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Dolphin Imaging 11

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The Dolphin 3D software module is a powerful tool that makes processing 3D

data extremely easy, enabling dental specialists from a wide variety of disciplines

to accurately diagnose and plan treatment. Dolphin 3D allows visualization and

analysis of craniofacial anatomy from data produced by cone beam computed

tomography (CBCT), MRI, medical CT and 3D facial camera systems.

Dolphin Imaging software is designed specifically for dental clinicians and trained assisting staff. Results

produced by Dolphin’s diagnostic and treatment planning tools are dependent on the interpretation of

trained and licensed practitioners.

Dolphin Imaging 11 product features

Dolphin 3D display of MRI dataset

Panoramic x-ray image created by Dolphin 3D from CBCT image

Simple Graphical User Interface (GUI)Dolphin 3D includes powerful yet intuitive tools for you to process multi-dimensional datasets. There are no complicated commands or scripting language to learn. Processing and analyzing three-dimensional data has never been easier.

Features• Importfromavarietyof3Dfiles• High-quality,fast3Drendering• Easilydetectimpactedteeth• Analyze,visualizeandmeasureairway• ComprehensivecrosssectionswithMultiplePlanarView(MPV)

• Precisevolumeorientation• 3Dnervemarking• TMJanalysis• Createstunning,accuratecephalometricandpanoramic

radiographs• Establish3D/2Dmeasurements• Createmovies• Designautomatedimagelayouts• Imagesexporttootherapplications,includingPowerPoint,

Word, etc.• ImageseasilysavedintoDolphinpatientfile• ExporttostandardfileformatsandWindowsClipboard• FullyembeddedinDolphinImaging’sSQLdatabase

D olphin3Dsoftwareisalreadywidelyusedbyresearch/teachinginstitutesand private practices worldwide. It features tools for onscreen manipulation and analysis of volumetric datasets: Images are easily oriented and rotated, and tissue density thresholds can be adjusted for detailed views of craniofacial anatomy. Measurements and digitization can be performed inboth3Dandtraditional2D.

Orientation setup screen

4-views (3D volume and the cross section planes in equal sized windows)

Easy Data SegmentationYou prepare the 3D object by grouping intensity levels in pre-set ranges for soft tissue and hard tissue. Afterthissimpleprocedure,youcaneasilyreviewtheobject’ssolidortranslucentskeletalsurface,solid,translucent,orphotoofsoft tissuesurface,orbothsimultaneously.Viewscanbecombined;suchastranslucent skeletal structures with translucent soft tissue 3D photo facial texture map (if available).

Object OrientationTo maximize the consistency of analysis of a 3D volume, it is crucial to establish a default orientation. Dolphin 3D provides comprehensive tools for defining the mid-sagittal, axial and coronal planes. You can also adjust the object’s default yaw, pitch and roll. These operations can be performed on the CT soft tissue surface, CT hard tissue surface or 3D photo surface.

Afterascanhasbeenoriented, takeadvantageof thepre-set views:front,back,right,left,top,bottom,obliqueandisometricviews.

Multiple Planar Views and LayoutsChoose a layout that is best suited to your task:• 3Dvolume(justthe3Dvolumeview)• Volume+3planes(3Dvolumeand3crosssectionplanesontheside)• 4-views(3Dvolumeandthecrosssectionplanesinequalsizedwindows)• Individualorthogonalprojectedslices:sagittal,coronalandaxialplanes

YoucanalsoadjustWindowLevel (traversethrough 12-bit, 14-bit or 16-bit levels ofintensity), zoom, pan, rotate, etc.

Collimate to the exact areas you require

Frontal x-ray generated by Dolphin 3D

SMV x-ray generated by Dolphin 3D

Lateral ceph generated by Dolphin 3D

Display of airway volume and most constricted area

Slice display of airway volume and most constricted area

Airway measurementsPoints can be digitized on the volume or on any of the slice views

Generated ceph brought into Dolphin’s 2D Ceph Tracing module

Digitizing/MeasuringDolphin 3D makes harvesting data from 3D volume simple, and is an excellent tool for research and data collection.

Youcanmeasuredistancesandanglesin3D;designyourownanalysisin3Dorin2D(DolphinCephTracingsoftwarerequiredfor2Danalysis).

Analyze the airway by drawing a border around your selected portion of thevolumetric scan; the programwill automatically fill in and display all the airwayspace within that border, then report back telling you the volume of airway space in cubic millimeters. It will also locate, display and measure the most constricted spot of that airway.

Landmarkscanbeusedina3Danalysisortranslatedintoidentified2Dlateralorfrontalcephalometricanalyses,suchasRoth-Jarabak,McNamara,etc.Further,the2Dpointscanincludex-raymagnificationtobecompatiblewithexistingnormvalues.

Digitized landmarks can be saved in Dolphin Imaging and exported to a Microsoft Excelspreadsheetorothernumericalanalysisprograms.

Instant Ceph/PanCreate two-dimensional radiographic images from 3D volume dataset in the lateral, panoramic (OPG),frontalandSMVviews.Reconstructradiographsin:• 1:1projection(nodistortion,nomagnification)• Simpleorthogonal/magnificationprojection(input%ofmagnificationdesired)• Complex “traditional x-ray perspective” projection (input detailed x-raymachine geometry;

most accurately simulates traditional x-ray)

Image filtershelpemphasizedifferentstructuresofinterest;including:MIP(maximumintensityprojection), Ray-sum (academic standard) and a collection of Dolphin proprietary filters.

Radiographic images can be saved in the Dolphin Imaging database for report generation and two-dimensionalcephalometrictracing(DolphinCephTracingsoftwarerequiredfor2Dtracing).

Easily locate and mark nerve

I. Isolate desired TMJ area

3. Overview resulting TMJ

2. Select TMJ slicing position and parameters

View marked nerve under 3D

4. And view group of TMJ slices

1. Isolate desired cross section area

3. Overview of resulting cross section

4. And view groups of cross section slices

2. Select cross section position and parameters

3D Nerve Marking

• Patent-pending interactive tool to locateand isolate the nerve canal on a panoramic projection

• Clearlydrawthevisiblenervecanalswithyour choice of width and color

• View/edit corresponding nerve positionson cross sections

• View the marked nerve canal within 3Drendering of the skull volume

TMJ View

• Chooseanareaofinterest;setcenterpointandaxisdirection,designedspecifically for analyzing the temporomandibular joint

• Choosedesiredslicethickness,width,numberanddirection(coronal,sagittal, or patent-pending circular)

• Viewkeycross-sectionsatthechosenaxes

Cross Section View

•Chooseanareaofinterest;setcenterpointanddirection

• Choosedesiredslicethickness,width,number,anddirection(coronal,sagittal, or patent-pending circular)

• Viewcross-sectionsatthechosenaxes

• Examinegroupsofslices

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Print layouts of images generated by Dolphin 3D

Generate movies

Translucent soft tissue view

Translucent hard tissue view

Isolate desired region of interest Translucent soft- and hard-tissue images of pre- and post-surgery case View impacted teeth from any angle

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Movie/Image Layout ScriptsYou can create a script by collecting key frames of your 3D volume or slice views, and altering their position, zoom factor, translucency, segmentation, clipping and timing attributes.

Dolphin 3D can then create a smooth animated movie from yourscript.Spin,fly-byandsee-throughyourvolumetricobject.Distribute movie files, add them to your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation., or play tem on your ipod or other portable media player.Youcontrol themovie’sspeed,resolution,qualityandfile size with selectable video settings. Output standard AVIformat.Automaticallyexport thescript’skeyframesas individualDolphinimages. Create a composite set of image layouts of your 3D volume for later viewing or for transfer to referrals. Savekeyframescriptsforusewithsubsequentpatients.

System requirements:WindowsXPProorWindowsVista(Business,Enterprise or Ultimate Editions), Pentium1.8GHz or faster, 2GB RAM, NVIDIA or ATIvideo cardwith at least 256MBVideoRAM,40GBavailableharddisk;contactyourDolphinrepresentative for more details

Verified compatibility list (asofMay2008): CT (DICOM 3 multi-file or single file)

—Alphabeticallylisted—

• Asahi/BelmontAlphardseries•MostGEmedicaldevices• J.MoritaAccuitomo• HitachiMercuRay• ImagingSciencesInternational(ISI)i-CAT• Instrumentarium/PaloDExGroup/SOREDEXdentalimaginglines

• IMTECImagingILUMA• MyRaySkyView• NewTom3G,VGand9000• Planmeca ProMax 3D• SironaGALILEOS• Anyothersystemthatiscapableof

generating a DICOM compliant data set

3D Facial Camera (Wavefront.OBJformat) • 3dMD• CanfieldScientificVectra3D• Di3D

3D VisualizationDolphin gives you the power to freely visualize the volume in 3D. In addition to switching from hard tissue and soft tissue views, you can also activate the see-thru hard tissue renderings. Adjust thefactor of translucency and intensity to reveal the structure you desire.

Clipping tools are also very useful for quicklyvisualizing hidden structures, or to simply eliminate portions of the contents that are not relevant.