[Reconstruction of the mandibular model using a three-dimensional laser scanner].
OBJECTIVE
To construct a three-dimensional (3D) mandibular model using a 3D laser scanner, and explore a new method for reconstructing the finite element geometry model.


METHODS
A mandible specimen was scanned with the 3D laser scanner to form the point clouds of the mandibular surface, which were subsequently aligned for reconstruction of the mandibular model.


RESULTS
A 3D model of the mandible surface was reconstructed, which could be used for finite element simulation.


CONCLUSIONS
The 3D laser scanning system can be used to reconstruct the 3D model with irregular geometry for finite element simulation.
Zhang
Mei-chao
MC
Department of Biomedical Engineering, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China. zmc@fimmu.edu.cn
Liao
Jin-min
JM
Li
Min
M
Zhao
Wei-dong
WD
D000328:Adult; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007834:Lasers; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D003765:Models, Dental