Yu Zhang1, Lei Tang, Ming Chen. 1. Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. zyf@fimmu.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To construct a three-dimensional (3D) model of the mandible containing the teeth based on the Virtual Chinese Human Data. METHODS: From the previously established Virtual Chinese Human Dataset, 280 consecutive images containing the mandibular region were taken as a source data for reconstruction of the 3D mandible model. The Photoshop software was adopted for 2D image processing, and a special medical reconstruction software was used for the 3D reconstruction of the mandible model, followed by software-based smoothing and rendering of the model. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A 3D model of the mandible was successfully reconstructed, which allows a clear 3D observation of the anatomy of the mandible.
OBJECTIVE: To construct a three-dimensional (3D) model of the mandible containing the teeth based on the Virtual Chinese Human Data. METHODS: From the previously established Virtual Chinese Human Dataset, 280 consecutive images containing the mandibular region were taken as a source data for reconstruction of the 3D mandible model. The Photoshop software was adopted for 2D image processing, and a special medical reconstruction software was used for the 3D reconstruction of the mandible model, followed by software-based smoothing and rendering of the model. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A 3D model of the mandible was successfully reconstructed, which allows a clear 3D observation of the anatomy of the mandible.