Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2004, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (07): 756-757.

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Reconstruction of the mandibular model using a three-dimensional laser scanner

ZHANG Mei-chao1, LIAO Jin-min1, LI Min2, ZHAO Wei-dong1   

  1. 1. 第一军医大学医工系, 广东, 广州, 510515;
    2. 无锡市南长区人民医院口腔科, 江苏, 无锡, 214021
  • Online:2004-07-20 Published:2004-07-20

Abstract: Objective Toconstructa three-dirnensional (3D) mandibular modelusing a 3D laser scanner, and explore a new method for reconstructing the finite element geometry model Methods A mandible specimen was scanned with the 3D laser scanner to form the point clouds of the mandibular surface, which were subsequently aligned for reconstruction of the mandibular model. Result A 3D model of the mandible surface was reconstructed, which could be used for finite element simulation. Conclusion The 3D laser scanning system can be used to reconstruct the 3D model with irregular geometry for finite element simulation.

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