Digital Three-Dimensional Photogrammetry: Evaluation of Anthropometric Precision and Accuracy Using a Genex 3D Camera System

Objective To determine the precision and accuracy of facial anthropometric measurements obtained through digital three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetry. Design Nineteen standard craniofacial measurements were repeatedly obtained on 20 subjects by two independent observers, using calipers and 3D photo...

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Published in:The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal 2004-09, Vol.41 (5), p.507-518
Main Authors: Weinberg, Seth M., Scott, Nicole M., Neiswanger, Katherine, Brandon, Carla A., Marazita, Mary L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cephalometry - instrumentation
Cephalometry - methods
Dentistry
Face - anatomy & histology
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted - methods
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - instrumentation
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Observer Variation
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Photogrammetry - instrumentation
Reproducibility of Results
Statistics, Nonparametric
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Summary:Objective To determine the precision and accuracy of facial anthropometric measurements obtained through digital three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetry. Design Nineteen standard craniofacial measurements were repeatedly obtained on 20 subjects by two independent observers, using calipers and 3D photos (obtained with a Genex 3D camera system), both with and without facial landmarks labeled. Four different precision estimates were then calculated and compared statistically across techniques. In addition, mean measurements from 3D photos were compared statistically with those from direct anthropometry. Results In terms of measurement precision, the 3D photos were clearly better than direct anthropometry. In almost all cases, the 3D photo with landmarks labeled had the highest overall precision. In addition, labeling landmarks prior to taking measurements improved precision, regardless of method. Good congruence was observed between means derived from the 3D photos and direct anthropometry. Statistically significant differences were noted for seven measurements; however, the magnitude of these differences was often clinically insignificant (< 2 mm). Conclusions Digital 3D photogrammetry with the Genex camera system is sufficiently precise and accurate for the anthropometric needs of most medical and craniofacial research designs.
ISSN:1055-6656
1545-1569
DOI:10.1597/03-066.1