title: [Contribution of 3D imaging using 3DNEO(®) software in surgical-orthodontic treatment of impacted teeth].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this investigation was to present and evaluate an original method of mini-invasive oral surgery and orthodontics based on 3D images from a computed tomography software (3DNEO(®), 3DNEOVISION).
  
  
  METHODS
  Three patients with impacted teeth were examined and their data were analyzed with this software based on the "region growing" method.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Several clinical interests emerge : locate and visualize precisely the relationships of the impacted tooth with the adjacent anatomical elements under the desired angle, associate/dissociate the different elements of the 3D scene, measure the distances, calculate the axes of traction, materialize the way of traction and the optimal point for bonding, prepare virtually the surgical exposure and orthodontic treatment plan.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This 3D method might provide information for improved diagnosis and treatment plans in order to ultimately result in more successful treatment outcomes and better care for patients.
authors.affiliation: Département d'Orthopédie dento-faciale, Faculté d'odontologie de Lyon, rue Guillaume Paradin, 69372 Lyon Cedex 08, France.
authors.forename: Yassine
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Messaoudi
authors.forename: Jean-Loup
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Coudert
authors.forename: Jean-Jacques
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Aknin
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011859:Radiography; D012984:Software; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging