A technique for three-dimensional cephalometric analysis as an aid in evaluating changes in the craniofacial skeleton.
A technique is presented for creating a standardized view for use in three-dimensional cephalometry. Three-dimensional cephalometric analysis has become a valuable tool in the assessment of skeletal remodeling, contour changes, and changes in proportion that occur with aging. Computer-assisted tomographic data can be used in either coronal or axial sections; the present study was performed with axially acquired data that was processed in several steps to achieve a standardized position of the facial skeleton for further evaluation. This technique may be a useful adjunct to standard cephalometrics to evaluate the craniofacial skeleton.
Haffner
C L
CL
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA.
Pessa
J E
JE
Zadoo
V P
VP
Garza
J R
JR
D019412:Anatomy, Cross-Sectional; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods*; D003196:Computer Graphics; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000254:growth & development; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed