Research and development for the CAD system of maxillofacial prosthesis.

Author: Ting JIAO ¹ ; Fu-qiang ZHANG ; Jian SUN
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1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Affiliated Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Computer-Aided Design; Humans; Imaging, Three-Dimensional; Maxillofacial Prosthesis
From: Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2004;39(2):129-132
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo establish a CAD system of maxillofacial prostheses.
METHODSThe maxillofacial prosthesis CAD system, which included mirror technique, boolean operation and use of FreeForm software, was introduced in detail by use of two clinical cases of auricular and orbital prostheses.
RESULTSThe CAD system of maxillofacial prosthesis was successfully established. The 3-D digital images of defected sides of two cases were quickly and conveniently obtained, which were symmetrical and harmoniously match to the deficient sides.
CONCLUSIONThe established CAD technique is a useful system in maxillofacial area. It may be applied in clinic in future.