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Craniofacial imaging informatics and technology development
Author(s) -
Vannier MW
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
orthodontics and craniofacial research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.664
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1601-6343
pISSN - 1601-6335
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0544.2003.238.x
Subject(s) - craniofacial , informatics , health informatics , medical imaging , computer science , data science , artificial intelligence , medicine , engineering , pathology , electrical engineering , psychiatry , public health
Structured AbstractAuthor – Vannier MW Purpose – ‘Craniofacial imaging informatics’ refers to image and related scientific data from the dentomaxillofacial complex, and application of ‘informatics techniques’ (derived from disciplines such as applied mathematics, computer science and statistics) to understand and organize the information associated with the data. Method – Major trends in information technology determine the progress made in craniofacial imaging and informatics. These trends include industry consolidation, disruptive technologies, Moore's law, electronic atlases and on‐line databases. Each of these trends is explained and documented, relative to their influence on craniofacial imaging. Results – Craniofacial imaging is influenced by major trends that affect all medical imaging and related informatics applications. The introduction of cone beam craniofacial computed tomography scanners is an example of a disruptive technology entering the field. An important opportunity lies in the integration of biologic knowledge repositories with craniofacial images. Conclusion – The progress of craniofacial imaging will continue subject to limitations imposed by the underlying technologies, especially imaging informatics. Disruptive technologies will play a major role in the evolution of this field.