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Three-dimensional digital modeling and setup.

Macchi A, Carrafiello G, Cacciafesta V, Norcini A

University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.

Obtaining accurate images of the craniofacial region is critical when developing an orthodontic diagnosis and treatment plan. The purpose of this article is to describe a new imaging method that provides complete 3-dimensional views of the maxilla and the mandible, and the model setup with individual anatomic roots. The method uses computed tomography technology and laser scanning; it offers high-resolution images with relatively low radiation exposure. Technical aspects of the new procedure and its possible uses for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning are discussed.

Published 8 May 2006 in Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 129(5): 605-10.
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