ArticleOrthodontics & craniofacial research2024
Smartphone applications for facial scanning: A technical and scoping review.
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- Validation of Consumer-Grade 3D Scanners for Clinical Facial Reconstruction: Comparison with a Professional Structured-Light Reference System.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Facial Landmarks Determination with Different Digital Scanners: An In Vivo Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Evaluation of Four 3D Facial Scanning Technologies: From Photogrammetry to Structured-Light Systems in Clinical Dentistry.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- A Comparative Accuracy Study of Nasal Soft Tissue Measurements Using a 3D Facial Scanner and Conventional Methods.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Domiciliary denture treatment for edentulous older adults: a retrospective study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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- Expert consensus on digital restoration of complete dentures.International journal of oral science · 2025Review
- Smartphone-based 3D facial scanning applications in orthodontic diagnosis: A cross-sectional study.Journal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects · 2025Article
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- Smartphone applications for facial scanning: A technical and scoping review.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionFacial scanning through smartphone scanning applications (SSA) is increasingly being used for medical applications as cost-effective, chairside method. However, clinical validation is lacking. This review aims to address: (1) Which SSA could perform facial scanning? (2) Which SSA can be clinically used? (3) Which SSA have been reported and scientifically validated for medical applications?
methodsTechnical search for SSA designed for face or object scanning was conducted on Google, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store from August 2022 to December 2023. Literature search was performed on PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, Clinicaltrials.gov, ICTRP (WHO) and preprints up to 2023. Eligibility criteria included English-written scientific articles incorporating at least one SSA for clinical purposes. SSA selection and data extraction were executed by one reviewer, validated by second, with third reviewer being consulted for discordances.
resultsSixty-three applications designed for three-dimensional object scanning were retrieved, with 52 currently offering facial scanning capabilities. Fifty-six scientific articles, comprising two case reports, 16 proof-of-concepts and 38 experimental studies were analysed. Thirteen applications (123D Catch, 3D Creator, Bellus 3D Dental Pro, Bellus 3D Face app, Bellus 3D Face Maker, Capture, Heges, Metascan, Polycam, Scandy Pro, Scaniverse, Tap tap tap and Trnio) were reported in literature for digital workflow integration, comparison or proof-of-concept studies.
conclusionFifty-two SSA can perform facial scanning currently and can be used clinically, offering cost-effectiveness, portability and user-friendliness. Although clinical validation is crucial, only 13 SSA were scientifically validated, underlying awareness of potential pitfalls and limitations.
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