[3-D reconstruction of the maxillary central incisor by digital camera].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the role of digital camera in reconstruction of 3-D solid model of the maxillary central incisor.


METHODS
Photographs of each section of the maxillary central incisor were taken with digital camera, then the 3-D model was reconstructed with photoshop software and 3DMAX software.


RESULTS
The precise 3-D solid model of the maxillary central incisor was successfully reconstructed.


CONCLUSIONS
3-D reconstruction of the maxillary central incisor can be completely accomplished by dentists themselves.
Dong
Zheng-jie
ZJ
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Shanghai 200011, China. dongzhengjie@hotmail.com
Xu
Kan
K
Bao
Xiang-jun
XJ
Wang
De-fang
DF
D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007180:Incisor; D003765:Models, Dental; D010781:Photography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures