Revista de síndrome metabólico

3-dimensional surface modeling (3DSM)

Abstract

Jamal Jomah

Three D surface technology is used to demonstrate to the patients the expected changes possible with a particular procedure. This technology has allowed the patient and surgeon to both see the expected result at the same time on the same screen. This will help the surgeon identify the patient’s expectations and be cautious about patients who have unrealistic expectations. The Surgeon can also define the steps of surgery and plan it more accurately. The goal is to improve the patient’s satisfaction with this technology and minimize the revision.The aim of this paper is to describe the author’s experience with 3DSI and 3DSM. Method: The 3D images are normally taken with digital camera with adequate lightning and then stored in a computer and images then manipulated using Software. The image can be captured with a camera or the surface can be scanned with a scanner but the latter would require the subject to be motionless for a longer time