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Enhancing the three-dimensional visualization of a foreign object using Mimics software
Muhammad Khan Asif1, Phrabhakaran Nambiar1,2, Iqra Muhammad Khan3
1Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) initially failed to identify a maxillofacial foreign object. Materialise Mimics software enhanced visualization, revealing an endodontic file.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging
- Medical Image Processing
Background:
- Foreign objects in the maxillofacial region pose diagnostic challenges.
- Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a standard imaging modality for dental and maxillofacial applications.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a suspected foreign object in the anterior maxilla.
- Initial CBCT scans were insufficient to identify the object's nature.
- Materialise Mimics software was employed for advanced image processing.
Findings:
- Mimics software significantly improved the visualization of the foreign object.
- The object was definitively identified as an endodontic file after 3D reconstruction.
- Enhanced visualization facilitated accurate diagnosis and characterization.
Implications:
- Image processing software like Mimics can enhance diagnostic accuracy in complex maxillofacial cases.
- This approach offers improved visualization beyond standard 3D CBCT scans.
- Advanced software integration is crucial for identifying subtle abnormalities in medical imaging.
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