title: Faces in 4 dimensions: Why do we care, and why the fourth dimension?
abstract: The purpose of this article is to describe a dynamic approach for 3-dimensional analyses of facial soft-tissue movements. The method and analysis have numerous applications but, most specifically, are used to assess diagnostic and treatment outcomes of soft-tissue surgery in patients with repaired cleft lip and palate.
authors: Office of Academic & Student Affairs, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201-1586, USA. ctrotman@umaryland.edu
authors: Carroll-Ann
authors: CA
authors: Trotman
mesh_terms: D059925:Anatomic Landmarks; D005149:Facial Expression; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D015233:Models, Statistical; D009068:Movement; D013997:Time Factors