title: The use of virtual models to estimate the amount of grafting material: a case study.
abstract: The authors present a case study in which a virtual model was created from a patient's cone beam computed tomographic scans that simulated a dentoalveolar defect associated with periapical pathosis. With the information provided by the virtual model, the tooth was extracted, and both defect and alveolus were virtually grafted. The virtual amount calculated was similar to the amount used in the actual site.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zimmermann
authors.forename: Stefanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Seitz
authors.forename: Ulysses
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Vargas
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D003765:Models, Dental; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries