The Role of Portable Documentation Format in Three-Dimensional Interactive Visualization in Maxillofacial Prosthetics

Area of Science:

• Maxillofacial Prosthetics
• Digital Imaging
• Medical Visualization

Background:

• Digital technology has improved prosthodontics treatment planning visualization.
• Maxillofacial prosthetics requires accessible methods for sharing interactive 3D models.
• Current methods often necessitate additional software installation for visualization.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a novel 3D data documentation method for maxillofacial prosthetics.
• To enable effective interactive digital visualization of 3D models.
• To facilitate data exchange without requiring additional software installation.

Main Methods:

• Development of a 3D data documentation method.
• Utilizing a portable document format (PDF) for data packaging.
• Focus on interactive digital visualization capabilities.

Main Results:

• A method for creating accessible, interactive 3D visualizations was developed.
• The PDF-based approach allows for seamless model exchange.
• No additional software is required for viewing the 3D models.

Conclusions:

• The proposed PDF-based method offers an accessible solution for interactive 3D visualization in maxillofacial prosthetics.
• This approach enhances the exchange of digital models among professionals.
• It addresses the need for user-friendly visualization tools in the field.