Three-Dimensional Imaging for Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery

Three Dimensional Imaging for Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery is a major new specialist resource that identifies and applies the principles of three dimensional imaging to orthodontic practice. Readers are introduced to three-dimensional imaging, comparing it with the traditional two-dimensional assessments and exploring the benefits and drawbacks of these imaging modalities.
Three Dimensional Imaging for Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery centers on the appropriate application of three-dimensional imaging in the various practices related to orthodontic delivery and craniofacial surgery. The book guides the reader through detailed and illustrated examples of three-dimensional patient management in the context of daily practice. Both three-dimensional static and motion analyses are explored. The book also addresses growth, orthodontic treatment and surgical prediction, both static and dynamic and explores the use of morphing and finite element analyses with particular focus on surgical intervention.

A key resource for specialist working in the fields of orthodontics and cranio-maxillofacial surgery.

KEY FEATURES

· Applies principles of 3D imaging to orthodontic practice

· Surveys and analyzes current technologies and modalities, relating them to clinical usage

· Companion website with motion images

· Richly illustrated in full color throughout

· Brings together expert contributors for an international perspective




Foreword.
PART 1.

1 Introduction.

2 General Principles of Imaging




two and three-dimensional

x, y, z coordinate systems

Image creation

Image manipulation

Morphing
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3 Surface Imaging




Review of different acquisition systems:.
- Diffraction.

- Interference.

- Digital spacial acquisition


Surface rendering

Static and dynamic systems
.
4 Radiographic imaging




Computerised tomography

Magnetic resonance

Cone beam CT
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5 Referencing images




Registering surface, radiographic and dental model images

Establishing a reference

Superimposition

Reliability and validity of images
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6 Legal and ethical considerations related to facial and radiographic imaging.

PART 2.

7 Diagnosis and treatment planning of dento-alveolor problems




Hard tissue e.g. impacted teeth

Soft tissue e.g. cysts, pathology
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8 Diagnosis of treatment planning of cranio-facial anomalies




Establishing deviation from normal – facial norms and facial templates

Planning hard and soft tissue changes

Surgical aids

Achieving the surgical goals

Establishing ideal dental and facial aesthetics
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9 Dynamic changes during function




Monitoring changes during function

Mastication

Speech
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10 Outcome assessment




Dental cast – orthodontic care

Facial change – surgical intervention
.
11 Professional and patient centered evaluations




Professional view of dental and facial aesthetics

Patient view of dental and facial aesthetics
.
PART 3.

12 Evaluating facial growth




Gender differences

Racial differences
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13 Prediction of growth and surgical changes.

14 Topographical and volume assessment




Factors affecting comparisons

Factors affecting change
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15 Virtual reality




Recognition and displays

Presentation

Diagnostic systems

Computer assisted surgery
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16 Using facial parameters for automatic facial recognition for use in identifying medical conditions and facial anomalies.

17 Three-dimensional developments for the future.

18 Summary, quick review guide


Chung How Kau is currently a clinical lecturer and specialist in Orthodontics in the Department of Dental Health and Biological Sciences at Cardiff University School of Dentistry. In September he will be taking up the position of Associate Professor of Orthodontics for the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Texas.

Stephen Richmond is Professor of Orthodontics/Honorary Consultant and Head of the Department of Dental Health and Biological Sciences at Cardiff University School of Dentistry.