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Review
. 2007 Aug;19(3):287-309, v.
doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2007.04.006.

Three-dimensional imaging for virtual assessment and treatment simulation in orthognathic surgery

Ron Caloss  1 , Kevin Atkins, John P Stella
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Review

Three-dimensional imaging for virtual assessment and treatment simulation in orthognathic surgery

Ron Caloss et al. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2007 Aug.

Abstract

Conventional two-dimensional imaging for assessing and treatment planning orthognathic surgery has limitations. Three-dimensional imaging offers the ability to more accurately portray maxillofacial anatomy. Three-dimensional CT-based models can be generated for assessment of the dentofacial deformity. Interactive software can simulate surgical moves and algorithms can predict the three-dimensional soft tissue changes that will occur. This will inevitably effect diagnosis and treatment planning for orthognathic surgery in the future.

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