Valid 3D surface superimposition references to assess facial changes during growth.

ABSTRACT: Currently, the primary techniques applied for the assessment of facial changes over time utilize 2D images. However, this approach has important limitations related to the dimensional reduction and the accuracy of the used data. 3D facial photography has been recently introduced as a risk-free alternative that overcomes these limitations. However, the proper reference areas that should be used to superimpose serial 3D facial images of growing individuals are not yet known. Here, we tested various 3D facial photo superimposition reference areas and compared their outcomes to those of a standard anterior cranial base superimposition technique. We found that a small rectangular area on the forehead plus an area including the middle part of the nose and the lower wall of the orbital foramen pr

SUBMITTER: Haner ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8361153 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature