Abstract: A method for characterizing an intraoral organ. Modelling the organ as a digital three-dimensional model to be characterized (MTBC), including a mesh of points defining a surface. Placing the MTBC in a standardized configuration with respect to a digital three-dimensional initial reference model (IRM), including a mesh of points, called initial reference points (IRPs), the number of IRPs being less than 20% of the MTBC. Then, determining a final reference point (FRP), for each IRP, by a deformation algorithm. Then, determining a set of values determining the position of the FRP and/or a final elementary surface depending on the FRP, the algorithm determining the positions of the FRPs so that a final reference model consisting of a mesh of the final reference points matches the model to be characterized as closely as possible. Generating a characteristic vector grouping, in an ordered manner, the values determined for all the IRPs.

Abstract: A method and associated system. Such is for orthodontic treatment or for assessing shape of an aligner. Within an example, there is participation in communication of an assessment of the suitability of an aligner as a function of the value of: a tooth attribute of an analysis tooth zone of an analysis image, the tooth attribute relating to a separation between the tooth represented by the analysis tooth zone and the aligner represented on the analysis image, or an image attribute of an analysis image, the image attribute relating to a separation between at least one tooth represented on the analysis image and the aligner represented on the analysis image. The analysis image is an image of an aligner in a service position in which it is worn by the patient acquired by a cellphone more than 1 week, and is a photograph, or an image extracted from a film.

Abstract: A method for generating a three-dimensional digital model of a dental arch of a patient. The method includes projection of at least one light beam onto the arch, so as to draw at least one light mark on the arch, and simultaneously, displacement of the arch across the beam and acquisition, during the displacement, of a series of updated images of the arch each showing an updated projection defined by the projected mark. The method includes identification of the updated projection on each updated image, then search for a three-dimensional digital model, called “updated model”, exhibiting a best fit with all the updated projections.

Abstract: A method and associated system. Such is for orthodontic treatment or for assessing shape of an aligner. Within an example, there is participation in communication of an assessment of the suitability of an aligner as a function of the value of: a tooth attribute of an analysis tooth zone of an analysis image, the tooth attribute relating to a separation between the tooth represented by the analysis tooth zone and the aligner represented on the analysis image, or an image attribute of an analysis image, the image attribute relating to a separation between at least one tooth represented on the analysis image and the aligner represented on the analysis image. The analysis image is an image of an aligner in a service position in which it is worn by the patient acquired by a cellphone more than 1 week, and is a photograph, or an image extracted from a film.

Abstract: A device including a camera, a processing unit and a screen. The camera configured to, at an updated instant, acquire, by a cellphone or a tablet, an updated image representing a real dental scene. The processing unit configured to determine a virtual dental scene as a representation of the real scene on the updated image and identify an element of the virtual scene which does not comply with an assessment criterion, and highlighting and/or adding a message regarding this element in the virtual scene. The screen configured to display the updated image and present the virtual scene overlaid with the representation of the real scene on the updated image displayed on the screen, in transparent mode or not on the representation. The processing unit, the camera and the screen are configured to communicate with one another. The patient acquires the updated image and observes the screen.

Abstract: Method for cutting a three-dimensional model of a dental scene, or “scene model.” The method includes acquiring a view of the scene model, called the “analysis view.” The method includes analyzing the analysis view by a neural network in order to identify, in the analysis view, at least one elementary zone representing an element of the dental scene, and assigning a value to at least one attribute of the elementary zone. The method includes identifying a region of the scene model represented by the elementary zone on the analysis view, and assigning, in the region, a value to an attribute of the scene model in accordance with the value of the attribute of the elementary zone.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing an orthodontic appliance. A scanner for creating a numerical three-dimensional initial reference model of at least a part of a patient's arch including one or more teeth. An image acquisition device for acquiring at least one two-dimensional updated image of the arch. The image acquisition device is positioned and oriented in space, relative to the teeth, under actual acquisition conditions. A computer for creating a numerical three-dimensional objective reference model, corresponding to a desired positioning, at a time point of a treatment, of the teeth, and deforming the initial reference model by moving one or more teeth of the initial reference model, to obtain an updated reference model corresponding to the positioning of the teeth on the two-dimensional updated image. A device for manufacturing an orthodontic appliance, based on a comparison, executed by the computer, between the updated reference model and the objective reference model.

Abstract: A support to acquire dental images. The support includes at least a portion for fastening an image acquisition apparatus to the support. The support includes at least a portion that is degradable by composting and/or biodegradable.

Abstract: A method for training a neural network intended to analyze a dental situation of an updated patient. A historical learning database is created that relates to a dental body and to a spatial attribute associated with the dental body. The historical learning database includes more than 1,000 historical records, with each historical record relating to a respective historical patient. Each record including a set of historical images all depicting the dental body in the historical patient, called “historical dental body” and an item of spatial information including, for the historical patient, a set of values for the spatial attribute, called “historical spatial information.” The neural network is trained, by providing it with the sets of historical images as input and with the historical spatial information as output, with the spatial attribute defining an ordered sequence of variables in a three-dimensional reference frame.

Abstract: A method for adjusting/monitoring an orthodontic appliance worn by a patient. Creating a numerical three-dimensional reference model of at least a part of a patient's arch. Creating a numerical three-dimensional reference model of the teeth of the at least a part of the patient's arch. Acquiring at least one updated image, under actual acquisition conditions, and searching, by deformation of the initial reference model, for an updated reference model corresponding to the positioning of the teeth during the acquisition of the updated image. Determining, depending a comparison model corresponding to an anticipated positioning of the teeth, a comparison model. Comparing the updated reference model with the comparison model. If comparison leads to an unsatisfactory result, creation of a replacement orthodontic appliance, by modification of the orthodontic appliance worn or by creation of a new orthodontic appliance, the replacement orthodontic appliance being configured accordingly.

Abstract: A method for analyzing a real dental situation of a patient. The method includes steps, as follows, in succession. At an updated instant, acquisition of an updated image representing a real dental scene as observed by an operator. Determination of a virtual dental scene as a function of the representation of the real dental scene on the updated image. Presentation of the virtual dental scene in transparent mode and overlaid on the real dental scene, or display of the updated image on a screen and presentation of the virtual dental scene overlaid with the representation of the real dental scene on the updated image displayed on the screen, in transparent mode or not on the representation.

Abstract: A method for analyzing a real dental situation of a patient. The method includes steps, as follows, in succession. At an updated instant, acquisition of an updated image representing a real dental scene as observed by an operator. Determination of a virtual dental scene as a function of the representation of the real dental scene on the updated image. Presentation of the virtual dental scene in transparent mode and overlaid on the real dental scene, or display of the updated image on a screen and presentation of the virtual dental scene overlaid with the representation of the real dental scene on the updated image displayed on the screen, in transparent mode or not on the representation.

Abstract: A method to acquire dental images of a patient with a support defining a chamber that is in communication with an outside of said chamber via a first opening and via a second opening. The method includes the following steps: fixing a mobile phone in front of the second opening; positioning the first opening in front of a mouth of the patient; and acquiring at least one dental image by means of the mobile phone.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the positioning of the teeth including production of a three-dimensional digital initial reference model of the arches of the patient and, for each tooth, definition, from the initial reference model, of a three-dimensional digital reference tooth model; acquisition of updated image of at least one two-dimensional image of the arches in actual acquisition conditions; analysis of each updated image and production, for each updated image, of an updated map; optionally, determination, for each updated image, of rough virtual acquisition conditions approximating the actual acquisition conditions; searching, for each updated image, for a final reference model corresponding to the positioning of the teeth during the acquisition of the updated image, for each tooth model, comparison of the positionings of the tooth model in the initial reference model and in the reference model obtained at the end of the preceding steps to determine the movement of the teeth

Abstract: A method for acquiring at least one two-dimensional image of a part of arches of a patient includes steps carried out by the patient or other person who is not a dental health professional, for example, including placing a dental separator in the mouth of the patient in order to separate the lips of the patient and improve the visibility of the teeth during the acquisition of said at least one two-dimensional image, and acquiring, in a mouth closed position and with a personal image acquisition apparatus, said at least one two-dimensional image.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the positioning of the teeth including production of a three-dimensional digital initial reference model of the arches of the patient and, for each tooth, definition, from the initial reference model, of a three-dimensional digital reference tooth model; acquisition of updated image of at least one two-dimensional image of the arches in actual acquisition conditions; analysis of each updated image and production, for each updated image, of an updated map; optionally, determination, for each updated image, of rough virtual acquisition conditions approximating the actual acquisition conditions; searching, for each updated image, for a final reference model corresponding to the positioning of the teeth during the acquisition of the updated image, for each tooth model, comparison of the positionings of the tooth model in the initial reference model and in the reference model obtained at the end of the preceding steps to determine the movement of the teeth.

Abstract: A method to acquire dental images of a patient with a support defining a chamber that is in communication with an outside of said chamber via a first opening and via a second opening. The method includes the following steps: fixing a mobile phone in front of the second opening; positioning the first opening in front of a mouth of the patient; and acquiring at least one dental image by means of the mobile phone.

Abstract: A method for generating an image of a dental arch of a beneficiary, called “modified image.” The method includes, at an acquisition time, acquiring a photo depicting the dental arch, called “original image.” The method successively includes processing the original image such that it depicts discriminating information. The method successively includes submitting the original image at the input of a neural network, called “simulation neural network”, trained, based on the original image, to simulate, on the original image, the effect of a dental event, in order to obtain the modified image.

Abstract: A method of determining an optimal switchover moment for a hybrid orthodontic treatment of teeth. Creation of a digital three-dimensional model of at least part of a dental arch. Deformation of the initial reference model until the tooth models are in a target position. Acquisition of at least one two-dimensional image of the teeth. Deformation of the initial reference model until the at least one updated image corresponds to the initial reference model. Determination, from the updated reference model and from said target reference model, of a plurality of remaining-treatments for moving the teeth from their position represented in the updated reference model into their position represented in the target reference model. Determination of a profile including at least one value for an evaluation parameter. Evaluation of each profile by an evaluation rule. Determination the profile of which is optimal for replacing an orthodontic appliance with an aligner.

Abstract: A method for analyzing a real dental situation of a patient. The method includes steps, as follows, in succession. At an updated instant, acquisition of an updated image representing a real dental scene as observed by an operator. Determination of a virtual dental scene as a function of the representation of the real dental scene on the updated image. Presentation of the virtual dental scene in transparent mode and overlaid on the real dental scene, or display of the updated image on a screen and presentation of the virtual dental scene overlaid with the representation of the real dental scene on the updated image displayed on the screen, in transparent mode or not on the representation.