Various methods of combining facial and intraoral information have been described. However, overlapping errors lead to errors. This article describes a 3D face model that uses a UV mapping technique. The combination of soft-tissue information extracted from cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and a straightforward facial photograph provides more accurate data than with conventional methods.
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