TWI669106B - Method for whitening teeth and dentition simulation images - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for simulating an image of a tooth whitening and dentition is mainly provided with a data processor for capturing or presenting an image and having an application program, by which the image processor first captures and selects an image of the tooth portion. The selected image is adjusted for the color of the tooth and compared with the pre-adjustment to achieve the simulated whitening effect; and the dentition module is attached to the intraoral region of the selected image for use as the upper and lower position, length, and length of the tooth. Size, width, width, transparency, midline movement, dentition inclination, dentition curvature, and adjustable gum color, or replacement of different levels of dentition module editing, and compared with the image before editing, to achieve By simulating the effect of the dentition, the teeth can be visualized to understand the condition of whitening and dentition adjustment before the whitening and dentition adjustment, and the communication between the dentist and the patient is further smoothed.

Description

Method for whitening teeth and dentition simulation images

The invention relates to a method for whitening teeth and dentition simulating images, in particular, for providing a tooth for whitening and dentition adjustment, and by using image simulation to understand the condition of whitening and dentition adjustment, further enabling the dentist to The communication between patients is smoother and the teeth are whitened and the dentition is simulated.

In recent years, due to the economic development, we are very concerned about the pursuit of a happy life. Therefore, people live in good physical condition, and begin to care about their own appearance, and further try to change their appearance and let them live. More attractive. These attempts include revealing a neat appearance to the other party in order to whiten the teeth. In the initial stages of tooth whitening, toothpaste contains a small amount of tooth whitening agent, which is used as a simple method for achieving tooth whitening by brushing teeth. However, since the amount of the tooth whitening agent contained in the toothpaste is too small, the colored components deposited on the surface of the tooth cannot be effectively removed. In order to whiten your teeth more effectively, you can also use the professional operation of tooth whitening pads or lasers. The whitening effect of this method is very effective, but the patient can not know the effect after whitening before whitening.

Furthermore, in addition to the basic chewing function in the daily life of the teeth, the neatness of the teeth affects the individual's life, impressions and self-confidence. Everyone wants to have a beautiful smile. Whether in social or work, healthy smiles will give you a little more confidence and more intimacy. With the improvement of the standard of living of the Chinese people, the correction of the dentition has been paid more and more attention. Although the dentition can be adjusted more neatly and beautifully, it is impossible to know the situation after correction and adjustment before the correction adjustment. .

In view of this, the applicant has continued to study and experiment, and Meng Mengsheng designed a method of tooth whitening and dentition simulation image, which can simulate the condition of whitening and dentition adjustment before the teeth are adjusted in whitening and dentition.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a method for whitening teeth and dentition simulation images, especially for adjusting teeth after whitening and dentition adjustment, and to understand the condition of whitening and dentition adjustment by image simulation. Further, the communication between the dentist and the patient is smoother and the teeth are whitened and the dentition is simulated.

The method for simulating an image of a tooth whitening and dentition is provided with a data processor for capturing or presenting an image and having an application program, wherein the data processor first captures and selects an image of the mouth. Adjusting the color of the teeth in the selected image and comparing it with the pre-adjustment to achieve the simulated whitening effect; and attaching the dentition module to the intraoral region of the selected image for use as the upper, lower, left and right positions, length of the teeth , width, size, transparency, midline movement, dentition inclination, dentition curvature, and can adjust the gum color, or replace the editing of different levels of the dentition module, and compare it with the image before editing, so as to The effect of simulating the dentition is achieved, so that before the teeth are adjusted in whitening and dentition, the image can be simulated to understand the condition of whitening and dentition adjustment, and the communication between the dentist and the patient is further smoothed.

The above method for whitening teeth and dentition simulating images, wherein in the process of simulating whitening, the image can be cut into two parts of whitening and original appearance for comparison.

The above method for whitening teeth and dentition simulating images, wherein in the process of simulating whitening and dentition, a contrast image before and after simulation can be generated for storage.

The above method for whitening teeth and dentition simulating images, wherein in the process of simulating the dentition, the image effect of blackening in the mouth can be generated to highlight the simulated dentition.

The aforementioned method for whitening teeth and dentition simulating images, wherein the data processor is a computer, a smart phone or a tablet computer.

The above method for whitening teeth and dentition simulating images, wherein in the process of simulating whitening and dentition, a photo of the teeth having been discolored can be stored, and the contrast images before and after the simulated whitening can be stored for The comparison, as well as the image can be cut into two parts for whitening and original appearance for comparison.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the present invention is mainly provided with a data processor 1 for capturing or presenting images, and having an application program, by which the data processor 1 captures an image of the tooth portion as a In the present embodiment, the data processor 1 can be a computer 11 or a smart phone 12 or a tablet computer 13.

Please refer to Fig. 2 and Attachments 1 to 5 at the same time, and with Fig. 1, it is a whitening simulation flow chart of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the process of whitening the simulated image includes the following steps: 1. Opening the program in the data processor 1, displaying the function menu page, and displaying the function options of the tooth whitening simulation and the dentition simulation, the patient From the function menu page screen, click the function option of whitening simulation (see Annex 1). 2. Select the photography mode from the screen to face the patient, and start taking photos or directly capturing and displaying images on the data processor 1. The photographs can be continuous, thereby taking a plurality of photos. If the image is directly captured, the following steps are performed directly on the data processor 1 to omit the photographing procedure (see Annex 2). 3. After the photo is taken, the picture will be displayed for the patient to directly select or select a more satisfactory photo from the mobile phone as the basis for the simulation. This step is omitted if you are capturing images directly (see Annex 3). 4. The teeth of different colors will be displayed under the selected photos (or the displayed image) for the patient to select, and the selected color will be discolored in the teeth in the photo (see Annex 4). 5. Store the photo (or image) of the tooth that has been discolored, and store the contrast image before and after the simulated whitening for comparison (see Attachment 5), and cut the image into whitened and original. The two parts of the appearance are for comparison.

Through the above-mentioned image simulation, the patient can select the appropriate color by simulating the image before the tooth whitening, and can know the simulation condition before whitening and whitening, further smoothing the communication between the dentist and the patient. .

Please refer to Fig. 3 and Attachments 6 to 15 at the same time, and with Fig. 1, it is a flow chart of the tooth row simulation of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the flow of the dentition simulation image of the present invention comprises the following steps: 1. Opening the program in the data processor 1, displaying the function menu page, and displaying the function options of the tooth whitening simulation and the dentition simulation, the disease You can select the function of the dentition simulation from the function menu page (see Appendix 1). 2. Select the photography mode from the screen to face the patient, and start taking photos or directly capturing and displaying images on the data processor 1. The photographs can be continuous, thereby taking a plurality of photos. If the image is directly captured, the following steps are taken directly from the data processor 1 to omit the photo taking process (see Attachment 6). 3. After the photo is taken, the picture will be displayed for the patient directly. Select or select a more satisfactory photo from your phone as a basis for the simulation. This step is omitted if you are capturing images directly (see Annex 7). 4, select the size of the dental arch (refer to Appendix 8), because each person's arch of congenital conditions are different, and the current technology can not be changed without surgery, so the doctor needs to judge the condition of the patient's arch before going to the next step to select suitable The dentition module. 5. Start the dentition adjustment edit (see Annex 9). 6. Adjust the size of the tooth row module, adjust the length of the tooth row module, adjust the width of the tooth row module, adjust the line movement of the tooth row module, and adjust the transparency of the tooth row module (can be converted into a white frame) And adjust the upper and lower positioning of the dentition module (refer to Appendix 10). 7. Select the dentition module of different arrangement levels to simulate different styles, and adjust the inclination and curvature of the dentition module to simulate the visual effects of different conditions (see Annex 11). 8. Select the color of the dentition. The image displayed in the image can show the blackening effect in the mouth (refer to Appendix 12) to highlight the color of the dentition. 9. Select the color of the gums. The image displayed in the image can be blackened in the mouth (see Attachment 13) to highlight the gum color. 10. Select a different dentition color (see Annex 14). 11. The stored tooth has been adjusted for the dentition, and the contrast image before the analog dentition adjustment and the simulated dentition adjustment can be stored for comparison (refer to Appendix 15), and the image can be cut into the dentition adjustment. And the original appearance of the two parts for comparison.

Through the above-mentioned image simulation, the patient can select the appropriate dentition module and gum color by analog image before adjusting the tooth dentition, and can know the simulation state before the dentition adjustment and the dentition adjustment. Further smooth communication between the dentist and the patient.

The foregoing embodiments are merely illustrative of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

In summary, the present invention uses a data processor having an application program to form a method for tooth whitening and dentition simulation images by using original images and analog images captured by a data processor for whitening and dentitioning of teeth. Before the adjustment, the simulation of the image can be used to understand the condition of whitening and dentition adjustment, and the communication between the dentist and the patient is further smoothed. For a practical design, it is a novelty creation. If you apply for a patent in accordance with the law, you will be punished by the Bureau of Public Information, and you will be granted a patent as soon as possible.

1‧‧‧ data processor

11‧‧‧ computer

12‧‧‧Smart mobile phones

13‧‧‧ Tablet PC

Figure 1 is a block diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 is a flow chart of the whitening simulation of the present invention. Figure 3 is a flow chart of the dentition simulation of the present invention. Attachments 1 to 15 are analog image views of the present invention.

Claims (8)

A method for whitening a simulated image of a tooth, comprising: capturing or displaying an image of a patient; displaying a selection button of a different color at the bottom of the image for selection by the patient, and the selected color is discolored in the tooth in the image Processing; storing the image of the tooth that has been discolored, and storing the contrast image before the simulated whitening and the simulated whitening for comparison, and cutting the image into the whitened and original appearance for comparison And; select the size of the dental arch, start the adjustment of the dentition; adjust the size of the dentition module, adjust the length of the dentition module, adjust the width of the dentition module, adjust the movement of the dentition module, adjust the teeth The transparency of the column module and the positioning of the upper and lower positioning of the dentition module; selecting the dentition module of different arrangement levels to simulate different styles; selecting the color of the dentition; selecting different gingival colors and different dentition colors; The tooth has been adjusted to the image of the dentition, and the contrast image before the analog dentition adjustment and the simulated dentition adjustment can be stored for comparison and can be imaged. Screen as cutting teeth and adjusted for two portions of the original appearance control. A method for whitening a simulated image of a tooth as described in claim 1, wherein the image of the patient is captured by a data processor having an application. The method for simulating an image of a tooth whitening according to the second aspect of the patent application, wherein the image of the patient is captured by a data processor for taking a picture for the patient to select, or directly displayed on the data processor. . A method for whitening a simulated image of a tooth as described in claim 2, wherein the data processor is a computer, a smart phone or a tablet. The method for simulating an image of the dentition according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein in the step of selecting the size of the dental arch, since each person has different congenital conditions of the dental arch, and the current technology cannot be changed without surgery, the physician needs to be changed. To determine the condition of the patient's arch, you can proceed to the next step to select the appropriate dentition module. The method for simulating an image of the dentition according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein in the step of selecting the dentition module, the inclination and the curvature of the dentition module can be adjusted to simulate the vision of different dentition styles. effect. The method for simulating an image of the dentition according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein, in the step of selecting the color of the dentition, the displayed image may exhibit an in-oral blackening effect, thereby highlighting the color of the dentition. The method for simulating an image of a dentition according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein, in the step of selecting a different color of the gum, the displayed image may exhibit an in-oral blackening effect, thereby highlighting the color of the gum.