Questions
Which instruments can be used to obtain a 3D virtual model of dental arches?
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a. Laser scans;
b. Ultrasounds;
c. Conventional orthopantomographs;
d. Bite wing radiographs.
Which kind of modifications can be assessed on 3D virtual model of dental arches?
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Dental root reabsorption;
Parodontal alterations;
Dental crown movements;
Tempomandibular disorders.
In the current study we assessed
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a. Three edentulous patients;
b. Seven patients with deciduous dentition;
c. Two patients submitted to orthognathic surgery;
d. Three adolescent patients.
QUANTIFICATION OF DENTAL MOVEMENTS IN ORTHODONTIC FOLLOW-UP:
A NOVEL APPROACH BASED ON REGISTRATION OF 3D MODELS OF DENTAL CASTS
In the current study, we superimposed 3D virtual models of dental arches using
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The vestibular surface of anterior teeth;
The palatal area including palatal rugae;
The lingual surface of mandibular incisors;
The occlusal surface of maxillary first molars.
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