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Tooth segmentation of dental study models using range images.

Toshiaki Kondo1, S H Ong, Kelvin W C Foong

  • 1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119260 Singapore.

IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging
|March 19, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces an automated method for segmenting teeth in 3D dental models using laser scans. The approach accurately separates teeth from gums, aiding orthodontic analysis and treatment simulation.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Vision
  • Dental Technology

Background:

  • Accurate tooth segmentation is crucial for computer-aided orthodontics, including feature detection, measurement, and treatment simulation.
  • Existing methods often involve complex 3D mesh processing, posing computational challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an automated and robust method for segmenting teeth from 3D digitized dental models.
  • To simplify processing by utilizing 2D range images derived from 3D data.

Main Methods:

  • Computed two range images (plan-view and panoramic) from the 3D laser-scanned dental model.
  • Detected interdental spaces (interstices) on both range images and combined results.
  • Separated teeth from gums by delineating the gum margin.

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Main Results:

  • The automated method successfully segmented teeth from 34 diverse dental models.
  • The algorithm demonstrated robustness across various malocclusions.
  • Accuracy in tooth segmentation was confirmed.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method offers an efficient and accurate approach to tooth segmentation in digital dental models.
  • Utilizing 2D range images simplifies processing compared to direct 3D mesh manipulation.
  • This technique supports advancements in orthodontic digital workflows.