WO2024009164A1

WO2024009164A1 - Device to simulate intraoral space for teaching intraoral imaging

Info

Publication number: WO2024009164A1
Application number: PCT/IB2023/056407
Authority: WO
Inventors: Mahdi KHADEMATOLRASOUL
Original assignee: Khadematolrasoul Mahdi
Priority date: 2022-07-06
Filing date: 2023-06-21
Publication date: 2024-01-11

Abstract

A device to simulate intraoral space for teaching intraoral imaging. The disclosed device includes a main flat plate, a plurality of holes, and a plurality of beads. The plurality of holes are provided on the main flat plate. The plurality of holes are arranged in such a way that resemble a human jaw arch. Each respective bead from the plurality of beads associated with a respective hole from the plurality of holes. Each hole from the plurality of holes is configured to receive a respective bead from the plurality of beads. The plurality of beads are configured to simulate human teeth for teaching intraoral imaging.

Description

DEVICE TO SIMULATE INTRAORAL SPACE FOR TEACHING INTRAORAL

IMAGING

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to intraoral imaging, and particularly to dental photography. The present disclosure, more particularly, relates to a device to simulate intraoral space for intraoral imaging.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] Lack of proper imaging and documents or errors in terms of angle, light, focus, and image quality may disrupt the process of any of the applications and importance of intraoral imaging in dental practice, such as evidence of provided treatments, evidence of pretreatment, treatment workflow, and post-treatment results, diagnosis supports, legal records, Legal Reports and Litigation Purposes, Forensic Support, etc.

[0003] Intraoral imaging is vital for record-keeping and all personnel of the dental team must be trained accordingly and use the appropriate equipment. However, intraoral imaging may be associated with some issues. For example, intraoral imaging is generally difficult because there is no tool to simulate intraoral space for intraoral imaging and photography education to empower dentists and dental staff for intraoral imaging. There is, therefore, a need for a device to simulate intraoral space for intraoral imaging that may be used for empowering and educating dentists and dental staff to perform accurate and correct intraoral imaging. There is also a need for a device to simulate intraoral space for intraoral imaging that may help learners to acquire the desired skills without practicing on a live human mouth. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0004] This summary is intended to provide an overview of the subject matter of the present disclosure and is not intended to identify essential elements or key elements of the subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to determine the scope of the claimed implementations. The proper scope of the present disclosure may be ascertained from the claims set forth below in view of the detailed description below and the drawings.

[0005] According to one or more exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure describes a device to simulate intraoral space for teaching intraoral imaging. In an exemplary embodiment, the disclosed device may include a main flat plate, a plurality of holes, and a plurality of beads. [0006] In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of holes may be provided on the main flat plate. In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of holes may be arranged in such a way that resemble a human jaw arch. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective bead from the plurality of beads may be associated with a respective hole from the plurality of holes. In an exemplary embodiment, each hole from the plurality of holes may be configured to receive a respective bead from the plurality of beads. In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of beads may be configured to simulate human teeth for teaching intraoral imaging.

[0007] In an exemplary embodiment, the main flat plate may include a shape on a top surface of the main flat plate. In an exemplary embodiment, the shape may be an oval shape. In an exemplary embodiment, the shape may be engraved on the top surface of the main flat plate. In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of holes may include twelve holes. In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of beads may include twelve beads. In an exemplary embodiment, each bead from the plurality of beads may include a hollow rectangular shape.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment, each bead from the plurality of beads may include a first plurality of strips and a second plurality of strips. In an exemplary embodiment, the first plurality of strips and the second plurality of strips may be attached on an outer surface of the each bead. In an exemplary embodiment, the first plurality of strips may include a first color.

In an exemplary embodiment, the second plurality of strips may include a second color. In an exemplary embodiment, the first color may be different from the second color. In an exemplary embodiment, the first plurality of strips and the second plurality of strips may be arranged alternately along a length of the each bead.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, a length of the main flat plate may be 150 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a width of the main flat plate may be 100 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a thickness of the main flat plate may be 2 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a length of each hole from the plurality of holes may be 10 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a width of each hole from the plurality of holes may be 10 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a length of each bead from the plurality of beads may be 10 mm.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, a width of each bead from the plurality of beads may be 10 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a height of each bead from the plurality of beads may be 17.5 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a thickness of each bead from the plurality of beads may be 1.5 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a height of each strip from the first plurality of strips and the second plurality of strips may be 2.5 mm.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment, the disclosed device may further include an opaque flat plate. In an exemplary embodiment, the opaque flat plate may be configured to be used as a contrastor to prevent unwanted light reflection. In an exemplary embodiment, the opaque flat plate may further be configured to cover non-target areas. In an exemplary embodiment, the opaque flat plate may further be configured to create a dark background for an image.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, the disclosed device may further include a flat mirror. In an exemplary embodiment, the flat mirror may be configured to reflect and adjust light to a desired area. In an exemplary embodiment, the main flat plate and the plurality of beads may be made of hard plastic, plexiglass, or a combination thereof. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The drawing figures depict one or more implementations in accord with the present teachings, by way of example only, not by way of limitation. In the figures, like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements.

[0014] FIG. 1A illustrates a top view of a device to simulate intraoral space for teaching intraoral imaging, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. IB illustrates a perspective view of a device to simulate intraoral space for teaching intraoral imaging, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 2A illustrates a plurality of beads, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 2B illustrates a first bead from a plurality of beads, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 2C illustrates a first bead from a plurality of beads, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 3 illustrates a view of an opaque flat plate, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 4 illustrates a view of a flat mirror, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0021] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth by way of examples in order to provide a thorough understanding of the relevant teachings. However, it should be apparent that the present teachings may be practiced without such details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, and/or circuitry have been described at a relatively high-level, without detail, in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring aspects of the present teachings. The following detailed description is presented to enable a person skilled in the art to make and use the methods and devices disclosed in exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. For purposes of explanation, specific nomenclature is set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are not required to practice the disclosed exemplary embodiments. Descriptions of specific exemplary embodiments are provided only as representative examples. Various modifications to the exemplary implementations will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other implementations and applications without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the implementations shown but is to be accorded the widest possible scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.

[0022] FIG. 1A shows a top view of a device 100 to simulate intraoral space for teaching intraoral imaging, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. IB shows a perspective view of device 100 to simulate intraoral space for teaching intraoral imaging, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. IB, in an exemplary embodiment, device 100 may include a main flat plate 102. In an exemplary embodiment, main flat plate may be made of hard plastic, plexiglass, or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, plexiglass may refer to poly-methyl methacrylate (PMMA). For purpose of reference, it should be understood that plexiglass is a cost effective, light material and is available in different colors. Furthermore, precise cutting and fabrication of the components of this tool is easily possible due to the use of this material and can be washed and disinfected. In an exemplary embodiment, a length 123 of main flat plate 102 may be 150 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a width 124 of main flat plate 102 may belOO mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a thickness 125 of main flat plate 102 may be 2 mm.

[0023] In an exemplary embodiment, device 100 may further include a plurality of holes 104. In an exemplary embodiment, plurality of holes 104 may be provided on main flat plate 102. In an exemplary embodiment, plurality of holes 104 may be designed in the form of a jaw arch by simulating the location of teeth in the jaw for the practitioner to obtain the necessary skills in taking accurate intraoral imaging. In an exemplary embodiment, each hole from plurality of holes 104 may have a rectangular shape. In an exemplary embodiment, plurality of holes 104 may include twelve holes. As further shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. IB, in an exemplary embodiment, plurality of holes 104 may be arranged in such a way that plurality of holes 104 resemble a human jaw arch. In an exemplary embodiment, plurality of holes 104 may include a first hole 142. In an exemplary embodiment, a length 1422 of first hole 142 may be 10 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a width 1424 of first hole 142 may be 10 mm.

[0024] In an exemplary embodiment, main flat plate 102 may further include a shape 106 on a top surface 122 of main flat plate 102. In an exemplary embodiment, shape 106 may include an oval shape. In different embodiments, shape 106 may include any other shapes. In an exemplary embodiment, shape 106 may be engraved on top surface 122 of main flat plate 102. In an exemplary embodiment, a correct image of shape 106 may be achieved by adjusting the shooting angle. So, with this design, it is possible to train and practice imaging with the correct angle in different parts of the mouth.

[0025] FIG. 2A shows a plurality of beads, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2A, in an exemplary embodiment, device 100 may further include a plurality of beads 200. In an exemplary embodiment, each bead from plurality of beads 200 may represent a tooth and its three-dimensional design may be a simple simulation of a tooth structure. In an exemplary embodiment, each bead from plurality of beads 200 may be associated with a respective hole from plurality of holes 104. In an exemplary embodiment, a number of plurality of beads 200 may be equal to a number of plurality of beads 200. In an exemplary embodiment, plurality of beads 200 may include twelve beads. In an exemplary embodiment, each hole from plurality of holes 104 may be configured to receive and hold a respective bead from plurality of beads 200. In an exemplary embodiment, each bead from plurality of beads 200 may have a hollow rectangular shape. In an exemplary embodiment, dimensions of the beads from plurality of beads 200 may correspond to dimensions of holes from plurality of holes 104. In an exemplary embodiment, plurality of beads 200 may be configured to simulate human teeth for teaching intraoral imaging. In an exemplary embodiment, the three-dimensional design and shape of plurality of beads 200 may allow for training and practice of the correct angle, focus, and lighting.

[0026] FIG. 2B shows a first bead 201 from plurality of beads 200, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2B, in an exemplary embodiment, first bead 201 from plurality of beads 200 may include a first plurality of strips 212. In an exemplary embodiment, a height of each strip from first plurality of strips 212 may be 2.5 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, first bead 201 from plurality of beads 200 may further include a second plurality of strips 214. In an exemplary embodiment, a height of each strip from second plurality of strips 214 may be 2.5 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, first plurality of strips 212 may include a first color. In an exemplary embodiment, second plurality of strips 214 may include a second color. In an exemplary embodiment, the first color may be different from the second color. For example, the first color may be red and the second color may be blue. In an exemplary embodiment, first plurality of strips 212 and second plurality of strips 214 may be arranged alternately along a length of first bead 201. [0027] In an exemplary embodiment, on the upper surface of each bead, a different color may be used so that in case of vertical imaging that other colors may not be seen from that angle and with this design, it is possible to train and practice imaging with an angle perpendicular to the teeth and jaw. For purpose of reference, it should be noted that many cases of intraoral imaging require vertical imaging.

[0028] In an exemplary embodiment, each bead is prepared in the form of a hollow rectangular cube that may be imaged based on the desired angle of the colored strip (layer) required for the inner part of the beads. In an exemplary embodiment, the design of the rectangular cube may also make it possible for the operator to train and practice different shooting angles according to its sides and faces. The presence of these sides and the type of three-dimensional design may help the operator to easily detect it in the event of an error in the imaging angle.

[0029] FIG. 2C shows first bead 201 from plurality of beads 200, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2C, in an exemplary embodiment, a length 216 of first bead 201 from plurality of beads 200 may be 10 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a width 217 of first bead 201 from plurality of beads 200 may be 10 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a height 218 of first bead from plurality of beads 200 may be 17.5 mm. In an exemplary embodiment, a thickness 219 of first bead from plurality of beads 200 may be 1.5 mm.

[0030] In an exemplary embodiment, device 100 may further include an opaque flat plate. FIG. 3 shows a view of an opaque flat plate 300, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, opaque flat plate 300 may be configured to be used as a contrastor to prevent unwanted light reflection. Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, opaque flat plate 300 may further be configured to cover nontarget areas and create a dark background for an image. In an exemplary embodiment, device

100 may further include a flat mirror. FIG. 4 shows a view of a flat mirror 400, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, flat mirror 400 may be configured to reflect and adjust light to a desired arear. In an exemplary embodiment, flat mirror 400 may also allow the right angle to be taken from areas and angles where direct imaging is not possible due to intraoral limitations.

[0031] As discussed above, disclosed device 100 may be used as a guide tool to teach the correct and accurate techniques related to intraoral imaging and before entering the treatment environment and the patient's mouth, hence in this regard familiarize the person with the principles of dental imaging and empower them. Disclosed device 100 with its unique design and construction is a product in intraoral imaging field that may enable dentists and dental staff to acquire enough skills for accurate intraoral imaging. Using disclosed device 100 for training intraoral imaging may have significant benefits. For example, disclosed device 100 is simplified, lightweight and portable, disinfectable and washable, economical and cost-effective, and easy to build and mass production.

[0032] While the foregoing has described what are considered to be the best mode and/or other examples, it is understood that various modifications may be made therein and that the subject matter disclosed herein may be implemented in various forms and examples, and that the teachings may be applied in numerous applications, only some of which have been described herein. It is intended by the following claims to claim any and all applications, modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the present teachings.

[0033] Unless otherwise stated, all measurements, values, ratings, positions, magnitudes, sizes, and other specifications that are set forth in this specification, including in the claims that follow, are approximate, not exact. They are intended to have a reasonable range that is consistent with the functions to which they relate and with what is customary in the art to which they pertain. [0034] The scope of protection is limited solely by the claims that now follow. That scope is intended and should be interpreted to be as broad as is consistent with the ordinary meaning of the language that is used in the claims when interpreted in light of this specification and the prosecution history that follows and to encompass all structural and functional equivalents. Notwithstanding, none of the claims are intended to embrace subject matter that fails to satisfy the requirement of Sections 101, 102, or 103 of the Patent Act, nor should they be interpreted in such a way. Any unintended embracement of such subject matter is hereby disclaimed.

[0035] Except as stated immediately above, nothing that has been stated or illustrated is intended or should be interpreted to cause a dedication of any component, step, feature, object, benefit, advantage, or equivalent to the public, regardless of whether it is or is not recited in the claims.

[0036] It will be understood that the terms and expressions used herein have the ordinary meaning as is accorded to such terms and expressions with respect to their corresponding respective areas of inquiry and study, except where specific meanings have otherwise been set forth herein. Relational terms such as "first" and "second" and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, as used herein and in the appended claims are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, encompassing a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements that does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded by “a” or “an” does not, without further constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element. [0037] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is not intended to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various implementations. Such grouping is for purposes of streamlining this disclosure and is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed implementations require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed implementation. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.

[0038] While various implementations have been described, the description is intended to be exemplary, rather than limiting and it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many more implementations are possible that are within the scope of the implementations. Although many possible combinations of features are shown in the accompanying figures and discussed in this detailed description, many other combinations of the disclosed features are possible. Any feature of any implementation may be used in combination with or substituted for any other feature or element in any other implementation unless specifically restricted. Therefore, it will be understood that any of the features shown and/or discussed in the present disclosure may be implemented together in any suitable combination. Accordingly, the implementations are not to be restricted except in the light of the attached claims and their equivalents. Also, various modifications and changes may be made within the scope of the attached claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1- A device to simulate intraoral space for teaching intraoral imaging, the device comprising: a main flat plate, the main flat plate comprising a shape on a top surface of the main flat plate, the shape being an oval shape, the shape engraved on the top surface of the main flat plate, the main flat plate being made of hard plastic, plexiglass, or a combination thereof.; a plurality of holes provided on the main flat plate, the plurality of holes arranged in such a way that the plurality of holes resemble a human jaw arch, the plurality of holes comprising twelve holes, each hole from the plurality of holes comprising a rectangular shape; a plurality of beads, each respective bead from the plurality of beads associated with a respective hole from the plurality of holes, each hole from the plurality of holes configured to receive and hold a respective bead from the plurality of beads, the plurality of beads comprising twelve beads, each bead from the plurality of beads comprising a hollow rectangular shape, the plurality of beads being made of hard plastic, plexiglass, or a combination thereof; an opaque flat plate, the opaque flat plate configured to: be used as a contrastor to prevent unwanted light reflection; cover non-target areas; and create a dark background for an image; and a flat mirror, the flat mirror configured to reflect and adjust light to a desired area, wherein: the plurality of beads configured to simulate human teeth for teaching intraoral imaging; each bead from the plurality of beads comprising a first plurality of strips and a second plurality of strips attached on an outer surface of the each bead, the first plurality of strips comprising a first color, the second plurality of strips comprising a second color, the first color being different from the second color, the first plurality of strips and the second plurality of strips arranged alternately along a length of the each bead; a length of the main flat plate is 150 mm; a width of the main flat plate is 100 mm; a thickness of the main flat plate is 2 mm; a length of each hole from the plurality of holes is 10 mm; a width of each hole from the plurality of holes is 10 mm; a length of each bead from the plurality of beads is 10 mm; a width of each bead from the plurality of beads is 10 mm; a height of each bead from the plurality of beads is 17.5 mm; a thickness of each bead from the plurality of beads is 1.5 mm; and a height of each strip from the first plurality of strips and the second plurality of strips is 2.5 mm. - A device to simulate intraoral space for teaching intraoral imaging, the device comprising: a main flat plate; a plurality of holes provided on the main flat plate, the plurality of holes arranged in such a way that the plurality of holes resemble a human jaw arch; and a plurality of beads, each respective bead from the plurality of beads associated with a respective hole from the plurality of holes, each hole from the plurality of holes configured to receive and hold a respective bead from the plurality of beads, wherein the plurality of beads configured to simulate human teeth for teaching intraoral imaging. - The device of claim 2, wherein the main flat plate comprises a shape on a top surface of the main flat plate. - The device of claim 3, wherein the shape is an oval shape. - The device of claim 4, wherein the shape is engraved on the top surface of the main flat plate. - The device of claim 5, wherein: the plurality of holes comprises twelve holes; and the plurality of beads comprises twelve beads. - The device of claim 6, wherein: each hole from the plurality of holes comprises a rectangular shape; and each bead from the plurality of beads comprises a hollow rectangular shape. - The device of claim 7 , wherein each bead from the plurality of beads comprising a first plurality of strips and a second plurality of strips attached on an outer surface of the each bead, the first plurality of strips comprising a first color, the second plurality of strips comprising a second color, the first color being different from the second color, the first plurality of strips and the second plurality of strips arranged alternately along a length of the each bead. - The device of claim 8, wherein: a length of the main flat plate is 150 mm; a width of the main flat plate is 100 mm; a thickness of the main flat plate is 2 mm; a length of each hole from the plurality of holes is 10 mm; a width of each hole from the plurality of holes is 10 mm; a length of each bead from the plurality of beads is 10 mm; a width of each bead from the plurality of beads is 10 mm; a height of each bead from the plurality of beads is 17.5 mm; a thickness of each bead from the plurality of beads is 1.5 mm; and a height of each strip from the first plurality of strips and the second plurality of strips is 2.5 mm. - The device of claim 9, further comprising an opaque flat plate, the opaque flat plate configured to: be used as a contrastor to prevent unwanted light reflection; cover non-target areas; and create a dark background for an image. - The device of claim 10, further comprising a flat mirror, the flat mirror configured to reflect and adjust light to a desired area. - The device of claim 11 , wherein the main flat plate and the plurality of beads are made of hard plastic, plexiglass, or a combination thereof.