Dental imaging system and method of use
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1. A dental imaging system, comprising:
- a support frame;
an imaging device integrally mounted to the support frame; and
a display device integrally mounted to the support frame and conductively connected to the imaging device, the display device being configured to display images produced by the imaging device.
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Abstract
Provided is a dental imaging system comprising a support frame, an imaging device and a display device. The support frame may include an upright portion mounted upon a base portion which may be portably or stationarily mounted. The imaging device is integrally mounted to the support frame as is the display device. The display device is conductively connected to the imaging device and is preferably configured to display images produced by the imaging device. The dental imaging system is adapted for endoscopic viewing of subgingival anatomy in a unitary structure to minimize space limitations of dental facilities.
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20 Claims
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1. A dental imaging system, comprising:
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a support frame;
an imaging device integrally mounted to the support frame; and
a display device integrally mounted to the support frame and conductively connected to the imaging device, the display device being configured to display images produced by the imaging device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A dental imaging system adapted for endoscopic viewing of subgingival anatomy, comprising:
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a support frame having at least one arm assembly;
a display device movably coupled to the arm assembly;
a fiber-optic based endoscope configured to be insertable between free gingiva and an adjacent tooth, the endoscope being conductively connected to the display device such that the display device displays images produced by the endoscope;
an illumination device integrated into the endoscope and being configured to illuminate an area imaged thereby;
a light source configured to supply light to the illumination device, the light source being configured as a metal halide arc lamp; and
a control module having at least one memory device and being configured to store the images and format the images for display on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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