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<p>An investigation was conducted into the potential of utilizing standardized photogrammetry techniques to evaluate facial soft tissue morphology. A head holding device was used to provide a standardized reference system and the accuracy of repositioning for a second photographic recording was evaluated. Three dimensional co-ordinates of points on the facial surface were derived by analytical photogrammetry procedures from stereo photographs acquired via a pair of stereometrie cameras. These points were manipulated via computer programs to provide frontal and horizontal face contour plots. Quantitative volume measurements determined from the skin surface to a constructed datum plane provided assessment of facial asymmetry across a constructed reproducible frontal midline, the perpendicular bisector of the interpupillary line. Photogrammetry was found to be a versatile, non-contact and precise three-dimensional recording method, with potential application to basie research and to the clinical management of orthodontic and oral surgery patients.</p>
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An investigation was conducted into the potential of utilizing standardized photogrammetry techniques to evaluate facial soft tissue morphology. A head holding device was used to provide a standardized reference system and the accuracy of repositioning for a second photographic recording was evaluated. Three dimensional co-ordinates of points on the facial surface were derived by analytical photogrammetry procedures from stereo photographs acquired via a pair of stereometrie cameras. These points were manipulated via computer programs to provide frontal and horizontal face contour plots. Quantitative volume measurements determined from the skin surface to a constructed datum plane provided assessment of facial asymmetry across a constructed reproducible frontal midline, the perpendicular bisector of the interpupillary line. Photogrammetry was found to be a versatile, non-contact and precise three-dimensional recording method, with potential application to basie research and to the clinical management of orthodontic and oral surgery patients.

Applications of photogrammetry to orthodontics

Australasian Orthodontic Journal

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An investigation was conducted into the potential of utilizing standardized photogrammetry techniques to evaluate facial soft tissue morphology. A head holding...

Applications of photogrammetry to orthodontics

Publicado en línea: 24 ene 2024

Páginas: 162 - 167

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1982-0006

Palabras clave
Photogrammetry, stereometry, soft tissue morphology, facial asymmetry

© 1982 John Von Thomann et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Applications of photogrammetry to orthodontics

Publicado en línea: 24 ene 2024

Páginas: 162 - 167

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1982-0006

Palabras clavePhotogrammetry, stereometry, soft tissue morphology, facial asymmetry

© 1982 John Von Thomann et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Palabras clave
Photogrammetry, stereometry, soft tissue morphology, facial asymmetry