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Published on in Vol 22, No 10 (2020): October

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Accuracy of Mobile Device–Compatible 3D Scanners for Facial Digitization: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Accuracy of Mobile Device–Compatible 3D Scanners for Facial Digitization: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Accuracy of Mobile Device–Compatible 3D Scanners for Facial Digitization: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Hang-Nga Mai1 Author Orcid Image ;   Du-Hyeong Lee1, 2 Author Orcid Image
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