title: 3D computer data capture and imaging applied to the face and jaws.
abstract: There have been few attempts in the past at 3D computer modelling of facial deformity because of the difficulties with generating accurate three-dimensional data and subsequent image regeneration and manipulation. We report the application of computer aided engineering techniques to the study of jaw deformity. The construction of a 3D image of the mandible using a Ferranti co-ordinate measuring machine for data capture and the 'DUCT5' surface modelling programme for image regeneration is described. The potential application of this work will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Spencer
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hathaway
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Speculand
mesh_terms: D000703:Analog-Digital Conversion; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007569:Jaw Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D010780:Photogrammetry; D015203:Reproducibility of Results