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Abstract

Systems and methods for performing multispectral intra-oral and other diagnostic scans of a physical object are disclosed. A handheld scanning device separately illuminates the physical object with a plurality of light sources and captures corresponding images of the physical object, which may comprise a patient's tooth, intra-oral tissue, or skin. The light sources, such as laser diodes and light-emitting diodes, use wavelengths selected for diagnostic and three-dimensional modeling efficacy, which may be based on translucence and fluorescence characteristics in objects being observed. The images, and a three-dimensional model derived therefrom potentially substantially immediately thereafter, form a diagnostic rendering that may be stored, presented, and analyzed to design and evaluate medical treatment plans. Additional images, such as x-ray images obtained from other instruments, may be added to the rendering, to help more completely inform patients and care providers of the patient's diagnostic situation. Patient care may thus be improved.

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