Three-dimensional surface acquisition systems for the study of facial morphology and their application to maxillofacial surgery

Int J Med Robot. 2007 Jun;3(2):97-110. doi: 10.1002/rcs.141.

Abstract

Background: There has been a growing interest in three-dimensional (3D) surface imaging devices over the last few years.

Methods: This comprehensive review discusses the various emerging technologies in this field of 3D imaging and applies the use of technology to oral and maxillofacial imaging.

Results: The paper shows that there is increased awareness and application of technology to the field.

Conclusion: 3D surface acquisition technology is improving at a rapid pace and has a place in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology
  • Cephalometry / instrumentation
  • Cephalometry / methods
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / diagnosis
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging / instrumentation
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods
  • Equipment Design
  • Face / anatomy & histology*
  • Face / diagnostic imaging
  • Face / surgery*
  • Female
  • Holography / methods
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / instrumentation*
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Male
  • Maxillofacial Development
  • Photogrammetry / instrumentation*
  • Photogrammetry / methods*
  • Software
  • Surface Properties
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted
  • Surgery, Oral / instrumentation*
  • Surgery, Oral / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Video-Assisted Surgery / instrumentation
  • Video-Assisted Surgery / methods