Three-dimensional visualisation and analysis of post-operative changes in the size and shape of the dental arch and palate

In craniofacial surgery and orthodontics, three-dimensional computer models of the dental arch and palate have recently entered usage in diagnosis assessment, treatment planning, case presentations and evaluation of treatment progress and outcome. In this contribution, we show how effective visualis...

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Published inActa chirurgiae plasticae (Anglická verze) Vol. 47; no. 4; p. 124
Main Authors Trefný, P, Tauferová, E, Bálková, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Czech Republic 2005
Subjects
Body Weights and Measures
Dental Arch - anatomy & histology
Dental Arch - surgery
Dental Models
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods
Models, Anatomic
Oral Surgical Procedures
Palate - anatomy & histology
Palate - surgery
Postoperative Period
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Summary:In craniofacial surgery and orthodontics, three-dimensional computer models of the dental arch and palate have recently entered usage in diagnosis assessment, treatment planning, case presentations and evaluation of treatment progress and outcome. In this contribution, we show how effective visualisation and evaluation of changes in the size and shape of the dental arch and palate in a given patient can be performed using superimposition of two or more 3D computer models that record the condition before and after treatment. We also present a method of three-dimensional measurement of the dental arch and palate suitable for evaluation of treatment results within retrospective and prospective studies in larger samples of subjects.
ISSN:0001-5423