Faces in 4 dimensions: Why do we care, and why the fourth dimension?

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this article is to describe a dynamic approach for 3-dimensional analyses of facial soft-tissue movements. The method and analysis have numerous applications but, most specifically, are used to assess diagnostic and treatment outcomes of soft-tissue surgery in patients with repaired cleft lip and palate.

SUBMITTER: Trotman CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3387984 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature