Three-dimensional imaging for virtual assessment and treatment simulation in orthognathic surgery.
Conventional two-dimensional imaging for assessing and treatment planning orthognathic surgery has limitations. Three-dimensional imaging offers the ability to more accurately portray maxillofacial anatomy. Three-dimensional CT-based models can be generated for assessment of the dentofacial deformity. Interactive software can simulate surgical moves and algorithms can predict the three-dimensional soft tissue changes that will occur. This will inevitably effect diagnosis and treatment planning for orthognathic surgery in the future.
Caloss
Ron
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Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 75390-9109, USA. ron.caloss@utsouthwestern.edu
Atkins
Kevin
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Stella
John P
JP
D000465:Algorithms; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D003198:Computer Simulation; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012984:Software; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014584:User-Computer Interface