JP2023060657A - Orthodontic treatment mouthpiece delivery arrangement system, orthodontic treatment mouthpiece delivery arrangement method, and program therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an orthodontic treatment mouthpiece delivery arrangement system and method, and a program for allowing a patient to have orthodontic treatment at home and eliminating the need of frequent outpatient treatment.SOLUTION: An orthodontic treatment mouthpiece delivery arrangement system comprises: a pre-treatment three-dimensional tooth mold data acquisition unit that acquires pre-treatment three-dimensional tooth mold data of a patient who desires orthodontic treatment indicating three-dimensional tooth mold data before performing the orthodontic treatment; a request acquisition unit that acquires a request from the patient as to the tooth alignment that the patient desires to have; a generation unit that, based on the request, generates assumed three-dimensional tooth mold data indicating three-dimensional tooth mold data that is assumed when orthodontic treatment is performed on the pre-treatment three-dimensional tooth mold data; a calculation unit that calculates the shape and the number of mouthpieces required for performing orthodontic treatment to achieve the tooth alignment that satisfies the generated assumed three-dimensional tooth mold data; a creation unit that creates the calculated number of mouthpieces having the calculated shape by using a 3D printer; and an arrangement unit that arranges delivery of the created mouthpieces to the address designated by the patient.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a technique for providing an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system that enables patients to have orthodontic treatment at home and eliminates the need for frequent hospital visits.

In recent years, technology related to orthodontics has attracted attention.

For example, in US Pat. No. 5,300,000, to identify an orthodontic treatment plan, an image of multiple teeth on a computer display is received from user interaction and coordinated movement of the multiple teeth is performed according to a mathematically specified pattern. Techniques for generating and selecting coordinated movement of multiple teeth based on a graphical representation of the teeth for selection to a user are described.

Also, in US Pat. No. 6,200,004, a technique is disclosed for moving an orthodontic object (eg, an orthodontic appliance and/or its associated teeth) in response to an input that directs desired movement of the object along a virtual archwire. Are listed.

JP 2009-528145 A JP 2008-818841 A

When performing orthodontics, there is a problem that frequent hospital visits are required.

To solve this problem, there is a technology that calculates the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for orthodontic treatment, generates them with a 3D printer, and arranges delivery of the mouthpieces to the address specified by the patient. It has been demanded.

However, in the techniques described in Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2, the shape and number of mouthpieces required for orthodontic treatment are calculated, generated with a 3D printer, and mouthpieces are sent to the address specified by the patient. cannot arrange the delivery of

Therefore, the present invention is an orthodontic mouthpiece that calculates the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for orthodontics, generates them with a 3D printer, and arranges delivery of the mouthpieces to the address specified by the patient. An object of the present invention is to provide a piece delivery arrangement system, an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement method, and a program therefor.

The present invention provides the following solutions.

The invention according to the first feature is
Pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data acquisition means for acquiring pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data before orthodontic treatment of a patient who desires orthodontic treatment;
a request acquisition means for acquiring a request from the patient as to what kind of tooth alignment the patient wishes to have;
creating means for creating assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the three-dimensional tooth profile data before orthodontic correction is performed based on the request;
Calculation means for calculating the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data;
generating means for generating the calculated shape and the number of mouthpieces with a 3D printer;
Arranging means for arranging delivery of the generated mouthpiece to the address specified by the patient;
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system comprising:

According to the first aspect of the invention, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system, a three-dimensional tooth mold before orthodontics showing three-dimensional tooth mold data before orthodontic treatment of a patient who desires orthodontic treatment. pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data acquisition means for acquiring data; request acquisition means for acquiring a request from the patient as to what kind of tooth alignment they wish to have; and based on the request, the pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data. A creation means for creating assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data, showing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when orthodontic Calculation means for calculating the shape and number of mouthpieces, generation means for generating the calculated shape and number of mouthpieces with a 3D printer, and the generated mouthpiece at the address specified by the patient. Arranging means for arranging delivery.

Although the invention according to the first feature belongs to the category of orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system, the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement method and program also have similar functions and effects.

The invention according to a second characteristic is the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the invention according to the first characteristic,
The generating means generates the necessary shape and number of mouthpieces after obtaining approval from the patient.
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system.

According to the invention according to the second characteristic, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the invention according to the first characteristic, the generating means obtains the patient's approval, and then obtains the necessary shape and the Create a number of mouthpieces.

An invention according to a third characteristic is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the invention according to the first or second characteristic,
diagnostic result obtaining means for obtaining a diagnosis result of a doctor;
with
Based on the obtained request and the diagnostic result of the doctor, the creating means is an assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction is subjected to orthodontic treatment. create tooth profile data,
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system.

According to the third aspect of the invention, the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the first aspect or the second aspect of the invention comprises diagnostic result acquisition means for acquiring a doctor's diagnosis result. , the creation means presents three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction is orthodontically based on the acquired request and the diagnosis result of the doctor; Create dimensional tooth profile data.

An invention according to a fourth feature is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the invention according to the first or second feature,
a tooth root condition obtaining means for obtaining the tooth root condition by X-ray photography;
with
The creation means is an assumed three-dimensional tooth profile that indicates three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the acquired request and the tooth root condition. create data,
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system.

According to the invention according to the fourth aspect, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the invention according to the first aspect or the second aspect, a tooth root condition obtaining means for obtaining the tooth root condition by X-ray photography. wherein the creating means creates assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the acquired request and the tooth root condition. Create tooth profile data.

An invention according to a fifth feature is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the invention according to the first or second feature,
The pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data acquiring means further acquires a pre-orthodontic intraoral image of the patient before orthodontic treatment,
The creation means represents three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data is orthodontically based on the acquired request and the pre-correction intraoral image. create dimensional tooth profile data,
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the first or second aspect of the invention, the pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data acquiring means further comprises: A pre-correction intraoral image of the patient before correction is acquired, and the creating means creates the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data based on the acquired request and the pre-correction intraoral image. Presumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when corrected is created.

An invention according to a sixth feature is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to fifth features,
generation status notification means for notifying the patient of the generation status of the mouthpiece being generated by a 3D printer;
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system comprising:

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the mouthpiece is generated by a 3D printer. and generating status notification means for notifying the patient of the status.

An invention according to a seventh feature is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to sixth features,
arrangement status notification means for notifying the patient of the arrangement status of arranging delivery of the generated mouthpiece to the address specified by the patient;
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system comprising:

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the generated mouse is sent to the address designated by the patient. an arrangement status notification means for notifying the patient of the arrangement status of arranging delivery of the piece.

An invention according to an eighth feature is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to seventh features,
The arranging means arranges delivery of only mouthpieces that have been inspected and selected by a doctor after the mouthpieces are produced.
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system.

According to the eighth feature of the invention, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to seventh features, the arrangement means is a doctor who, after generating the mouthpiece, Arrange delivery of only accepted and selected mouthpieces.

The invention according to a ninth characteristic is the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to eighth characteristics,
planning means for creating an orthodontic plan necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data;
with
The calculation means provides an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system that calculates the shape and number of mouthpieces required for the created orthodontic plan.

According to the invention according to the ninth characteristic, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to eighth characteristics, the tooth alignment that satisfies the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data planning means for creating an orthodontic plan necessary for orthodontic treatment, wherein the calculating means calculates the shape and number of mouthpieces required for the created orthodontic plan.

The invention according to the tenth feature is
To the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system,
a step of acquiring pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data before orthodontic treatment of a patient who desires orthodontic treatment;
obtaining from the patient a desire for a desired dentition;
a step of creating assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the request;
a step of calculating the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data;
generating the calculated shape and number of mouthpieces with a 3D printer;
arranging delivery of the produced mouthpiece to the patient-designated address;
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement method comprising:

The invention according to the eleventh feature is
a step of obtaining pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data showing pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data of a patient who desires orthodontic treatment in a computer;
obtaining from the patient a desire for a desired dentition;
creating assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the request;
A step of calculating the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data,
generating the calculated shape and the number of mouthpieces with a 3D printer;
arranging delivery of the produced mouthpiece to the address specified by the patient;
provides a computer readable program for executing

According to the present invention, an orthodontic mouse that calculates the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for orthodontics, generates them with a 3D printer, and arranges delivery of the mouthpieces to an address designated by the patient. It is possible to provide a piece delivery arrangement system, an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement method, and a program thereof. As a result, the patient can receive orthodontic treatment at home, which can eliminate the need for frequent visits to the hospital.

1 is a diagram illustrating an outline of an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement processing executed by the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a functional configuration when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs diagnostic result acquisition processing. FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart diagram when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs diagnostic result acquisition processing. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a functional configuration when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs tooth root state acquisition processing. FIG. 10 is a flow chart diagram when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs tooth root state acquisition processing. 2 is a diagram showing a functional configuration when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs production status notification processing and order status notification processing. FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs production status notification processing and order status notification processing. 1 is a diagram showing a functional configuration when an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs planning processing; FIG. 2 is a flow chart diagram when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs planning processing. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction. It is a figure which shows an example of assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a generated mouthpiece 250; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the intraoral image before correction. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a notification displayed on the patient terminal 200 when the generation status notification process and the order status notification process are performed;

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, with reference to an accompanying drawing, the form (henceforth, embodiment) for implementing this invention is demonstrated in detail. In subsequent figures, the same numbers or symbols are attached to the same elements throughout the description of the embodiments.

[Basic Concept/Basic Configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1. As shown in FIG. The orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 calculates the shape and number of mouthpieces required for orthodontic treatment, generates them with a 3D printer, and arranges delivery of the mouthpieces to the address specified by the patient. It is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system. This system includes at least a computer 100 that controls the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 and a doctor terminal 400 . Although not shown in FIG. 1, the computer 100 and the doctor's terminal 400 are assumed to be able to communicate via the network 3 .

First, the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data acquisition unit 101 of the computer 100 acquires pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data of the patient 2 before orthodontic treatment (step S01). The three-dimensional tooth profile data is acquired by a method of acquiring the tooth profile of the patient 2 using an existing intraoral scanner, a method of creating three-dimensional tooth profile data after modeling using an impression material, or the like. The acquisition method of the three-dimensional tooth profile data does not limit the present invention, and existing methods may be used. The acquired three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction is associated with the patient 2 and held in the doctor terminal 400 . A pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data acquisition unit 101 of the computer 100 acquires pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data via the doctor terminal 400 .

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction. By presenting this pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data to the patient 2, there is an advantage that the patient 2 can objectively check his or her dentition.

Returning to FIG. 1, next, the request acquisition unit 102 of the computer 100 acquires a request for orthodontic treatment from the patient 2 as to what kind of tooth alignment they want (step S02). Specifically, the request of the patient 2 is heard at the dental clinic to which the doctor 4 belongs, and is acquired via the doctor terminal 400 or the like. The request may be collected by the doctor 4 and input to the doctor terminal 400, or may be input by the patient 2 using a tablet terminal or the like. The demand for orthodontics includes, for example, "I want to improve the gap between the front teeth" and "I want to improve the occlusion of the back teeth."

Next, the creation unit 103 of the computer 100 creates a pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data based on the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data of the patient 2 acquired in step S01 and the patient's desire for orthodontic treatment acquired in step S02. Presumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when tooth profile data is subjected to orthodontic treatment is created (step S03). There are individual differences in how close the current tooth shape can be to the desired tooth shape, so we create and confirm the assumed 3D tooth shape data based on the 3D tooth shape data before orthodontic treatment. .

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data. Here, an example of assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data of the patient 2 created based on the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction of the patient 2 shown in FIG. 12 is shown. This assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data may be presented to the patient 2 as a state after orthodontic treatment. The patient 2 can confirm how the dentition changes due to the orthodontic treatment.

Returning to FIG. 1, next, the calculation unit 104 of the computer 100 calculates the teeth that satisfy the assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data created in step S03 and the shape and number of the mouthpieces 250 required for orthodontics. (step S04). Since orthodontic treatment needs to be performed step by step, a plurality of mouthpieces 250 whose shapes are changed little by little are used for the orthodontic treatment. For this purpose, calculations are made as to how many mouthpieces 250 of each shape are required.

Next, the generation unit 105 of the computer 100 generates the mouthpieces 250 having the shape and number calculated in step S04 with a 3D printer (step S05). The 3D printer may or may not be connected to the computer 100 . It is assumed that the data of the mouthpiece 250 is received from the computer 100 and the required shape and number of mouthpieces 250 are generated.

Finally, the arrangement unit 105 of the computer 100 arranges delivery of the mouthpiece 250 generated in step S05 to the address specified by the patient 2 (step S06). The address specified by the patient 2 may be acquired together with the acquisition of the request in step S02, or may be acquired together with the medical examination information of the patient 2 separately. The medical examination information of the patient 2 includes necessary information such as name, age, sex, address, medical examination date and time, medical examination progress, insurance card information, etc. It is also possible to designate this address as a delivery destination.

According to this orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1, the shape and number of mouthpieces 250 required for orthodontics are calculated, generated with a 3D printer, and delivered to the address specified by the patient 2. It is possible to provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system that arranges delivery of the mouthpiece 250 to As a result, the patient 2 can receive orthodontic treatment at home, and the effect of eliminating the need for frequent visits to the hospital can be obtained.

[Function configuration]
Based on FIG. 2, the functional configuration of the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 will be described. The orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 includes a computer 100 and a doctor terminal 400 communicably connected to the computer 100 via a network 3 . The computer 100 is not limited to an existing device, and may be a virtual device.

The computer 100 is a computer, personal computer, or the like having a server function managed by an administrator who provides the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1. The computer 100 is a computer, personal computer, or the like. It is connected so that it can communicate data with other devices, and it transmits and receives necessary data and executes various processes.

The computer 100 may be realized by one computer, for example, or may be realized by a plurality of computers like a cloud computer. A cloud computer in this specification is a computer that uses any computer in a scalable manner to perform a specific function, or includes multiple functional configurations to realize a certain system, and uses the functions in a free combination. It can be anything.

The computer 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), etc. as a control unit (not shown), and a communication unit (not shown). , a device for enabling communication with other terminals, devices, etc., for example, a Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity) compatible device conforming to IEEE802.11. The computer 100 also includes a data storage unit such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a storage medium, or a memory card as a storage unit (not shown). In addition, the computer 100 includes various devices for executing various processes as a processing unit (not shown). It is also assumed that a 3D printer (not shown) can operate according to instructions from the computer 100 .

In the computer 100, the control unit reads a predetermined program to cooperate with the communication unit, storage unit, and processing unit to obtain pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data acquisition unit 101, request acquisition unit 102, creation unit 103, and calculation unit. 104, a generation unit 105, and an arrangement unit 106 are implemented.

The doctor terminal 400 is an electronic device such as a personal computer, a smart phone, or a tablet terminal used by the doctor 4 who is in charge of the patient 2 who undergoes orthodontic treatment. It is connected to the. The doctor terminal 400 has a function of transmitting the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data of the patient 2 to the computer 100 . It also has a function of transmitting to the computer 100 what kind of tooth alignment the patient 2 wishes to have. Further, it is also possible to acquire assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data created by the computer 100 and present it to the doctor 4 and the patient 2 .

The doctor terminal 400 includes a CPU, a GPU, a RAM, a ROM, etc., as a terminal control unit (not shown), like the control unit in the computer 100 described above. The doctor terminal 400 includes a device as a communication unit (not shown) that enables communication with other terminals, devices, and the like. In addition, the doctor terminal 400 includes an input/output device for inputting/outputting data, images, voices, etc. as an input/output unit (not shown). Further, the doctor terminal 400 includes a data storage unit such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a storage medium, a memory card, etc., as a storage unit (not shown). Further, the doctor terminal 400 includes various devices for executing various processes as a processing unit (not shown).

In the doctor terminal 400, the terminal control unit reads a predetermined program, and cooperates with the communication unit, the input/output unit, the storage unit, and the processing unit to transmit the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data transmission unit 401 and the request transmission unit 402. come true.

[Orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement processing]
Based on FIG. 3, the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement processing executed by the computer 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement processing executed by the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 . Processing executed by each unit described above will be described together with this processing.

First, the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data transmission unit 401 of the doctor terminal 400 sends pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data of the patient 2 before orthodontic treatment to the computer 100 (step S301). The three-dimensional tooth profile data is acquired by a method of acquiring the tooth profile of the patient 2 using an existing intraoral scanner, a method of creating three-dimensional tooth profile data after modeling using an impression material, or the like. The acquisition method of the three-dimensional tooth profile data does not limit the present invention, and existing methods may be used. The acquired three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction is associated with the patient 2 and held in the doctor terminal 400 .

Next, the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data acquisition unit 101 of the computer 100 acquires pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data of the patient 2 before orthodontic treatment from the doctor terminal 400 (step S302).

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction. By presenting this pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data to the patient 2, there is an advantage that the patient 2 can objectively check his or her dentition.

Returning to FIG. 3, next, the request transmission unit 402 of the doctor terminal 400 transmits to the computer 100 a request for orthodontic treatment indicating what kind of tooth alignment the patient 2 wants to have (step S303). In order to obtain a specific request for orthodontic treatment, the request of the patient 2 is heard at the dental clinic to which the doctor 4 belongs, and the request is obtained via the doctor terminal 400 or the like. The request may be collected by the doctor 4 and input to the doctor terminal 400, or may be input by the patient 2 using a tablet terminal or the like. The demand for orthodontics includes, for example, "I want to improve the gap between the front teeth" and "I want to improve the occlusion of the back teeth."

Next, the request acquisition unit 102 of the computer 100 acquires a request for orthodontic treatment of the patient 2 from the doctor terminal 400 (step S304).

Next, the creation unit 103 of the computer 100 creates a pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data based on the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data of the patient 2 acquired in step S302 and the patient's request for orthodontic treatment acquired in step S304. Presumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the tooth profile data is orthodontically prepared (step S305). There are individual differences in how close the current tooth shape can be to the desired tooth shape, so we create and confirm the assumed 3D tooth shape data based on the 3D tooth shape data before orthodontic treatment. .

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data. Here, an example of assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data of the patient 2 created based on the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction of the patient 2 shown in FIG. 12 is shown. This assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data may be presented to the patient 2 as a state after orthodontic treatment. The patient 2 can confirm how the dentition changes due to the orthodontic treatment.

Returning to FIG. 3, next, the calculation unit 104 of the computer 100 calculates the shape and the number of the mouthpieces 250 required for teeth satisfying the assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data created in step S305 and for orthodontics. (step S306). Since orthodontic treatment needs to be performed step by step, a plurality of mouthpieces 250 whose shapes are changed little by little are used for the orthodontic treatment. For this purpose, calculations are made as to how many mouthpieces 250 of each shape are required.

The generation unit 105 of the computer 100 confirms whether the generation of the mouthpieces 250 having the shape and number calculated in step S04 has been approved by the patient 2 (step S307). If approved by the patient 2, the process proceeds to step S308, and if not approved, the process returns to step S307 and confirms the approval of the patient 2 at regular intervals. As a method of confirming the approval by the patient 2, for example, confirmation is performed by selecting an approval button or the like on the screen of the doctor terminal 400, or confirmation is performed by pressing the approval button or the like on the screen of the patient terminal 200 possessed by the patient 2. Confirmation by selection, approval on the screen of the chat tool that allows the patient terminal 200 to communicate with the computer 100, and notification to that effect to the computer 100 after having the patient sign the contract. There are various forms such as responding by doing. This approval method is not intended to limit the present invention and should be able to utilize existing techniques. Although step S307 can be omitted, explicit approval by the patient 2 deepens the understanding of the shape and number of the mouthpieces 250 of the patient 2. It is possible to increase the degree of satisfaction with

Next, the generation unit 105 of the computer 100 generates the mouthpieces 250 having the shape and number calculated in step S306 with a 3D printer (step S308). The 3D printer may or may not be connected to the computer 100 . It is assumed that the data of the mouthpiece 250 is received from the computer 100 and the required shape and number of mouthpieces 250 are generated.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the generated mouthpiece 250. As shown in FIG. By making the mouthpiece 250 out of a transparent material, it is possible to easily determine how much the mouthpiece 250 is lifted from the dentition when worn by the patient 2 and the progress of orthodontic treatment. As shown in FIG. 14, the generated mouthpiece 250 is provided with numbers on the packaging material so that the order of use can be known. Here, an image is shown in which the upper and lower mouthpieces are packed together in a transparent packaging material and all the mouthpieces 250 required for correction are collectively provided to the patient 2 . The packaging material of the mouthpiece 250 may indicate not only the order of use but also the period of use. In addition, instead of providing the mouthpiece 250 all at once, it may be provided separately according to the payment of the cost. It may be provided in stages.

Returning to FIG. 3, finally, the arrangement unit 105 of the computer 100 arranges delivery of the mouthpiece 250 generated in step S308 to the address specified by the patient 2 (step S309). The address specified by the patient 2 may be acquired together with the acquisition of the request in step S304, or may be acquired together with the medical examination information of the patient 2 separately. The medical examination information of the patient 2 includes necessary information such as name, age, sex, address, medical examination date and time, medical examination progress, insurance card information, etc. It is also possible to designate this address as a delivery destination. In addition, the arrangement unit 105 may arrange delivery of only the mouthpiece 250 accepted and selected by the doctor 4 after the mouthpiece 250 is generated in step S308. By doing so, it becomes possible to guarantee the quality of the mouthpiece 250 provided to the patient 2 .

In the above flow, in step S302, the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data acquisition unit 101 of the computer 100 acquires only the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data of the patient 2. However, the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data acquisition unit 101 may also acquire a pre-orthodontic intraoral image of the patient 2 before orthodontic treatment. By obtaining not only pre-correction 3D tooth profile data but also pre-correction intraoral images, it is possible to create more accurate expected 3D tooth profile data when creating expected 3D tooth profile data.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of an intraoral image before correction. Image 1501 is an image of patient 2 who is not smiling and photographed from the front, image 1502 is an image of patient 2 who is smiling and photographed from the front, image 1503 is an image of patient 2 who is not smiling and is photographed from the right side, and image 1504 is closed. The image 1505 is an image of the closed dentition photographed from the right, the image 1506 is an image of the closed dentition photographed from the left, the image 1507 is an image of the open upper jaw, and the image 1508. is an image of an open lower jaw. The pre-correction intraoral images are not limited to the eight types of images shown here, but may be any type and number of images as required. Also, images 1501, 1502, and 1503, which are images of patient 2, may be omitted.

The above is the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement process.

According to such an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1, the shape and number of mouthpieces 250 required for orthodontics are calculated, and after the approval of the patient 2 is obtained, they are generated with a 3D printer. As a result, it is possible to provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system that arranges delivery of the mouthpiece 250 to the address specified by the patient 2 . As a result, the patient 2 can receive orthodontic treatment at home, and the effect of eliminating the need for frequent visits to the hospital can be obtained.

[Diagnostic result acquisition process]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs diagnostic result acquisition processing. In addition to the configuration of FIG. 2 , the computer 100 realizes the diagnostic result acquisition unit 107 in cooperation with the communication unit, the storage unit, and the processing unit by reading a predetermined program from the control unit. Further, the doctor terminal 400 implements a diagnostic result transmission section 403 in cooperation with the communication section, the input/output section, the storage section, and the processing section by reading a predetermined program from the terminal control section.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs diagnostic result acquisition processing. Steps S501 to S504 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 correspond to steps S301 to S304 in the flowchart of FIG.

The diagnosis result transmission unit 403 of the doctor terminal 400 transmits the diagnosis result of the doctor 4 regarding the orthodontics of the patient 2 to the computer 100 (step S505). It is assumed that the doctor 4 uses the doctor terminal 400 or the like to input the diagnosis result regarding the orthodontics of the patient 2 and transmits the diagnosis result to the computer 100 .

The diagnostic result acquiring unit 107 of the computer 100 acquires the diagnostic result of the doctor 4 regarding the orthodontic treatment of the patient 2 (step S506).

Next, the creating unit 103 of the computer 100 generates the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction of the patient 2 acquired in step S502, the orthodontic request of the patient 2 acquired in step S504, and the diagnosis result acquired in step S506. Based on the above, assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data is subjected to orthodontic treatment is created (step S507). There are individual differences in how close the current tooth shape can be to the desired tooth shape, so we create and confirm the assumed 3D tooth shape data based on the 3D tooth shape data before orthodontic treatment. .

Hereinafter, step S508 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 corresponds to step S306 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 omits the description of the approval process in step S307 of the flowchart in FIG. 3, but the approval process may be performed after step S508. Steps S509 to S510 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 correspond to steps S308 to S309 in the flowchart of FIG.

The above is the diagnostic result acquisition process.

As described above, according to the diagnosis result acquisition process of the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1, it is possible to create assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data with high realization accuracy, taking into account the diagnosis results of the doctor 4. A piece delivery arrangement system can be provided.
[Tooth root condition acquisition process]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a functional configuration when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs tooth root state acquisition processing. In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the computer 100 realizes the tooth root condition acquisition unit 108 in cooperation with the communication unit, the storage unit, and the processing unit by reading a predetermined program from the control unit. Further, the doctor terminal 400 implements a tooth root condition transmission section 404 in cooperation with the communication section, the input/output section, the storage section, and the processing section by reading a predetermined program from the terminal control section.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs the tooth root state acquisition process. Steps S701 to S704 in the flowchart of FIG. 7 correspond to steps S301 to S304 in the flowchart of FIG.

The tooth root condition transmission unit 404 of the doctor terminal 400 transmits the tooth root condition obtained by radiography of the patient 2 to the computer 100 (step S705). The doctor 4 takes an X-ray image of the tooth root condition of the patient 2 and transmits the tooth root condition to the computer 100 via the doctor terminal 400 or the like.

The tooth root condition acquiring unit 108 of the computer 100 acquires the root condition of the patient 2 by radiography (step S706).

Next, the creating unit 103 of the computer 100 generates the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction of the patient 2 acquired in step S702, the orthodontic request of the patient 2 acquired in step S704, and the tooth root condition acquired in step S706. Based on the above, assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data is subjected to orthodontic treatment is created (step S707). There are individual differences in how close the current tooth shape can be to the desired tooth shape, so we create and confirm the assumed 3D tooth shape data based on the 3D tooth shape data before orthodontic treatment. .

Hereinafter, step S708 in the flowchart of FIG. 7 corresponds to step S306 in the flowchart of FIG. 7 omits the description of the approval process in step S307 of the flowchart in FIG. 3, but the approval process may be performed after step S708. Steps S709 to S710 in the flowchart of FIG. 7 correspond to steps S308 to S309 in the flowchart of FIG.

The above is the tooth root state acquisition processing.

In this way, according to the diagnostic result acquisition process of the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1, it is possible to create assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data with high realization accuracy, taking into account the tooth root state obtained by X-ray photography. A piece delivery arrangement system can be provided.

[Generation status notification process and order status notification process]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a functional configuration when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs production status notification processing and order status notification processing. In addition to the configuration of FIG. 2, the computer 100 cooperates with the communication unit, the storage unit, and the processing unit by reading a predetermined program from the control unit to operate the generation status notification unit 109 and the order status notification unit 110. come true. Moreover, in addition to the configuration of FIG. 2, a patient terminal 200 possessed by the patient 2 is provided. Although FIG. 8 illustrates a functional configuration in which both the generation status notification unit 109 and the order status notification unit 110 are provided, only one of them may be provided.

The patient terminal 200 is an electronic device such as a personal computer, a smart phone, or a tablet terminal used by the patient 2, and is connected to the above-described computer 100 via the network 3 so as to be capable of data communication. The patient terminal 200 has a function of receiving the production status notification and the arrangement status notification from the computer 100 and outputting them to the patient 2 by the patient terminal 200 .

The patient terminal 200 includes a CPU, a GPU, a RAM, a ROM, etc., as a patient terminal controller (not shown), like the controller in the computer 100 described above. The patient terminal 200 includes a device as a communication unit (not shown) that enables communication with other terminals, devices, and the like. In addition, the patient terminal 200 includes, as an input/output unit (not shown), input/output devices for inputting/outputting data, images, sounds, and the like. The patient terminal 200 also includes a data storage unit such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a storage medium, or a memory card as a storage unit (not shown). In addition, the patient terminal 200 includes various devices for executing various processes as a processing unit (not shown).

FIG. 9 is a flow chart when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs the generation status notification process and the order status notification process. Steps S901 to S906 in the flowchart of FIG. 9 correspond to steps S301 to S306 in the flowchart of FIG. 9 omits the description of the approval process in step S307 of the flowchart in FIG. 3, the approval process may be performed after step S906. Also, step S907 in the flowchart of FIG. 9 corresponds to step S308 in the flowchart of FIG.

When performing the production status notification process, the production status notification unit 109 of the computer 100 notifies the patient terminal 200 of the patient 2 of the production status of the mouthpiece 250 (step S908). The processing in step S908 may be performed according to arbitrary settings after the generation of the mouthpiece 250 is started in step S907. For example, at the start and end of generation of each of the plurality of mouthpieces 250, at the start of generation of the first mouthpiece 250 and at the end of generation of all mouthpieces 250, at a predetermined time on a predetermined day of the week, etc. can be considered. Notification of the generation status to the patient terminal 200 may be performed using existing tools such as e-mail and chat tools, or the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 may use a dedicated application program that can be used on the patient terminal 200. etc., may be provided. Also, if the patient 2 decides that the notification of the generation status is unnecessary, the notification of the generation status to the patient terminal 200 is not performed.

Step S909 in the flowchart of FIG. 9 corresponds to step S309 in the flowchart of FIG.

When performing the order status notification process, the order status notification unit 110 of the computer 100 notifies the patient terminal 200 of the patient 2 of the delivery arrangement status of the mouthpiece 250 (step S910). The delivery arrangement status of the mouthpiece 250 includes information such as whether or not the delivery has been made, the delivery company's information, the delivery number, and the scheduled delivery date and time. Notification of the delivery status to the patient terminal 200 may be performed using existing tools such as e-mail and chat tools, or the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 can use a dedicated application program that can be used on the patient terminal 200. etc., may be provided. Also, if the patient 2 decides that the notification of the delivery status is unnecessary, the notification of the delivery status to the patient terminal 200 is not performed.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a notification displayed on the patient terminal 200 when the production status notification process and the order status notification process are performed. FIG. 16 shows an example in which the information "Currently, the third mouthpiece out of ten mouthpieces is being produced" is notified at "2021/9/10 08:45" as the production status notification process. . Moreover, the example which notified "2021/9/10 16:23" of the information "creation of all 10 mouthpieces was completed" is shown. As the delivery status notification process, the information "All 10 mouthpieces have been packed and shipped. The delivery company is ○○ transportation, the delivery number is XXXX-XXXX-XXXX. Delivery is scheduled for September 11th." It shows an example of notification at “2021/9/10 17:48”.

The above is the production status notification process and the order status notification process.

Thus, according to the production status notification process and the delivery status notification process of the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1, the patient 2 can know the production status and the delivery status of the mouthpiece 250 at any time. It is possible to provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system that gives a sense of security and provides a high degree of satisfaction.

[Plan processing]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a functional configuration when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs planning processing. In addition to the configuration of FIG. 2, the computer 100 realizes the planning section 111 in cooperation with the communication section, the storage section, and the processing section by reading a predetermined program from the control section.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart when the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1 performs planning processing. Steps S1101 to S1105 in the flowchart of FIG. 11 correspond to steps S301 to S305 in the flowchart of FIG.

The planning unit 111 of the computer 100 creates teeth and an orthodontic plan necessary for orthodontic treatment that satisfy the assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data created in step S1105 (step S1106). The orthodontic plan here includes the teeth that satisfy the assumed 3D tooth profile data, which teeth should be moved in what direction and how much, and how long it will take to complete the orthodontic treatment. It shall contain the information necessary to create the mouthpiece 250 .

Next, the calculation unit 104 of the computer 100 calculates the shape and number of mouthpieces 250 required for the orthodontic plan created in step S1106 (step S1107). Based on the orthodontic plan, such as which teeth are to be moved in which direction and how much to orthodontically satisfy the assumed 3D tooth profile data, and how long it will take Calculate how many shape mouthpieces 250 are required.

11 omits the description of the approval process in step S307 of the flowchart in FIG. 3, but the approval process may be performed after step S1107. Steps S1108 to S1109 in the flowchart in FIG. 11 correspond to steps S308 to S309 in the flowchart in FIG.

The above is the planning process.

In this way, according to the planning process of the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 1, which teeth are to be moved in what direction and how much in order to perform orthodontic treatment with teeth that satisfy assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data. An orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system capable of increasing the accuracy of calculation of the shape and number of mouthpieces 250 by obtaining information necessary to create the mouthpiece 250, such as how long it takes. can be provided.

The means and functions described above are realized by a computer (including a CPU, an information processing device, and various terminals) reading and executing a predetermined program. The program may be provided, for example, from a computer via a network (SaaS: software as a service) or provided as a cloud service. Also, the program is provided in a form recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. In this case, the computer reads the program from the recording medium, transfers it to an internal recording device or an external recording device, and records and executes it. Alternatively, the program may be recorded in advance on a recording device (recording medium) such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, etc., and provided from the recording device to the computer via a communication line.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments described above. Moreover, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely enumerations of the most suitable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. isn't it.

1 orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system 2 patient 3 network 4 doctor 100 computer 101 pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data acquisition unit 102 request acquisition unit 103 creation unit 104 calculation unit 105 generation unit 106 arrangement unit 107 diagnosis result acquisition unit 108 tooth root condition Acquisition unit 109 Generation status notification unit 110 Order status notification unit 111 Planning unit 200 Patient terminal 250 Mouthpiece 400 Doctor terminal 401 Pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data transmission unit 402 Request transmission unit 403 Diagnosis result transmission unit 404 Root condition transmission unit

The invention according to the first feature is
Pre-orthodontic three-dimensional teeth for acquiring pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data representing pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data of the patient via a terminal of a doctor who examines the patient who desires the orthodontic treatment. a type data means;
request acquisition means for acquiring a request from the patient about what kind of tooth alignment the patient wishes to have , via the terminal of the doctor who examines the patient ;
a diagnostic result acquiring means for acquiring the diagnostic result of the doctor;
Presumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the obtained request and the diagnostic result of the doctor is created. a creating means to
Calculation means for calculating the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data;
generating means for generating the calculated shape and the number of mouthpieces with a 3D printer;
Arrangement means for arranging delivery of only the mouthpieces accepted and selected by the doctor among the produced mouthpieces to the address specified by the patient;
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system comprising:

According to the invention according to the first characteristic, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system, the patient who wishes to have orthodontics can receive the 3 pre-orthodontic treatment via the terminal of the doctor who examines the patient. Pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data means for acquiring pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data, and a request from the patient as to what kind of tooth alignment he or she wishes to have through the terminal of the doctor who examines the patient. Orthodontic treatment of the three-dimensional tooth profile data before orthodontic correction based on request acquiring means for acquiring, diagnostic result acquiring means for acquiring the diagnostic result of the doctor, and the acquired request and the diagnostic result of the doctor. creation means for creating assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data showing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed in the case, teeth satisfying the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data, and mouthpiece necessary for orthodontics Calculation means for calculating the shape and number, generation means for generating the calculated shape and number of mouthpieces with a 3D printer, and at the address specified by the patient, among the generated mouthpieces, by the doctor Arranging means for arranging delivery of only mouthpieces that have been accepted and selected .

An invention according to a third characteristic is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the invention according to the first or second characteristic,
a tooth root condition obtaining means for obtaining the tooth root condition by X-ray photography;
with
The creation means creates three-dimensional tooth profile data that is assumed when the pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the acquired request , the diagnosis result of the doctor, and the tooth root condition. showing, creating assumed 3D tooth profile data,
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system.

According to the third aspect of the invention, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the first aspect or the second aspect of the invention, a tooth root condition obtaining means for obtaining the tooth root condition by X-ray photography. The creating means creates a three-dimensional tooth profile assumed when the pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the acquired request , the diagnosis result of the doctor, and the tooth root condition. Presumed three-dimensional tooth profile data showing the data is created.

An invention according to a fourth feature is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the invention according to the first or second feature,
The pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data acquiring means further acquires a pre-orthodontic intraoral image of the patient before orthodontic treatment,
Based on the acquired request, the doctor's diagnosis result, and the pre-correction intraoral image, the creation means provides a three-dimensional tooth assumed when the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data is subjected to orthodontic treatment. Creating assumed 3D tooth profile data showing the model data,
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system.

According to the invention according to the fourth characteristic, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to the invention according to the first characteristic or the second characteristic, the pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data acquiring means further comprises: A pre-correction intraoral image of the patient before correction is acquired, and the creating means creates the pre-correction 3 based on the acquired request, the diagnosis result of the doctor, and the pre-correction intraoral image. Presumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when orthodontic treatment is performed on the three-dimensional tooth profile data is created.

An invention according to a fifth feature is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to fourth features,
generation status notification means for notifying the patient of the generation status of the mouthpiece being generated by a 3D printer;
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system comprising:

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the mouthpiece is generated by a 3D printer. and generating status notification means for notifying the patient of the status.

An invention according to a sixth feature is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to fifth features,
arrangement status notification means for notifying the patient of the arrangement status of arranging delivery of the generated mouthpiece to the address specified by the patient;
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system comprising:

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the generated mouse is sent to the address specified by the patient. an arrangement status notification means for notifying the patient of the arrangement status of arranging delivery of the piece.

An invention according to a seventh feature is an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to sixth features,
planning means for creating an orthodontic plan necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data;
with
The calculation means provides an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system that calculates the shape and number of mouthpieces required for the created orthodontic plan.

According to the invention according to the seventh characteristic, in the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of the first to sixth characteristics, the tooth arrangement that satisfies the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data planning means for creating an orthodontic plan necessary for orthodontic treatment, wherein the calculating means calculates the shape and number of mouthpieces required for the created orthodontic plan.

The invention according to the eighth feature is
To the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system,
Acquiring three-dimensional tooth profile data before orthodontic treatment of the patient through a terminal of a doctor who examines the patient who desires orthodontic treatment;
a step of obtaining a request from the patient about what kind of tooth alignment they want to have , via the terminal of the doctor who examines the patient ;
obtaining a diagnostic result of the doctor;
Presumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the obtained request and the diagnostic result of the doctor is created. and
a step of calculating the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data;
generating the calculated shape and number of mouthpieces with a 3D printer;
a step of arranging delivery of only the mouthpieces accepted and selected by the doctor among the generated mouthpieces to the address specified by the patient;
To provide an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement method comprising:

The invention according to the ninth feature is
a step of acquiring pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data of a patient who wishes to have orthodontic treatment via a terminal of a doctor who examines the patient to a computer;
A step of obtaining a request from the patient about what kind of tooth alignment they want to have via the terminal of the doctor who examines them ;
obtaining a diagnosis result of the doctor;
Presumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the obtained request and the diagnostic result of the doctor is created. step to
A step of calculating the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data,
generating the calculated shape and the number of mouthpieces with a 3D printer;
A step of arranging delivery of only the mouthpieces that have been accepted and selected by the doctor out of the generated mouthpieces to the address specified by the patient;
provides a computer readable program for executing

Claims (11)

Pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data acquisition means for acquiring pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data before orthodontic treatment of a patient who desires orthodontic treatment;
a request acquisition means for acquiring a request from the patient as to what kind of tooth alignment the patient wishes to have;
creating means for creating assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the three-dimensional tooth profile data before orthodontic correction is performed based on the request;
Calculation means for calculating the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data;
generating means for generating the calculated shape and the number of mouthpieces with a 3D printer;
Arranging means for arranging delivery of the generated mouthpiece to the address specified by the patient;
an orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system comprising: The generating means generates the necessary shape and number of mouthpieces after obtaining approval from the patient.
The orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to claim 1. diagnostic result obtaining means for obtaining a diagnosis result of a doctor;
with
Based on the obtained request and the diagnostic result of the doctor, the creating means is an assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction is subjected to orthodontic treatment. create tooth profile data,
The orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to claim 1 or 2. a tooth root condition obtaining means for obtaining the tooth root condition by X-ray photography;
with
The creation means is an assumed three-dimensional tooth profile that indicates three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the acquired request and the tooth root condition. create data,
The orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to claim 1 or 2. The pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data acquiring means further acquires a pre-orthodontic intraoral image of the patient before orthodontic treatment,
The creation means represents three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the pre-correction three-dimensional tooth profile data is orthodontically based on the acquired request and the pre-correction intraoral image. create dimensional tooth profile data,
The orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to claim 1 or 2. generation status notification means for notifying the patient of the generation status of the mouthpiece being generated by a 3D printer;
The orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising: arrangement status notification means for notifying the patient of the arrangement status of arranging delivery of the generated mouthpiece to the address specified by the patient;
The orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising: The arranging means arranges delivery of only mouthpieces that have been inspected and selected by a doctor after the mouthpieces are produced.
The orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of claims 1 to 7. planning means for creating an orthodontic plan necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data;
with
The orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the calculation means calculates the shape and number of mouthpieces required for the created orthodontic plan. To the orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement system,
a step of acquiring pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data before orthodontic treatment of a patient who desires orthodontic treatment;
obtaining from the patient a desire for a desired dentition;
a step of creating assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the request;
a step of calculating the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data;
generating the calculated shape and number of mouthpieces with a 3D printer;
arranging delivery of the produced mouthpiece to the patient-designated address;
An orthodontic mouthpiece delivery arrangement method comprising: a step of obtaining pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data showing pre-orthodontic three-dimensional tooth profile data of a patient who desires orthodontic treatment in a computer;
obtaining from the patient a desire for a desired dentition;
creating assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data representing three-dimensional tooth profile data assumed when the three-dimensional tooth profile data before correction is subjected to orthodontic treatment based on the request;
A step of calculating the shape and number of mouthpieces necessary for teeth and orthodontics that satisfy the created assumed three-dimensional tooth profile data,
generating the calculated shape and the number of mouthpieces with a 3D printer;
arranging delivery of the produced mouthpiece to the address specified by the patient;
A computer readable program for executing

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