# SlicerCMF

**URL:** https://discourse.slicer.org/c/community/slicercmf/13.md

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## [About the SlicerCMF category](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/about-the-slicercmf-category/39)

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**Author:** [@ihnorton](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ihnorton)\
**Replies:** 0

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## [STL Tooth Segmentation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/stl-tooth-segmentation/47526)

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**Author:** [@cgroth](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/cgroth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/stl-tooth-segmentation/47526 "2026-07-02T19:20:29Z")

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Hey all I’ve got the registration figured out but now I am trying to figure out how to make each tooth an individual segment/shell. After that, I need to add a point that is approximately 8mm from the CEJ and use that …

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## [3D Assessment of Mandibular asymmetry](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-assessment-of-mandibular-asymmetry/533)

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**Author:** [@Pilar](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Pilar)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-assessment-of-mandibular-asymmetry/533 "2023-12-12T07:39:11Z")

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Hello 3DSlicer experts, I am a PhD Student, working on my PhD project. My goal is to measure the volume of the asymmetry using segmented mandibles (comparing one hemimandible with the other one). Following the tutorials …

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## [Corresponding points and its correlating color map](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/corresponding-points-and-its-correlating-color-map/22918)

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**Author:** [@Lexus\_H](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Lexus_H)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/corresponding-points-and-its-correlating-color-map/22918 "2023-08-21T15:29:48Z")

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Please help me to determine corresponding points between two models so I can measure the distance between two corresponding points. Also, do I need to use one model as source and registered model (super composed two sour…

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## [Model to model distance missing](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/model-to-model-distance-missing/29813)

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**Author:** [@Lexus\_H](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Lexus_H)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2023, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/model-to-model-distance-missing/29813 "2023-06-03T17:32:59Z")

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I used to use model to model distance using version 2.0 and now I don’t see that on the newest version 5.2.2. Can you tell me what module is now is called to measure model to model distance? Thanks

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## [Downsizing CBCT voxel size ](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/downsizing-cbct-voxel-size/27014)

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**Author:** [@Sophrobs](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sophrobs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/downsizing-cbct-voxel-size/27014 "2023-01-03T06:05:15Z")

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I’m doing my masters in Orthodontics in Australia. I’m conducting a study examining the effects of another orthodontic appliance, the Twin Block Appliance. The CBCT data I have is 0.3 mm voxel size. I have been using the…

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## [Beyond research](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/beyond-research/26057)

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**Author:** [@Fatih\_Hamircu](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Fatih_Hamircu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/beyond-research/26057 "2022-11-03T20:43:19Z")

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Hi, I am looking for a software that I can earn some money. I have found 3d slicer and I am happy with that. But it stars that only for research. Do 3d slicer have paid version? For 3d print, and model for use in med…

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## [How to find a default colorbar unit or calibrate in mm](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-find-a-default-colorbar-unit-or-calibrate-in-mm/22501)

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**Author:** [@Lexus\_H](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Lexus_H)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-find-a-default-colorbar-unit-or-calibrate-in-mm/22501 "2022-04-12T03:03:12Z")

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Hi, I have been able to colormap surface difference with ranges from -5 to 0 then differences from model 1 to model 2 ranging from 3mm to 9mm so I am wondering if the color bar ranges or values are based on mm or whatev…

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## [Dental models superimposition](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/dental-models-superimposition/6374)

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**Author:** [@sara](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/sara)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/dental-models-superimposition/6374 "2022-04-09T18:29:05Z")

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Operating system: Slicer version: Slicer 3D CMF 4.0 Expected behavior: Actual behavior: I used model to model distance to superimpose dental models. How does the software superimpose them? Are there multiple landmark…

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## [Lessons on slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/lessons-on-slicer/21211)

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**Author:** [@seni4it](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/seni4it)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/lessons-on-slicer/21211 "2021-12-26T06:10:27Z")

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Hey everybody I am a dentist just started a project. I wold like to create surgical guides. But my slicer keeps on crashing. Is there anyone with experience whocan Gide my throw the initial parts and help me trouble s…

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## [Model alignment ](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/model-alignment/14527)

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**Author:** [@had\_al-a](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/had_al-a)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/model-alignment/14527 "2020-11-11T11:22:14Z")

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I’m an orthodontic postgraduate student. I’m trying to superimpose “align” 2 models and do some 3d measurements. Every time I use the CMF, I chose the points for alignment and then change their radius for ROI and choose …

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## [ROI Registration Non-Functional](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/roi-registration-non-functional/14509)

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**Author:** [@ahopf](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ahopf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/roi-registration-non-functional/14509 "2020-11-09T17:02:04Z")

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I am trying to use ROI registration (within the surface registration module) to register two .ply models based on an overlapping section of the models after fiducial registration (which gave close pre-alignment). I ha…

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## [Automatic segmentation best for entire the mandible including dentition, trabecular and cortical bone](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/automatic-segmentation-best-for-entire-the-mandible-including-dentition-trabecular-and-cortical-bone/13805)

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**Author:** [@Lexus\_H](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Lexus_H)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/automatic-segmentation-best-for-entire-the-mandible-including-dentition-trabecular-and-cortical-bone/13805 "2020-10-02T08:48:10Z")

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How do I automatically segment all of the teeth, cortical and trabecular bone in the mandible? Is it better to use ITK-SNAP or Slicer? Is colorbar in an increment of 1cmm? I mean for a range Is there a way to crop col…

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## [ROI registration not working](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/roi-registration-not-working/10791)

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**Author:** [@wfurquim](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/wfurquim)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/roi-registration-not-working/10791 "2020-04-02T12:26:49Z")

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It is not possible to perform ROI registration since selection of landmarks does not work. Did anyone find a solution to this issue?

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## [Scene, Visibility of models and fiducials](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/scene-visibility-of-models-and-fiducials/10397)

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**Author:** [@kwichuda](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/kwichuda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/scene-visibility-of-models-and-fiducials/10397 "2020-02-24T20:30:00Z")

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I use Q3DC and Angle plane modules. First, I must choose scene for create the the plane or landmark but I don’t know how to create scene. Should I go to create this on the other modules before go to Q3DC or Angle plane?

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## [Q3DC does not work properly](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/q3dc-does-not-work-properly/10160)

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**Author:** [@ntokavan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ntokavan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/q3dc-does-not-work-properly/10160 "2020-02-07T16:31:44Z")

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Problem report for Slicer 4.10.2 macosx-amd64: \[please describe expected and actual behavior\] The fudicial I put on the sample is not fixed. I keeps moving even though I don’t choose any fudicial in “selected landmarks”…

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## [Mandible registration](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/mandible-registration/9902)

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**Author:** [@Lexus\_H](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Lexus_H)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/mandible-registration/9902 "2020-01-31T15:33:10Z")

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I am using dry mandible so predefect and postdefect periodontal bone changes can be superimposed then the difference can be detected in color map. I have converted CBCT dicom files to gipl then manual approximation t…

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## [Two STL models of Intra- oral surface scan alignment and volume measurement](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/two-stl-models-of-intra-oral-surface-scan-alignment-and-volume-measurement/8365)

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**Author:** [@manjula](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/manjula)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/two-stl-models-of-intra-oral-surface-scan-alignment-and-volume-measurement/8365 "2019-09-10T14:18:00Z")

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Hi, Our Input - 2 STL surface scan models (PreOp and Post Op) - from the 3Shape surface scanner. We have two problems. Need to accurately align the pre and post op surface scans ? (they have fixed landmarks) Nee…

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## [Facial bones segmentation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/facial-bones-segmentation/5019)

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**Author:** [@alexk](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/alexk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/facial-bones-segmentation/5019 "2018-12-09T05:31:11Z")

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Operating system: Mac Slicer version: 4,8 Expected behavior: Actual behavior: Hello, I would like to do an anatomical work on the facial bones. For that I would like to segment all the bones and to be able to isola…

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## [Cmf.slicer.org still points to old mailing list](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/cmf-slicer-org-still-points-to-old-mailing-list/1217)

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**Author:** [@pieper](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/pieper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/cmf-slicer-org-still-points-to-old-mailing-list/1217 "2017-10-13T15:12:09Z")

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Hi - I noticed that the cmf.slicer.org web page has mailto links to the slicer-users mailing list, but should be updated to point to this discussion forum. -Steve

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## [Model to Model Distance crashing in SlicerCMF4.1](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/model-to-model-distance-crashing-in-slicercmf4-1/666)

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**Author:** [@jbvimort](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jbvimort)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/model-to-model-distance-crashing-in-slicercmf4-1/666 "2017-09-06T13:05:41Z")

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Hi all! I just tried to use Model to Model Distance in SlicerCMF4.1 in order to help someone, but it seems that the module is crashing. It's throwing me the following error: """ Model To Model Distance standard error…

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## [News May 16, 2017: SlicerCMF 4.0](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/news-may-16-2017-slicercmf-4-0/322)

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**Author:** [@mirclem](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mirclem)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/news-may-16-2017-slicercmf-4-0/322 "2017-05-16T13:29:39Z")

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Hi, We have: Incorporated a dozen of SlicerCMF specific plugins for volume images for example from Cone Beam Computed Tomography, as well as digital surface models. Created a YouTube channel with 18 videos that have…

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## [SlicerCMF website](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicercmf-website/321)

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**Author:** [@mirclem](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mirclem)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 1:25pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicercmf-website/321 "2017-05-16T13:25:12Z")

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Hi! Beatriz created a very nice website where you can have access to the different tools we developed and download the latest version of SlicerCMF. The link is http://cmf.slicer.org/, you can find on the website mor…