title: 3D analysis of dentofacial deformities: a new model for clinical application.
abstract: This article examines the application of 3D fusion of postoperative anatomy superimposed upon preoperative anatomy to evaluate the changes in soft tissues relative to fixed bony structures. The value of 3D analysis is to predict and quantitatively measure the soft tissue changes associated with skeletal orthognathic surgery. An example is shown of changes in the upper lip that occur after Le Fort I osteotomy, illustrating how these soft tissue changes can be measures with the 3D software. Uses and future applications of this technology are described.
authors: Division of Facial Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery, UC Davis Health System, UC Davis Medical Group, 2521 Stockton Boulevard, Suite 6206, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. jonathan.sykes@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
authors: Jonathan M
authors: JM
authors: Sykes
authors: S H
authors: SH
authors: Amin
authors: D C
authors: DC
authors: Hatcher
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Kim
mesh_terms: D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007569:Jaw Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D019767:Maxillofacial Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012984:Software; D016896:Treatment Outcome