Abstract: Provided is an oral image processing method including obtaining, as a first image, a face image of an object showing a teeth area, obtaining a second image by replacing the teeth area included in the first image with a virtual teeth area, and obtaining, from the second image, a third image including a face having a different attribute from a face included in the second image, by using a neural network trained to generate, from an input face image, a face image having a different attribute from the input face image.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus and an image processing method, according to the present invention, may sense an identifier positioned in a tip to identify unique information such as a serial number of the tip, and may update tip use information assigned to the identified unique information. In some cases, in connection with updating the tip use information, the use information may also be selectively updated based on the type of a scan target to be scanned. Alternatively, a scanning operation of the image processing apparatus may be restricted when a predetermined elapsed time from the removal to the mounting of the tip after scanning an oral cavity is not ensured. Due to the above-mentioned configuration, a user can conveniently recognize when to replace the tip.

Abstract: A three-dimensional scan system and an operating method thereof are provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and a three-dimensional scan system for analyzing property information of an object from at least one image obtained by imaging an object to which light is projected, and automatically changing the color of a light source projecting light to the object based on the analyzed property information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an occlusal vertical dimension reproduction method for denture fabrication and, more specifically, to an occlusal vertical dimension reproduction method for denture fabrication, wherein three-dimensional scan data is used to calculate the occlusal vertical dimension required to denture fabrication. The occlusal vertical dimension reproduction method for denture fabrication according to the present invention has an advantage that the occlusal vertical dimension for effectively denture fabrication can be easily determined while minimizing the number of direct scans of the upper jaw and the lower jaw of a patient in an edentulous state or occlusal state to reproduce, in a virtual space, the occlusal state of the oral cavity of the patient wearing denture or denture structure.

Abstract: Provided is a method for processing an oral image, the method including scanning two or more of a maxillary base model, a mandibular base model, and an abutment model together to obtain a multiple model image, scanning an occlusal model to obtain an occlusal model image, the occlusal model having a shape in which the maxillary base model and the mandibular base model are occluded, and aligning overlapping regions from the multiple model image and the occlusal model image to obtain a three-dimensional oral model, wherein the abutment model is detachable from the base model.

Abstract: Disclosed is a data processing method including obtaining deviation information indicating a degree of deviation of target data from reference data, and displaying, on the target data, information corresponding to the deviation information, wherein the obtaining of the deviation information includes obtaining the deviation information by comparing data other than data that deteriorates reliability of the deviation information from among the target data with the reference data.

Abstract: An image processing method according to the present disclosure includes the steps of: receiving at least one image data; assigning a plurality of feature points to the at least one image data; fitting the at least one image data to have at least one of a predetermined size and a predetermined angle based on at least one feature line generated by connecting at least two of the feature points; and designing a smile line by applying at least one template to a feature region generated by the feature points of the fitted image data.

Abstract: In an alignment state indicating apparatus and method according to the present invention, scanning is performed by a scanner, raw data is formed through light incident into the scanner, 3D data is formed through the raw data, and alignment is performed. When it is determined that such an alignment process of 3D data is not performed normally, the alignment state indicating apparatus and method according to the present invention provide visual feedback to a user on an alignment error in the form of a specific pattern, thereby allowing the user to quickly recognize whether to perform the alignment. Accordingly, the alignment state indicating apparatus and method have the advantage of improving the reliability of scanning by allowing the user to scan an object closely.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a calibration cradle for a three-dimensional scanner. In particular, the calibration cradle includes: a fixed case having an internal space formed therein; a pattern plate provided inside the fixed case and provided to calibrate the three-dimensional scanner comprising a camera; a movable case into which at least a portion of the three-dimensional scanner is inserted such that the camera faces the pattern plate, the movable case being configured to move to allow the three-dimensional scanner to move by at least one of rotational movement or vertical movement; and a movement driver configured to provide a driving force to move at least one of the movable case or the pattern plate. The calibration cradle provides an advantage of improving the reliability of calibration and user convenience.

Abstract: An image processing method according to the present disclosure includes the steps of receiving at least one piece of image data as an input, assigning a plurality of feature points to the image data, and modifying a part of the image data based on a feature line generated by connecting at least two of the plurality of feature points or a feature region generated by connecting at least three of the plurality of feature points.

Abstract: Provided is an area determination method for determining an area corresponding to an object from a three-dimensional model of an oral cavity. The area determination method includes: obtaining the three-dimensional model; determining a seed point on the three-dimensional model; based on the seed point, determining a reference point on the three-dimensional model; determining an area corresponding to an object, by gradually expanding a selection area based on the reference point; and displaying the determined area on the three-dimensional model.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a calibration cradle for a three-dimensional scanner. Particularly, the calibration cradle comprises: a cradle body into which a front end portion of a three-dimensional scanner is inserted and seated; a calibration pattern plate (hereinafter, abbreviated as “pattern plate”) which is disposed inside the cradle body to correct the scanning of the three-dimensional scanner; and a pattern movement part which automatically axially rotates and axially reciprocates the pattern plate in the cradle body when the three-dimensional scanner is coupled to the cradle body, whereby the present invention provides an advantage of improving the convenience and reliability of performing calibration.

Abstract: A method of providing information for dental treatment includes acquiring a design model that is generated based on a first scan model acquired by scanning a target object and is a model for an artifact to be attached to the target object, acquiring a second scan model generated by scanning the artifact manufactured based on the design model, aligning the first scan model and the second scan model, and identifying an incorrectly-made part in the second scan model, based on a result of the alignment, and generating information corresponding to the identified incorrectly-made part in the second scan model.

Abstract: Provided are a data processing device, a scanner, operating methods thereof, and computer-readable storage media having stored thereon programs for performing the operating methods. The data processing device includes a display, a communication interface, a memory storing one or more instructions, and a processor configured to execute the one or more instructions to control the communication interface to receive, from a scanner, scan data of an object obtained by scanning the object, control the display to display an image corresponding to three-dimensional data generated based on the scan data, while the image is displayed, control the communication interface to receive, from the scanner, a control signal generated according to a user input detected through one or more user interfaces of the scanner, perform a function of adjusting the generated three-dimensional data according to the control signal, and control the display to display the image, based on the adjusted three-dimensional data.

Abstract: According to embodiments, a method and apparatus for processing a three-dimensional (3D) intraoral model are provided. The method of processing a 3D intraoral model may include obtaining a tooth model and a gingival model from the 3D intraoral model, deforming the gingival model by reflecting an amount of movement of gingiva according to a displacement indicating movement of one or more teeth included in the tooth model, obtaining a final gingival model by suppressing, using one or more control factors, at least a part of the displacement indicating movement of the teeth from being reflected in the amount of movement of the gingiva, and displaying, on a display, the obtained final gingival model and a final tooth model representing movement of the one or more teeth included in the tooth model.

Abstract: A three-dimensional scan system and an operating method thereof are provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and a three-dimensional scan system for analyzing property information of an object from at least one image obtained by imaging an object to which light is projected, and automatically changing the color of a light source projecting light to the object based on the analyzed property information.

Abstract: Provided are an intraoral image processing method and an intraoral image processing apparatus. The intraoral image processing method includes obtaining an intraoral image generated by scanning teeth, segmenting teeth of the intraoral image, generating a customized curve based on one or more teeth included in the intraoral image, and obtaining a final position of teeth by arranging teeth segmented from the intraoral image to be aligned with the customized curve.

Abstract: An intraoral scanner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a camera module comprising at least one camera; a communication unit including a first communication module configured to perform wireless communication in a first frequency band, and a second communication module configured to perform wireless communication in a second frequency band; and a processor configured to execute at least one instruction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to an intraoral image processing method and an intraoral image processing apparatus, and the intraoral image processing method according to an embodiment may include obtaining an intraoral image by scanning an object including one or more teeth, generating a first tooth image from the intraoral image, generating, based on the first tooth image and tooth model data, a second tooth image including roots of the teeth, and displaying the second tooth image.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus is disclosed. The image processing apparatus includes a communicator configured to transmit or receive information to or from an intraoral scanner, a memory storing one or more instructions, and a processor configured to execute the one or more instructions stored in the memory to identify an oral image obtainment mode based on tip information about a tip included in the intraoral scanner, and obtain an oral image based on two-dimensional image data received from the intraoral scanner through the communicator and the identified oral image obtainment mode, wherein the tip information may include at least one of tip fastening direction information and tip size information.