3-D Modeling Technology in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

by J. Thomas Lambrecht

After a general history of 3-D technology and its applications in oral and maxillofacial surgery, describes the 3-D modeling process and details techniques in computerized tomography, contour summation, model fabrication and materials, and magnetic resonance tomography. Case studies illustrate planning with and without model fabrication and demonstrate surgical techniques in conditions such as cleft lip and palate, malocclusion, and Goldenhar's syndrome. Includes b&w and color photos and vendor information. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

145 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995