FOLDABLE DENTAL SCOPE
Described herein are various configurations of a foldable dental scope and methods and systems to use such a scope. In an aspect, provided herein is a foldable dental scope that is configured to transform between an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration, wherein in said unfolded configuration, the dental scope comprises a sheet comprising one or more distinct regions separated by scoring, and wherein in said folded configuration, said sheet forms an intraoral adapter comprising a viewing channel configured to define a field of view of an intraoral region of a subject's mouth.
1 . A foldable dental scope that is configured to transform between an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration,
wherein in said unfolded configuration, the dental scope comprises a sheet comprising one or more distinct regions separated by scoring, and
wherein in said folded configuration, said sheet forms an intraoral adapter comprising a viewing channel configured to define a field of view of an intraoral region of a subject's mouth.
2 . The foldable dental scope of claim 1 , wherein in said folded configuration, said intraoral adapter comprises an elongated housing, and wherein said viewing channel is located between a proximal end and a distal end of said elongated housing.
3 . The foldable dental scope of claim 2 , wherein said proximal end of said elongated housing is configured to couple the intraoral adapter to the subject's mouth.
4 . The foldable dental scope of claim 2 , wherein said distal end of said elongated housing foldable comprises an attachment element configured to couple said intraoral adapter to a mobile imaging device.
5 . The foldable dental scope of claim 4 , wherein said attachment element comprises a sticker, an adhesive, Velcro, a strap, or a magnet, or any combination thereof.
6 . The foldable dental scope of claim 1 , wherein a first distinct region of said one or more distinct regions comprises a notch or slit, and wherein a second distinct region of said one or more distinct regions comprises a tab or rim configured to be inserted in said notch or slit to prevent said folded configuration from unfolding.
7 . A rollable dental scope that is configured to transform between an unrolled configuration and a rolled configuration, wherein in said unrolled configuration, the dental scope comprises a sheet, and wherein in said rolled configuration, said sheet has been rolled to form an intraoral adapter comprising a viewing channel configured to define a field of view of an intraoral region of a subject's mouth.
8 . The rollable dental scope of claim 7 , wherein in said rolled configuration, said intraoral adapter comprises an elongated housing, and wherein said viewing channel is located between a proximal end and a distal end of said elongated housing.
9 . The rollable dental scope of claim 8 , wherein said proximal end of said elongated housing is configured to couple the intraoral adapter to the subject's mouth.
10 . The rollable dental scope of claim 8 , wherein said distal end of said elongated housing rollable comprises an attachment element configured to couple said intraoral adapter to a mobile imaging device.
11 . The rollable dental scope of claim 10 , wherein said attachment element comprises a sticker, an adhesive, Velcro, a strap, or a magnet, or any combination thereof.
12 . The rollable dental scope of claim 7 , wherein a first region of said sheet comprises a notch or slit, and wherein a second region of said sheet comprises a tab or rim configured to be inserted in said notch or slit to prevent said rolled configuration from unrolling.
13 . A method for intraoral imaging, comprising:
(a) providing a foldable dental scope in an unfolded configuration, wherein said foldable dental scope is configured to transform between said unfolded configuration and a folded configuration;
(b) transforming said foldable dental scope into said folded configuration, wherein in said folded configuration, said foldable dental scope comprises a viewing channel that defines a field of view of an intraoral region of a subject's mouth;
(c) coupling a first end of said foldable dental scope to a mobile imaging device;
(d) placing a second end of said foldable dental scope in said subject's mouth; and
(e) using said mobile imaging device, capturing an image or video of said subject's intraoral region through said viewing channel.
14 . The method of claim 13 , wherein said image or video is captured by a user, and wherein said image or video is provided to a dental health professional for assessment.
15 . The method of claim 14 , wherein said assessment comprises assessment of a dental condition.
16 . The method of claim 15 , wherein said dental condition comprises (i) a movement of one or more teeth of the subject, (ii) an accumulation of plaque on one or more teeth of the subject, (iii) a change in a color or a structure of one or more teeth of the subject, (iv) a change in a color or a structure of a tissue adjacent to one or more teeth of the subject, (v) a presence or lack of presence of one or more cavities, or (vi) a condition of said subject's gums, tongue, uvula, airway, tonsils, or any oral tissue.
17 . The method of claim 14 , wherein said assessment is used to generate or update a dental treatment plan.
18 . The method of claim 17 , wherein said dental treatment plan is a cosmetic treatment plan.
19 . The method of claim 14 , wherein said assessment is used to assess said subject's actual progress in relation to a dental treatment plan.
20 . The method of claim 13 , wherein (b) is performed with the aid of instructions detailing how to transform said unfolded configuration to said folded configuration.