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A three-dimensional computerized mesh diagram analysis and its application in soft tissue facial morphometry

V F Ferrario1, C Sforza, J H Schmitz

  • 1Istituto di Anatomia Umana Normale, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy. VFERRARIO@CUBE.IT

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|October 28, 1998
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A new 3D facial morphometry method quantifies soft tissue facial size and shape using a computerized mesh diagram. This technique provides precise measurements for analyzing facial differences in surgical patients.

Area of Science:

  • Anthropometry
  • Medical imaging
  • Biomechanical engineering

Background:

  • Accurate quantification of facial soft tissue size and shape is crucial for diagnosing and treating maxillofacial conditions.
  • Existing methods may lack the precision or speed required for comprehensive 3D analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a modified computerized mesh diagram analysis for rapid, independent 3D quantification of facial soft tissue size and shape.
  • To establish normal reference data for facial morphometry.
  • To demonstrate the method's application in analyzing maxillofacial surgical patients.

Main Methods:

  • Collected 3D coordinates of 22 soft tissue landmarks from 100 healthy adults using retroreflective markers and dual CCD cameras.
  • Established a coordinate system with the tragus midpoint as origin and specific landmark orientations.

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  • Constructed a standardized 3D mesh of 84 parallelepipeds replicated across the face.

    • Main Results:

    • The Three-Dimensional Facial Morphometry method allows for rapid and independent quantification of facial size and shape.
    • Reference meshes revealed gender differences in facial size but not shape.
    • The method successfully evaluated global and shape-specific differences in two maxillofacial surgical patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed 3D facial morphometry technique offers a robust tool for objective assessment of facial soft tissues.
    • This method can aid in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcome evaluation of maxillofacial surgery.
    • The established reference data provides a valuable baseline for comparative analyses.