EP2914203A1

EP2914203A1 - Method and device for cosmetic dental analysis

Info

Publication number: EP2914203A1
Application number: EP13789750.0A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Carsten Dursteler
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-11-02
Filing date: 2013-11-04
Publication date: 2015-09-09
Also published as: US20150302581A1; DE102012110491A1; AU2013340734A1; CA2890220A1; WO2014068107A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a device for cosmetic dental analysis. According to the invention, orthodontic parameters of a person are acquired, analyzed, and represented by means of a camera, a computer and a screen.

Description

Method and device for cosmetic tooth analysis

State of the art

In the field of cosmetic tooth analysis and dental consultation, methods or devices are described which mechanically record the relevant parameters for dental work. Thus, in the prior art, impressions of the jaws and teeth are created as the basis for dental work. The technician uses these impressions to make plaster models that reflect the state of the person's mouth. In addition, the positional relationship of the jaws to one another in an articulator is detected by simulating the temporomandibular joint movement. Such work with models is established in the field of dental technology and in the prior art.

A disadvantage of the use of these models is that the persons concerned whose teeth are to be subjected to cosmetic adjustments do not record the entirety of the cosmetically relevant parameters. Impressions and plaster models represent only teeth and jaws artificially modeled. In addition, these methods are relatively inaccurate, since people often cramp during the preparation of the impression and thus does not reflect the natural situation. There are also known in the art compositions and methods for whitening teeth. Such are described, for example, in DE 19581846 T1 or EP 2376018 A1.

The prior art also describes mechanical devices by means of which cosmetically relevant parameters can be detected by manually recording salmon and lip line or canine guidance as lines on a Plexiglas plate. This type of recording of cosmetically relevant parameters also uses the creation of a model to then perform the dental work. Consequently, this method of modeling is associated with inaccuracies and deviations from the original situation in the mouth of the person concerned. In order to prevent such inaccuracies, complex and expensive laser-optical methods with micro-endoscope camera are described, which however prevents a flexible and practice-relevant application. In addition, it is disadvantageous in such methods that the preparation of the model sometimes results in considerable inconvenience for the person concerned.

With regard to color selection in teeth, in the prior art, a determination is made by means of comparison panels, which is the appropriate color in a cosmetic tooth adaptation. A simple comparison of colors has drawbacks because it reflects only the subjective impression of the viewer. In the field of hair color advice, simple, uncomplicated and flexible methods by means of image recognition and image processing are already known, which work with a static, digital portrait recording and wherein optionally a desired hair color is entered and displayed on a screen. Moving image processes are also used for hair color advice (EP1527713B1).

The document WO2010 / 105628 discloses a method for the effective planning and visualization as well as optimization of dental restorations. Here, a digital 3D model of the teeth to be prepared is first provided. Subsequently, a CAD model is designed, which is based on the 3D model. This document describes the benefits that can be achieved by showing the 3D model of the teeth to be reconstructed to the patient before treatment. However, this is already the finished model, which indicates the condition after treatment. The document does not describe a detailed analysis, but it is necessary in order to carry out a comprehensive cosmetic dental consultation.

This document further describes that several biometric information can be used for the optimization process. A disadvantage of the mentioned method, however, is that it always involves a complete modeling of the recovery process or of the machining process. This necessitates the presence or work of a dentist, oral surgeon or orthodontist. This type of presentation, namely as CAD 3d model, is still expensive and relatively time-consuming for the reasons mentioned. The object of the present invention is to provide a method and a device for a cosmetic tooth analysis, which do not have the disadvantages and deficiencies of the prior art.

description

The problem is solved by the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments will be apparent from the dependent claims.

In a first preferred embodiment, the invention relates to a method for a cosmetic tooth analysis, wherein by a camera, a computer and a screen cosmetic parameters of a person are detected, analyzed and presented, characterized in that the method comprises the following steps: a. Taking a picture of the person's face using the camera, b. Transfer the image to the computer, c. Image processing and image processing, d. Marking the cosmetically relevant parameters in the picture, e. Performing an analysis based on the positioned marks by the computer, f. Presentation of the result in real time on the screen. It is preferably a computer-implemented method. This preferably relates above all to steps b) and c) as well as steps d) and e). By using a computer-implemented method, the tooth analysis to be made simplifies and accelerates many times over.

It is preferred if an image area is selected by the method of the present invention after transfer of the image to the computer. It is also possible to take several pictures and transfer several pictures become. It can also be selected different image areas of either one image or multiple images.

Preferably, the image area or image areas are chosen so that the entire mouth area can be seen. It is further preferred that either exclusively or additionally an image area is selected on which both the mouth part and parts of the nose can be seen. This is advantageous because it is possible to carry out a holistic tooth analysis. By including the lower part of the nose in the image area, the dental consultation and dental analysis can also be done on the basis of features of each face. This results in better results than just looking at individual teeth.

Favor is that the camera takes portrait and close-ups and the images are displayed by at least one screen as a mirror image.

It is particularly preferred that the first image recording is a portrait image and a second image image is a close-up of the mouth and / or mouth and nose region. This embodiment is especially preferred when the resolution of the camera is not particularly high. By recording a near range, the quality can thus be improved compared to a digitally enlarged image detail.

It is preferred if the image is transferred from an existing file to the computer. The task of the computer is to modify the image so that the result of a cosmetic tooth analysis can be displayed. For this purpose, the person's mouth and tooth area must be recognizable on the image, and by entering the cosmetically relevant parameters in cosmetic tooth analysis, the computer, including the image processing and image processing device, recognizes the cosmetic adjustments to the teeth of the affected person Person. In this case, the relevant points or characteristics are preferably marked on the screen. These include in particular the position of the midline, the smile line, the color of the teeth, the width of the smile, the axes of the teeth, the length and width of the individual teeth, the golden section, the interdental triangles, the red / white aesthetics and the gingival papillae. It is preferred that the computer be given initial parameters for characterizing an image area, preferably for characterizing a tooth and mouth area.

It is preferred that the device continuously processes manually entered initial parameters of an image area for initialization, whereby the tooth and mouth area is marked as at least one initial parameter.

Initial parameters may also be referred to as output parameters. These output parameters characterize the actual condition and include all of the important characteristic parameters for aesthetic tooth analysis and evaluation. By means of the invention, these parameters can be recorded and displayed for the first time in a simple, quick and particularly clear manner which is clear to the patient.

It is preferred if initial parameters for characterizing an image area, preferably for characterizing the tooth and mouth area, are communicated to the computer. The initial parameters are determined in particular in cosmetic tooth analysis. In particular, before a simulation of a cosmetic tooth correction, the computer is informed of the initial parameters (initialization). For this purpose, the device continuously processes manually entered initial parameters of an image area, whereby at least one initial parameter, for example an oral and / or dental area, is marked. In particular, the teeth to be corrected can be marked or, for example, also other parameters identified in the cosmetic tooth analysis can be marked. It is preferred if all cosmetically relevant parameters can be marked and entered. The cosmetically relevant parameters are preferably in particular the center line, smile line, color, width of the smile, tooth axes, golden ratio, length-width ratio, interdental triangles, red-white ratio and / or gingival papillae.

As further combinations of initial parameters, it can be specified which image areas are a tooth area and a gingival area and which characterize them (color, morphology, shape), which (natural) starting situation prevails and which cosmetic tooth adaptation is desired , This can be done by selecting or highlighting Image areas or buttons of one or more operating menus on the screen or touchscreen happen. In particular, the cosmetically relevant parameters can be entered or marked. The input devices required for this purpose can be provided, for example, as a mouse or the like (trackball, touchpad, etc.), as a keyboard and / or as at least one touchscreen. Among other things, the initialization phase may be necessary in order to inform the computer which image areas of the mouth and tooth area represent the cosmetically adapted tooth area, which are to be separated from the rest of the image and fashioned according to cosmetic criteria. This can be done, for example, by the user marking one or more points or one or more areas in at least one of the image areas of the teeth, the gums, or the background. It is also possible to mark teeth that should not be explicitly adjusted. It is particularly preferred that the computer after a single input is able to recognize these image areas and individual positions and display immediately.

In order to make it easier for the computer to recognize the relevant teeth and to minimize the error rate of the dental consultation system, it is advantageous to take a picture of a person in front of a homogeneous, monochromatic background with, as far as possible, a defined illumination. It is particularly preferred that the selection of the image area takes place by means of image processing and image processing. Particularly preferably, a close-up of the mouth region with visible upper row of teeth is selected on the screen.

It is preferred that the screen comprises a touch screen. Especially advantageous here are the simple operability and flexibility of handling.

It is preferred that the cosmetically relevant parameters are optionally entered by at least one screen, preferably a touch screen, by an input keyboard or by a mouse in the computer.

It is preferred that the cosmetically relevant parameters are selected from the group center line, smile line, color, width of the smile, tooth axes, golden Cut, length-to-width ratio, inter-dental triangles, red-white ratio and / or gingival papillae.

It is preferred if the method of the present invention for a cosmetic tooth analysis particularly visualizes at which positions in the tooth and mouth area dental work is to be performed. This makes it possible to give a comprehensive dental consultation. This dental consultation concerns not only individual aspects, but the holistic aesthetics of the entire tooth area. For this purpose, a tooth analysis is performed and the cosmetically relevant parameters are entered or displayed in the computer. The result of the cosmetic tooth analysis of the invention is preferably displayed on the screen before the actual dental work or the cosmetic adjustments. Particularly in the field of cosmetic tooth analysis and dental consultation, a visualization of the relevant parameters before the actual cosmetic adjustments of the teeth in the consultation of the person concerned is of importance. As a result, surprisingly, it is possible with the present invention to overcome an inhibition threshold in the person in whom the cosmetic adjustments are to be carried out. With most prior art methods, the person in question will not know in advance how the result of the cosmetic adjustment of the teeth will be and how the teeth will look afterwards. Another disadvantage in the prior art is that the local methods already cause a great deal of time and expense before the actual work is done on the teeth. This means that the patient or the person to be treated already has to invest a lot of time and money, even if they are dissatisfied with the planned result and, for that reason, decide against the treatment.

Moreover, the method of the invention makes it possible for the first time to provide comprehensive advice and it becomes possible to visualize all aspects and to explain them as well. The measures to be taken can therefore be discussed in much greater detail and more concretely, which helps to increase satisfaction many times over.

The method of the invention is particularly simple and does not take much time. Thus, a person can be easily and quickly shown to whom Make an editing of the teeth or the mouth area could be done. The inhibition threshold for such non-binding dental analysis and consultation is therefore low. If the person decides against the treatment, then no high costs have been incurred at this time. Also, the consultant has not invested much time.

The method of the invention makes it possible for the first time to show the customer the cosmetically relevant points in the tooth and mouth area in a quick and clear manner. Many people are unaware of the parameters and, above all, the interaction of individual parameters that affect the overall aesthetic impression of the tooth and mouth area. By the invention, this can be visualized and explained for the first time in a particularly simple manner.

It is preferred if the method supports the cosmetic consultant or technician in his consulting activity and with the present invention, for example, a two-dimensional image, especially a digital photo of a person recorded and displayed on a screen, the cosmetically relevant parameters are model independent visualized. Based on the cosmetic tooth analysis, the cosmetically relevant parameters in the mouth and tooth area are recorded. For this purpose, for example, marks are positioned on a touch screen. By means of a computer, which in particular comprises a device for image processing and image processing, in particular the cosmetically relevant parameters are displayed on a screen.

It is preferred if, as no mechanical models are necessary, the result is displayed without time delay, the result can be processed and the person on whose teeth cosmetic adjustments of a technical nature are to be made immediately sees at which positions the adjustments be done. The person concerned immediately gets an idea of the expected outcome, what the corrections will look like after performing the cosmetic adjustment on the teeth. It is preferred that with the method of the invention not only an analysis of the actual state takes place, but also a simulation of the possible result of the change can take place. The images on the screen do not convey a distorted, model-like image but give the simulated cosmetic tooth adaptation naturally again. One reason why the results of conventional dental consulting systems in the prior art are unnatural is that analysis and consultation are not performed on the visual representation of the true teeth, but by means of a replica and models of teeth. The actual conditions in the mouth and tooth area of the person in question and to be consulted are thus not true to nature and only approximate. In addition, the teeth can not be assessed in conjunction with the entire face. A model can not replace a living, natural image, as the person experiences, for example, when looking at the cosmetic adjustment of the teeth in the mirror.

However, this is only a particularly preferred embodiment. It is also preferred that no visualization of the proposed revisions be shown. In this case, the invention would only concern the indication of the actual state on the basis of specific parameters. In contrast to existing devices and systems for dental consultation, the method of the present invention is based on an image of the actual teeth and not on a model, on the one hand, and on the other hand, the starting points for a cosmetic tooth adaptation to the image of the natural teeth can be identified by the cosmetic tooth analysis person concerned and optionally simulated. The image is processed by the process in real time or near real time (that is, with a delay that is barely perceptible to the user) and displayed on a screen, so that the impression of a mirror usage arises. Preferably, the cosmetic tooth analysis and the simulation of the result of a cosmetic tooth fitting can be done independently. Thus, for example, the cosmetic tooth analysis can first be performed with the method and the device of the present invention, and the cosmetically relevant parameters can be recorded and stored in the computer. These parameters can be called up at any time and used in a cosmetic dental consultation, which is in particular associated with a simulation of the cosmetic tooth adjustments. Any cosmetic adjustment in the mouth and tooth area can be displayed in particular in real time or near real time on the screen. In a preferred manner, the invention provides for viewing a page-right image or a separate mirror image. For this purpose, the current image of the person concerned is taken with a camera, processed by a computer and displayed on a screen. This real-time or near-real-time dynamic rendering turns the screen into a mirror.

The following cosmetic parameters are preferably analyzed:

It is preferable that the position of the center line is displayed. This is mainly used to check a possible deviation from the center of the face. Marking the smile line should show whether the course of the incisal edges of the maxillary anterior teeth harmonizes with the curve of the lower lip when smiling. The line is thereby preferably placed along the cutting edges of the upper row of teeth. This makes it possible to visualize whether this line runs close to the lower lip and whether the shape corresponds to the lower lip.

The evaluation of the tooth color or tooth discoloration is preferred for all teeth. However, it may also be useful in some cases to assess individual teeth separately. Particularly important are the anterior and incisors, as these are of the utmost importance for the aesthetic overall impression.

When analyzing the width of the smile, the size and position of the buccal corridor are evaluated.

By marking the tooth axes, the tooth position and tooth inclination of individual teeth can be evaluated and analyzed.

The so-called golden section describes a harmonious width ratio of the anterior teeth with each other. The ratio of 1, 6/1, 0 / 0.6 is particularly preferred.

The marking of the length and width of the individual teeth is used to assess the tooth shape is ideally a length / width ratio of 70 to 80%. By marking the interdental triangles can be analyzed whether the row of teeth loosened or pushed together. The triangles should grow larger from the center of the face.

By marking the red / white aesthetics, the gingival course from the central incisor to the canine can be analyzed on both sides. The lateral incisor should be slightly shorter than the tangent between the one and three.

By marking the gingival papillae can be judged whether they are well filled. By marking these relevant parameters for the dentistry, the person can be shown where improvements could take place. Since the respective persons are usually already very accustomed to the appearance and the design form of their own teeth, by this number analysis an awareness for possible changes can be created. Based on the specifications of the cosmetic consultant or technician, the indicated area of the mouth and teeth of the person concerned can also be changed and in this way a natural-looking simulation result results. In particular, since the teeth in question are displayed adapted, for example, in a modified form, color, size, eliminating the effect of unnatural-looking models. In addition, the display is possible in real time. The person can look at the result of the simulation comparable to a virtual mirror and judge for himself whether the selected cosmetic adjustments on the teeth correspond to the expectation. If not, other cosmetic corrections can be simulated immediately. The sequence of the method for a cosmetic tooth analysis and dental consultation in the sense of the present invention consists, for example, in that by means of a camera, a computer and at least one screen or a touch screen selection and representation of the desired cosmetic adjustments to the particular teeth of a person on the Screen and / or touch screen are displayed. The image taken with the camera is transferred to the computer. There, an image processing and image processing is performed for each image by means of a device. preferential example, a close-up of the mouth area with visible upper row of teeth is selected on the screen by means of image processing and image processing. It is further preferred if the computer identifies a mouth and tooth area of the person in question by segmentation, which means recognition and separation of relevant image areas. It is also preferable that the image processing unit automatically performs image enhancement. In this case, the color, brightness and / or contrast of the image are preferably optimized. If an image does not have the necessary image quality for the subsequent tooth analysis, that is, for example, is too blurred, the computer-implemented method preferably gives a corresponding indication, so that the editor is asked to take a new image. This ensures that there is always a high-quality image available for the analysis of the teeth, which also improves the quality of the analysis itself.

Furthermore, for example, characteristics of the teeth, such as, in particular, morphology, color, shape, size, are to be entered into the computer. Preferably, the image is thereby changed, so that at least the parameters are marked or highlighted. The changed image is displayed on at least one screen or touchscreen, preferably in real time. In this context, real-time means, with a time delay which the person does not perceive, or barely perceptible, between image acquisition and / or image processing and display on the screen or touchscreen.

The cosmetically adapted mouth and tooth area is marked and analyzed by tooth analysis. Thus deviations from the ideal picture can be illustrated. Optionally, the desired tooth adjustments on the screen are also identified and simulated with the establishment of the computer in a simple Umarbeitungsverfahren the desired cosmetic tooth adaptation in the marked area of the teeth in question. For this purpose, a representative partial area of the marked teeth is selected manually or automatically for analysis and then the analysis is started, whereby the device for continuous image processing only takes into account the relevant tooth area. This marking is based on the consideration that the teeth have a contiguous surface of obvious and similar pixel color values, which can be clearly differentiated from the area of the gums. The tooth area can optionally be continuously marked automatically or manually as coherent texture and / or related morphological properties to differentiate the rest of the image area significantly. Depending on the field of application, for example in a dental laboratory, a technician may be present in addition to the person in whom the cosmetic tooth analysis is to be performed after the cosmetic tooth analysis and dental consultation, and the cosmetic consultant. In this case, it makes sense if the technician has a separate, second screen or touchscreen for program operation and initialization. On this second screen or touchscreen, in addition to the image or image section of the mouth and tooth area, further information important for the operation can be displayed. These are, for example, the possible cosmetically adaptable parameters such as color, shape, size, surface properties of the teeth, so that on the first screen or touch screen for the person only the result of cosmetic tooth analysis and dental consultation and / or the simulation result for the cosmetic dentistry needs to be visible. The touchscreen has the advantage that additional input devices are unnecessary, since corresponding operating menus or buttons are activated directly by tapping with a finger or stylus on the touchscreen interface. In a preferred embodiment, the image of the person whose teeth are to undergo cosmetic tooth analysis and dental consultation is mirrored by the computer about a vertical axis and displayed on the screen as a mirror image. This creates the impression of looking at yourself in a mirror, which accommodates everyday habits and promotes the unrestricted use of the dental consultation device. To minimize parallax between the camera and the screen or touch screen, the camera should be positioned close to the top of the screen. Ideally, the optical axis of the image coincides with the optical axis of the screen or touchscreen to completely avoid the parallax. To perfect the effect of a mirror, the magnification of the person and the screen or touch screen should be approximately 1: 1. It is preferred if the representation of the color of the teeth to be cosmetically adapted in the dental cosmetic analysis is changeable continuously and in one cycle according to a color circular area spectrum, wherein a start or stop of this ongoing color change is provided. This eliminates, for example, a targeted input or selection of the appropriate color of the teeth to be corrected from a color palette. The goal of the color selection is to be able to see no difference to the non-correcting teeth. Through the continuous cycle, the moment the subject or cosmetic adviser believes he has found the color matching the teeth to be corrected, the cycle of color change in progress can simply stop and the defined color entered into the computer , The cycle of the current color change is freely selectable in its repetition frequency. This ongoing cycle of tooth change, in particular the tooth color, is particularly well suited for a promotional demonstration for a cosmetic dental analysis and dental consultation in, for example, a dental laboratory, where either a corresponding video film can be shown on the screen for advertising.

In the computer, for example, in addition to the input of a recorded image, which is for example also uploadable from a file, if necessary, the input of additional information, for example, be made by the cosmetic consultant or technician. This additional information includes in particular the cosmetically relevant parameters of the person concerned, but also general or personal data of the person concerned, in which the method of the present invention is to be carried out. The display of the desired tooth correction based on reference teeth or reference parameters can also be entered into the computer or selected from a file for comparison, for example to show differences from the natural, non-correcting teeth and the simulation result. Also targeted work instructions or marking can be entered in the image of the dental technically correcting mouth and tooth area, the input order is arbitrary. These data flow into an initialization device in which the method is started and into a segmentation device in which a recognition and separation of relevant image regions takes place. After a transformation of the teeth in a transformation device based on the entered cosmetically relevant parameters after cosmetic tooth analysis and / or dental consultation takes place a corresponding image of the customer with the customized teeth on a screen or touchscreen. However, it can also be provided that not all cosmetically relevant parameters are sufficient for initialization. For example, it can be defined by input on the computer, which parameters or specifications are automatically detected and processed or are already uploadable from an existing file. In particular, it is possible to specify which cosmetically relevant parameters should be taken into account. The term cosmetically relevant parameters also includes, for example, parameters relevant to dental technology. In particular, since only a partial aspect of the real image is modified, there are no discrepancies between real and virtual pixels, such as angular and position inaccuracies, different illumination of the various pixels, scaling errors, etc. Also, there is no problem of concealment because it does not need to be calculated Parts of the virtual pixel are obscured by the real image. Since the real image is changed only in the defined and cosmetically relevant parameters, the teeth of a person automatically behave physically correct, which causes a natural effect of the person when playing on the screen or touch screen.

The invention relates to a device for a cosmetic tooth analysis and dental consultation comprising a camera for taking at least one image of a person, a computer to which the image is preferably transferable in real time, a device for performing image processing and image processing for the image, wherein the computer can be used to analyze a tooth and mouth region of the person by marking the cosmetically relevant parameters on the screen by means of the positioned markings and preferably displaying the result in real time or in near real time on at least one screen.

If the device comprises a touchscreen, in particular a touchscreen for notifying initial parameters to the computer for characterizing an image area, which in particular is a tooth and mouth area, is preferred. The invention further relates to a dental laboratory, in particular comprising a device according to the present invention. example

The invention will now be described with reference to an embodiment. The examples are preferred embodiments which do not limit the invention. It is preferred that the cosmetic tooth analysis in particular includes the collection of personal master data. In this case, for example, by means of a touch screen to enter the note in the computer, whether a score should be made. If a point evaluation is to take place, the punctual evaluation is shown with the individual steps. If no scores are to be scored, the punctual evaluation will be hidden in the individual steps.

The method of the present invention comprises in particular the taking of an image. It is necessary, for example, for the eyes of the person concerned, in whom the cosmetic tooth analysis and dental consultation is to be carried out, to be open during image acquisition, for the person in particular to smile and for the upper row of teeth to be visible. Following the acquisition of the image, preferably a portrait image, in particular the eye line (bipupillary line) is to be checked, specifically to the course of the upper row of teeth (or occlusal plane). Preferably, the lines are parallel. The image is taken, for example, with a camera built into a touchscreen. Preferably, the image is taken with a tablet computer.

When carrying out a cosmetic tooth analysis and dental consultation, the images taken with a camera are preferably aligned horizontally and the images are in particular mandatory fields in a suitable input mask, for example on the screen and / or touchscreen. About the selection menu on the touch screen of the particular tablet computer, a picture detail, preferably selected from the mouth and tooth area and stored. Instead of taking a portrait image with the camera, an image already stored on the computer can also be loaded or selected. In the further method, for example, after taking a portrait picture, a second picture is taken, which in particular is a close-up picture. me from the mouth. The upper row of teeth should be visible. This image is used in particular for the evaluation of the rows of teeth to the lip image. As a third image, for example, a close-up of the mouth and a part of the nose is taken, in which case the transition to the gingiva, in particular and optionally with the aid of a cheek-holder, should be visible. This third image is used in particular for the detailed evaluation of the teeth and the red-white ratio.

In cosmetic tooth analysis, all cosmetically relevant parameters are preferably recorded. This is done, for example, in a 10-point check. For example, at point (1), the position of the center line is determined. For this purpose, we touched in particular the image to be assessed on the touchscreen once. A vertical line appears. With a circle visible on the touchscreen, this vertical line can be moved. A small circle displayed on the touch screen is the axis of rotation and a half circle shown with two arrows pivots the axis of rotation. The positioning of the midline as a technically relevant parameter serves in particular to check a possible deviation from the center of the face.

At point (2) of cosmetic tooth analysis, the smile line is preferably determined. The smile line is defined by four markers. The line is placed along the cutting edges of the upper row of teeth. The course of the incisal edges of the maxillary anterior teeth should harmonize with the course of the lower lip. The visualization makes deviations visible. To determine the smile line, the image displayed on the touchscreen is tapped on the left edge of the cutting edge and then tapped on the right edge of the cutting edge. A yellow line appears. The two outer loops on the screen move the endpoints of the yellow line representing the smile line. With the inner two loops you move the line of the smile line.

At point (3) of the cosmetic tooth analysis, the tooth color or discoloration is preferably analyzed. As the point (4) of cosmetic tooth analysis, the width of the smile is preferably determined. To determine under point (4) of the cosmetic tooth analysis, the image is tapped on the left and right in the area of the corners of the mouth. It appear two yellow chambers each. A large circle moves the pair of clips, a small circle moves the distance between the parentheses. This determination includes the evaluation of the buccal corridor, which are shown as dark triangles on the screen, for example. If present, the brackets mark the respective dark area.

As point (5) of the cosmetic tooth analysis for determining the cosmetically relevant parameters, the tooth axes are preferably determined. For this purpose, the image displayed on the touch screen is in each case tapped per desired tooth axis, for example six times. In each case a yellow line appears. A large circle on the touchscreen moves the yellow line. A small circle represents the axis of rotation. With the aid of the large circle, the axis of rotation is positioned in the center of the tooth. With the semicircle the axial inclination is adjusted. With the evaluation under point (5) in the determination of the tooth axes, an evaluation of the tooth position and inclination takes place. Any deviations are defined and visualized by positioning or tilting the axis.

As point (6) of cosmetic tooth analysis, the golden section is preferably determined. The golden section describes a harmonious width ratio of the maxillary anterior teeth (ratio: 1, 6/1, 0 / 0.6). Positioning is done by clicking, then the size is determined by dragging with your finger. In particular, the image displayed on the touch screen is tapped once between the teeth. Then the image is tapped at the level of the 3er teeth. A yellow section appears. A middle loop appears on the screen. The middle loop moves the center of the cut, which should be placed with the horizontal one directly at the cutting edge and the vertical one at the center line between the edges. The side loop, which is displayed on the screen, should be pulled to the outer edge of the canine.

At point (7) of the cosmetic tooth analysis, the length-width ratio is preferably determined. This serves to assess the tooth shape. In particular, a length-to-width ratio of 70-80% is ideal. The assessment is made, for example, on the central incisor. The assessment can also be done on several teeth in succession. The selected tooth is tapped at the top left and bottom right of the screen - a yellow one appears Rectangle. With the loops that are shown on the screen, the rectangle is adapted to the tooth contours.

At point (8) of cosmetic tooth analysis, the interdental triangles are preferably determined. This is done by tapping each time, which causes a yellow triangle to appear which can be moved to the desired position with the circle. The triangles should grow larger from the center of the face as the points of contact move from incisal to cervical. The row of teeth appears loosened.

At point (9) of cosmetic tooth analysis, the red-white ratio is preferably determined. This is used to assess the gingival course from the central incisor to the canine (on both sides). The lateral incisor should be shorter than the tangent between 1 tooth and 3 tooth. To determine under point (9), tap on the left side of the screen of the touchscreen until a yellow line appears. The line is aligned with the zenith of the central incisor by means of the circle displayed on the touchscreen, and the line drawn on the touchscreen aligns the line with the zenith of the canine. Thereafter, the touch screen is tapped on the right and the determination is carried out as on the left side.

At point (10) of the cosmetic tooth analysis, the gingival pills are preferably determined. This is to assess the status of the gingival papillae. The interdental spaces should be well filled and no black triangles should be visible. By tapping a yellow arrow appears, which can be moved with the circle to the desired location.

Claims

Patent claims

Method for a cosmetic tooth analysis, in which cosmetic parameters of a person are recorded, analyzed and displayed using a camera, a computer and a screen,

characterized in that

the procedure includes the following steps:

a. Taking an image of the person's face using the camera, b. transferring the image to the computer,

c. Image editing and image processing,

d. Marking the cosmetically relevant parameters on the image, e. Performing an analysis using the positioned markers by the computer,

f. Display of the result in real time on the screen.

Method according to claim 1,

characterized in that

the method is a computer-implemented method.

Method according to claim 1 or 2,

characterized in that

After the image has been transferred to the computer, an image area is selected.

Method according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

Initial parameters for characterizing an image area, preferably for characterizing a tooth and mouth area, are communicated to the computer.

5. Method according to claim 4,

characterized in that

the setup of manually entered initial parameters of an image area processed continuously for initialization, with the tooth and mouth area being marked as at least one initial parameter.

Method according to one or more of the previous claims,

characterized in that

Using image editing and image processing, a close-up of the mouth area with the upper row of teeth visible is selected on the screen.

Method according to one or more of the previous claims,

characterized in that

the screen includes a touchscreen.

Method according to one or more of the previous claims,

characterized in that

the cosmetically relevant parameters can be entered into the computer either from at least one screen, preferably a touchscreen, through an input keyboard or through a mouse.

9. Method according to one or more of the previous claims,

characterized in that

The cosmetically relevant parameters are selected from the group of midline, smile line, color, width of the smile, tooth axes, golden ratio, length-width ratio, interdental triangles, red-white ratio and/or gingival papillae.

10. Method according to one or more of the previous claims,

characterized in that

the camera takes portraits and close-ups and the images are displayed at least as a mirror image on the screen.

1 1. Device for a cosmetic tooth analysis comprising a camera, a computer to which the image can be transferred in real time, a device for carrying out image editing and image processing,

characterized in that A tooth and mouth area of the person can be analyzed with the computer by marking the cosmetically relevant parameters on the screen using the positioned markings and the result can be displayed in real time on at least one screen.

Device according to claim 1 1,

characterized in that

wherein the screen comprises a touchscreen, in particular a touchscreen for communicating initial parameters to the computer for characterizing an image area, which is in particular a tooth and mouth area.