The accuracy of automated facial landmarking - a comparative study between Cliniface software and patch-based Convoluted Neural Network algorithm.

Journal: European journal of orthodontics
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Automatic landmarking software packages simplify the analysis of the 3D facial images. Their main deficiency is the limited accuracy of detecting landmarks for routine clinical applications. Cliniface is readily available open-access software for automatic facial landmarking, its validity has not been fully investigated.

Authors

  • Bodore Al-Baker
    Orthodontic Department, Hamad Dental Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
  • Xiangyang Ju
    Medical Devices Unit, Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering, National Health Service of Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
  • Peter Mossey
    Dental Hospital and School, University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom.
  • Ashraf Ayoub
    Scottish Craniofacial Research Group, Glasgow University Dental Hospital & School, School of Medicine, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom.