Combining Intraoral Scans, Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Face Scans: The Virtual Patient. Issue 8 (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mangano, Carlo; Luongo, Fabrizia; Migliario, Mario; Mortellaro, Carmen; Mangano, Francesco Guido
• Is Part Of: Journal of craniofacial surgery. Volume 29:Issue 8(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: Cone beam computed tomography -- face scanner -- intraoral scanner -- virtual patient; Facial bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Skull -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.52
• DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000004485
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-2275

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The aim of this literature review was to provide an update on the current scientific knowledge in the field of 3D virtual patient science and to identify a possible easy, smart, and affordable method to combine different file formats obtained from different digital devices. Methods: Electronic searches of the Medline database was performed, up to May 2017, for articles dealing with the construction of a 3D virtual patient; the matching of data acquired with different digital devices (cone beam computed tomography, CBCT; face scanner, FS; intraoral scanner, IOS; and desktop scanner, DS) was considered. The inclusion of studies was based on the superimposition of at least 2 different digital sources. Results: Twenty-five studies were selected for subsequent examination. Only 3 studies analyzed the feasibility of superimposition of 3 different types of 3D data (CBCT + FS + IOS/DS). The most frequently used matching procedure was between CBCT and FS and CBCT and IOS/DS. Conclusion: The procedure of superimposition of data from CBCT, IOS, and FS is currently feasible and it is now possible to create a 3D "virtual patient" to better diagnose, plan the treatment, and communicate with patients.