Planmeca has introduced Planmeca ProMax 3D ProFace, a cone-beam volumetric tomography (CBVT) imaging unit with integrated 3D face scan system.
The Planmeca ProMax 3D ProFace unit acquires patient's facial 3D photo in a radiation-free process giving the medical or dental professional opportunity to plan operations and document the follow-up images, according to the company. A single scan generates both a 3D photo and a CBVT volume. Alternatively, the 3D photo can be acquired separately in a radiation-free process: The lasers scan the facial geometry, and the digital cameras capture the color texture of the face.
The 3D photo visualizes soft tissue in relation to dentin and facial bones, providing an effective follow-up tool for maxillofacial operations, Planmeca said. Careful preoperative planning, in which the medical professional can study the facial anatomy using Planmeca Romexis software, facilitates a detailed operation and enhances the aesthetic results, the company said.
