Patent ID: 9101329
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: A61B,A61C

Abstract:
1. A method for determining the position of a measuring device for measuring a depth of gingival pockets and/or detecting dental caries or plaque, wherein the measuring device measures intraorally, is movable relative to a patient's craniomandibular system, and is used to measure positions in the craniomandibular system or regions of the craniomandibular system, said method comprising the steps of: providing a first inertial platform and at least one second inertial platform, determining the position of the measuring device using the first inertial platform arranged in a stationary position relative to the measuring device, and at least one second inertial platform arranged in a stationary position relative to the maxilla of the craniomandibular system, triggering a starting signal, synchronously evaluating positional data of the first inertial platform and the at least one second inertial platform after the starting signal is triggered; wirelessly transmitting data from the first inertial platform and the second inertial platform to a computer, to determine the position of the measuring device; and measuring the depth of the gingival pockets and/or detecting the dental caries or plaque.