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Three-dimensional CT scan of hemimandibular hyperplasia: case report
1Department of Orthodontic, Pediatric and Geriatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Louisville, KY, USA.
Brazilian Dental Journal
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Special computer software reconstructs 3D craniofacial images from CT scans, offering precise measurements without magnification or superimposition. This technique aids special patient care, as shown in a hemimandibular hyperplasia case.
Area of Science:
- Medical imaging
- Computer-aided diagnosis
- Craniofacial surgery
Background:
- Conventional CT scans present limitations in visualizing craniofacial structures accurately.
- Superimposition and magnification issues hinder precise quantitative analysis of 3D anatomy.