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Published on: August 5, 2021
[3-D reconstruction of the maxillary central incisor by digital camera]
Zheng-jie Dong1, Kan Xu, Xiang-jun Bao
1Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Shanghai 200011, China. dongzhengjie@hotmail.com
Purpose:
To evaluate the role of digital camera in reconstruction of 3-D solid model of the maxillary central incisor.
Methods:
Photographs of each section of the maxillary central incisor were taken with digital camera, then the 3-D model was reconstructed with photoshop software and 3DMAX software.
Results:
The precise 3-D solid model of the maxillary central incisor was successfully reconstructed.
Conclusions:
3-D reconstruction of the maxillary central incisor can be completely accomplished by dentists themselves.

