Three–Dimensional Imaging for Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery

Three Dimensional Imaging for Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery is a major new specialist resource that identifies and applies the principles of three dimensional imaging to orthodontic practice.  Readers are introduced to three–dimensional imaging, comparing it with the traditional two–dimensional assessments and exploring the benefits and drawbacks of these imaging modalities.
Three Dimensional Imaging for Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery centers on the appropriate application of three–dimensional imaging in the various practices related to orthodontic delivery and craniofacial surgery.  The book guides the reader through detailed and illustrated examples of three–dimensional patient management in the context of daily practice.  Both three–dimensional static and motion analyses are explored. The book also addresses growth, orthodontic treatment and surgical prediction, both static and dynamic and explores the use of morphing and finite element analyses with particular focus on surgical intervention.
A key resource for specialist working in the fields of orthodontics and cranio–maxillofacial surgery.
KEY FEATURES
·         Applies principles of 3D imaging to orthodontic practice
·         Surveys and analyzes current technologies and modalities, relating them to clinical usage
·         Companion website with motion images
·         Richly illustrated in full color throughout
·         Brings together expert contributors for an international perspective
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Spis treści:
Foreword.
PART 1.
1 Introduction.
2 General Principles of Imaging

two and three–dimensional
x, y, z coordinate systems
Image creation
Image manipulation
Morphing.
3 Surface Imaging

Review of different acquisition systems:.
– Diffraction.
– Interference.
– Digital spacial acquisition
Surface rendering
Static and dynamic systems.
4 Radiographic imaging

Computerised tomography
Magnetic resonance
Cone beam CT.
5 Referencing images

Registering surface, radiographic and dental model images
Establishing a reference
Superimposition
Reliability and validity of images.
6 Legal and ethical considerations related to facial and radiographic imaging.
PART 2.
7 Diagnosis and treatment planning of dento–alveolor problems

Hard tissue e.g. impacted teeth
Soft tissue e.g. cysts, pathology.
8 Diagnosis of treatment planning of cranio–facial anomalies

Establishing deviation from normal – facial norms and facial templates
Planning hard and soft tissue changes
Surgical aids
Achieving the surgical goals
Establishing ideal dental and facial aesthetics.
9 Dynamic changes during function

Monitoring changes during function
Mastication
Speech.
10 Outcome assessment

Dental cast – orthodontic care
Facial change – surgical intervention.
11 Professional and patient centered evaluations

Professional view of dental and facial aesthetics
Patient view of dental and facial aesthetics.
PART 3.
12 Evaluating facial growth

Gender differences
Racial differen ces.
13 Prediction of growth and surgical changes.
14 Topographical and volume assessment

Factors affecting comparisons
Factors affecting change.
15 Virtual reality

Recognition and displays
Presentation
Diagnostic systems
Computer assisted surgery.
16 Using facial parameters for automatic facial recognition for use in identifying medical conditions and facial anomalies.
17 Three–dimensional developments for the future.
18 Summary, quick review guide

Nota biograficzna:
Chung How Kau is currently a clinical lecturer and specialist in Orthodontics in the Department of Dental Health and Biological Sciences at Cardiff University School of Dentistry. In September he will be taking up the position of Associate Professor of Orthodontics for the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Texas.
Stephen Richmond is Professor of Orthodontics/Honorary Consultant and Head of the Department of Dental Health and Biological Sciences at Cardiff University School of Dentistry.