Automated 3-Dimensional Airway Analysis from Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Data. SA Schendel and D Hatcher

Date: March 2010. Source: Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Volume 68, Issue 3, Pages 696-701. Description: Evaluation of the airway using CT data is 3D and more precise than using traditional cephalometric radiographs but requires considerable manual manipulation of the data to achieve objective measurements. Medical CT has been used to study the airway changes…

Quantitative analysis of facial movement—A review of three-dimensional imaging techniques. H Popat, S Richmond , L Benedikt , D Marshall , PL Rosin.

Date: July 2009. Source: Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics. Volume 33, Issue 5 , Pages 377-383. Abstract: Objective analysis of facial movement forms an important consideration in the assessment and outcome of several medical disciplines. Technological advances in the field of medical imaging have meant techniques to measure facial movement have evolved from subjective grading…

Three-dimensional motion analysis – an exploratory study. Part 1: Assessment of facial movement. H Popat, S Richmond, R Playle, D Marshall, PL Rosin, D Cosker.

Date: November 2008. Source: Orthodontic Craniofacial Research;11(4):216-223. doi:10.1111/j.1601-343.2008.00433.x. Objective: To objectively quantify facial movement in response to facial expression and spoken word. Design: Experimental study. Setting – Department of Dental Health and Biological Sciences, University Dental Hospital, Cardiff, UK. Experimental variable: Facial movement was assessed in response to a standardized smile expression and the utterance…

3dMD Announces New 3D Visualization and Simulation Software.

Date: May 2007. Source: Press Announcement SEATTLE – May 18, 2007 – 3dMD, the world’s market leader in 3D surface imaging in healthcare, announced its new 3dMDvultus Software, which is a sophisticated real-time 3D volumetric imaging and simulation software for patient measurement, evaluation, planning, and outcome simulation at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) 107th…

Cavendish Imaging Provides 3dMD Surface Imaging Services to London’s Specialist Surgical and Dental Communities.

Date: November 2006. Source: Press Announcement. LONDON – Cavendish Imaging the leading service providers for head and neck imaging, digital treatment planning and anatomical models, announced the purchase of the 3dMDface System to add the latest in high precision 3D surface imaging to their pioneering portfolio of imaging service offerings. This is the first time…

Kodak and 3dMD Team Up to Provide Fast, Precise 3D Surface Imaging and Analysis.

Date: February 2006. Source: Press Announcement ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Orthodontic and oral and maxillofacial surgery professionals can now obtain highly precise, ultra-fast 3D surface images of patients, and analyze treatment outcomes in a digital 3D environment, as a result of a new alliance between Kodak and 3dMDvultus. Through an exclusive distribution agreement, Kodak will become…

Dolphin Partners with 3dMD to Deliver an Integrated Solution That Enables Dental Specialties to Take Advantage of the Power of 3D Patient Imaging.

Date: September 2005. Source: Press Announcement. BOSTON – Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions (www.dolphinimaging.com), one of the world’s leading providers of high quality software solutions for the dental-specialty professions, and 3dMD (www.3dMD.com), the world’s market leader in highly precise, ultra-fast 3D surface imaging, today announced their partnership which exemplifies both companies commitment to providing an…