AI-assisted mesh generation for subject-specific modeling of facial soft tissues

• Published in: International journal for computer assisted radiology and surgery
• Main Authors: Lampen, Nathan, Xu, Xuanang, Kim, Daeseung, Kuang, Tianshu, Lee, Jungwook, Deng, Hannah H., Gateno, Jaime, Yan, Pingkun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 19.05.2025
• Subjects: Biomechanics; Surgical Simulation; Meshing; Soft Tissue; Finite Element; Surgical Planning

Simulation of reconstructive and cosmetic facial surgeries, such as orthognathic surgery, requires precise, patient-specific soft tissue meshes for outcome prediction. Conventional meshing methods rely on labor-intensive processes, including manual landmark digitization and mesh editing, and often l...