Observational studyHead & face medicine2024
Comparison of three-dimensional imaging of the nose using three different 3D-photography systems: an observational study.
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- Relative Agreement and Feasibility of Low-Cost Passive Stereophotogrammetry for Nasal Three-Dimensional Surface Imaging: A Comparison of COLMAP and Agisoft Metashape with a Handheld Structured-Light Scanner.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Qualitative Terms Used In Rhinoplasty: A Scoping Review -Toward Establishing a Bridge Between Qualitative Terminology and Quantifiability.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Measurement of Nasal Contour Landmarks in Septorhinoplasties with Special Regard to the Course of Postoperative Swelling Using a Three-Dimensional Camera.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundNew 3D technologies for superficial soft tissue changes, especially in plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures, can improve the planning and documentation of facial surgeries. The purpose of this study was to compare and determine the applicability and feasibility of three different 3D-photography systems in clinical practice imaging the nose.
methodsA total of 16 healthy non-operated noses were included in this prospective study. A plaster model of each nose was produced, digitized, and converted to a .stl mesh (= ground truth model). Three-dimensional images of each nose were then taken using Artec Space Spider (gold standard), Planmeca ProFace®, and the Bellus3D Dental Pro application. All resulting .stl files were aligned to the ground truth model using MeshLab software, and the root mean square error (RMSE), mean surface distance (MSD), and Hausdorff distance (HD) were calculated.
resultsThe Artec Space Spider 3D-photography system showed significantly better results compared to the two other systems in regard to RMSE, MSD, and HD (each p < 0.001). There was no significant difference between Planmeca ProFace® and Bellus3D Dental Pro in terms of RMSE, MSD, and HD. Overall, all three camera systems showed a clinically acceptable deviation to the reference model (range: -1.23-1.57 mm).
conclusionsThe three evaluated 3D-photography systems were suitable for nose imaging in the clinical routine. While Artec Space Spider showed the highest accuracy, the Bellus3D Dental Pro app may be the most feasible option for everyday clinical use due to its portability, ease of use, and low cost. This study presents three different systems, allowing readers to extrapolate to other systems when planning to introduce 3D photography in the clinical routine.
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