Methods for generating and providing a full arch prosthesis from a pre-existing prosthesis are presented, starting from the pre-existing prosthesis. This prosthesis is removed from the mouth, scanned, and replaced within the mouth. An intermediate prosthesis is generated from the scan, and modified to match a final physiological target configuration of the patient's mouth. The intermediate prosthesis is used to generate a final virtual representation of the target configuration, from which final virtual representation the final working prosthesis is fabricated. The intermediate prosthesis is mounted in the patient's mouth in sections, for desirable repositioning, sections then being bonded together. Copings can be digitally subtracted to enable press fit new copings to be installed. Alternatively, the intermediate prosthesis can include integrated false copings. The intermediate prosthesis is scanned to generate a final digital model or virtual representation of the desired final prosthesis. The final working prosthesis may then be fabricated using the final virtual representation.

Reciprocal positions of negative casts (2, 3) upper and lower dental arches, of a subject (S) recipient of a dental prosthesis (1), by means of an attitude detection device (40).

These positions are then transferred to a manual articulator (50) to be able to positionpositive models (20, 30) of the same upper and lower dental arches with a dentation model form for a dental prosthesis (1).

Using a column template (6), (50) adjustments are detected and brought back to an articulator robot (90), operated by actuators (94).

Chewing movements of the subject (S) are video-taped and digitized, so that a program generator (80) provdes a sequence of commands for driving the robot to move the models (20, 30) to replicate mandibular movements of the subject (S) so as to enable evaluation of correctness of the dentation model form, and possibly modify.

Reciprocal positions of negative casts (2, 3) upper and lower dental arches, of a subject (S) recipient of a dental prosthesis (1), by means of an attitude detection device (40).

These positions are then transferred to a manual articulator (50) to be able to positionpositive models (20, 30) of the same upper and lower dental arches with a dentation model form for a dental prosthesis (1).

Using a column template (6), (50) adjustments are detected and brought back to an articulator robot (90), operated by actuators (94).

Chewing movements of the subject (S) are video-taped and digitized, so that a program generator (80) provdes a sequence of commands for driving the robot to move the models (20, 30) to replicate mandibular movements of the subject (S) so as to enable evaluation of correctness of the dentation model form, and possibly modify.

Systems and techniques are described for determining at least one of a translational force or a rotational force applied by a dental appliance to a tooth or teeth of a patient. A system includes model teeth configured to represent a portion of a dental arch and receive a dental appliance, a post extending from a first end coupled to a respective tooth to a second end coupled to a base, at least one strain gauge integrally formed on a surface of the post between the first end and the second end, and processor communicatively coupled to the at least one strain gauge and configured to determine at least one of a translational force or a rotational force applied by the dental appliance to the respective tooth.

Systems and techniques are described for determining at least one of a translational force or a rotational force applied by a dental appliance to a tooth or teeth of a patient. A system includes model teeth configured to represent a portion of a dental arch and receive a dental appliance, a post extending from a first end coupled to a respective tooth to a second end coupled to a base, at least one strain gauge integrally formed on a surface of the post between the first end and the second end, and processor communicatively coupled to the at least one strain gauge and configured to determine at least one of a translational force or a rotational force applied by the dental appliance to the respective tooth.

The present invention relates to a system and method for dental implant and restorative services. By locating the key functions at one physical location, dental implant services are efficiently provided to patients. These functions include a treatment coordinator, a direct marketer, a restorative doctor/prosthodontist, a surgeon, an imaging area, and a dental laboratory, Further, services for dentate patients are improved by utilizing advanced dental implant methods and systems. These methods and systems include both model-based services and CT (computed tomography) guided surgery services. Using these services, improved surgical guides for dental implants are constructed.

The present invention relates to a system and method for dental implant and restorative services. By locating the key functions at one physical location, dental implant services are efficiently provided to patients. These functions include a treatment coordinator, a direct marketer, a restorative doctor/prosthodontist, a surgeon, an imaging area, and a dental laboratory, Further, services for dentate patients are improved by utilizing advanced dental implant methods and systems. These methods and systems include both model-based services and CT (computed tomography) guided surgery services. Using these services, improved surgical guides for dental implants are constructed.

The invention relates to a method for producing a guided bite splint for a supporting jaw comprising at least one guide for an opposing jaw. A 3D model of an upper jaw and/or a 3D model of a lower jaw are available, wherein the 3D models of the upper jaw and the lower jaw are arranged relative to one another in an occlusal position and integrated into a virtual articulator model which simulates an articulation movement of the lower jaw relative to the upper jaw, wherein a 3D model of the bite splint is constructed using the 3D model of the upper jaw and/or the 3D model of the lower jaw, wherein the at least one guide for the opposing jaw is constructed automatically on the 3D model of the bite splint with the aid of a computer.

The invention relates to a method for producing a guided bite splint for a supporting jaw comprising at least one guide for an opposing jaw. A 3D model of an upper jaw and/or a 3D model of a lower jaw are available, wherein the 3D models of the upper jaw and the lower jaw are arranged relative to one another in an occlusal position and integrated into a virtual articulator model which simulates an articulation movement of the lower jaw relative to the upper jaw, wherein a 3D model of the bite splint is constructed using the 3D model of the upper jaw and/or the 3D model of the lower jaw, wherein the at least one guide for the opposing jaw is constructed automatically on the 3D model of the bite splint with the aid of a computer.

A dental gypsum slurry includes water and a dental gypsum powder containing hemihydrate gypsum and a polycarboxylic acid salt-based water-reducing agent, wherein a powder-water ratio of the water to the dental gypsum powder is 0.24 to 0.50, and when the water and the dental gypsum powder being mixed are poured up to a height of 50 mm in a cylindrical mold having an inner diameter of 35 mm, which is vertically placed on a flat surface, and then, the cylindrical mold is pulled upward at 10 mm/s at 30 seconds after start of mixing so that a mixture spreads planarly, the diameter of the mixture is 141.4 mm or more.