METHODS OF DIGITALLY DESIGNING ARTIFICIAL TEETH

摘要

The invention relates to methods for digitally designing artificial teeth for use in a dental prosthesis and/or dental restoration. Methods of designing natural-looking, functional artificial teeth, based on computer-aided design, utilize reference dentition articulated in a predetermined occlusal scheme as a basis for effective design. In particular, the occlusal surfaces of posterior artificial teeth are designed in a digital environment to provide effective, consistent functional set-up and performance, especially across a variety of occlusal schemes, in the preparation of dental prostheses.