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Digital Hybrid Model Preparation for Virtual Planning of Reconstructive Dentoalveolar Surgical Procedures
Published on: August 5, 2021
Dental imaging centers
1Diagnostic Digital Imaging, Sacramento, Calif. 95825, USA.
Abstract:
Dedicated dental imaging centers have been providing valuable imaging services to the dental community for many years. The centers feature specialized and sophisticated imaging equipment and highly trained personnel and provide photographic and radiographic services for the community. This article discusses selected sophisticated imaging equipment found in dental imaging centers and discusses current and anticipated future services provided by the centers. These future services include the construction of patient-specific interactive three-dimensional models to be used for diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment simulations, communication, and evaluation of treatment outcomes.
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