Measurement of three-dimensional perioral soft tissue changes in dentoalveolar protrusion patients after orthodontic treatment using a structured light scanner.

Conclusion: Facial scans from white structured light scanners efficiently evaluated 3D perioral soft tissue in dentoalveolar protrusion patients. Backward movement and significant vertical movement of the lip were observed. The nasal and lip angle areas showed considerable changes.
PMID: 24611593 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - March 10, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ahn HW, Chang YJ, Kim KA, Joo SH, Park YG, Park KH Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research