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Position of impacted mandibular third molar in different skeletal facial types: First radiographic evaluation in a group of Iranian patients

  • Shokri, Abbas;Mahmoudzadeh, Majid;Baharvand, Maryam;Mortazavi, Hamed;Faradmal, Javad;Khajeh, Samira;Yousefi, Faezeh;Noruzi-Gangachin, Maruf
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • v.44 no.1
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    • pp.61-65
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the position of impacted mandibular third molars in different skeletal facial types among a group of Iranian patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 400 mandibular third molars in 200 subjects with different types of facial growth were radiographically investigated for their positions according to their types of facial growth on the basis of the ${\beta}$ angle. The subjects were divided into three groups (class I, II, and III) according to ANB angle, representing the anteroposterior relationship of the maxilla to the mandible. Meanwhile, the subjects were also divided into three groups (long, normal, and short face) according to the angle between the stella-nasion and mandibular plane (SNGoGn angle). ANOVA was used for statistical analysis. Results: The mean ${\beta}$ angle showed no significant difference among class I, II, and III malocclusions (df=2, F=0.669, p=0.513). The same results were also found in short, normal, and long faces (df=1.842, F=2, p=0.160). The mesioangular position was the most frequent one in almost all of the facial growth patterns. Distoangular and horizontal positions of impaction were not found in the subjects with class III and normal faces. In the long facial growth pattern, the frequency of vertical and distoangular positions were not different. Conclusion: In almost all of the skeletal facial types, the mesioangular impaction of the mandibular third molar was the most prevalent position, followed by the horizontal position. In addition, ${\beta}$ angle showed no significant difference in different types of facial growth.

Clinical Experiences of Facial Asymmetries in Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Bone Fracture Patients (관골상악골 복합체 골절 환자에서의 안면 비대칭에 대한 임상경험)

  • Kang, Nak-Heon;Choi, Sang-Mun;Kim, Joo-Hak;Song, Seung-Han;Oh, Sang-Ha
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.161-165
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    • 2011
  • Purpose: Zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fracture is one of the most common facial injuries after facial trauma. As ZMC composes major facial buttress, it is a key element of the facial contour. So, when we treat these fractures, the operator should have a concern with the symmetry to restore normal appearance and function. But sometimes, unfavorable results may occur. The aim of this study is to analyze the unsatisfied midfacial contour after ZMC fractures reduction retrospectively and to point out the notandum. Methods: 369 patients, treated for fractures of the ZMC were included in the study. After the operation, such as open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF with titanium or absorbable materials), open reduction, and closed reduction, midfacial contour was evaluated with plain films and 3-dimensional computed tomography. And unfavorable asymmetric midfacial contours were correcterd by secondary correction and re-evaluated. Gross photographs were obtained at outpatient clinic. Results: Total of 38 patients had got a facial asymmetry and among of them 24 patients were treated secondary revisional ORIF operations for correction of unfavorable result of after primary reduction. Two of them had received tertiary operations, three patients had got osteotomy more than after one year and six patients had got minor procedures. The etiology of asymmetry were lateral displaced simple fracture of arch (n=2), lateral displaced comminuted fracture of arch (n=6), comminuted arch fracture combined posterior root fracture (n=9), and communited arch and body fracture (n=12), severely contused soft tissue (n=9). After the manipulations outcomes were acceptable. Conclusion: To prevent the asymmetry in ZMC fracture reduction, complete analysis of fracture, choice of appropriate operation technique, consider soft tissue, and secure of zygoma position are important. Especially, we should be more careful about communited fracture of zygomatic body and lateral displacement, root fracture of zygomatic arch. Because they are commom causes that make facial asymmetry. To get optimal result, ensure the definite bony reduction.

Clinical usefulness of facial soft tissues thickness measurement using 3D computed tomographic images (3차원 전산화단층촬영 영상을 이용한 안면 연조직 두께 계측의 임상적 유용성)

  • Jeong Ho-Gul;Kim Kee-Deog;Han Seung-Ho;Hu Kyung-Seok;Lee Jae-Bum;Park Hyok;Choi Seong-Ho;Kim Chong-Kwan;Park Chang-Seo
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • v.36 no.2
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    • pp.89-94
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    • 2006
  • Purpose : To evaluate clinical usefulness of facial soft tissue thickness measurement using 3D computed tomographic images. Materials and Methods : One cadaver that had sound facial soft tissues was chosen for the study. The cadaver was scanned with a Helical CT under following scanning protocols about slice thickness and table speed; 3 mm and 3 mm/sec, 5 mm and 5 mm/sec, 7 mm and 7 mm/sec. The acquired data were reconstructed 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 mm reconstruction interval respectively and the images were transferred to a personal computer. Using a program developed to measure facial soft tissue thickness in 3D image, the facial soft tissue thickness was measured. After the ten-time repeation of the measurement for ten times, repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) was adopted to compare and analyze the measurements using the three scanning protocols. Comparison according to the areas was analyzed by Mann-Whitney test. Results : There were no statistically significant intraobserver differences in the measurements of the facial soft tissue thickness using the three scanning protocols (p>0.05). There were no statistically significant differences between measurements in the 3 mm slice thickness and those in the 5 mm, 7 mm slice thickness (p>0.05). There were statistical differences in the 14 of the total 30 measured points in the 5 mm slice thickness and 22 in the 7 mm slice thickness. Conclusion : The facial soft tissue thickness measurement using 3D images of 7 mm slice thickness is acceptable clinically, but those of 5 mm slice thickness is recommended for the more accurate measurement.

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Facial Expression Analysis System based on Image Feature Extraction (이미지 특징점 추출 기반 얼굴 표정 분석 시스템)

  • Jeon, Jin-Hwan;Song, Jeo;Lee, Sang-Moon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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    • 2016.07a
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    • pp.293-294
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    • 2016
  • 스마트폰, 블랙박스, CCTV 등을 통해 다양하고 방대한 영상 데이터가 발생하고 있다. 그중에서 사람의 얼굴 영상을 통해 개인을 인식 및 식별하고 감정 상태를 분석하려는 다양한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 디지털영상처리 분야에서 널리 사용되고 있는 SIFT알고리즘을 이용하여, 얼굴영상에 대한 특징점을 추출하고 이를 기반으로 성별, 나이 및 기초적인 감정 상태를 분류할 수 있는 시스템을 제안한다.

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ROENTGENOGRAPHIC CEPHALOMETRIC STANDARD FOR KOREAN ACCORDING TO THE MCNAMARA'S ANALYSIS (McNamara-분석법에 의한 두부방사선 계측 기준치)

  • Kim, Jung-Min;Kyung, Hee-Moon;Kwon, Oh-Won;Sung, Jae-Hyun
    • The korean journal of orthodontics
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    • v.19 no.1 s.27
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    • pp.107-122
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    • 1989
  • The purpose of this study was to assess the growth changes of craniofacial complex and to establish Korean norms by McNamara's cephalometric analysis. Lateral cephalograms were obtained from males and females with normal occlusion & acceptable profiles in 9-21 years of age. The lateral cephalograms of males & females in 9-13 years of age were serial cephalometric radiograms which were taken at 2 year interval. 11 landmarks, 10 planes and 3 angles were plotted and measured linearly and angularly. The results were as follows: 1. The author made the tables of means, standard deviations in each item, sex, age. 2. During 9-13 years of age, annual growth increments of effective maxillary length, effective mandibular length and lower anterior facial height were 1.90, 2.89 and 0.99mm. 3. The prediction tabulation was made in an attempt to predict effective mandibular length & lower anterior facial height derived from effective maxillary length.

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A SOFT TISSUE ANALYSIS ON FACIAL ESTHETICS OF KOREAN YOUNG ADULTS (한국인 성인의 악안면 연조직의 심미적 안모형태 분석에 관한 연구)

  • Baek, Seung-Hak;Yang, Won-Sik
    • The korean journal of orthodontics
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    • v.21 no.1 s.33
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    • pp.131-170
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    • 1991
  • This study was designed to analyze morphological characteristics of Korean young adults, norms and standard deviation of variables, sexual differences, correlationship between each area of face and correlationship between hard tissue and soft tissue. The primary sample consisted of 45 males and 57 females who were early and middle twenties and had acceptable profile, no history of previous orthodontic treatment, absence of remarkably large overjet and overbite, full complement of permanent teeth, Class I skeletal and dental relationships and good vertical facial proportions. Their cephalograms were analyzed morphologically with a computer morphometrics. Then the final sample - 25 males and 38 females - were selected within 1 S.D. of E-line, ANB, P/A facial height ratio, Interincisal angle, L1 to A-Pog, ODI and APDI. The results of the study were as follows: 1 In the form and proportion of facial skeleton there were no significant differences between males and females, but in the size males were larger than females. 2. The dental protrusion patterns had no significant sexual difference and no significant correlationship between protrusion of upper lip and inclination of upper incisor. But mentolabial angle had positively correlated with interincisal angle and negatively with inclination of upper and lower incisor. 3. In the relationship between nose and soft-tissue profile, males were larger than females in nasal length, height and angular measurements. 4. In analysis of soft-tissue profile, males were larger than females in the length and thickness. In the angular measurements and proportion of soft-tissue profile, there were no significant differences between males and females.

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Face Recognition Under Ubiquitous Environments (유비쿼터스 환경을 이용한 얼굴인식)

  • Go, Hyoun-Joo;Kim, Hyung-Bae;Yang, Dong-Hwa;Park, Jang-Hwan;Chun, Myung-Geun
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.431-437
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    • 2004
  • This paper propose a facial recognition method based on an ubiquitous computing that is one of next generation intelligence technology fields. The facial images are acquired by a mobile device so-called cellular phone camera. We consider a mobile security using facial feature extraction and recognition process. Facial recognition is performed by the PCA and fuzzy LDA algorithm. Applying the discrete wavelet based on multi-resolution analysis, we compress the image data for mobile system environment. Euclidean metric is applied to measure the similarity among acquired features and then obtain the recognition rate. Finally we use the mobile equipment to show the efficiency of method. From various experiments, we find that our proposed method shows better results, even though the resolution of mobile camera is lower than conventional camera.