This paper presents a new hierarchical, modular and scalable model of a human face and oral cavity based on anatomical data taken from the Visible Human Project (National Institute of Health). The described model can further be adapted to any particular face and oral cavity of a human head by means

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In this dissertation, I describe a virtual head model with anatomical structure. The model is animated in a physics-based manner by use of muscle contractions that in turn cause skin deformations; the simulation is efficient enough to achieve real-time frame rates on current PC hardware

forensic evidence for use in legal proceedings. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has had a greater impact in demonstrating soft-tissue injury, organ trauma, and nontraumatic conditions. However, the differences in morphologic features and signal intensity characteristics seen at antemortem versus postmortem

erosion The role of acidic beverages, saliva and toothpastes in the development and reduction of dental erosion The printing and distribution of this thesis was generously supported by:

Periodontitis and caries are infectious diseases of the oral cavity in which oral biofilms play a causative role. Moreover, oral biofilms are widely studied as model systems for bacterial adhesion, biofilm development, and biofilm resistance to antibiotics, due to their widespread presence

The medical domain offers many excellent opportunities for the application of computer graphics, visualization, and virtual environments, offering the potential to help improve healthcare and bring benefits to patients. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the state

declined. Some dental educators now advo-cate an oral physician model as the desired direction for the profession, with expanded training in systemic disease pathophysiology and a practice scope that extends beyond exclusive focus on the teeth and supporting structures. Proponents of this model contend

macro models of permanent teeth were obtained. This models allows an excellent visualization of the morphological characteristics of permanent teeth. 3D virtual and printed teeth, derived from real tooth, are intended to be a valuable learning tool that can be used in addition to or instead of extracted

accuracy 3D scan of the master model. Results: The distance errors were the smallest and most consistent for the Lava COS. The distance errors for the Cerec were the largest and least consistent. All the angulation errors were small. Conclusions: The Lava COS in combination with a high accuracy scanning