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Zirk M, Niknazemi M, Riekert M, Kreppel M, Linz C, Lentzen MP. Comparative analysis of volumetric changes between resection volume of oral tongue cancer and post operative volume of radial forearm flaps. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:498. [PMID: 39182195 PMCID: PMC11345318 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05885-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study investigates the relationship between the total volume of oral tongue cancer pre-operatively and the RFFF volume post-operatively. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 52 DICOM imaging datasets (CT or MRI) of 26 patients were included in this study. The volume of the desired structure was quantified using semi-automatic segmentation using the software ITK-SNAP. All extracted measurements were validated by two further clinicians at separate instances. RESULTS The variation of MeanVolTu can be predicted by MeanVolFlap moderately reliable with 59.1% confidence (R-Qua: 0.591). ANOVA Testing to represent how well the regression line fits the data, resulted in the overall regression model being statistically significant in predicting the MeanVolTu (p < 0.001). The flap volume may be predicted using the following algorithm: MeanVolFlap0 = 3241,633 + 1, 322 * MeanVolTu. CONCLUSION The results of this study show positive correlation between tumor volume and flap volume, highlighting the significance of efficient flap planning with increasing tumor volume. A larger extraction volume of the radial forearm free flap from the donor site compromises the forearm more, thus increasing the probability of post-operative complications. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Radial forearm free flap design in accordance with its corresponding 3D tumor volume.
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- Matthias Zirk
- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
- Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
- Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, MKG Köln West, Bunzlauerstr. 1, 50858, Cologne, Germany.
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Ko YY, Yang WF, Leung YY. The Role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in the Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ). Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1700. [PMID: 39202187 PMCID: PMC11353876 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14161700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a debilitating condition associated with antiresorptive and antiangiogenic medications that are frequently used in treating osteoporosis and cancers. With the ability to produce high-resolution images with a lower radiation dose, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an emerging technology in maxillofacial imaging that offers several advantages in evaluating MRONJ. This review aims to summarise the radiological features of MRONJ as observed via CBCT and highlight its advantages over two-dimensional plain films in assessing MRONJ. CBCT has the capability to detect early MRONJ lesions, characterise the extent and nature of lesions, distinguish MRONJ from other osseous pathologies, and assist in treatment planning. By leveraging the advantages of CBCT, clinicians can enhance their understanding of MRONJ, improve decision making, and ultimately optimize patient care.
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; (Y.Y.K.); (W.-F.Y.)
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Yfanti Z, Tetradis S, Nikitakis NG, Alexiou KE, Makris N, Angelopoulos C, Tsiklakis K. Radiologic findings of osteonecrosis, osteoradionecrosis, osteomyelitis and jaw metastatic disease with cone beam CT. Eur J Radiol 2023; 165:110916. [PMID: 37300936 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2023.110916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess CBCT scans of patients with medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ), osteoradionecrosis (ORN), osteomyelitis (OM) and jaw metastatic disease (JM), evaluate the presence and extent of radiologic findings, identify radiologic parameters that may distinguish the four entities and last, introduce a new modified radiographic index (CRIm), in order to contribute to the diagnosis of these conditions. METHODS Τwo major databases were retrospectively searched for fully documented and diagnosed CBCT scans of MRONJ, ORN, OM and JM from 2006 to 2019. 335 CBCT scans met the inclusion criteria and were assessed under standardized viewing conditions blindly by 2 observers. The CRIm index proposed in this study evaluates: lytic changes, sclerosis, periosteal bone formation, sequestration, non-healing extraction sockets and other findings which included: sinus implication, inferior alveolar canal implication and jaw fracture. Lytic changes, sclerosis, periosteal bone formation, sequestration and non-healing extraction sockets were scored as: absent (0), localized/single (1) and extensive/multiple (2). Each one of other findings were scored individually as: absent (0) and present (1). For statistical analysis t-test, Pearson's r correlation coefficient, one-way ANOVA and Bonferonni were performed. RESULTS Extensive lytic changes were the most common finding, especially for ORN, where it occurred in all CBCT scans (100%). The mean value of the CRIm index differs significantly between CBCT scans with MRONJ and JM, as well as between those with OM and JM (Bonferroni p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The new modified Composite Radiographic Index introduced in this study, appears to have improved an objective approach to the previously used Composite Radiographic Index by means of cumulative radiologic features. Τhe predominance of certain radiologic features in one or more of these entities may lead the diagnostician towards the correct diagnosis.
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- Zafeiroula Yfanti
- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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- Section of Oral Maxillofacial Radiology, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Department of Oral Medicine & Pathology and Hospital Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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Gürses BO, Alpoz E, Şener M, Çankaya H, Boyacıoğlu H, Güneri P. A support vector machine-based algorithm to identify bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis throughout the mandibular bone by using cone beam computerized tomography images. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2023; 52:20220390. [PMID: 36988116 PMCID: PMC10170169 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20220390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to develop an algorithm to distinguish the patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) from healthy controls using CBCT images by evaluating both trabecular and cortical bone changes through the whole body of the mandibular bone. METHODS Patient data set was created from axial CBCT images of 7 BRONJ patients (28 slices) and 8 healthy controls (27 slices). The healthy bone of healthy controls, bone sclerosis of BRONJ patients, bone necrosis of BRONJ patients, and normal appearing bone of BRONJ patients (NBP) were labeled on CBCT images by three maxillofacial radiologists. Proposed algorithm had preparation and background cancellation, mandibular bone segmentation and centerline determination, spatial transformation of gray values, and classification steps. RESULTS Significant differences between the statistical moments (mean, variance, skewness, kurtosis, standard error, median, mode and coefficient of variance) of healthy and diseased (bone sclerosis and necrosis) groups were observed (p = 0.000, p < 0.05). Also, variations were noted between healthy controls and NBP of BRONJ patients (p = 0.000, p < 0.05).The statistical moments were utilized to develop the algorithm which has resulted with accuracy of 0.999, sensitivity of 0.998, specificity of 0.998, precision of 1, recall of 0.998, AUC of 1, and F1 score of 0.999 in identification of BRONJ patients from healthy ones. CONCLUSION The proposed algorithm differentiated the mandibular bones of the healthy and the BRONJ patients with high accuracy in the present test sample.
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- Barış Oğuz Gürses
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, Ege University, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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Lentzen MP, Riekert M, Grozinger P, Zirk M, Nickenig HJ, Zöller JE, Kreppel M. Anatomical and volumetric analysis of fibro-osseous lesions of the craniofacial skeleton. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2021; 49:1113-1118. [PMID: 34563422 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2021.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Our study aimed to provide volumetric data relating to fibro-osseous lesions of the craniofacial skeleton, in order to highlight risk factors due to the different entities, and to guide clinical decisions for jeopardized patients. METHODS Volumetric measurements of osteomas and ossifying fibromas were performed by applying the open-source software ITK-Snap to cone-beam computed tomography images. DICOM datasets were imported, identified, and delineated using semiautomatic segmentation; this was then verified using manual segmentation. The volumes of the lesions were computed automatically in cubic millimeters using the program. For statistical investigations, descriptive statistics and independent Student t-tests were performed. Additionally, Pearson's correlation was applied as a bivariate analysis. Values of p < 0.05 were considered significant. RESULTS 45 patients (11 male and 34 female) were included in this study. The mean volumes were 10.02 ± 18.79 cm3 for osteomas and 4.80 ± 5.71 cm3 for ossifying fibromas (p = 0.016). Males (12.81 ± 20.38 cm3) presented significantly larger volumes than females (5.43 ± 10.32 cm3) (p = 0.042). With regard to shape, morphology, and affection of surrounding anatomical structures, irregular shape (p = 0.001; p = 0.037), multilocular morphology (p = 0.001; p = 0.037), nerve affection (p = 0.001; p = 0.002), tooth affection (p = 0.001; p = 0.594), cortical bone exceedance (p = 0.033; p = 0.001), and clinically visible symptoms (p = 0.004; p = 0.001) were statistically significantly associated with a larger volume of both entities. CONCLUSION Volumetric analysis revealed that osteomas significantly exceeded the mean size of ossifying fibromas, supporting the argument that special attention should be paid to this entity. In cases of difficult histopathological examination, lesions with irregular shape, multilocular morphology, nerve and tooth affection, cortical bone exceedance, and clinically visible symptoms should be considered for close clinico-radiological follow-up, irrespective of the entity.
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- Max-Philipp Lentzen
- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany.
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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A Volumetric and Morphological Analysis of Recurrent Odontogenic Keratocysts by Semiautomatic Segmentation. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 33:e294-e298. [PMID: 34538797 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The authors conducted this study to provide morphological and volumetric data of recurrent odontogenic keratocysts of the upper and lower jaw to emphasize risk factors in accordance with their radiological appearance and guide clinical decisions for jeopardized patients. METHODS By applying the open-source software "ITK-Snap" on cone-beam computed tomography images, volumetric measurements of histopathologically diagnosed recurrent odontogenic keratocysts could be performed. For statistical investigations, descriptive statistics and independent Student t test were performed. The intraclass correlation coefficient was used to assess intra- and inter-rater reliabilities. P values P < 0.05 were considered significant. RESULTS Forty patients (24 male and 16 female) were included in this study. Recurrent odontogenic keratocysts had a mean maximum diameter of 28.91 mm ± 12.00 mm and a mean volume of 4.48 cm3 ± 4.29 cm3. According to morphology, irregular shape (P = 0.001; P = 0.005), unclear margin (P = 0.001; P = 0.001), multilocular morphology (P = 0.001; P = 0.001), and cortical bone exceedance (P = 0.001; P = 0.007) are statistically significantly associated with a larger cyst diameter and volume. Furthermore, significant differences by diameter and volume could be shown between patients with and without iliac crest graft reconstruction (P = 0.001; P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Volumetric analysis reveals that recurrent odontogenic keratocysts show large diametric and volumetric extension that leads to complex reconstruction by iliac crest grafts, adding an argument that special attention should be paid to this entity and its recurrence. In case of difficult histopathological examination, lesions with irregular shape and margin, multilocular morphology, cortical bone exceedance, and clinically visible symptoms should be considered for close morphological and volumetric clinico-radiological follow-up.
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Introduction: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a condition that is becoming more common in the everyday practice of both dental and maxillofacial surgeons. Materials and methods: This paper aims to provide a comprehensive and easy to read by clinicians presentation of comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date data on MRONJ. The individual chapters focus on the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and recurrence of MRONJ. Results and discussion: It has been observed over the years that among drugs that increase the risk of the disease, apart from bisphosphonates, angiogenesis inhibitors and anti-RANKL monoclonal antibodies should also be included. A thorough physical and subjective examination, periodic correction of dental prostheses, and an adequate preparation for even the simplest of procedures in the oral cavity area can prevent or minimize the risk of MRONJ. Conclusions: It is extremely difficult to treat once it occurs and oftentimes is a recurring problem that leads to a multitude of symptoms that gradually decrease the quality of a patient’s life.
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Volumetric and Morphological Analysis of Mandibular Condyles of Angle Class 2 and 3 Malocclusion Patients. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 33:e30-e34. [PMID: 34292254 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT This study was conducted to provide diametric and volumetric data of mandibular condyles from patients with Angle class 2 and 3 malocclusions by semiautomatic segmentation based upon cone-beam computed tomography.Cone-beam computed tomography images of 79 patients were analyzed. By using the open-source software "ITK-SNAP", diametric and volumetric measurements of 158 mandibular condyles were performed. Descriptive statistics were calculated for all normally distributed variables. Correlations between patients with Angle class 2 and 3 were calculated with the independent Student t test. P values P < 0.05 were considered significant.Irrespective of the side, patients with class 2 malocclusion showed smaller mandibular condyles (right: 1.128 ± 0.504 cm3; left: 1.222 ± 0.596 cm3) than patients with class 3 (right: 1.504 ± 0.361 cm3; left: 1.493 ± 0.335 cm3). These results were reproducible also in accordance with the diametric measurement (class 2 right: 16.75 ± 2.72 mm; left: 17.04 ± 3.01 mm) (class 3 right: 18.24 ± 2.54 mm; left: 18.32 ± 2.13 mm). However, volumetric differences were highly statistically significant (right: P = 0.001; left: P = 0.018) while diametric differences were slightly significant for the right and not significant for the left side (right: P = 0.042; left: P = 0.053).Diametric and volumetric analyses offer important additional information based on 3D images of cone-beam computed tomography technology. Significant differences in diameter and volume of mandibular condyles could be assessed between different classes of malocclusion.
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Lentzen MP, Riekert M, Buller J, Grandoch A, Zirk M, Zoeller JE, Kreppel M. A volumetric study of mandibular condyles in orthognathic patients by semiautomatic segmentation. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 26:205-212. [PMID: 34114116 PMCID: PMC9162966 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-021-00976-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Purpose This study was conducted to elucidate volumetric data of mandibular condyles of orthognathic patients by analyzing cone beam computed tomography images based upon semiautomatic segmentation. Methods Cone beam computed tomography images of 87 patients with malocclusions were analyzed in this retrospective study. Patients were between 17 and 53 years old and diagnosed with Angle class I, II, or III malocclusion. By using the validated open-source software “ITK-SNAP,” the volumetric measurements of 174 mandibular condyles were performed. Volumetric analysis was performed according to intra-subject side differences by paired Student t test. In accordance to inter-subject side, gender, age and type of malocclusion differences bivariate analysis and ANOVA were applied. Results The mean volume for the right condyle was 1.378 ± 0.447 cm3, with a maximum of 2.379 cm3 and a minimum of 0.121 cm3. The mean volume for the left side was 1.435 ± 0.474 cm3, with a maximum of 3.264 cm3 and a minimum of 0.109 cm3. Bivariate analysis indicated a highly significant inter-subject difference between the volume of the left and right mandibular condyles (p < 0.01). Females had a significantly smaller condyle volume than males (p < 0.05 left condyle; p < 0.01 right condyle). Conclusion The fact that shape and volume of mandibular condyles show a high susceptibility to pathological alterations and particularly malocclusions makes a precise knowledge about volumetric changes indispensable. Our results show that significant inter-subject differences in condyle volume could be found with respect to the side and gender. Larger volumes could be assessed for the left condyle and for male patients.
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- Max-Philipp Lentzen
- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany.
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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A Comparison of the Clinical and Radiological Extent of Denosumab (Xgeva ®) Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Retrospective Study. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10112390. [PMID: 34071481 PMCID: PMC8197814 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a severe side effect of antiresorptive medication. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of denosumab-related osteonecrosis of the jaw and to compare the clinical and radiological extent of osteonecrosis. A retrospective study of patients who received Xgeva® at the Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine (ICL) was performed. Patients for whom clinical and radiological (CBCT) data were available were divided into two groups: “exposed” for patients with bone exposure and “fistula” when only a fistula through which the bone could be probed was observed. The difference between clinical and radiological extent was assessed. The p-value was set at 0.05, and a total of 246 patients were included. The cumulative incidence of osteonecrosis was 0.9% at 6 months, 7% at 12 months, and 15% from 24 months. The clinical extent of MRONJ was significantly less than their radiological extent: in the “exposed” group, 17 areas (45%) were less extensive clinically than radiologically (p < 0.001) and respectively 6 (67%) for the “fistula” group (p < 0.031). It would seem that a CBCT is essential to know the real extent of MRONJ. Thus, it would seem interesting to systematically perform a CBCT during the diagnosis of MRONJ, exploring the entire affected dental arch.
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Zhou YQ, Son GH, Shi YQ, Yu YJ, Li MY, Zhang Q, Zou DH, Zhang ZY, Yang C, Wang SY. Quantitative Segmentation Analysis of the Radiological Changes by Using ITK-SNAP: Risk Assessment of the Severity and Recurrence of Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. Int J Med Sci 2021; 18:2209-2216. [PMID: 33859529 PMCID: PMC8040413 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.56408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background and purpose: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) severely impairs patients' quality of life and is remarkably refractory to treatment. There are lots of studies about identification of the radiographic features of MRONJ, yet reports about quantitative radiographic analysis for the risk assessment of the severity and recurrence of MRONJ are rarely heard. The aim of this study was to investigate the volumes of osteolytic lesions and radiodensity values of osteosclerotic lesions in MRONJ patients by using ITK-SNAP for severity prediction and prognosis evaluation. Materials and methods: Of 78 MRONJ patients (78 lesions) involved in this retrospective study, 53 were presented as osteolytic lesions and 25 were presented as osteosclerotic changes alone. Comprehensive CBCT images, demographics and clinical data of patients were investigated. The volumetric analysis and radiodensity measurement were performed by ITK-SNAP. SPSS 25.0 were used for statistical analysis. Results: The osteolytic lesion volumes in MRONJ patients receiving intravenous bisphosphonates (P=0.004) and patients without osteoporosis (P=0.027) were significantly large. No significant correlation between the volumes and bisphosphonates duration was found (P=0.094). The radiodensity values of osteosclerotic lesions was significantly correlated with bisphosphonates duration (P=0.040). The surrounding area of post-surgical lesions in MRONJ patients with recurrence showed significantly great radiodensity values (P=0.025). No significant correlation between the radiodensity values and the transformation from osteosclerotic lesions to osteolytic lesions was observed (P=0.507). Conclusion: MRONJ patients receiving intravenous bisphosphonates develop into large volumes of osteolytic lesions more easily. Long-term bisphosphonates duration is possibly related with higher bone density of osteosclerotic lesions, while higher density is not associated with the transformation from osteosclerotic lesions to osteolytic lesions. A rise of bone mineral density nearby post-surgical lesions is probably a predictor for MRONJ recurrence.
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- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Collage of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (200011); National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Department of Oral Surgery
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- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Collage of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (200011); National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Department of Oral Surgery
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- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Collage of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (200011); National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Department of Oral Surgery
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Lentzen MP, Buller J, Riekert M, Grandoch A, Kreppel M, Zöller JE, Zirk M. Bisphosphonate application and volumetric effects on MRONJ lesions. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2021; 49:501-507. [PMID: 33853745 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2021.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The purpose of this investigation was to analyze the volume of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) lesions by semi-automatic segmentation of cone-beam computed tomography images, and correlate the results with the underlying diseases and applied medication. MRONJ lesions detected in cone-beam computed tomography images were assessed. The open-source software ITK-Snap enabled volumetric measurements of MRONJ lesions based on semi-automatic segmentation. Results were analyzed according to necrosis volume, localization, and gender. In addition, the underlying disease and the type of application of antiresorptive medication were investigated. Cone-beam computed tomography images of 66 patients were studied. 34 male and 32 female patients were included, with ages ranging from 50 to 93 years at the time of diagnosis. The mean volume was 993.24 ± 620.94 mm3: 484.73 ± 230.97 mm3 for the upper jaw and 1084.04 ± 625.74 mm3 for the lower jaw. The results indicated statistically significant differences between lesions of the upper and lower jaw, regardless of gender (p = 0.003). The analysis of differences between males and females did not show any significant results (p = 0.464), although males presented slightly larger lesions than females. With regard to the underlying disease, patients with osteoporosis presented larger volumes, whereas patients with malignant tumors presented smaller volumes. Nevertheless, no statistically significant differences according to the underlying disease (p = 0.313) were detected. However, patients with intravenous (iv) application showed statistically significantly larger lesions than patients who underwent oral or subcutaneous (s.c.) applications (p = 0.004). It seems that the osteonecrosis volume correlates with the applied antiresorptive agents. Larger MRONJ lesions should be expected in patients who receive intravenous antiresorptive therapy.
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- Max-Philipp Lentzen
- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany.
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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Ogura I, Minami Y, Ono J, Kanri Y, Okada Y, Igarashi K, Haga-Tsujimura M, Nakahara K, Kobayashi E. CBCT imaging and histopathological characteristics of osteoradionecrosis and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Imaging Sci Dent 2021; 51:73-80. [PMID: 33828964 PMCID: PMC8007393 DOI: 10.5624/isd.20200230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging and histopathological characteristics of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Materials and Methods Ten surgical specimens from segmental mandibulectomy (3 ORN and 7 MRONJ) were analyzed using CBCT. The CBCT parameters were as follows: high-resolution mode (tube voltage, 90.0 kV; tube current, 4.00 mA; rotation time, 16.8 s; field of view, 56 mm×56 mm; thickness, 0.099 mm). Histopathological characteristics were evaluated using histological slides of the surgical specimens. The Pearson chi-square test was used to compare ORN and MRONJ in terms of CBCT findings (internal texture, sequestrum, periosteal reaction and cortical perforation) and histopathological characteristics (necrotic bone, inflammatory cells, reactive bone formation, bacteria, Actinomyces, and osteoclasts). A P value less than 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. Results MRONJ showed periosteal reaction on CBCT more frequently than ORN (7 of 7 [100%] vs. 0 of 3 [0%], P<0.05). Regarding histopathological characteristics, MRONJ showed osteoclasts more frequently than ORN (6 of 7 [85.7%] vs. 0 of 3 [0%], P<0.05). Conclusion This study evaluated the CBCT imaging and histopathological characteristics of ORN and MRONJ, and the findings suggest that CBCT could be useful for the evaluation of ORN and MRONJ.
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- Ichiro Ogura
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Dental Materials Science, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Histology, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, Japan.,Advanced Research Center, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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- Advanced Research Center, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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Iwanaga J, Matsushita Y, Decater T, Ibaragi S, Tubbs RS. Mandibular canal vs. inferior alveolar canal: Evidence‐based terminology analysis. Clin Anat 2020; 34:209-217. [DOI: 10.1002/ca.23648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Joe Iwanaga
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans Louisiana USA
- Dental and Oral Medical Center Kurume University School of Medicine Kurume Japan
- Division of Gross and Clinical Anatomy, Department of Anatomy Kurume University School of Medicine Kurume Japan
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- School of Dentistry University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan USA
- Department of Clinical Oral Oncology Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Nagasaki Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans Louisiana USA
- Department of Anatomical Sciences St. George's University St. George's Grenada
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences Okayama Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans Louisiana USA
- Department of Anatomical Sciences St. George's University St. George's Grenada
- Department of Structural and Cellular Biology Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans Louisiana USA
- Department of Neurosurgery and Ochsner Neuroscience Institute Ochsner Health System New Orleans Louisiana USA
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