Multimodal Soft Tissue Imaging for Dermal Lesions

The USPTO granted patent US12599299B2 to Dentsply Sirona Inc. for a method and device enabling multimodal imaging of dermal and mucosal lesions. The technology combines at least two imaging modalities including a 3D scan of the lesion, while capturing distance and angulation data between the scanning device and the dermis or mucosa, and maps the additional modality over the 3D data.

For affected parties in medical device manufacturing and clinical diagnostics, this patent establishes intellectual property rights that may restrict development of similar multimodal soft tissue imaging technologies. Competitors developing 3D dermal scanning devices should review the patent claims to assess potential licensing needs or design-around options.