Inventors:
Herbert A. Asch - Cincinnati OH
Richard E. Klaassen - West Chester OH
Assignee:
Asch-Klaassen Sonics, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61B 800
Abstract:
Dental formations, including teeth, gums and supporting bone structure within the oral cavity, can be mapped by ultrasonic scanning technique, thus allowing examination and diagnosis of conditions within the intraosseous environment, including hard and soft tissue. The mapping technique can provide highly resolved details of formations, such as teeth and bridges, and their resident defect, including caries and cracks. The mapped data allow for a more precise and accurate diagnosis for the dental patient, and it provides the dentist with a detailed archive for diagnosis.