Posterior cranial vault distraction in the management of syndromic multi-suture craniosynostosis: Outcomes and 3D photographic/CT-based morphometric analysis. CR Forrest, BM French, A Clausen.

3dMD Customer Research, Computer Science | Computer Vision, Dental, Medical, 3dMDhead, Morphometrics, Craniofacial/Cleft, Multimodal (CT/CBCT), Plastics, 3dMDhead System

Date: April 11-14, 2015. Source: AAPS 94th Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, USA. PURPOSE: Posterior cranial vault distraction has recently been popularized as a first intervention technique in the management of syndromic and multi-suture craniosynostosis. The purpose of this study was to present our experience with posterior cranial vault distraction in the management of these complex…

The virtual patient in dental medicine. T Joda, GO Gallucci.

3dMD Customer Research, Dental, Medical, 3dMDface, Multimodal (CT/CBCT), Oral and Maxillofacial, Orthodontics, Plastics, 3dMDface System

Date: April 2015. Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research, 26, pp 725–726. Objectives: The aim of this Short Communication was to present a workflow for the superimposition of intraoral scan (IOS), cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and extraoral face scan (EOS) creating a 3D virtual dental patient. Material and Methods: As a proof-of-principle, full arch IOS, preoperative…

Comparison of three surgical techniques for controlling nasal width after Le Fort I osteotomy. ZQ Wang, XX Wang, ZL Li, B Yi, C Liang, X Wang.

3dMD Customer Research, Dental, Medical, 3dMDface, Craniofacial/Cleft, Oral and Maxillofacial, Orthodontics, Orthognathic, Plastics, 3dMDface System

Date: March 2015. Source: Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao (Journal of Peking University, Health Sciences), 47(1):104-108. OBJECTIVE: To identify nasal width changes occurring after Le Fort I osteotomy and to compare prospectively the effect of three surgical techniques for controlling postoperative nasal width. METHODS: In the study, 79 patients (22 male and 57 female, mean…

Monobloc Le Fort III Distraction Osteogenesis for Correction of Severe Fronto-orbital and Midface Hypoplasia in Pediatric Crouzon Syndrome. F Hariri, LK Cheung, ZA Rahman, V Mathaneswaran, D Ganesan.

3dMD Customer Research, Dental, Genetics, Medical, 3dMDface, Craniofacial/Cleft, Multimodal (CT/CBCT), Oral and Maxillofacial, Orthodontics, Orthognathic, Plastics, 3dMDface System

Date: February 2015. Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. Abstract: In severe syndromic craniosynostosis, distraction osteogenesis (DO) provides superior segmental advancement and allows progressive clinical monitoring to ensure that adequate skeletal expansion is achieved. We report two cases of Crouzon syndrome involving a 3-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, who were both treated with monobloc Le…

Three-dimensional changes in nose and upper lip volume after orthognathic surgery. B van Loon, N van Heerbeek, F Bierenbroodspot, L Verhamme, T Xi, MJJ de Koning, KJAO Ingels, SJ Bergé, TJJ Maal.

3dMD Customer Research, Dental, Medical, 3dMDface, 3dMDhead, Oral and Maxillofacial, Orthodontics, Orthognathic, Plastics, 3dMDface System, 3dMDhead System

Date: January 2015 Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 44(1):83-9. Abstract: Orthognathic surgery aims to improve both the function and facial appearance of the patient. Translation of the maxillomandibular complex for correction of malocclusion is always followed by changes to the covering soft tissues, especially the nose and lips. The purpose of this study…

Reliability and validity of measurements of facial swelling with a stereophotogrammetry optical three-dimensional scanner. WJ van der Meer, PU Dijkstra, A Visser, A Vissink, Y Ren.

3dMD Customer Research, Dental, Medical, 3dMDface, Craniofacial/Cleft, Oral and Maxillofacial, Orthodontics, Plastics, 3dMDface System

Date: December 2014 Source: British Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, 52(10):922-7. Abstract: Volume changes in facial morphology can be assessed using the 3dMDface® stereo-optical 3-dimensional scanner, which uses visible light and has a short scanning time. Its reliability and validity have not to our knowledge been investigated for the assessment of facial swelling. Our aim…

Nasal changes after orthognathic surgery for patients with prognathism and Class III malocclusion: Analysis using three-dimensional photogrammetry. S Worasakwutiphong; YF Chuang; HW Chang; HH Lin; PJ Lin; LJ Lo.

3dMD Customer Research, Dental, Medical, 3dMDface, 3dMDhead, Oral and Maxillofacial, Orthognathic, Plastics, 3dMDface System, 3dMDhead System

Date: December 2014. Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association. Background/Purpose. Orthognathic surgery alters the position of maxilla and mandible, and consequently changes the nasal shape. The nasal change remains a concern to Asian patients. The aim of this study was to measure the nasal changes using a novel three-dimensional photographic imaging method. Methods. A…

The Influence of Using Digital Diagnostic Information on Orthodontic Treatment Planning: A Pilot Study. AC Dunbar, D Bearn, G McIntyre

3dMD Customer Research, Dental, 3dMDface, Orthodontics, 3dMDface System

Date: December 2014 Source: Journal of Healthcare Engineering, Volume 5, Number 4. Abstract. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess whether orthodontic treatment planning is reproducible when carried out using digital records compared with clinical examinations or using standard records. The study also assessed patients’ opinion of face-to-face consultations and potential use of…

Digital capture, design & manufacturing of an extra-oral device for a clarinet player suffering from Bell’s palsy. C Aita-Holmes, GT Grant, P Liacouras, WO Wilson Jr.

3dMD Customer Research, Dental, Medical, Size & Fit | Wearable Tech | Apparel | Product Design, 3D Printing, 3dMDface, 3dMDhead, Size & Fit, Oral and Maxillofacial, Prosthetics, 3dMDface System, 3dMDhead System

Date: November 2014. Source: 61st Meeting of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics in New Orleans, USA. Poster Presentation: Digital capture, design & manufacturing of an extra-oral device for a clarinet player suffering from Bell’s palsy. Authors: Cynthia Aita-Holmes, DMD; Gerald T. Grant, DMD, MS; Peter Liacouras, PhD; William O. Wilson, Jr., DDS, MS

The Use of Tridimensional Imaging to Evaluate Volumetric Changes in Maxillofacial Patients: A Case Report. GF Lagreca, S Morgan.

3dMD Customer Research, Dental, Medical, 3dMDface, Oral and Maxillofacial, Prosthetics, 3dMDface System

Date: November 2014. Source: Meeting of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics in New Orleans, USA. Poster Presentation: The Use of Tridimensional Imaging to Evaluate Volumetric Changes in Maxillofacial Patients: A Case Report. Authors: Gabriela F. Lagreca, DDS; Sujey Morgan, DDS, MS, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.