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Review
. 2019 May;22 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):213-220.
doi: 10.1111/ocr.12281.

3D superimposition of craniofacial imaging-The utility of multicentre collaborations

Marilia Yatabe  1 , Juan Carlos Prieto  2 , Martin Styner  2 , Hongtu Zhu  2 , Antonio Carlos Ruellas  1 , Beatriz Paniagua  3 , Francois Budin  3 , Erika Benavides  1 , Brandon Shoukri  1 , Loic Michoud  1 , Nina Ribera  1 , Lucia Cevidanes  1
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Review

3D superimposition of craniofacial imaging-The utility of multicentre collaborations

Marilia Yatabe et al. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2019 May.

Abstract

Clinical applications of 3D image registration and superimposition have contributed to better understanding growth changes and clinical outcomes. The use of 3D dental and craniofacial imaging in dentistry requires validate image analysis methods for improved diagnosis, treatment planning, navigation and assessment of treatment response. Volumetric 3D images, such as cone-beam computed tomography, can now be superimposed by voxels, surfaces or landmarks. Regardless of the image modality or the software tools, the concepts of regions or points of reference affect all quantitative of qualitative assessments. This study reviews current state of the art in 3D image analysis including 3D superimpositions relative to the cranial base and different regional superimpositions, the development of open source and commercial tools for 3D analysis, how this technology has increased clinical research collaborations from centres all around the globe, some insight on how to incorporate artificial intelligence for big data analysis and progress towards personalized orthodontics.

Keywords: 3D analysis; artificial intelligence; personalized orthodontics.

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Example of superimposition of surface models based on landmarks placed in teeth cusps
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Example of surface superimposition of surface models. Computer tries to superimpose the 2 surface models based on its meshes
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Example of a voxel-based superimposition at the cranial base. A, Cone-beam computed tomographys overlaid before and (B) after superimposing at the cranial base
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Example of maxillary regional superimposition. A, cone-beam computed tomographys overlaid before and (B) after regional superimposition
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FIGURE 5
Example of mandibular regional superimposition. A, cone-beam computed tomographys overlaid before and (B) after regional superimposition
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Illustration of (A) roll, (B) pitch, (C) yaw and (D) schematic view of the rotations
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FIGURE 7
Schematic representation of a Data Storage for Computational Integration that is capable to store, mine and analyse data online
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