of the difference between the digitalized data and the standard needle-penetration process to obtain an analysis result by using the data processing unit of the system for virtual reality simulation of local dental anesthesiological techniques and skills training; and (6) outputting the analysis result and displaying the analysis result on the display unit.
Abstract:
Apparatus for generating and recording video and audio associated with a dental procedure such as a dental or medical procedure comprises a video camera comprising a lens including an outermost refractive element. A light source comprises a plurality of light emitting devices. The light source is positioned adjacent the lens. The lens comprises an outer cylindrical surface. The outer cylindrical surface serves as a shade preventing light from entering the outermost refractive element. A support member supports the video camera at a plurality of positions. The instructor computer is coupled to the video camera for recording video output by the video camera. An instructor graphics input device is coupled to the computer for inputting graphical representations generated by the instructor into the instructor computer for inclusion in the video.
Abstract:
A training aid for a dental injection, including a human-like head model, a first apparatus for alerting when the dental injection is properly positioned in the human-like head model, and a second apparatus for alerting when the dental injection is not properly positioned in the human-like head model. The interior structure of the human-like head includes for targeting purposes the maxilla with appropriate arteries and nerves being clearly visible, the mandible with appropriate arteries and nerves being clearly visible, and the buccal gingiva over the mandibular canal being clearly visible. The first apparatus and the second apparatus are so positioned within the human-like head model to allow for training for the dental injection including a V2 block including infiltration, posterior superior alveolar, middle superior alveolar anterior superior, infraorbital, greater palatine, and nasopalatine, and V3 blocks including inferior alveolar, buccal nerve, and mental block.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are disclosed enabling an orthodontist or a user to create an integrated three dimensional digital model of dentition and surrounding anatomy of an orthodontic patient from a three-dimensional digital model obtained using a scanner with a three-dimensional digital model obtained using a Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) or Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRT) imaging devices. The digital data obtained from scanning as well as from CBCT imaging are downloaded into a computer workstation, and registered together in order to create a comprehensive 3-D model of the patient's teeth with roots, bones and soft tissues. The invention provides substantial improvement over the traditional two dimensional imaging modalities such as x-rays, photographs, cephalometric tracing for diagnosis and treatment planning
Abstract:
A dowel pin and sleeve combination for use with a tooth die that is part of a dental model includes a dowel pin and a sleeve that receives the pin. The dowel pin includes a tooth anchor section that is configured to be fixedly attached to the tooth die and a main body section having a bore formed therein. The main body section has a living hinge formed therein that partitions the main body section into an upper pivotable portion that pivots about the hinge and a lower portion. A section of the bore is threaded and the main body section includes an urging member that travels along the threaded bore section and can be driven into contact with the pivotable portion of the main body section. The bore forms an entrance into the slot that defines the living hinge to permit the urging member to be driven into contact with the pivotable portion. The pin includes a locating member extending radially outward from the main body section. The locating member is shaped to indicate a pivot direction of the tooth die and therefore a direction of intended tooth movement. The sleeve is for fixation in a base of the model and has a central bore formed therein that is configured to receive the pin.
Abstract:
A bone implant surgery system is used for simulating a dental surgical procedure having a display that shows placing a simulated bone implant at a simulated implant site on a living body by using a simulated surgical tool holding the simulated bone implant. At least one hand-held haptic device is used to control the surgical tool and at least one controller is specifically configured to cause movement of the surgical tool on the display based on motions of the haptic device and to cause haptic feedback to a user holding the haptic device depending on the position of the surgical tool on the display. A user may then review and evaluate the results of the surgical simulation.
Abstract:
Provided is a medical cutting device including a housing, a cutting tool, a tool supporting unit and a load detecting unit. The housing supports the tool supporting unit and the load detecting unit. The tool supporting unit supports the cutting tool. The load detecting unit detects a load applied to the cutting tool.
Abstract:
The invention provides a multilayered model tooth for dental training that has a crown part not easily chipped in cutting training such as crown restoration training while reconstructing a multilayered structure similar to that of a natural tooth. The multilayered model tooth for dental training includes a crown part 1 artificially produced by simulating an enamel layer 3 as a surface layer and a dentin layer 4 as an inner layer and a root part 2, and the model tooth is fabricated in a unified manner such that the enamel layer is extended from the tip of the model tooth to the root part side beyond the cervical line 6 and at least the adjacent part to the crown part and the surface of the root part in the vicinity of the adjacent part is covered with the enamel layer of the crown part. In this case, the thickness of the enamel layer covering the root part surface on the cervical line is preferably in the range of 0.02 mm to 0.3 mm.
Abstract:
A dental clinical and simulation training tracking system which can be associated with a hand tool having multiple tabs to determine its position and a positioning unit having multiple marks to establish the coordinate. The system includes at least a hand tool socket, which can be associated with a hand tool, having multiple tabs to determine its position, a positioning unit, having multiple marks to establish the coordinate system, and an optical positioning module, which is used to detect the position and angle of the hand tool socket and the position of the positioning unit to track their relative displacement, establishing the evaluation rules and fulfilled the goal of evaluation.