Solutions for Dental Research

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• 3Dスキャニング
  3D scanning
• X線CT
  X-ray CT
• イメージング
  Imaging
• ポリゴン
  Polygon
• データ処理
  Data processing
• 計測
  Measurement
• ソフトウエア製品
  Software products
• グラフィックス・動画制作
  Graphics / Video production

We provide research support, analysis services, and technology development services.

Katsuhiko TAKI, representative director, Professional Engineer, Japan (Information Engineering)
Over the past 10 years, we have received 8 awards for our products, management, papers, etc.

2022 Measurement of cephalometric images using measurement template
2023 Comparison of tooth shape before and after pulp cavity expansion
2024 Calculation of Approximate Plane by Cuscoordinates
2024 Measurement of palate volume using measurement templates and 3D images

 

Our papers

2024 Development and possibility about 3D measurement system for dental model using "Measurement Templates"

• We will present an E-poster "Calculation of Approximate Plane by Cuscoordinates and Measurement of palate volume using measurement templates and 3D images"

• About the authors
  - Department of Orthodontics, Showa University School of Dentistry. Tokyo, Japan
     Dr. Shugo HAGA, Mr. Akito Umehara, Kanako AKATSUKA, Rika KOBAYASHI, Momoko TAKAKAZE, Haruhisa NAKANO
  - Nihon Visual Science, Inc.
     Katsuhiko TAKI, Harumichi KOGA, Nobuhiro OGAWA

• 2024 THE KOREAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS　

E-poster @ KAO 2024

▼On the Development of a System for Efficient 3D Measurement of a Large Number of Dental Models Using Measurement Templates ▼We will also present the results of this application to 60 Japanese pediatric patients.
▲The “Measurement Template” is based on an invention we developed for Cephalo in 2022. We have now applied it to dental models.	▲Describes the measurement flow and applications.
▼Visualization of the depth of the palate reveals morphological characteristics of each individual. This is the result of an approach to typification.	▼The benefits of this system are explained. We look forward to further development of this system for future research.

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2023 Comparative analysis of shape before and after pulp cavity enlargement

• The extracted tooth samples were photographed by X-ray CT and the shape of the pulp cavity was compared before and after treatment using PointMaster.

 

 

 

2022 Measurement of cephalometric images using measurement template

• We developed an automatic measurement system using a “measurement template” of our own devising, and wrote a paper on the configuration and usefulness of the system.
   
• "Efficient Measurement Method: Development of a System Using Measurement Templates for an Orthodontic Measurement Project”
  https://www.mdpi.com/2674-113X/2/2/13
  The paper is open access and can be viewed in full by anyone at the linked page.
• Information page for papers we have written about this measurement systems
   

Abstract

        We have developed a new system for measuring dental, gnathic, and facial areas with cephalogram-equivalent images created from computed tomographic imaging data. An advantage of this collaborative system is that a measurement template and automated processing are used. First, experienced orthodontists were provided with the measurement templates; they then moved the measurement markers to the specified landmarks on the cephalogram in the template. Subsequently, the program automatically detected the coordinates of the markers and calculated the distance between those coordinates. The appropriate use of this system leads to highly accurate results in large quantities of measurements in a short time by means of both manual and automatic processing. The system was developed to contribute to worldwide research into dental and craniofacial measurements; the research involved 500 patients, and the system worked successfully.

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About Us

• Nihon Visual Science, Inc. (NVS) is a Tokyo-based software development company established in 1997.
  We also produce and sell software for 3D visualization, image analysis, and reverse engineering used in analyzers such as X-ray CT and FIB SEM, observation and analysis using polarized light, and transparent 3D models.

 

Our main software, hardware, services

　　We have a variety of other products available in addition to those listed below.

Software products

• ExFact VR
  • Software for 2D/3D volume-rendering visualization of tomographic data obtained from imaging devices such as X-ray CT scanners.
• PointMaster
  • Software for Reverse Engineering

Hardware products

• Polamazing 1000   
  • Visualizes and quantifies distortion and anisotropy of transparent/translucent materials by automatic photography using polarized light and dedicated software.
• 3D Model(3D transparent realistic models)    　　　
  • Transmission image models made from real tomograms are available.

Services

• Contract analysis
• Research support
• Technology development
• X-ray CT and 3D Scan Scanning Imaging Services
  • We have an X-ray CT system and a 3D scanner. We can receive samples from our customers and perform scanning and analysis services.
• Various other imaging and scanning techniques

Awards

• Our products have received various awards such as "Tokyo Venture Technology Award for Small and Medium Enterprises", and "the Excellent New Technology and New Product Award for Small and Medium Enterprises".

Others

• Seminar Room
  • Our seminar room is equipped with a high-end computing environment, projector, stereoscopic view, video conferencing system, various books, and other viewing/educational environment. We will use this location to provide consultation and consulting services to our clients as needed.
     
• The web conferecing service
  • We are able to support most of the Internet conferencing software available. We have a state-of-the-art in-house infrastructure that allows us to conduct meetings and explain software to you in a quality that is comparable to a face-to-face meeting. We also have our own conference room for online meetings.

Professional Engineer, Japan (Information Engineering)

• As the one and only professional engineering and software complex service company, we provide engineering services that are directly linked to our customers' results and wins.
  • Scientific research and technological development": image analysis, reverse engineering, and other analytical services
  • Patent application support, software and system development
  • Production of computer graphics, etc. for advertising and technical documentation
     
• Confidentiality
  • Professional engineers are obliged to maintain confidentiality with penalties under the law on which they are based (Professional Engineer Law), and client information, data, and consultation details are kept in strict confidence, so you can consult with us with peace of mind.

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