title: Combined 3-dimensional and mirror-image analysis for the diagnosis of asymmetry.
abstract: Three-dimensional imaging techniques have greatly improved our ability to assess asymmetry by means of linear and angular measurements. However, visualizing deformities enables a unique appreciation of the underlying deformity, which might not be possible by looking at quantitative numbers alone. This article describes the method of a mirror-image analysis technique to visualize the asymmetry to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning. Other advantages of a mirror-image analysis, in addition to the quantitative analysis, are also discussed.
authors: Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. j.damstra@dmo.umcg.nl
authors: Janalt
authors: J
authors: Damstra
authors: Barbara Constance Maria
authors: BC
authors: Oosterkamp
authors: Johan
authors: J
authors: Jansma
authors: Yijin
authors: Y
authors: Ren
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002508:Cephalometry; D003198:Computer Simulation; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D005150:Facial Hemiatrophy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male