KR102236359B1 - Method for selecting tooth number using panoramic image and medical image processing apparatus for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a method for selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image and a medical image processing apparatus therefor. A method for selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image according to an embodiment includes the steps of dividing a panoramic image into tooth regions for each tooth number, and by user manipulation in the panoramic image divided into tooth regions for each tooth number. It includes the step of selecting a tooth number to be diagnosed or planned for surgery.

Description

[Method for selecting tooth number using panoramic image and medical image processing apparatus for the same}

The present invention relates to a medical image processing technology.

The process of establishing an implant placement plan using the guide design program for dental implant surgery is a preliminary preparation before proceeding with the guide design. In addition to patient management, the user selects the tooth number to proceed with the surgery plan in advance, and the selected tooth number. It includes the process of loading information such as crowns and fixtures stored in the library from the program.

1 is a diagram showing a tooth shape image used for selecting a tooth number in a general program.

Referring to FIG. 1, currently commercialized image programs, guide design programs, and patient management programs provide tooth shape images for each tooth number along with tooth numbers so that tooth numbers can be selected. The user can select a tooth number for surgery or treatment from the tooth shape image. However, in the process of establishing an implant surgery plan after the user selects a tooth number, there are cases in which the initially selected tooth number needs to be changed to another tooth number. For example, it may be necessary to check the CT data according to the alveolar bone and the patient's oral condition, and change the tooth number to be operated from the initially selected tooth number to another tooth number.In this case, the user's modification to change the tooth number Additional work will take place.

Korean registered patent 10-1544773 (registered on August 10, 2015)

According to an embodiment, a method for selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image and a medical image processing apparatus therefor are proposed in order to minimize user modification when selecting a tooth number for surgery or treatment.

A method for selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image according to an embodiment includes the steps of dividing a panoramic image into tooth regions for each tooth number, and by user manipulation in the panoramic image divided into tooth regions for each tooth number. It includes the step of selecting a tooth number to be diagnosed or planned for surgery.

The method for selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image includes the steps of matching CT data and oral model data, and after completing the registration of the CT data and oral model data, a plane to create an arch line is determined and displayed, and a plane by the user. The steps of determining and displaying the final plane through position and angle adjustment of the plane, generating a arch line in the oral model data and CT data for which the plane is determined, and generating a panoramic image using the created arch line It may further include.

The step of dividing into tooth regions for each tooth number includes determining a boundary line or boundary point to be a crown generation criterion from CT data or oral model data in which the arch line is created, and the position and size ratio of the crown according to the determined boundary line or boundary point And calculating the position of the fixture so that it has the same reference axis as the calculated crown position, and a panoramic image based on the crown and fixture position calculation result, in the form where the crown and fixture are located, and the tooth area for each tooth number. It may include the step of dividing into.

The step of selecting a tooth number includes displaying the tooth number at the position indicated by the cursor by the user's mouse operation in the panoramic image and the tooth region of the tooth number as a virtual graphic object, and a graphic object displayed on the screen. Among them, it may include the step of selecting a tooth number to be diagnosed or planned for surgery by user manipulation.

When selecting a tooth number from a panoramic image, the method of selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image is user control whether to use the tooth number for the placement of implant structures including fixtures or for bridge crown design, depending on the purpose of use. It may further include the step of selecting by and the step of visually dividing and displaying the graphic object of the tooth number selected for the purpose of use according to the purpose of use.

A medical image processing apparatus according to another embodiment includes a tooth region dividing unit for dividing a panoramic image into tooth regions for each tooth number, and for diagnosis or surgery by a user operation in a panoramic image divided into tooth regions for each tooth number. It includes a tooth number selection unit for selecting a tooth number to be planned.

The medical image processing apparatus determines and displays a data matching unit for matching CT data and oral model data, and a plane on which the arch line is to be generated, and the position and angle of the plane by the user after completing the registration of the CT data and the oral model data. The final plane is determined and displayed through adjustment, and the arch line generation unit generates an arch line in the oral model data and CT data for which the plane is determined, and a panoramic image that generates a panoramic image using the generated arch line. It may further include a generating unit.

The medical image processing apparatus includes a crown generation criterion determining unit that determines a boundary line or a boundary point as a crown generation criterion from CT data or oral model data in which the arch line is generated, and the position and size ratio of the crown according to the determined boundary line or boundary It further includes a crown and fixture placement calculator that calculates the position of the fixture so as to have the same reference axis as the calculated crown position, and the tooth region dividing unit converts the panoramic image to the crown and the crown based on the position calculation result of the fixture. The fixture is located and can be divided into tooth regions for each tooth number.

The tooth number selection unit displays the tooth number at the position indicated by the cursor by the user's mouse operation in the panoramic image and the tooth region of the tooth number as a virtual graphic object, and diagnoses or performs surgery among graphic objects displayed on the screen. The tooth number to be planned can be selected by user operation.

When selecting a tooth number from a panoramic image, the medical image processing device selects by user operation whether to use the tooth number for implant structure including fixtures or bridge crown design depending on the purpose of use. It may further include a tooth use selection unit for visually dividing and displaying the graphic object of the tooth number selected for use according to the use purpose.

According to a method for selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image and a medical image processing apparatus therefor according to an embodiment, a tooth number to be operated or treated is selected from the panoramic image, thereby minimizing user modification that may occur in the subsequent process. can do.

Furthermore, when selecting a tooth number through a panoramic image, it is possible to select a tooth number for placing an implant and a tooth number to be designed as a bridge crown.

1 is a diagram showing a tooth shape image used for selecting a tooth number in a general program;
2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a view showing a detailed configuration of the pre-preparation unit of FIG. 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a view showing an image screen for matching CT data and oral model data according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a diagram illustrating an image screen for determining a plane in which an arch line is to be generated according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a diagram illustrating an image screen expressing a plane determined by plane adjustment according to an embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a diagram showing an image screen for converting a plane into CT data according to an embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a diagram illustrating an image screen for determining a crown generation reference region according to an embodiment of the present invention
9 is a view showing a panoramic image screen in which tooth regions for each tooth number are divided according to an embodiment of the present invention;
10 is a view showing a panoramic image screen in which tooth regions and tooth numbers for each tooth number are displayed for selecting a tooth number according to an embodiment of the present invention;
11 is a view showing a panoramic image screen for selecting a tooth number according to an embodiment of the present invention;
12 is a diagram illustrating a method for selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and a method of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and the general knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to completely inform the scope of the invention to the possessor, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. The same reference numerals refer to the same elements throughout the specification.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted, and terms to be described later are in the embodiment of the present invention. These terms are defined in consideration of the functions of the user and may vary according to the intention or custom of users or operators. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout the present specification.

Combinations of each block of the attached block diagram and each step of the flowchart may be executed by computer program instructions (execution engine), and these computer program instructions are used on a processor of a general-purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device. As can be mounted, the instructions executed by the processor of a computer or other programmable data processing device generate means for performing the functions described in each block of the block diagram or each step of the flowchart.

These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-usable or computer-readable memory that can be directed to a computer or other programmable data processing device to implement a function in a particular manner, so that the computer-usable or computer-readable memory It is also possible to produce an article of manufacture in which the instructions stored in the block diagram contain instruction means for performing the functions described in each block of the block diagram or each step of the flowchart.

In addition, since computer program instructions can be mounted on a computer or other programmable data processing device, a series of operation steps are performed on a computer or other programmable data processing device to create a computer-executable process. It is also possible that the instructions for performing the data processing apparatus provide steps for executing the functions described in each block in the block diagram and in each step in the flowchart.

In addition, each block or each step may represent a module, segment, or part of code containing one or more executable instructions for executing specified logical functions, and in some alternative embodiments mentioned in the blocks or steps. It should be noted that it is also possible for functions to occur out of order. For example, two blocks or steps shown in succession may in fact be performed substantially simultaneously, and the blocks or steps may be performed in the reverse order of a corresponding function as necessary.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments of the present invention exemplified below may be modified in various other forms, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below. Embodiments of the present invention are provided to more completely describe the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains.

2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the medical image processing apparatus 1 is an electronic device capable of executing a medical image processing program such as a guide design program, a scan program, a CAD program, and a patient management program. Electronic devices include computers, notebook computers, laptop computers, tablet PCs, smartphones, mobile phones, personal media players (PMPs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), and the like. In the case of dentistry, the program may be a guide design program for dental implant surgery.

Taking a guide design program for dental implant surgery as an example, the guide design process includes a preparation step and a guide generation step. The preparation step includes registration of a surgical patient, storage of the registered patient's CT data and oral model data, registration of CT data and oral model data, creation of an arch line from the registration data, and a panoramic image using the arch line. image) creation step. The guide generation step includes determining the position and size of the crown model in the patient's oral model data, determining the position of the implant structure including the fixture in the patient's CT data, designing the guide shape, and outputting the final guide.

The present invention is a process of creating a panoramic image using the arch line of the matching data after matching the patient's CT data and the oral model data during the above process, and selecting a tooth number to be treated or operated from the generated panoramic image. Corresponds to. Hereinafter, the configuration of the medical image processing apparatus 1 having the above-described characteristics will be described later.

2, a medical image processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment includes a data acquisition unit 10, a storage unit 11, a control unit 12, an input unit 15, and an output unit 16. .

The data acquisition unit 10 acquires basic image data. For example, CT data and oral model data are acquired from teeth including a damaged target tooth of a patient. The data acquisition unit 10 executes CT data and oral model data in a program or loads data stored in a web page and a server.

The oral model data is data with information on actual teeth including damaged teeth. The oral model data may be obtained by scanning a plaster model created after a patient's oral cavity with a 3D scanner. As another example, it may be obtained by scanning the inside of the patient's oral cavity using a 3D intra-oral scanner. The obtained oral model data may be stored in the storage unit 11.

CT data can be obtained by generating a patient's head tomography images using CT (Computed Tomography, computed tomography), segmenting the boundary of the tooth from each tomography image, and then combining them into one. These oral model data and CT data are images obtained by photographing the maxillary teeth under the maxillary teeth with the patient's mouth open, the images obtained by photographing the mandibular teeth above the mandible teeth with the mouth open, and the local area with the mouth closed Includes images obtained, oral radiographs, etc. The acquired CT data may be stored in the storage unit 11.

The storage unit 11 stores information necessary for performing the operation of the medical image processing apparatus 1 and information generated according to the operation. For example, the storage unit 11 stores the oral model data and CT data of an individual patient, and during a dental treatment simulation, the oral model data and CT data of a specific patient among all oral model data and CT data are stored at the user's request. Accordingly, it can be provided to the control unit 12. At this time, the storage unit 11 stores images of the upper and lower teeth of an individual patient, and images of the upper and lower teeth that match the oral model data and CT data of a specific patient are stored at the user's request. Accordingly, it can be provided to the control unit 12.

The controller 12 controls each component while establishing an implant placement plan and designing a guide for surgery through control by a computer program. To this end, the control unit 12 manages screen information displayed on the screen through the output unit 16 and performs a simulation of arranging a virtual fixture object on the image data. The image data on which the virtual fixture object is arranged refers to a multidimensional image, such as 2D or 3D, showing an arrangement of teeth of a patient created to establish an implant surgery plan. Various types of images, such as X-ray, CT, panoramic images, oral scan images, images generated through reconstruction, and images that match multiple images, can be used for implant surgery planning.

The control unit 12 according to an embodiment includes a preliminary preparation unit 13 and a guide design unit 14. The preliminary preparation unit 13 prepares in advance for implant placement. For example, the preliminary preparation unit 13 registers a surgical patient, stores CT data and oral model data of the registered patient, matches CT data and oral model data, generates an arch line from the registration data, and creates an arch line. Generates a panoramic image using. Furthermore, the pre-preparation unit 13 divides the panoramic image into tooth regions for each tooth number so that the user can select a tooth number to be treated or operated on from the generated panoramic image. At this time, the shape of each tooth number and the tooth number are displayed on the screen as a virtual object in the panoramic image. The user selects a tooth number for surgery or treatment while checking virtual objects for each tooth number displayed on the screen. When selecting a tooth number from a panoramic image, the user can select whether to use it as a tooth number for implanting an implant structure including a fixture or a tooth number for a bridge crown design, depending on the purpose of use.

The guide design unit 14 determines the position and size of the crown model through simulation in the panoramic image after selecting the tooth number to be treated or operated from the panoramic image through the pre-preparation unit 13, and the implant structure including the fixture. Position determination, guide shape design, final guide output, and surgery plan are established. When establishing the surgery plan, only the shape of the crown may be provided to the tooth number selected for the bridge crown design through the preliminary preparation unit 13 at the stage of the surgery plan. In this case, the user can only perform crown design work, and the function of adjusting implant structures other than the crown including the fixture is not provided.

The input unit 15 receives a user manipulation signal. For example, in order to match two image data (CT data and oral model data) displayed on the screen through the output unit 16, feature points, which are reference points for matching, are selected and input from two image data in a plurality of directions, respectively. . Multiple directions are, for example, front, left and right directions. The input unit 15 according to an exemplary embodiment targets the tooth area for each tooth number displayed as a virtual graphic object on the screen through the output unit 16 through user manipulation, such as clicking a mouse, for a tooth number to be operated or treated. Choose.

The output unit 16 displays a medical image screen. The output unit 16 may display view images corresponding to different directions for each of the two image data (CT data and oral model data) on the divided screen. The view image can be classified based on a number of directions, and includes, for example, a front view image, a left view image, and a right view image. When a user inputs feature points for each of a front view image, a left view image, and a right view image through the input unit 15, a total of three feature points for each image data form a triangular shape. Each view image can be automatically rotated by the controller 12 for data matching. In addition, the output unit 16 may display the data matching result on the screen.

3 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the preliminary preparation unit of FIG. 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 and 3, the preliminary preparation unit 13 includes a data matching unit 130, a arch line generation unit 131, a panoramic image generation unit 132, a crown generation criterion determination unit 133, A crown and fixture arrangement calculation unit 134, a tooth region division unit 135, a tooth number selection unit 136, and a tooth usage selection unit 137 are included.

The data matching unit 130 matches CT data and oral model data. After the registration of the CT data and the oral model data is completed, the arch line generation unit 131 generates a arch line in the CT data and the oral model data. For example, the arch line generation unit 131 determines and displays the plane in which the arch line is to be generated, after the CT data and the oral model data are matched, and the final plane through the position and angle adjustment of the plane by the user. Is determined and displayed. Accordingly, an arch line may be generated in the oral model data and CT data for which the plane is determined. The panoramic image generation unit 132 generates a panoramic image by using the arch line generated by the arch line generation unit 131.

The tooth region dividing unit 135 divides the panoramic image generated by the panoramic image generating unit 132 into tooth regions for each tooth number. In this case, an image of a tooth shape may be provided for each divided tooth number.

The crown generation criterion determination unit 133 and the crown and fixture arrangement calculation unit 134 may be used to divide a tooth region for each tooth number in the panoramic image. For example, the crown generation criterion determining unit 133 determines a boundary line or a boundary point serving as a crown generation criterion from CT data or oral model data in which the arch line is generated. The crown and fixture placement calculation unit 134 calculates the position and size ratio of the crown according to the boundary line or boundary point determined through the crown generation criterion determination unit 133, and calculates the position of the fixture to have the same reference axis as the calculated crown position. do. The tooth region dividing unit 135 divides the panoramic image into tooth regions for each tooth number in a shape in which the crown and fixtures are located based on the position calculation result of the crown and fixture arrangement calculation unit 134.

The tooth number selection unit 136 selects a tooth number to be diagnosed or planned for surgery by a user operation from a panoramic image divided into tooth regions for each tooth number. The tooth number selection unit 136 according to an embodiment displays a tooth number at a position indicated by a cursor and a tooth region of the tooth number as a virtual graphic object by a user's mouse manipulation on the panoramic image screen. In this case, a tooth number to be diagnosed or planned for surgery may be selected from among graphic objects displayed on the screen by user manipulation.

When selecting a tooth number from the panoramic image, the tooth use selection unit 137 classifies and selects the tooth number according to the intended use. For example, whether to use a tooth number to place an implant structure including a fixture (hereinafter, a tooth number for placing an implant structure) (implant), or a tooth number to be designed as a bridge crown (hereinafter, a tooth number for a bridge crown design) ( Bridge) is selected by user operation. In this case, the graphic object of the selected tooth number may be visually classified and displayed according to the purpose of use. For example, the tooth number for implant structure placement and the tooth number for bridge crown design may be distinguished by displaying different colors.

4 is a diagram illustrating an image screen for matching CT data and oral model data according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the program matches patient CT data 410 and oral model data 420. Data matching refers to a process of displaying CT data 410 and oral model data 420 acquired in different ways in the same coordinate system. Through data matching, an arch line may be generated for the CT data 410 and the oral model data 420 in which the positions are matched, and a panoramic image may be generated using the generated arch line. The oral model data 420 includes both data obtained by scanning the patient's gypsum model and data directly scanning the patient's mouth. Although the arch line can be generated using only the patient's CT data 410, the CT data 410 is used to generate the arch line while simultaneously checking the tooth shape in the CT data 410 and the oral model data 420. ) And the oral model data 420 are first matched so that they have the same location information. Even if a tooth number is selected from a panoramic image generated using only the CT data 410 without performing data matching, the method of selecting a tooth number is the same.

5 is a diagram illustrating an image screen for determining a plane in which an arch line is to be generated according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the program determines a plane in which the arch line is to be generated, as shown in FIG. 5. The initial position of the plane is automatically indicated by the program, and the position and angle of the plane can be selectively adjusted by the user. FIG. 5 shows an example in which a user adjusts the position and angle of a plane through rotation and movement in the three-dimensional CT data 410.

6 is a diagram illustrating an image screen representing a plane determined by plane adjustment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the user adjusts the plane in the manner described above with reference to FIG. 5, the adjusted plane 420 is positioned in the arch line generated by the user's manual method or an automatic method using a program's algorithm, as shown in FIG. It is used as a flat surface.

7 is a diagram illustrating an image screen for converting a plane into CT data according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, as described above with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, a user may generate a arch line by using both CT data and oral model data. The arch line generation method includes a manual method in which a user directly creates an arch line, a method in which a program automatically generates an arch line, and a semi-automatic method in which a user receives some input and uses it to generate an entire arch line.

8 is a diagram illustrating an image screen for determining a reference region for generating a crown according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the program uses both CT data and oral model data to generate an arch line, and then determines a crown generation reference region 450. The crown generation reference region 450 may be a region in the distal direction of both teeth 7 present at a symmetrical position with respect to the midline on the arch line as shown in FIG. 8.

The program calculates the center position and size ratio of the crown by matching the crown generation reference area 450. Then, the position of the fixture is calculated so that the position has the same reference axis as the determined crown. Note that at this time, the crown and fixture are not displayed on the panoramic image. The crown and fixture positions are to be recognized only in the program, so that the tooth number can be selected as an area.

9 is a diagram illustrating a panoramic image screen in which tooth regions for each tooth number are divided according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, as described above with reference to FIG. 8, a panoramic image 440 is formed in a form in which the crown and fixture are located by reflecting the crown and fixture positions calculated based on the crown generation reference region 450. It is divided into tooth regions 460 for each tooth number.

10 is a diagram illustrating a panoramic image screen in which tooth regions and tooth numbers for each tooth number are displayed for selecting a tooth number according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, when a user places a mouse cursor on a panoramic image divided into tooth regions for each tooth number, a graphic object 470 representing the shape and tooth number of the tooth number region is displayed on the screen.

11 is a diagram illustrating a panoramic image screen for selecting a tooth number according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, a tooth number selected by a user and a tooth region of the tooth number are displayed on a panoramic image. At this time, the purpose of use of the selected tooth number can be additionally selected. For example, it is classified into a tooth number (implant) for placing an implant structure including a fixture and a tooth number (Bridge) for a bridge crown design, so that the user can select it. There are many ways to choose. For example, if the user clicks the tooth number where the mouse cursor is positioned once, it is selected for implant structure placement (Implant) 480, and if the user clicks twice, it is selected for bridge crown design (Bridge) 490. . The selection method may be other than the above-described mouse click. When the use purpose is selected by the user, the implant structure implantation tooth number (Implant) 480 may be expressed to be visually distinguished from each other in the bridge crown design tooth number (Bridge) 490 and the panoramic image. For example, colors or shapes can be expressed differently. The legend 500 defining the purpose of use may be additionally displayed on the screen.

After completing the tooth number selection, when moving to the operation planning stage through simulation, the implant structure including the crown and the fixture is expressed on the tooth image, and a user adjustment function is provided. In the tooth number selected for the bridge crown, only the shape of the crown is provided at the stage of the surgery plan, so that the user can only proceed with the crown design, and does not provide a function to adjust implant structures other than the crown including the fixture.

12 is a diagram illustrating a method for selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 and 12, the medical image processing apparatus 1 generates a panoramic image through a program (S1200). An example of generating a panoramic image is as described above with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8, but a method of generating a panoramic image is not limited thereto.

Subsequently, the medical image processing apparatus 1 divides the panoramic image into tooth regions for each tooth number (S1210). For example of dividing a tooth region by tooth number, a boundary line or a boundary point, which is a criterion for creating a crown, is determined from CT data or oral model data in which a arch line is generated. Subsequently, the position and size ratio of the crown is calculated according to the determined boundary line or boundary point, and the position of the fixture is calculated to have the same reference axis as the calculated crown position. Then, based on the position calculation result, the panoramic image is divided into tooth regions for each tooth number in the form where the crown and the fixture are located.

Subsequently, the medical image processing apparatus 1 selects a tooth number to be diagnosed or planned for surgery by a user operation from the panoramic image divided into tooth regions for each tooth number (S1220). In the tooth number selection step S1220, a tooth number at a position indicated by the cursor and a tooth region of the corresponding tooth number may be displayed as a virtual graphic object in the panoramic image by the user's mouse manipulation. Then, among graphic objects displayed on the screen, a tooth number to be diagnosed or planned for surgery may be selected by user manipulation.

Further, the medical image processing apparatus 1 may additionally select the usage of the selected tooth number and visually classify and display the tooth number according to the selected usage (S1230). For example, when selecting a tooth number from a panoramic image, depending on the purpose of use of the selected tooth number, whether to use it as a tooth number for implant structure placement including a fixture or a tooth number for bridge crown design is selected by user manipulation. do. The graphic object of the tooth number selected for the purpose of use can be visually classified and displayed according to the purpose of use.

So far, the present invention has been looked at around the embodiments. Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to understand that the present invention may be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from a descriptive point of view rather than a limiting point of view. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the above description, and all differences within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the present invention.

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In a method for selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image of a medical image processing device, the medical image processing device
Dividing the panoramic image into tooth regions for each tooth number in a shape in which a crown and a fixture are located;
Overlapping and displaying tooth regions and tooth numbers for each tooth number on the panoramic image; And
Selecting a tooth number to be diagnosed or planned for surgery by a user manipulation from the panoramic image divided into tooth regions for each tooth number;
Tooth number selection method using a panoramic image comprising a. The method of claim 1, wherein the method of selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image
Matching CT data and oral model data;
Determining and displaying a plane in which the arch line is to be generated after the CT data and the oral model data are matched, and determining and displaying a final plane through position and angle adjustment of the plane by a user;
Generating a arch line in the oral model data and CT data for which the plane is determined; And
Generating a panoramic image using the generated arch line;
Tooth number selection method using a panoramic image, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of dividing into tooth regions for each tooth number
Determining a boundary line or boundary point serving as a crown generation criterion from CT data or oral model data in which the arch line is generated;
Calculating the position and size ratio of the crown according to the determined boundary line or boundary point, and calculating the position of the fixture to have the same reference axis as the calculated crown position; And
Dividing the panoramic image into tooth regions for each tooth number in a shape in which the crown and the fixture are located based on the result of calculating the position of the crown and the fixture;
Tooth number selection method using a panoramic image comprising a. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of selecting a tooth number
Displaying a tooth number at a position indicated by a cursor by a user's mouse manipulation in the panoramic image and a tooth region of the corresponding tooth number as a virtual graphic object; And
Selecting a tooth number to be diagnosed or planned for surgery from among graphic objects displayed on the screen by user manipulation;
Tooth number selection method using a panoramic image comprising a. The method of claim 1, wherein the method of selecting a tooth number using a panoramic image
When selecting a tooth number from a panoramic image, selecting by a user operation whether to use the tooth number for implantation structure including a fixture or for designing a bridge crown according to the purpose of use; And
Visually classifying and displaying the graphic object of the tooth number selected for use according to the purpose of use;
Tooth number selection method using a panoramic image, characterized in that it further comprises. A tooth region dividing unit for dividing the panoramic image into tooth regions for each tooth number in a shape in which a crown and a fixture are located;
A tooth number selection unit for selecting a tooth number to be diagnosed or planned for surgery by a user operation from the panoramic image divided into tooth regions for each tooth number; And
An output unit that superimposes and displays tooth regions and tooth numbers for each tooth number on the panoramic image;
Medical image processing apparatus comprising a. The method of claim 6, wherein the medical image processing apparatus
A data matching unit for matching CT data and oral model data;
After the registration of CT data and oral model data is completed, the plane to create the arch line is determined and displayed, and the final plane is determined and displayed through the position and angle adjustment of the plane by the user, and the oral model data and CT data for which the plane is determined A arch line generator for generating an arch line to the arch line; And
A panoramic image generator for generating a panoramic image using the generated arch line;
Medical image processing apparatus comprising a further. The method of claim 6, wherein the medical image processing apparatus
A crown generation criterion determining unit determining a boundary line or a boundary point serving as a crown generation criterion from CT data or oral model data in which the arch line is generated;
A crown and fixture arrangement calculation unit that calculates a position and size ratio of the crown according to the determined boundary line or boundary point, and calculates the position of the fixture to have the same reference axis as the calculated crown position; It further includes,
The tooth area division
A medical image processing apparatus, characterized in that the panoramic image is divided into tooth regions for each tooth number in a shape in which the crown and the fixture are located based on the result of calculating the position of the crown and the fixture. The method of claim 6, wherein the tooth number selection unit
In the panoramic image, the tooth number at the position indicated by the cursor and the tooth area of the corresponding tooth number are displayed as a virtual graphic object by the user's mouse operation,
A medical image processing apparatus, characterized in that, among graphic objects displayed on a screen, a tooth number to be diagnosed or planned for surgery is selected by user manipulation. The method of claim 6, wherein the medical image processing apparatus
When selecting a tooth number from a panoramic image, depending on the purpose of use, whether to use the tooth number for implant structure placement including fixtures or for designing the bridge crown, is selected by user operation, and the use of the selected tooth number is selected. A tooth use selection unit that visually divides and displays a graphic object according to its intended use;
Medical image processing apparatus comprising a further.

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