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COSTA, André Luiz Ferreira; YASUDA, Clarissa Lin  e  NAHAS-SCOCATE, Ana Carla Raphaelli. The use of free softwares for 3D image analysis in Dentistry. Rev. Assoc. Paul. Cir. Dent. [online]. 2016, vol.70, n.2, pp. 151-155. ISSN 0004-5276.

Free softwares are computer programs, available for free in the internet, provided to the users to execute without cost, in other words, without the necessity to pay the copyright license. Aiming to enhance the dentists' perception related to the advantages of using these softwares as diagnostic tool through 3D analysis, we are introducing methodologies of computer analysis in images processed by free softwares. Additionally, five free softwares of segmentation and 3D reconstruction are presented.

Palavras-chave : software; computed tomography; magnetic resonance; image..