System and method for positioning three-dimensional brackets on teeth

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PATENT NO 9844420
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14991827

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System and methods for positioning 3D virtual brackets on teeth for the precise positioning of conventional brackets and wire. Various reference features may be calculated for the teeth and used to calculate a position for the virtual bracket. Reference features that are calculated include curve of Spee, Andrew's plane, and a facial axis of the clinical crown for the teeth.

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ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC2820 ORCHARD PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Cheang, Ka Man Sunnyvale, US 11 850

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