DENTAL MEASUREMENTS USING 3D MODELS OF PLASTER IMPRINTS
Abstract
3D technology is becoming increasingly popular and new applications emerge as well as low cost hardware to enable fast 3D rendering and processing. An emerging aspect of 3D technology is measuring real-world objects that have been digitized in the form of a 3D model. To this end, 3D scanning technology has been introduced to create 3D representations of objects with a minimal error. In this work, we present the process of digitizing a dental plaster imprint to be used in medical applications or e-learning courses. Simultaneously, the error that occurs in each 3D modeling step is presented and discussed. Then, practical 3D measurements of the object are conducted, using open-source 3D processing tools. Our goal is to create a digital repository on the Web which would facilitate dental applications and e-learning.
Event details
- Event
- Instrumentation for the Information and Communication Technology Era
- Technical Committee
- TC4
- Place
- Kosice, SLOVAKIA
- Time
- 8 September 2010 - 10 September 2010
- Website
- http://www.imeko.tuke.sk