3D Scanning, Imaging, and Printing in Orthodontics

Three Dimensional Imaging: an Impact in Orthodontics – a Review

This article reviews the various methods of three-dimensional (3D) imaging in orthodontics including the origin and history. Various technologies of 3D imaging applicable to the field of orthodontics such as Structured light ,Stereophotogrammetry, 3D Facial Morphometry, Dynamic stereometry, Laser scanning,Magnetic resonance imaging, Computed tomograghy, Cone beam computerized tomography.Present...

The Application of the 3d Surface Scanning in the Facial Features Analysis

Facial feature analysis is a basis examination in everyday orthodontics practice. Traditionally it was carried out using the patients photographs and callipers. Although the devices for scanning 3D surfaces have been developed since last decade of XX century their use in supporting orthodontics diagnosis have been limited due to availability and prices. The present work examine the possibility ...

The Use of 3d Scanning and Rapid Prototyping in Medical Engineering

New cost effective scanning and modeling techniques are used today to process data acquisition and 3D reconstruction in order to fabricate prostheses and orthoses by 3D printing. Paper approaches two scanning and 3D modeling techniques used in order to fabricate orthoses and prostheses. In this study, an artificial prosthetic ear was produced through 3D printing using two scanning techniques: s...

Bioprinting in Vascularization Strategies

Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has revolutionized tissue engineering field because of its excellent potential of accurately positioning cell-laden constructs. One of the main challenges in the formation of functional engineered tissues is the lack of an efficient and extensive network of microvessels to support cell viability. By printing vascular cells and appropriate biomaterials,...

An Investigation into the Use of 3d Scanning and Printing Technologies in the Navy Collaborative Product Lifecyle Management