Align Technology, Inc.
Biosensor performance indicator for intraoral appliances
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Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for monitoring either or both the performance of an orthodontic appliance for repositioning a patient's teeth and/or the user compliance in wearing the appliance using a biosensor. The apparatuses described herein may include one or more sensors, including biosensors, electrical sensors, or both, configured to generate sensor data related to user compliance and/or repositioning of the patient's teeth by an orthodontic appliance.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
26 Jun 2018
Issue date:
5 May 2020