Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2011 Dec;140(6):886-94. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2010.03.032.
Three-dimensional imaging techniques have greatly improved our ability to assess asymmetry by means of linear and angular measurements. However, visualizing deformities enables a unique appreciation of the underlying deformity, which might not be possible by looking at quantitative numbers alone. This article describes the method of a mirror-image analysis technique to visualize the asymmetry to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning. Other advantages of a mirror-image analysis, in addition to the quantitative analysis, are also discussed.
三维成像技术通过线性和角度测量极大地提高了我们评估不对称的能力。然而,通过观察畸形可以对潜在的畸形有独特的认识,这单凭定量数据可能无法实现。本文描述了一种镜像分析技术,用于可视化不对称,以协助诊断和治疗计划。除了定量分析之外,镜像分析的其他优点也进行了讨论。