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CHATSWORTH, CALIF. (May 4, 2006) -- Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions,
the world’s leading provider of high quality software solutions for dental specialty professionals, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Dimensional Imaging, the leading international supplier of 3D surface imaging for medical applications.
The innovative technology developed by the two companies will be introduced this
weekend at the 106th Annual Session of the American Association of Orthodontists being held
May 5 though 9 in Las Vegas, NV.
Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions and Dimensional Imaging are very
enthusiastic about the benefits of Di3D™. This new product is a three-dimensional imaging
system that will provide orthodontists and oral maxillofacial surgeons with high resolution,
precise digital facial surface models designed for clinical examination, case presentation and
academic research. Products produced under the partnership will be for sale in the United States
and Canada.
“We are delighted to be joining forces with Dimensional Imaging. This new technology
ushers in a new era of imaging applications for dental specialists,” said Chester H. Wang,
director of Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions. “Dimensional Imaging’s technology is
simple and very practical, which produces data that reads seamlessly by our software,
Dolphin 3D.
“Three dimensional facial surface models fulfill an urgent need for practitioners that are
serious about facial aesthetics when treating patients. With this new technology, they can now
easily analyze and track progress of the patient’s facial contours in all views — no longer
restricted by merely static photographs. 3D facial models are also an important companion to the
patient’s volumetric radiographs like cone beam computed tomography,” added Wang.
Di3D operates by employing four calibrated digital cameras instantly capturing two
stereo pairs of images. Those images are then automatically processed by proprietary software to
produce an accurate, high definition three-dimensional surface image.
Dolphin’s software displays the Di3D surface model, and can precisely measure, analyze
and merge the patient’s cone beam CT data to provide even more insightful diagnostic
information for the clinician. The patient’s 3D facial model is shown in high resolution with
natural colors, depicting details in skin blemishes, hair texture, eyelashes and lip contour; even
freckles are clearly visible.
“The Di3D technology will enable orthodontists and oral maxillofacial surgeons to
analyze facial surface information previously unavailable to them,” noted Dr. Colin Urquhart,
CEO of Dimensional Imaging. “In turn, by being able to obtain clearer delineations in distances,
ratios, angles, areas, etc., on the facial surface, they will be able to assess treatment better and
quicker.”
“Given our current society’s increasing demand for digital media and online
communication, this technology also serves as a wonderful presentation method with patients
and other clinical referrals. Patients love to see themselves in 3D!” Urquhart added.
Like all Dolphin products, Di3D will be backed by Dolphin’s round-the-clock technical
support, including a toll-free number and email response. Additional information may be
obtained through the Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions website,
www.dolphinimaging.com or by calling 800-546-7241.
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