Development of New Methods for the Study of Craniofacial Anomalies

Abstract

Standardized radiographs of CFA patients in several categories are being digitized, with relationships between points analyzed by computer techniques. The analytic approach has three directions: 1) conventional cephalometric measurement of lines and angles, 2) application of the biorthogonal grind and median axis analysis to assess shape, and 3) development of new methods for analysis of data, especially in three dimensions. The use of basilar view films, three-dimensional computer graphics technology and CT scans are expected to lead to improved quantification of craniofacial form, which may assist in clinical decisions related to orthodontic or surgical interventions through providing objective three-dimensional measures of facial form.

Funding Agency

• Agency: National Institute of Health (NIH)
• Institute: National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
• Type: Research Program Projects (P01)
• Project #: 5P01DE003568-11
• Application #: 4692776
• Support Year: 11
• Fiscal Year: 1985

Institution

• Name: New York University
• DUNS #: 004514360
• City: New York
• State: NY
• Country: United States
• Zip Code: 10012

Publications

Bookstein, F L; Grayson, B; Cutting, C B et al. (1991) Landmarks in three dimensions: reconstruction from cephalograms versus direct observation. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 100:133-40

McCarthy, J G; La Trenta, G S; Breitbart, A S et al. (1990) The Le Fort III advancement osteotomy in the child under 7 years of age. Plast Reconstr Surg 86:633-46;discussion 647-9

Stuzin, J M; Cutting, C B; McCarthy, J G et al. (1988) Radiographical documentation of direct injury of the intracanalicular segment of the optic nerve in the orbital apex syndrome. Ann Plast Surg 20:368-73

Cutting, C B; McCarthy, J G; Karron, D B (1988) Three-dimensional input of body surface data using a laser light scanner. Ann Plast Surg 21:38-45

Grayson, B; Cutting, C; Bookstein, F L et al. (1988) The three-dimensional cephalogram: theory, technique, and clinical application. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 94:327-37

LaTrenta, G S; McCarthy, J G; Cutting, C B (1987) The growth of vascularized onlay bone transfers. Ann Plast Surg 18:511-6

Dufresne, C R; McCarthy, J G; Cutting, C B et al. (1987) Volumetric quantification of intracranial and ventricular volume following cranial vault remodeling: a preliminary report. Plast Reconstr Surg 79:24-32

Grayson, B H; Bookstein, F L; McCarthy, J G (1986) The mandible in mandibulofacial dysostosis: a cephalometric study. Am J Orthod 89:393-8

Cutting, C; Bookstein, F L; Grayson, B et al. (1986) Three-dimensional computer-assisted design of craniofacial surgical procedures: optimization and interaction with cephalometric and CT-based models. Plast Reconstr Surg 77:877-87

Pensler, J; McCarthy, J G (1985) The calvarial donor site: an anatomic study in cadavers. Plast Reconstr Surg 75:648-51