[Development and application of the facial soft tissue 3D measuring system].
OBJECTIVE
To combine measurement and image technology as an objective means to help prosthodontists provide better service.


METHODS
The system was developed by consisting of two CCD cameras, real time hardware for the recognition of markers and software for the 3D reconstruction.


RESULTS
It allowed efficient, direct and noninvasive calculation of the 3D liner and angular measurements of the human face.


CONCLUSIONS
This system is a useful way to get 3D information of the human face. It will be a good supplement to the classic cephalometric analyses.
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Department of Dentistry, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200001, China. huzhexiong@citiz.net
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Deng
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Li
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