Quantifying faces three-dimensionally in orthodontic practice

Tanikawa C., AKÇAM M. O., Takada K.

JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.47, no.6, pp.867-875, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jcms.2019.02.012
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.867-875
  • Keywords: 3D, Normative range, Face, VALIDITY, RELIABILITY
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to formulate and demonstrate a method for quantifying and visualizing the three-dimensional (3-D) configuration of the soft tissues of the face at rest to facilitate a quantitative and instantaneous understanding of a patient's static facial form characteristics.