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Tracking Accuracy of a Stereo Camera-Based Augmented Reality Navigation System for Orthognathic Surgery
Jaemyung Ahn1, Hyunseok Choi2, Jaesung Hong3
1Clinical Fellow, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
A new stereo camera augmented reality (AR) navigation system shows tracking accuracy comparable to existing infrared optical tracking systems (OTS) for maxillofacial surgery. This AR system offers similar reliability at a lower cost.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Surgical Navigation
- Augmented Reality
Background:
- Accurate tracking is essential for augmented reality (AR) in diagnosing and surgically correcting maxillofacial deformities.
- Le Fort I osteotomy involves repositioning the maxilla, requiring precise navigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the tracking accuracy of a stereo camera-based AR navigation system for maxillary repositioning.
- To compare its accuracy against an established infrared (IR)-based optical tracking system (OTS).
Main Methods:
- Five maxillary surgery plans were created using a 6-degrees-of-freedom articulator with a target maxillary movement of 5 mm.
- The stereo camera AR navigation system's accuracy was evaluated and compared to a commercial IR-based OTS.
Main Results:
- The IR-based OTS achieved a mean error of 0.0584 mm and 98.83% accuracy.
- The stereo camera AR navigation system demonstrated a mean error of 0.0596 mm and 98.81% accuracy.
Conclusions:
- The developed stereo camera AR navigation system is reliable and accurate for maxillofacial surgery.
- It achieves accuracy comparable to high-cost imported systems but at a significantly lower cost.
- Potential applications include patient communication and clinical training.
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