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Systems and methods for selecting and marking a location on a dental aligner

  • US 10,482,192 B1
  • Filed: 02/12/2019
  • Issued: 11/19/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/2019
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for marking a dental aligner comprising:

  • receiving a digital model corresponding to a dental aligner, the digital model including a dental arch comprising a plurality of teeth;

    determining whether a section of teeth on a right side or a left side of the dental arch includes flatter occlusal surfaces and selecting the section with the flatter occlusal surfaces;

    identifying surfaces on the teeth of the selected section that are flat relative to other surfaces on the teeth of the selected section;

    determining a line of best fit between the flat surfaces; and

    marking the dental aligner with a marking based on the line of best fit.

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