PMID- 27995223 OWN - Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH CI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH OCI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH TA - Chin J Dent Res JT - Chinese Journal of Dental Research IS - 1867-5646 (Electronic) IS - 1462-6446 (Print) IP - 4 VI - 19 PST - ppublish DP - 2016 PG - 185-189 LA - en TI - Three Basic Steps for Applying Digital Images to Oral and Facial Surgery LID - 10.3290/j.cjdr.a37143 [doi] FAU - Zawartka, Michelle AU - Zawartka M FAU - Wang, Jing AU - Wang J FAU - Zheng, Bin AU - Zheng B CN - OT - 3D reconstruction OT - digital images OT - image-guided surgery OT - image segmentation OT - oral and maxillofacial surgery OT - surgical innovation AB - In this paper, the authors discuss three basic steps related to the application of digital technology to reconstructive oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), in an effort to improve surgical outcomes. These steps include acquiring digital images, processing images in order to build three-dimentional structures, and mapping images to patient anatomy for guided surgery. For each step mentionioned, available technologies and barriers that need to be overcome are discussed. Digital technology is still under development and it has begun to merge into surgical care. Surgeons and computer scientists are required to work together to find solutions when facing such challenges. AID - 851799