MODERN METHODS FOR INVESTIGATING FACIAL CHANGES DUE TO ALTERATIONS IN BONE STRUCTURES - LITERATURE REVIEW
Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), Facial scanner (FS), Intraoral scanner (IOS)Abstract
Facial scanning technology facilitates the establishment of a definitive diagnosis and tracking of the progression of dental treatment. Facial anthropometry requires the measurement of indices and proportions and is traditionally associated with determining individual facial characteristics. While facial scanning technology in dental medicine has emerged relatively recently, its application in other domains has a considerably longer history. The integration of data from facial scanners, intraoral scanners, and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems significantly streamlines diagnostic procedures in contemporary practice. The analysis and practical implementation of current scientific advancements in the field of 3D virtual sciences offer substantial benefits for patients, providing an efficient, intelligent, and accessible method for combining data formats from various digital devices.
Facial soft and hard tissues, along with the dentition, constitute three core domains of interest and intervention for dental professionals. These components of the craniofacial system are necessary be thoroughly studied and analyzed when planning treatments in orthodontics and orthognathic surgery.
Among diagnostic tools in modern dental medicine, CBCT remains the most informative, offering high spatial resolution in delineating the boundaries between tissues and airspaces. It is also highly effective for evaluating the upper respiratory tract obstructions and its air volume. The use of 3D facial scanning (FS) has proven advantageous for diagnostics and for assessing the outcomes of orthodontic and surgical treatments. This technology facilitates the detection of soft face tissue changes or deviations before and after clinical procedures. The comprehensive clinical picture is complements through the integration of intraoral scanning (IOS) data. The analysis and interpretation of these digital datasets can be further enhanced by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), which is increasingly utilized in the dental field for interpreting radiographic images and analyzing both soft and hard tissue scans.
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