Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for performing image guided medical procedure. In generating a virtual anatomical part such as a virtual jawbone for treatment planning, imaging techniques such as CT or MRI scanning of the actual jawbone is accomplished with no actual tracking marker attached to the patient, or with no virtual model of actual tracking markers being acquired and subsequently used in any other step of the method.
Abstract: The present invention provides a customized guide that can releasably engage with a patient's dental arch. A rigid link, preferably a standard rigid link, is provided to connect the guide and a bracket that is to be adhered to a tooth. With the standard link, the invention exhibits numerous technical merits such as simplified operation, and accurate placement and adhesion of brackets onto teeth, among others.