Hey, Joel. Did you see my previous inquiry about a scanner being
developed in Japan that can get a dental impression without using the
normal methods. I am the one that can't get my mouth open far enough
for an impression. Have you looked into an alternative means to get an
impressions? I am 58 yrs old. Am I to spend the rest of my life eating
that soup, mashed potatoes and applesauce?
Also, to the twit that says that one should not look for a
minority/female dentist or physician.....good thing you don't live near
me or I'd give you good reason for needing dentures.
Moron.
Steven Bornfeld - 03 May 2006 14:02 GMT
> Hey, Joel. Did you see my previous inquiry about a scanner being
> developed in Japan that can get a dental impression without using the
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> me or I'd give you good reason for needing dentures.
> Moron.
The only analogous technology in dentistry I'm aware of is CEREC, in
which a tooth is prepared for a restoration, scanned, and a ceramic
restoration is fabricated with the scanned image.
This is a great concept, but still you'd have to be able to get a good
scanned image of the oral tissues. I don't know enough about optics to
know if this could be done with one or even several small optical
sensors. If it requires a relatively large scanner it could be a
problem for someone with limited opening.
Still, this would be a very exciting technology.
Steve
Sdores - 03 May 2006 15:26 GMT
I had a car accident and my mouth doesn't open wide as it should. My
dentures was made with the forming stuff put in and held in place until set
and then removed by one end and rolled out. I hope this is clear. Maybe
you can get someone to do it this way. UM MOM Susan, not a dentist.
> Hey, Joel. Did you see my previous inquiry about a scanner being
> developed in Japan that can get a dental impression without using the
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> me or I'd give you good reason for needing dentures.
> Moron.
need_help - 04 May 2006 15:23 GMT
Thank you for your input, Sdores. I will pursue this option with a
professional.