Visual Simulation of the Chewing Process for Dentistry

Jens Herder

The University of Aizu

Visual Simulation of the Chewing Process for Dentistry

Introduction

General Structure of the IDCS

Articulation Model

Collision Detection

Collision Distance Maps

Multi-Projection Distance Maps

Characteristics of Grinding

Static and Dynamic Characteristics

Dynamic load on the upper-left molar and premolar teeth for lower jaw movement

Cumulative Distance Maps

Jaw Motion Trajectories

Restoration Design

User Interface Structure

User Interface

Visualization and Animation

Interaction in 3-D

Conclusion

Future

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