CPC G05B 19/4099 (2013.01) [B29C 64/393 (2017.08); B33Y 50/00 (2014.12); B33Y 50/02 (2014.12); B29L 2031/7536 (2013.01); G05B 2219/33034 (2013.01); G05B 2219/35134 (2013.01); G05B 2219/45167 (2013.01); G05B 2219/49007 (2013.01); G06T 17/00 (2013.01)] | 21 Claims |
1. A non-transitory computer-implemented method for forming an orthodontic appliance, the method comprising:
using one or more three-dimensional (3D) descriptors to estimate a 3D shape in a 3D space for an at least partially un-erupted tooth of a patient's teeth based on data representing a plurality of teeth corresponding to a tooth type of the at least partially un-erupted tooth;
using the 3D shape to determine cavity attributes of a cavity to accommodate the at least partially un-erupted tooth as the at least partially un-erupted tooth erupts; and
providing instructions to form the orthodontic appliance including the cavity for the at least partially un-erupted tooth, wherein the instructions specify the cavity attributes of the cavity.
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