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KMID : 0362720100480100724
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Journal of the Korean Dental Association
2010 Volume.48 No. 10 p.724 ~ p.728
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3D Analysis of Facial Asymmetry using CBCT
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Yoon Suk-Ja
Wang Rui-Feng
Palomo J. Martin
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Abstract
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Accurate analysis of facial asymmetry prior to any orthognathic or orthodontic treatment plan is essential in ensuring good treatment result. Dental CBCT (Cone-beam Computed Tomography) provides as actual three-dimensional measurements of distance and angle without any radiographic magnification as medical CT provides, while its field of view is limited to the oral and maxillofacial area. CBCT is a useful tool for the diagnosis of facial asymmetry. The coordinates of facial landmarks are obtained from the 3D reconstruction software which enables the establishment of perpendicular planes and the identification of the landmarks. Then, the bilateral discrepancies of the landmarks are obtained as spherical polar coordinates which can show the amount of asymmetry and its direction. A method of 3D analysis of facial asymmetry using CBCT is introduced in this report.
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KEYWORD
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Cone-beam Computed Tomography, Facial asymmetry, Polar coordinates
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