title: [3-dimensional reconstruction of the superficial facial contour using opto-electronic recording for control of reconstructive soft tissue interventions].
abstract: We present a method of scanning the facial surface optoelectronically by means of the coded light approach. Using 20 plaster models of patients who had undergone plastic surgery of the face, we investigated the indications and possible limitations of this registration method. Using a 3D scanner developed by Duwe, we found that this method is limited in posterior areas. Further hardware and software improvements will permit volumetric control. The advantages of this new technology lie in planning, follow-up and in improved patient instruction for plastic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Universitätskrankenhaus Eppendorf, Hamburg.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Keese
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bschorer
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gehrke
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Schmelzle
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010781:Photography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*