Accuracy of facial images reconstructed from facial scanner - an in- vitro study
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Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of facial images reconstructed from facial scanners, an increasingly popular technology in the field of maxillofacial surgery. Using a silicone-reconstructed human craniofacial model, we performed 10 facial scanner scans and 1 CBCT scan for comparison. The discrepancy between the study and reference images was evaluated using a 3D superimposition method. The stereophotometric facial scanner was able to reconstruct facial images with high accuracy at 548μm for trueness and 67μm for precision, although some regions still showed significant discrepancies compared to the reference image. The result of this study provides valuable information for professionals in the field of maxillofacial surgery and opens new directions for technology applications in dentistry. The application of facial scanners in clinical practice may improve the process of cosmetic and surgical restorations.
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Face scanner, digital dentistry, accuracy, CBCT
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