The present invention provides a system and method for reconstructing an anatomical impression. The proposed system (10) comprises light signal generating means (16) for generating a light signal (18) directed toward a synthetic test body (20) having said anatomical impression. The light signal (18) is directed toward the synthetic test body (20) such that said light signal (18) is attenuated upon passing through said synthetic test body (20). A sensor (28) captures said attenuated light signal through said test body (20) and converts the captured attenuated light signal into digitized image information. The system (10) further includes digital reconstruction means (14, 26) for reconstructing said digitized image information based on measurement of light attenuation to generate a three-dimensional volume (40) of said anatomical impression.
