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Alrashed S, Dutra V, Chu TMG, Yang CC, Lin WS. Influence of exposure protocol, voxel size, and artifact removal algorithm on the trueness of segmentation utilizing an artificial-intelligence-based system. J Prosthodont 2024; 33:574-583. [PMID: 38305665 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13827] [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: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of exposure protocol, voxel sizes, and artifact removal algorithms on the trueness of segmentation in various mandible regions using an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eleven dry human mandibles were scanned using a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanner under differing exposure protocols (standard and ultra-low), voxel sizes (0.15 mm, 0.3 mm, and 0.45 mm), and with or without artifact removal algorithm. The resulting datasets were segmented using an AI-based system, exported as 3D models, and compared to reference files derived from a white-light laboratory scanner. Deviation measurement was performed using a computer-aided design (CAD) program and recorded as root mean square (RMS). The RMS values were used as a representation of the trueness of the AI-segmented 3D models. A 4-way ANOVA was used to assess the impact of voxel size, exposure protocol, artifact removal algorithm, and location on RMS values (α = 0.05). RESULTS Significant effects were found with voxel size (p < 0.001) and location (p < 0.001), but not with exposure protocol (p = 0.259) or artifact removal algorithm (p = 0.752). Standard exposure groups had significantly lower RMS values than the ultra-low exposure groups in the mandible body with 0.3 mm (p = 0.014) or 0.45 mm (p < 0.001) voxel sizes, the symphysis with a 0.45 mm voxel size (p = 0.011), and the whole mandible with a 0.45 mm voxel size (p = 0.001). Exposure protocol did not affect RMS values at teeth and alveolar bone (p = 0.544), mandible angles (p = 0.380), condyles (p = 0.114), and coronoids (p = 0.806) locations. CONCLUSION This study informs optimal exposure protocol and voxel size choices in CBCT imaging for true AI-based automatic segmentation with minimal radiation. The artifact removal algorithm did not influence the trueness of AI segmentation. When using an ultra-low exposure protocol to minimize patient radiation exposure in AI segmentations, a voxel size of 0.15 mm is recommended, while a voxel size of 0.45 mm should be avoided.
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- Safa Alrashed
- Oral Biology PhD program in the College of Dentistry, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Medicine, and Radiology, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Comprehensive Care, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, Department of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, Department of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Rossi A, Lagravère-Vich M, Heo G, Major PW, El-Bialy T. An evaluation of root resorption associated with the use of photobiomodulation during orthodontic treatment with clear aligners: a retrospective cohort pilot study. Angle Orthod 2024; 94:294-302. [PMID: 38412960 PMCID: PMC11050451 DOI: 10.2319/081823-567.1] [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: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the change in tooth root volume using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in a group of patients treated concurrently with clear aligners and an adjunctive photobiomodulation (PBM) device. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective cohort pilot study included the records of 32 consecutively treated clear aligner patients (23 female, 9 male) from the private practice of one orthodontist. The PBM group (n = 16) used the device once per day for 5 minutes per arch and was compared with a matched control group (n = 16). A semiautomated segmentation technique was used to obtain tooth volume of anterior teeth from CBCT imaging prior to (T0) and during or immediately following (T1) orthodontic treatment with clear aligners. The change in root volume between time points was assessed. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference between the pre- and posttreatment root volumes of maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth, regardless of which intervention group the patient belonged to (P > .05). There was also no difference in the mean percentage change in root volume between clear aligner patients in this study who were treated with the PBM device compared with a matched control group (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS Clear aligner patients in this study who changed their aligners every 3 to 5 days and used adjunctive photobiomodulation therapy did not experience clinically relevant orthodontically induced external root resorption. Due to the small sample size and measurement error in the root segmentation process, the results should be interpreted with caution.
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Llacer-Martínez M, Martín-Biedma B, Sanz MT, Aura-Tormos JI, Fos-Galve P, Fernández-Muñiz Z, Vega JA, Jovani-Sancho M. Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for the Evaluation of Dental Pulp Chamber Volume: Implications for Clinics and Teaching. Dent J (Basel) 2024; 12:95. [PMID: 38668007 PMCID: PMC11049409 DOI: 10.3390/dj12040095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The dental pulp chamber volume is a fundamental measurement in the field of endodontics, but also in forensic sciences, teaching and training, or tissue engineering. This study evaluates the precision of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in comparison with computed micro-tomography (micro-CT) in evaluating the pulp chamber volume of the upper central incisors ex vivo. The intra-operator and inter-operator errors were evaluated, and the results for the two techniques were compared with those of a T-test for paired samples. The intra-operator and inter-operator errors were >0.05, indicating adequate reproducibility in each operator and no significant differences between their measurements. On the other hand, no significant differences between the two measurement techniques were found. The present results demonstrate that CBCT is a precise, feasible, and reproducible technique for the evaluation of the dental pulp chamber volume ex vivo. The results provided with this method are useful for different medical domains but also for the teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Furthermore, the findings of this study carry significant clinical implications, as the accurate assessment of the pulp chamber volume is critical in the diagnosis and treatment of various endodontic conditions. The ability of CBCT to provide reliable 3D dental anatomy measurements can enhance the planning of endodontic treatments by allowing for a better understanding of the internal tooth morphology. Additionally, the precision and reproducibility of CBCT in assessing the pulp chamber volume can contribute to improved clinical outcomes and reduced complications during endodontic procedures. These findings further support the increasingly vital role of CBCT in modern clinical practice and underscore its value as an indispensable tool in the field of dentistry.
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- Maria Llacer-Martínez
- Departamento de Odontología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (M.L.-M.); (J.I.A.-T.); (P.F.-G.)
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- Departamento de Cirugía y Especialidades Médico-Quirúrgicas, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Departamento de Didáctica Matemática, Universidad de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Departamento de Odontología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (M.L.-M.); (J.I.A.-T.); (P.F.-G.)
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- Departamento de Odontología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (M.L.-M.); (J.I.A.-T.); (P.F.-G.)
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- Departamento de Morfología y Biología Celular, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago de Chile 7500912, Chile
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- Departamento de Odontología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (M.L.-M.); (J.I.A.-T.); (P.F.-G.)
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Pires M, Martins JNR, Pereira MR, Vasconcelos I, Costa RPD, Duarte I, Ginjeira A. Diagnostic value of cone beam computed tomography for root canal morphology assessment - a micro-CT based comparison. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:201. [PMID: 38453706 PMCID: PMC10920457 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05580-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: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a root canal anatomy diagnostic tool by comparison with micro-CT gold-standard. MATERIALS AND METHODS 216 two-rooted mandibular molars were first scanned in a CBCT device (200 μm voxel size) and posteriorly in a micro-CT scanner (19.61 μm). The volumes were sequentially screened to classify main root canal anatomy according to Vertucci classification, and for the presence of lateral canals and apical deltas, in both mesial and distal roots. RESULTS Both methods revealed a higher prevalence of Vertucci Type II and IV in the mesial root, and Vertucci Type I in the distal root. The percentage of agreement for main root canal anatomy classification between CBCT and micro-CT scores was high (85.2%). CONCLUSION Sensibility to detect both lateral canals and apical deltas with CBCT was low. These results attest to the fact that minor anatomical changes might be difficult to identify with CBCT imaging, hampering its diagnostic value.
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- Mariana Pires
- Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.
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- Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
- Grupo de Investigação em Bioquímica e Biologia Oral, Unidade de Investigação em Ciências Orais e Biomédicas (UICOB), Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
- Centro de Estudo de Medicina Dentária Baseada na Evidência (CEMDBE) - Cochrane Portugal, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
- Center for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Marinha Grande, Portugal
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- TEMA - Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
- LASI - Intelligent Systems Associate Laboratory, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
- Grupo de Investigação em Bioquímica e Biologia Oral, Unidade de Investigação em Ciências Orais e Biomédicas (UICOB), Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Gohain M, Asif MK, Nambiar P, Mohd Noor NS, Hidayah Reduwan N, Ibrahim N. Three-dimensional surface area analyses of developing maxillary second premolar root apices for age estimation using CBCT images. Leg Med (Tokyo) 2024; 66:102391. [PMID: 38211402 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2024.102391] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Three-dimensional surface area analyses of developing root apices for age estimation in children and young adults have shown promising results. The current study aimed to apply this three-dimensional method to develop a regression model for estimating age in Malaysian children aged 7 to 14 using developing maxillary second premolars. A training sample of 155 cone-beam computed tomography scans (83 Malays and 72 Chinese) was analysed, and the formula was subsequently validated on an independent sample of 92 cone-beam computed tomography scans (45 Malays and 47 Chinese). The results showed a strong correlation (r = 94 %) between the chronological age as a dependent variable and the predictor variables, including root surface area of the apex, sex, ethnicity, and root development status (open/closed apices). For this model, the predictor variables accounted for 88.4 % of the variation in age except sex and ethnicity. A mean absolute error value of 0.42 indicated that this model can be reliably used for Malaysian children. In conclusion, this study recognises the method of three-dimensional surface area analyses as a valuable tool for age estimation in forensic and clinical practice. Further studies are highly recommended to assess its effectiveness across different demographic groups.
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- Meghna Gohain
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Research and Forensic Odontology, Shifa College of Dentistry, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan; Department of Oral Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University, Malaysia.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Department of Oral Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University, Saujana Putra, Malaysia.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Centre of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic and Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Rutkunas V, Gendviliene I, Auskalnis L, Mangano F, Zlatev S, Ivanova V, Mijiritsky E, Borusevicius R. Influence of Kennedy class and number of implants on the accuracy of dynamic implant navigation: An in vitro study using an X-ray free evaluation methodology. J Dent 2023; 139:104679. [PMID: 37683800 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104679] [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: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the accuracy of fully guided dynamic implant navigation surgery in Kennedy I, II, and III class dental arch defects with two different implant designs, using an X-ray free evaluation method. METHODS Polyurethane resin maxillary models simulated posterior edentulous defects. Four cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans and four intraoral (IOS) scans were obtained for each model and a digital wax-up with the correct implant positions was made. The accuracy of implant positions was evaluated using an IOS-based X-ray-free method (3Shape). Four deviation characteristics were evaluated: insertion point, depth deviation, horizontal and angle deviation. RESULTS The insertion point deviation measures ranged from 0.19 mm to 1.71 mm. Depth (s) and (u) deviations ranged from -1.47 mm to 0.74 mm and from 0.02 mm to 1.47 mm, respectively. Horizontal deviation ranged from 0.09 mm to 1.37 mm. CONCLUSIONS There is a tendency of a decreasing insertion point deviation for an increasing number and distribution area of the teeth (increasing Kennedy class number). Kennedy class II and distal implant position had the most influence for the higher deviations. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Dynamic implant guidance provides accurate spacing, angulation, depth and position of the implants. It is important to understand how the number of missing teeth and implant design could influence the accuracy of dynamic implant navigation. Thus, it is important to evaluate factors influencing the accuracy of dynamic systems by using a X-ray-free post-operative method and to overcome the limitations of providing multiple CBCT scans.
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- Vygandas Rutkunas
- Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius 03101, Lithuania
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- Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius 03101, Lithuania
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- Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius 03101, Lithuania
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- Honorary Professor in Restorative Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- CAD/CAM Center of Dental Medicine at the Research Institute, Medical University-Plovdiv, Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria
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- Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria
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- Head and Neck Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 699350, Israel
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- Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius 03101, Lithuania.
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Zhao F, Shi L, Huang Y, Wang Y, Yu M, Wang H. Adjacent tooth migration after maxillary first molar loss in patients with sinus augmentation: A retrospective research. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2023; 25:1080-1090. [PMID: 37496294 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13250] [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: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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PURPOSE The objectives of this study are to: (1) investigate the extent of antagonistic and distal neighboring tooth migration in the maxillary posterior single tooth-missing site during the healing period of bone augmentation and implant surgery; (2) identify factors associated with tooth migration. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and forty-three cases that lost the maxillary first molar were included, and their CBCT data during the edentulous period were obtained. Dentition models were reconstructed from CBCT, and superimpositions were performed, followed by measuring migration distances and calculating migration rates of antagonistic and distal neighboring teeth. Factors were analyzed using multivariate generalized estimating equations (GEE). RESULTS The mean migration distances were 208 ± 137 μm and 403 ± 605 μm for antagonistic teeth and distal teeth, and the mean migration rates were 26.8 ± 21.2 μm/month and 48.5 ± 76.7 μm/month, respectively. One hundred and nineteen out of 143 distal neighboring teeth migrated toward the edentulous site, and all antagonistic teeth migrated occlusally. Occlusal contact loss and chronic apical periodontitis both significantly accelerated antagonistic tooth migration (p < 0.05), the latter also accelerated distal tooth migration (p < 0.05). Besides, the displacement of the distal teeth was somewhat accelerated by the impacted adjacent third molar and root protrusion into the sinus. CONCLUSIONS The neighboring teeth tend to migrate toward the edentulous gap in the maxillary posterior region. Occlusal contact loss and chronic apical periodontitis are two significant risk factors for accelerating antagonistic tooth migration, and for distal teeth, chronic apical periodontitis is the risk factor. The impacted adjacent third molar and root protrusion into the sinus are also potential risk factors for accelerating the migration of the maxillary distal tooth. Thus, to prevent maxillary edentulous gap reduction, the factors mentioned above should be taken into consideration when planning treatment flow.
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- Feiya Zhao
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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Intarasuksanti C, Prapayasatok S, Kampan N, Sirabanchongkran S, Mahakkanukrauh P, Sastraruji T, Khongkhunthian P, Kuharattanachai K, Tripuwabhrut K. Effects of the cone-beam computed tomography protocol on the accuracy and image quality of root surface area measurements: An in vitro study. Imaging Sci Dent 2023; 53:325-333. [PMID: 38174039 PMCID: PMC10761297 DOI: 10.5624/isd.20230090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Purpose The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the accuracy and image quality of root surface area (RSA) measurements obtained with various cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) protocols, relative to the gold standard of micro-computed tomography (CT), in an in vitro setting. Materials and Methods Four dry human skulls were scanned using 8 different protocols, with voxel sizes of 0.15 mm, 0.3 mm, and 0.4 mm. Three-dimensional models of the selected teeth were constructed using CBCT and micro-CT protocols, and the RSA was automatically measured by the image-processing software. The absolute difference in the percentage of the RSA (%ΔRSA) was calculated and compared across the 8 CBCT protocols using repeated-measures analysis of variance. Finally, image quality scores of the RSA measurements were computed and reported in terms of percent distribution. Results No significant differences were observed in the %ΔRSA across the 8 protocols (P>0.05). The deviation in %ΔRSA ranged from 1.51% to 4.30%, with an increase corresponding to voxel size. As the voxel size increased, the image quality deteriorated. This decline in quality was particularly noticeable at the apical level of the root, where the distribution of poorer scores was most concentrated. Conclusion Relative to CBCT protocols with voxel sizes of 0.15 mm and 0.3 mm, the protocols with a voxel size of 0.4 mm demonstrated inferior image quality at the apical levels. In spite of this, no significant discrepancies were observed in RSA measurements across the different CBCT protocols.
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- Chanikarn Intarasuksanti
- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Excellence in Osteology Research and Training Center, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Dental Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Dental Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Wagendorf O, Nahles S, Vach K, Kernen F, Zachow S, Heiland M, Flügge T. The impact of teeth and dental restorations on gray value distribution in cone-beam computer tomography: a pilot study. Int J Implant Dent 2023; 9:27. [PMID: 37676412 PMCID: PMC10484826 DOI: 10.1186/s40729-023-00493-z] [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: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the influence of teeth and dental restorations on the facial skeleton's gray value distributions in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS Gray value selection for the upper and lower jaw segmentation was performed in 40 patients. In total, CBCT data of 20 maxillae and 20 mandibles, ten partial edentulous and ten fully edentulous in each jaw, respectively, were evaluated using two different gray value selection procedures: manual lower threshold selection and automated lower threshold selection. Two sample t tests, linear regression models, linear mixed models, and Pearson's correlation coefficients were computed to evaluate the influence of teeth, dental restorations, and threshold selection procedures on gray value distributions. RESULTS Manual threshold selection resulted in significantly different gray values in the fully and partially edentulous mandible. (p = 0.015, difference 123). In automated threshold selection, only tendencies to different gray values in fully edentulous compared to partially edentulous jaws were observed (difference: 58-75). Significantly different gray values were evaluated for threshold selection approaches, independent of the dental situation of the analyzed jaw. No significant correlation between the number of teeth and gray values was assessed, but a trend towards higher gray values in patients with more teeth was noted. CONCLUSIONS Standard gray values derived from CT imaging do not apply for threshold-based bone segmentation in CBCT. Teeth influence gray values and segmentation results. Inaccurate bone segmentation may result in ill-fitting surgical guides produced on CBCT data and misinterpreting bone density, which is crucial for selecting surgical protocols. Created with BioRender.com.
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- Oliver Wagendorf
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Straße 26, 79104, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Translational Implantology, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Straße 26, 79104, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
- Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB), Takustraße 7, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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El Bachaoui S, Verhelst PJ, de Faria Vasconcelos K, Shaheen E, Coucke W, Swennen G, Jacobs R, Politis C. The impact of CBCT-head tilting on 3D condylar segmentation reproducibility. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2023; 52:20230072. [PMID: 37606052 PMCID: PMC10461261 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20230072] [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: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate whether variations in head positioning may influence the reproducibility of cone-beam CT (CBCT) three-dimensional (3D) segmented models of the mandibular condyle. METHODS Five fresh frozen cadaver heads were scanned in four different positions: reference position (RP) and a set of three tilted alternative head positions (AP) in anteroposterior direction (AP1: 2 cm anterior translation, AP2: 5° pitch rotation, AP3: 10° pitch rotation). Surface models of mandibular condyles were constructed and compared with the condylar reference position using voxel-based registration. Descriptive statistics and a linear mixed-effects model were performed to compare condylar volumetric differences and root mean square (RMS) distance between surfaces of AP vs RP. RESULTS The mean differences in condylar volumes of AP vs RP were 14.1 mm³ (95% CI [-79.3, 107.4]) for AP1, 1.0 mm³ (95% CI [-87.2, 89.2]) for AP2 and 0.1 mm³ (95% CI [-88.3, 88.4]) for AP3. Mean and absolute volumetric differences did not exceed earlier reported intraoperator differences of 30 mm³. The RMS distance values obtained per group were 0.12 mm (95% CI [0.05,0.20]) for AP1, 0.17 mm (95% CI [0.10, 0.22]) for AP2 and 0.17 mm for AP3 (95% CI [0.10,0.22]). The confidence intervals (CI) for RMS distance remained far below the threshold for clinical acceptability (0.5 mm). CONCLUSIONS Within the limits of the present study, it is suggested that tilted head positions may affect the reproducibility of 3D condylar segmentation, thereby influencing outcome in repeated CBCT scanning. Nevertheless, observed differences are unlikely to have a meaningful impact on clinical patient diagnosis and management.
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- Certified Freelance Statistician, Heverlee, Belgium
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- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende AV, Brugge, Belgium
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Leonardi R, Ronsivalle V, Isola G, Cicciù M, Lagravère M, Flores-Mir C, Lo Giudice A. External root resorption and rapid maxillary expansion in the short-term: a CBCT comparative study between tooth-borne and bone-borne appliances, using 3D imaging digital technology. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:558. [PMID: 37573295 PMCID: PMC10422725 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03280-9] [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: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to analyze and compare external root resorption (ERR) in patients treated with tooth-borne (TB) and bone-borne (BB) rapid maxillary expansion (RME). METHODS The sample included 40 subjects who received tooth-borne RME (TB group, average age: 13.1 ± 1.08 years) or bone-borne RME (BB group, average age: 14.5 ± 1.11 years) and Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans before treatment (T0) and after 3-month of retention (T1). A specific 3D Imaging technology was used to generate 3D models of posterior dentition (M1 = maxillary first molars, P2 = second premolars, P1 = first premolar) and calculate volumetric data (mean and percentage values) and shape changes, the latter obtained from deviation analysis between the radicular models at different time points. Evaluation of radicular length changes was performed for each tooth. Data were statistically analysed to perform intra-timing and inter-groups comparisons. RESULTS A significant reduction of radicular volume and length was found in posterior dentition in both groups (p < 0.05), and the M1 (volume) and its palatal root (length) were mostly involved in this response. No differences were found between M1, P1 and P2 (p > 0.05) when volumetric changes were calculated as percentage of the total volume. Deviation analysis revealed that the radicular areas mostly affected by shape change were the apex and bucco-medial side. The amount of ERR was significantly greater in TB group compared to BB group. CONCLUSIONS BB-RME treatment could reduce the amount of ERR at the post-expansion stage.
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- Rosalia Leonardi
- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Oral Surgery, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Periodontology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Oral Surgery, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Orthodontic Graduate Program, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Orthodontic Graduate Program, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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Morell GFC, Chen K, Flores-Mir C. 3D reconstruction of lower anterior teeth from CBCT images: automatic segmentation with manual refinements. Dental Press J Orthod 2023; 28:e232249. [PMID: 37466507 DOI: 10.1590/2177-6709.28.3.e232249.oar] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To develop a well-detailed and reproducible tooth segmentation method, when quantifying tooth volumetric measurements is needed. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was an in vitro study in which lower incisors and canines of five patients were 3D reconstructed by means of an automatic segmentation with manual refinements process. All the images were obtained using a 0.3-mm voxel size CBCT imaging. The software utilized was the ITK-SNAP®. The primary outcomes were the intra-rater and inter-rater reliabilities and the respective measurement errors. RESULTS The intra-rater reliability was excellent, with a mean measurement error of 4.16%. The inter-rater reliability was good, with a mean measurement error of 7.11%. Accuracy assessment was not possible, as the assessed teeth were not extracted. CONCLUSIONS Although the described method is reliable, tooth volumetric error measurements may become significant, depending on the assessed situation.
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- Private practice (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
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- University of Alberta, College of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
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Ahmida A, Mehta S, Amelemah E, Bashir R, Vich ML, Tadinada A, Allareddy V, Yadav S. Short-term and long-term effects of miniscrew-assisted and conventional rapid palatal expansion on the cranial and circummaxillary sutures. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2023; 163:e115-e126. [PMID: 36754700 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of this study was to analyze the short-term and long-term effects of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) and conventional rapid palatal expansion (RPE) appliances on cranial and circummaxillary sutures as compared with a matched control group. METHODS One hundred and eighty cone-beam computed tomography scans for 60 subjects were evaluated for the 3 groups: (1) MARPE (n = 20; aged 13.7 ± 1.74 years), (2) RPE (n = 21; age 13.9 ± 1.14 years), and (3) control (n = 19; age 13.3 ± 1.49 years) at pretreatment (T1), postexpansion (T2), and posttreatment (T3) (T1 to T3: MARPE, 2 years 8 months; RPE, 2 years 9 months; control, 2 years 7 months). Frontonasal suture, frontomaxillary suture, zygomaticomaxillary suture, zygomaticofrontal suture, intermaxillary suture, pterygomaxillary suture, nasomaxillary suture, and zygomaticotemporal suture were measured on the right and left sides for all 3 time labels. In addition, midpalatal suture was measured at the incisor, canine, and molar levels. RESULTS Within-group analysis showed that MARPE and RPE led to a significant increase in the widths of frontonasal, frontomaxillary, intermaxillary, nasomaxillary, and midpalatal suture at incisor, canine, and molar levels at T2 compared with T1. Between-group analysis showed that MARPE and RPE significantly increased the width of the intermaxillary and midpalatal suture at the incisor, canine, and molar compared with controls at T2. In the long term, between-group comparisons showed no significant difference among the 3 groups except that MARPE led to a significant increase in the width of midpalatal suture at incisor, canine, and molar levels compared with RPE and controls at T3. CONCLUSIONS MARPE led to a significant increase in the width of the midpalatal suture at incisor, canine, and molar levels compared with RPE and controls in the long term. There was no difference in the width of other cranial and circummaxillary sutures among the 3 groups in the long term.
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- Ahmad Ahmida
- Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics, San Antonio, Tex
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- Department of Developmental Sciences and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis.
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Conn
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- Division of Orthodontics, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, Conn
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, Conn
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- Division of Orthodontics, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, Conn
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Carneiro ALE, Spin-Neto R, Zambrana NRM, Zambrana JRM, de Andrade Salgado DMR, Costa C. Quantitative and qualitative comparisons of pulp cavity volumes produced by cone beam computed tomography and micro-computed tomography through semiautomatic segmentation: An ex vivo investigation. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2023; 135:433-443. [PMID: 36396589 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2022.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to measure the volume and visually assess 3-dimensional (3D) virtual models of pulp cavities obtained through semiautomatic segmentation on images from 6 cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) units compared with the reference standard of micro-CT. STUDY DESIGN Fifteen mandibular premolar teeth were scanned with 6 CBCT units: Prexion 3D Elite, i-CAT Next Generation, NewTom 5G, Cranex 3D, 3Shape X1, and Orthophos SL 3D, using the smallest available field of view and highest resolution settings. Pulp cavity volumes were quantitatively assessed by 2 calibrated examiners. The volumes from each CBCT unit were compared with micro-CT. Qualitative assessment of the 3D reconstructions was also performed. Repeated-measures analysis of variance and the Friedman test compared the CBCT reconstructions to micro-CT. Intra- and interexaminer agreements were calculated with the intraclass correlation coefficient and kappa statistic. RESULTS The CBCT-based volumes were all significantly larger than micro-CT (P ≤ .0061). Prexion, X1, and Orthophos provided the segmentations that most closely resembled the reference standard. Intra- and interexaminer agreements ranged from good to excellent for quantitative measurements. Interexaminer agreement for qualitative evaluation was substantial. CONCLUSIONS Semiautomatic segmentation of CBCT images is a feasible method to produce virtual 3D models of the pulp cavity. Prexion, X1, and Orthophos were the CBCT units that resulted in 3D reconstructions most similar to the reference standard.
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- Ana Luiza Esteves Carneiro
- Postgraduate Student, Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Professor, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health-Section for Oral Radiology, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Postgraduate Student, Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Student, Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Professor, Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Leonardi R, Ronsivalle V, Barbato E, Lagravère M, Flores-Mir C, Lo Giudice A. External root resorption (ERR) and rapid maxillary expansion (RME) at post-retention stage: a comparison between tooth-borne and bone-borne RME. Prog Orthod 2022; 23:45. [PMID: 36464753 PMCID: PMC9719874 DOI: 10.1186/s40510-022-00439-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The study aimed to compare external root resorption (ERR) three-dimensionally in subjects treated with tooth-borne (TB) versus bone-borne (BB) rapid maxillary expansion (RME). Forty subjects who received tooth-borne RME (TB group, average age 13.3 years ± 1.10 years) or bone-borne RME (BB group, average age 14.7 ± 1.15 years) were assessed using CBCT imaging before treatment (T0) and after a 6-month retention period (T1). 3D reconstructions of the radicular anatomy of maxillary first molars (M1), first and second premolars (P1 and P2) were generated to calculate volumetric (mean and percentage values) and shape changes (deviation analysis of the radicular models) obtained at each time point. 2D assessment of radicular length changes was also performed for each tooth. Data were statistically analyzed to perform intra-group (different teeth) and inter-group comparisons. RESULTS In both groups, all the investigated teeth showed a significant reduction in radicular volume and length (p < 0.05), with the first molars being the teeth most affected by the resorption process (volume and palatal root length). When volumetric radicular changes were calculated as a percentage of the pre-treatment volumes, no differences were found among the investigated teeth (p > 0.05). Based on the deviation analysis from radicular models superimposition, the areas most affected by shape change were the apex and bucco-medial root surface. Overall, the amount of ERR was significantly greater in the TB group (mm3: M1 = 17.03, P1 = 6.42, P2 = 5.26) compared to the BB group (mm3: M1 = 3.11, P1 = 1.04, P2 = 1.24). CONCLUSIONS Despite the statistical significance, the difference in the amount of ERR of the posterior maxillary dentition between TB-RME and BB-RME remains clinically questionable.
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- Rosalia Leonardi
- grid.8158.40000 0004 1757 1969Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- grid.8158.40000 0004 1757 1969Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- grid.7841.aDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XOrthodontic Graduate Program, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada
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- grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XOrthodontic Graduate Program, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada
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- grid.8158.40000 0004 1757 1969Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Poudel A, Yasin MS, Ye J, Liu J, Vinel A, Shao S, Shamsaei N. Feature-based volumetric defect classification in metal additive manufacturing. Nat Commun 2022; 13:6369. [PMID: 36289241 PMCID: PMC9606371 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-34122-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Volumetric defect types commonly observed in the additively manufactured parts differ in their morphologies ascribed to their formation mechanisms. Using high-resolution X-ray computed tomography, this study analyzes the morphological features of volumetric defects, and their statistical distribution, in laser powder bed fused Ti-6Al-4V. The geometries of three common types of volumetric defects; i.e., lack of fusions, gas-entrapped pores, and keyholes, are quantified by nine parameters including maximum dimension, roundness, sparseness, aspect ratio, and more. It is shown that the three defect types share overlaps of different degrees in the ranges of their morphological parameters; thus, employing only one or two parameters cannot uniquely determine a defect's type. To overcome this challenge, a defect classification methodology incorporating multiple morphological parameters has been proposed. In this work, by employing the most discriminating parameters, this methodology has been shown effective when implemented into decision tree (>98% accuracy) and artificial neural network (>99% accuracy).
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- Arun Poudel
- grid.252546.20000 0001 2297 8753National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 USA ,grid.252546.20000 0001 2297 8753Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 USA
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- grid.252546.20000 0001 2297 8753National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 USA ,grid.252546.20000 0001 2297 8753Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 USA
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- grid.252546.20000 0001 2297 8753Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 USA
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- grid.252546.20000 0001 2297 8753Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 USA
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- grid.252546.20000 0001 2297 8753Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 USA
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- grid.252546.20000 0001 2297 8753National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 USA ,grid.252546.20000 0001 2297 8753Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 USA
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- grid.252546.20000 0001 2297 8753National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 USA ,grid.252546.20000 0001 2297 8753Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 USA
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Antic S, Markovic-Vasiljkovic B, Radivojević O, Janovic A, Bracanovic D. Can lower third molar position indicate the need for preoperative cone beam computed tomography exploration of retromolar canal? Oral Radiol 2022; 38:618-624. [PMID: 35157183 DOI: 10.1007/s11282-022-00597-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to reveal whether and which position of lower third molar (M3), assessed on a 2D image, indicates or potentially exclude the need for the CBCT exploration of the retromolar canal (RMC). We hypothesized that some positions of M3 are associated with overall higher incidence of the RMC, and particularly clinically relevant ones, thus justifying additional CBCT diagnostics. METHODS CBCT exam of 186 hemi-mandibles with present M3 were selected for the study. Explorations were made during the 2-year period from January 1th 2018 to December 31th 2019 with Scanora 3Dx Sorodex (Tussula, Finland). The following variables were assessed: the presence and width of the RMC, eruption status, and angulation of the M3. The RMC presence in relation to the M3 eruption status and angulation was analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. RESULTS RMC was present in 89 (47.8%) out of 186 hemi-mandibles. Mean canal width was 1.51 mm. 22.5% of detected canals had the diameter exceeding 2 mm. Third molar's eruption status showed no statistical correlation with the occurrence of RMC. We observed significantly higher occurrence of RMC in the hemi-mandibles containing distally angulated M3 in comparison to other orientations (p = 0.025). CONCLUSION Based upon our findings, we recommend preoperative CBCT in cases where distal angulation of M3 is observed on 2D images, for the purpose of RMC exploration. Lower resolution CBCT mode and limited field of view (XS or S) are sufficient for the visualization of potentially clinically relevant RMCs, with as much reducing the patient dose.
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- Svetlana Antic
- School of Dental Medicine, Center for Radiological Diagnostics, University of Belgrade, Rankeova 6, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- School of Dental Medicine, Center for Radiological Diagnostics, University of Belgrade, Rankeova 6, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 8, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- School of Dental Medicine, Center for Radiological Diagnostics, University of Belgrade, Rankeova 6, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- School of Dental Medicine, Center for Radiological Diagnostics, University of Belgrade, Rankeova 6, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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Regnstrand T, Ezeldeen M, Shujaat S, Ayidh Alqahtani K, Benchimol D, Jacobs R. Three-dimensional quantification of the relationship between the upper first molar and maxillary sinus. Clin Exp Dent Res 2022; 8:750-756. [PMID: 35332695 PMCID: PMC9209787 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives The present study aims to describe the relationship between upper first molar roots and maxillary sinus, for the first time with a truly three‐dimensional approach. Methods From a retrospective cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) sample of the upper jaw, a total of 105 upper first molars in contact with maxillary sinus from 74 patients (male 24, female 50, mean age 42) were included in the present study. Segmentation of the upper first molar and maxillary sinus in CBCT was performed utilizing a semiautomatic livewire segmentation tool in MeVisLab v.3.1. The segmentations were analyzed in 3‐matic Medical 20.0 for root volume and the contact area between upper first molar roots and maxillary sinus. Analysis of variance test was applied to detect statistically significant differences between the roots. Results The palatal root had the largest contact area with maxillary sinus 27.8 ± 21.4 mm2 (20% of the root area) followed by the mesiobuccal 20.5 ± 17.9 mm2 (17% of the root area) and distobuccal root 13.7 ± 12 mm2 (14% of the root area). A significant difference in the contact area of the different roots of the upper first molar was seen. Conclusions This study showed that 70% of the upper first molars were in contact with the maxillary sinus. The palatal root had on average a fifth of its root surface in contact with the sinus, while for mesiobuccal this was a sixth of its root surface and distobuccal roots this was somewhat less. The true 3D relationship could help to better understand maxillary anatomy in relation to occurring pathologies and treatment planning in this area.
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- Tobias Regnstrand
- Section of Oral Diagnostics and Surgery, Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Diagnostics and Rehabilitation, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Section of Oral Diagnostics and Surgery, Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Diagnostics and Rehabilitation, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Section of Oral Diagnostics and Surgery, Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Diagnostics and Rehabilitation, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden.,OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Merdietio Boedi R, Shepherd S, Mânica S, Franco A. CBCT in dental age estimation: A systematic review and meta analysis. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2022; 51:20210335. [PMID: 34995103 PMCID: PMC9499196 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20210335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the reproducibility of dental age estimation methods in cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and the correlation between dental (DA) and chronological (CA) ages. METHODS The scientific literature was searched in six databases (PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, Web of Science, SciELO, and OATD). Only observational studies were selected. Within each study, the outcomes of interest were (I) the quantified reproducibility of the method (κ statistics and Intraclass correlation coefficient); and (II) the correlation (r) between the dental and chronological ages. A random-effect three-level meta-analysis was conducted alongside moderator analysis based on methods, arch (maxillary/mandibular), population, and number of roots. RESULTS From 671 studies, 39 fulfilled the inclusion criteria, with one study reporting two different methods. The methods used in the studies were divided into metric (n = 17), volumetric (n = 20), staging (n = 2), and atlas (n = 1). All studies reported high examiner reproducibility. Group 1 (metric and volumetric) provided a high inverse weighted r ([Formula: see text] = -0.71, CI [-0.79,-0.61]), and Group 2 (staging) provided a medium-weighted r ([Formula: see text] = 0.49, CI [0.44, 0.53]). Moderator analysis on Group one did not show statistically significant differences between methods, tooth position, arch, and number of roots. An exception was detected in the analysis based on population (Southeast Asia, [Formula: see text] = -0.89, CI [-0.94,-0.81]). CONCLUSION There is high evidence that CBCT methods are reproducible and reliable in dental age estimation. Quantitative metric and volumetric analysis demonstrated better performance in predicting chronological age than staging. Future studies exploring population-specific variability for age estimation with metric and volumetric CBCT analysis may prove beneficial.
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- Rizky Merdietio Boedi
- Centre of Forensic and Legal Medicine and Dentistry, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK.,Department of Dentistry, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Centre of Forensic and Legal Medicine and Dentistry, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Centre of Forensic and Legal Medicine and Dentistry, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Ruetters M, Gehrig H, Kronsteiner D, Weyer V, Kim TS, Lux CJ, Sen S. Ex-vivo imaging of buccal and oral periodontal bone with low-dose CBCT in porcine jaws. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2022; 51:20210233. [PMID: 34233504 PMCID: PMC8693329 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20210233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES New CBCT devices have been developed which can provide "low-dose CBCTs (LD-CBCT)". Aim of this study is to investigate the suitability of LD-CBCT for measurement of alveolar buccal/oral bone. METHODS AND MATERIALS Vestibular and oral bone loss of the teeth of seven porcine mandibles free of soft tissues were investigated by Micro-CT and three CBCT-modes: high-dose (HD), standard-dose (SD) and low-dose (LD). Radiographic measurements of bone loss (bl) and vestibular and oral bone thickness (bt) were made by two raters at 69 sites. Measurement means and differences, Intraclass correlation (ICC) and Bland-Altman plots were calculated. RESULTS ICCs between raters(r) concerning bl were 0.954 for HD, 0.949 for SD and 0.945 for LD; concerning bt they were 0.872 for HD, 0.845 for SD and 0.783 for LD. Means of differences of bt measurements were -0.01 mm(r1)/0.00 mm(r2) for HD, 0.04 mm(r1)/0.02 mm(r2) for SD and 0.02 mm(r1)/0.04 mm(r2) for LD; for bl measurements they were 0.06 mm(r1)/0.05 mm(r2) for HD, -0.01 mm(r1)/0.13 mm(r2) for SD and 0.07 mm(r1)/0.16 mm(r2) for LD.Linear regression indicates no noticeable differences between methods and the raters with respect to bl and bt. CONCLUSIONS Relating to the CBCT-device used in this study, LD-CBCT is a promising method to detect and describe buccal and oral periodontal bl and bt. Further studies with human anatomic structures must confirm these results.
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- Maurice Ruetters
- Section of Periodontology, Department of Operative Dentistry, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany Im Neuenheimer Feld, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Section of Periodontology, Department of Operative Dentistry, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany Im Neuenheimer Feld, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry, University Hospital Heidelberg Im Neuenheimer Feld, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Section of Periodontology, Department of Operative Dentistry, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany Im Neuenheimer Feld, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany Im Neuenheimer Feld, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany Im Neuenheimer Feld, Heidelberg, Germany
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Kim J, Lin YC, Danielak M, Van M, Lee DH, Kim H, Arany PR. Virtual Planning and Rapid 3D Prototyping Surgical Guide for Anterior Crown Lengthening Surgery: A Clinical Case Report. J Prosthodont 2021; 31:275-281. [PMID: 34932246 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Progress with additive 3D printing is revolutionizing biomaterial manufacturing, including clinical dentistry and prosthodontics. Among the several 3D additive printing technologies, stereolithography is very popular as it utilizes light-activated resin for precise resolution. A simplified digital technique was used to fabricate two designs of a surgical guide for crown lengthening. Two cases are presented that utilized digital DICOM files obtained with computed tomography (CT) imaging and processed using four CAD software (Blue Sky Plan, Exocad, Meshmixer and 3D Slicer). The final models were converted to standard tesselation (STL) files and the guides were 3D printed with an additive sterelithography (SLA) printer. The first case was fabricated with a bone model from CBCT data, and the second case was generated with intraoral and wax-up scans alone. Both methods appear to be equally effective compared to using a conventional method of guide frabication. However, proximal bone reduction was a concern with both designs. Digitally fabricated 3D printed surgical guide for crown lengthening has merit and a practical design is needed for future clinical validation. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Jaewon Kim
- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, NY, USA.,Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Kyungpook National University School of Dentistry, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, NY, USA.,Departments of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Schools of Medicine, Engineering and Applied Sciences, University at Buffalo, NY, USA
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Coutsiers Morell GF, Berlin-Broner Y, Flores-Mir C, Heo G. Tooth and root size as determined from 0.25- and 0.30-mm voxel size cone-beam CT imaging when contrasted to micro-CT scans (0.06 mm): An ex vivo study. J Orthod 2021; 49:174-178. [PMID: 34903069 PMCID: PMC9160778 DOI: 10.1177/14653125211066106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To quantify tooth volume differences from extracted teeth when using three different three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT)-based imaging modalities. DESIGN Ex vivo study. SETTING Laboratory and clinics of the University of Alberta. METHODS Cone-beam CT (CBCT) of 12 extracted teeth were scanned using 0.25- and 0.30-mm voxel size from CBCT and a 0.06-mm voxel size from micro-CT (reference standard). 3D reconstructions for each tooth from each imaging modality were made through the software ITK-SNAP®. The mean volume differences between each pair of scanning modalities were calculated and then compared and analysed through a repeated measures ANOVA. RESULTS The average overestimations of the teeth volume were 15.2% for the high-resolution CBCT and 28.1% for the low-resolution CBCT compared to micro-CT measurements. The differences in absolute volume were 81.6 mm3 and 152.8 mm3, respectively. All differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Orthodontists and researchers who assess root resorption through CBCT imaging should be aware that the depicted volumes may likely be overestimating tooth volume and camouflaging real root volumetric treatment changes.
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- School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Cascante-Sequeira D, Coelho-Silva F, Rosado LPL, Freitas DQ, de-Azevedo-Vaz SL, Haiter-Neto F. Comparison of the expression of the volumetric alteration artifact in cylindrical and triangular fields of view in two cone-beam computed tomography devices. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 26:1025-1033. [PMID: 34324084 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04086-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the expression of the volumetric alteration (VA) artifact between cylindrical and convex triangular fields of view (FOVs) using high-density materials in different positions in two cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) devices. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cylinders of five high-density materials (amalgam, chromium-cobalt, gutta-percha, titanium, and zirconium) with known physical volume were individually submitted to CBCT acquisition in four positions inside a polymethylmethacrylate phantom using two different FOV shapes (convex triangular and cylindrical) on the Veraviewepocs® R100 (R100) and Veraview® X800 (X800) devices. Two oral radiologists obtained the tomographic volumes by segmenting each cylinder. The difference between the tomographic and physical volumes corresponded to the VA. These values were analyzed by intraclass correlation coefficient and analysis of variance for repeated measures with Tukey post hoc test (α = 5%). RESULTS The FOV influenced the VA only in the X800 device (p = 0.014): the VA in the triangular FOV was greater than in the cylindrical FOV. The VA in the triangular FOV of the X800 device was greater than the R100 device (p < 0.0001). The material influenced the expression of the VA only in the R100 device (p < 0.0001); gutta-percha presented the highest VA, being underestimated, and differing from the other materials (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION The triangular FOV increased the VA of high-density materials in the X800 device. CLINICAL RELEVANCE It is important to know if there is an influence on the volumetric alteration artifact of dental materials due to the different image formation geometry in the convex triangular FOV.
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- Deivi Cascante-Sequeira
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Division of Oral Radiology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Av. Limeira, 901, PO Box 52, Piracicaba, SP, 13414-903, Brazil.
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Division of Oral Radiology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Av. Limeira, 901, PO Box 52, Piracicaba, SP, 13414-903, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Division of Oral Radiology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Av. Limeira, 901, PO Box 52, Piracicaba, SP, 13414-903, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Division of Oral Radiology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Av. Limeira, 901, PO Box 52, Piracicaba, SP, 13414-903, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Division of Oral Radiology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Av. Limeira, 901, PO Box 52, Piracicaba, SP, 13414-903, Brazil
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Mukhia N, Birur NP, Shubhasini AR, Shubha G, Keerthi G. Dimensional measurement accuracy of 3-dimensional models from cone beam computed tomography using different voxel sizes. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 132:361-369. [PMID: 34246615 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the geometric accuracy and measurement reliability of 3-dimensional (3D) reconstructed models of the mandible created from cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images obtained with 0.2-mm and 0.4-mm voxel sizes with the reference standard model and compare the accuracy of the CBCT-based models to each other. STUDY DESIGN The reference standard 3D model of a dry human mandible was obtained using a white light scanner. The mandible was scanned with CBCT 10 times at each voxel size. The models created from the CBCT data were compared with the reference standard by using a point-based rigid registration algorithm where the distance differences between the superimposed CBCT models and the reference standard model were recorded. The measurements derived from the 2 CBCT-based scans were also compared. RESULTS Mean deviations from the reference standard for 0.2-mm and 0.4-mm voxel scans were 0.4342 mm and 0.4580 mm, respectively (P ≥ .16). The CBCT scans with both 0.2-mm and 0.4-mm voxels produced good measurement reliability and did not significantly differ from each other (P ≥ .20). CONCLUSIONS CBCT scans with 0.2-mm and 0.4-mm voxel sizes delivered similarly accurate models. Larger voxels can be used to minimize radiation exposure.
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- Nirza Mukhia
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, K.L.E. Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, K.L.E. Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, India.
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, K.L.E. Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, K.L.E. Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, K.L.E. Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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Kamburoğlu K, Koç C, Sönmez G, Elbahary S, Rosen E, Tsesis I. Effect of cone beam computed tomography voxel size and dental specialty status on the agreement of observers in the detection and measurement of periapical lesions. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 132:346-351. [PMID: 34120879 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.04.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare observer agreement between endodontists and oral and maxillofacial radiologists (OMRs) in the detection and measurement of periapical lesions as depicted in cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) with 2 voxel sizes. STUDY DESIGN In total, 256 CBCT images of maxillary molars were evaluated by 2 endodontists and 2 OMRs. Images were obtained at voxel sizes of 0.2 and 0.4 mm. Observers evaluated 64 endodontically and 64 nonendodontically treated teeth for the presence of periapical lesions using a 5-point confidence scale. Weighted κ values were calculated to determine intra- and interobserver agreement. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated to assess intra- and interobserver agreement in width and height measurements of the lesions. RESULTS Intraobserver agreement ranged from fair to almost perfect, with κ values higher for the OMRs than for the endodontists. Interobserver agreement between endodontists ranged from fair to moderate at the 0.2mm voxel size and was slight at 0.4 mm. Agreement between OMRs was almost perfect at 0.2 mm and ranged from substantial to almost perfect at 0.4 mm. ICC was excellent for all observers in all conditions. CONCLUSIONS Intra- and interobserver reliability was affected by voxel size and specialty. Correlation for measurements exhibited no variation.
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- Kıvanç Kamburoğlu
- Prof. Head, Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Visiting Scholar, Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Specialist, Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Başkent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Specialist, Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Specialist, Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Specialist, Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Prof. Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Effects of Exposure Parameters and Voxel Size for Cone-Beam Computed Tomography on the Image Matching Accuracy with an Optical Dental Scan Image: An In Vitro Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:6971828. [PMID: 34222482 PMCID: PMC8213486 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6971828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study is aimed at assessing the effects of exposure parameters and voxel size for cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) on the image matching accuracy with an optical dental scan image. CBCT and optical scan images of a dry human mandible were obtained. Different CBCT settings were used: tube voltage, 60, 80, and 100 kVp; tube current, 6 and 8 mA; and voxel size, 100, 200, and 300 μm. Image matching between the CBCT and optical scan images was performed using implant planning software by dental professionals (n = 18). The image matching accuracy in each combination of CBCT settings was evaluated by assessing the linear discrepancy between the three-dimensionally reconstructed radiological image and the registered optical scan image using an image analysis software program. The Kruskal-Wallis test and a post hoc Mann–Whitney U test with Bonferroni correction were used to compare the accuracy of image registration between the groups (α = 0.05). Overall, the image matching accuracy was not significantly different between tube voltage and current settings; however, significantly higher image registration errors were found at the combination of 100 kVp tube voltage/8 mA tube current (F = 8.44, P < 0.001). Changes in voxel sizes did not significantly interfere with the image registration results. No interaction was found among voltage, current, and voxel size in terms of image registration accuracy (F = 2.022, P = 0.091). Different exposure parameter settings in tube voltage and tube current did not significantly influence the image matching accuracy between CBCT and optical dental scan images; however, a high radiation dose could be inappropriate. The image matching accuracy was not significantly affected by changing the voxel sizes of CBCT.
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Lo Giudice A, Leonardi R, Ronsivalle V, Allegrini S, Lagravère M, Marzo G, Isola G. Evaluation of pulp cavity/chamber changes after tooth-borne and bone-borne rapid maxillary expansions: a CBCT study using surface-based superimposition and deviation analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 25:2237-2247. [PMID: 32860529 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03539-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare volume and shape changes of pulp chamber of maxillary posterior teeth between tooth-borne and bone-borne maxillary expansions in adolescents. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study included 36 adolescents with bilateral maxillary crossbite who received tooth-borne rapid maxillary expansion (TB group, average age 14.4 years) or bone-borne rapid maxillary expansion (BB group, average age 14.7 years). Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was taken before treatment (T1) and after a 6-month retention period (T2). Volumetric and shape changes of pulp chamber of maxillary first molars and premolars were detected by referring to a specific 3D digital technology involving deviation analysis of T1/T2 CBCT-derived models of pulp chamber. Student's t tests were used to (1) compare T1 and T2 volumes of pulp chambers in TB and BB groups and (2) assess differences between the two groups in the post-treatment volumetric changes and in the percentage of matching of 3D pulp models. RESULTS All investigated teeth showed a reduction of pulp volume, being this difference significant in both TB (p < 0.0001) and BB (p < 0.0001) groups. The volumetric reduction was greater in the TB group; also, subjects in the TB group showed a lower percentage of matching between T1 and T2 pulp models (p < 0.0001). The area most affected by shape change was that of pulp horns. CONCLUSIONS TB expander could induce a higher volumetric reduction of pulp chamber of posterior teeth compared with BB expander, in the short term. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The present findings add new information concerning the effects of RME protocols on pulp tissue.
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- Antonino Lo Giudice
- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Orthodontic Graduate Program, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta, 5th Floor, 11405 - 87 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, V.le San Salvatore, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy
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Koç A, Kaya S. Is it possible to estimate volume of bone defects formed on dry sheep mandibles more practically by secondarily reconstructing section thickness of cone beam computed tomography images? Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2021; 50:20200400. [PMID: 33035111 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20200400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of section thickness on volume estimations of bone defects scanned using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS 25 bone defects were prepared on sheep mandibles and scanned using a KaVo 3D eXam (KaVo Dental, Biberach, Germany) CBCT device. Section thickness of images were reconstructed at 0.25, 0.5, and 0.75 mm to estimate the volume of these defects using the semiautomatic segmentation method. The volume averages obtained using microcomputed tomography and Archimedes' method served as reference values. The estimated volumes at each section thickness were compared with the actual volumes using the Friedman test. The accuracy of volume estimation was determined by the percentage error with respect to the reference values, and the mean absolute error (MAE) was calculated. RESULTS Volumetric values of bone defects obtained with CBCT at section thicknesses up to 0.5 mm were compatible with the actual volumes (p > 0.05). The percentage errors at section thicknesses of 0.25, 0.5, and 0.75 mm were -5.4%, -7.3%, and -13.1%, respectively. The mean absolute errors were 13.6 mm3, 15.7 mm3, and 18.2 mm3, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The section thickness values of CBCT images can be increased to a reasonable level to obtain accurate volume estimation results and save time. The semiautomatic segmentation method can be used reliably for volume estimations of bone defects.
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- Alaettin Koç
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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Kazmi S, Shepherd S, Revie G, Hector M, Mânica S. Exploring the relationship between age and the pulp and tooth size in canines. A CBCT analysis. AUST J FORENSIC SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00450618.2021.1882567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Shakeel Kazmi
- Dundee Dental School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Dundee Dental School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Dundee Dental School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Luenam S, Bantuchai T, Kosiyatrakul A, Chanpoo M, Phakdeewisetkul K, Puncreobutr C. Precision of computed tomography and cartilage-reproducing image reconstruction method in generating digital model for potential use in 3D printing of patient-specific radial head prosthesis: a human cadaver study. 3D Print Med 2021; 7:3. [PMID: 33507428 PMCID: PMC7842042 DOI: 10.1186/s41205-021-00093-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background A prosthetic replacement is a standard treatment for an irreparable radial head fracture; however, the surface mismatch of the commercially available designs is concerned for the long-term cartilage wear. The patient-specific implant created from 3D printing technology could be favorable in replicating the normal anatomy and possibly reduce such sequela. Our study aimed to assess the precision of the computed tomography (CT) and cartilage-reproducing image reconstruction method (CIRM) in generating digital models for potentially use in manufacturing the patient-specific prosthesis from 3D printing. Methods Eight intact elbows (3 right and 5 left) from 7 formalin-embalmed cadavers (4 males and 3 females) with mean age of 83 years (range, 79–94 years) were used for this study. Computerized 3D models were generated from CT, and CIRM. The cartilage-reproducing image reconstruction method has compensated the cartilage profile based on the distance between the subchondral surfaces of the radial head and surrounding bones in CT images. The models of actual radial head geometry used as the gold standard was generated from CT arthrography (CTA). All models of each specimen were matched by registering the surface area of radial neck along with the tuberosity. The difference of head diameter, head thickness, and articular disc depth among three models was evaluated and analyzed by Friedman ANOVA and multiple comparison test using Bonferroni method for statistical correction. A p-value of less than 0.01 was considered statistically significant. The difference of overall 3D geometry was measured with the root mean square of adjacent point pairs. Results The analysis displayed the difference of diameter, thickness, and disc depth across the models (p< 0.01). Pairwise comparisons revealed statistically significant difference of all parameters between CTA models and CT models (p< 0.01) whereas no difference was found between CTA models and CIRM models. The mean difference of overall 3D geometry between CTA models and CT models was 0.51±0.24 mm, and between CTA models and CIRM models was 0.24±0.10 mm. Conclusions CIRM demonstrated encouraging results in reestablish the normal anatomy and could be potentially used in production process of 3D printed patient-specific radial head prosthesis.
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- Suriya Luenam
- Department of Orthopaedics, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, 315 Ratchawithi Road, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, 315 Ratchawithi Road, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, 315 Ratchawithi Road, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Advanced Materials Analysis Research Unit, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Wanderley VA, Vasconcelos KDF, Leite AF, Oliveira ML, Jacobs R. Dentomaxillofacial CBCT: Clinical Challenges for Indication-oriented Imaging. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2020; 24:479-487. [PMID: 33036036 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1709428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This critical review discusses the clinical challenges for patient-specific and indication-oriented dentomaxillofacial cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Large variations among units and protocols may lead to variable degrees of diagnostic and three-dimensional model accuracy, impacting both specific diagnostic tasks and treatment planning. Particular indications, whether diagnostic or therapeutic, may give rise to very specific challenges with regard to CBCT unit and parameter setup, considering the required image quality, segmentation accuracy, and artifact level. Considering that dental materials are in the field of view needed for diagnosis or treatment planning, artifact expression is a dominant factor in proper CBCT selection. The heterogeneity of dental CBCT units and performances may highly impact the scientific results. Thus research findings cannot be simply generalized as published evidence, and a demonstrated clinical applicability for a specific indication should not be simply extrapolated from one CBCT unit to another.
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- Victor Aquino Wanderley
- Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.,OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Nilsen BW, Mouhat M, Jokstad A. Quantification of porosity in composite resins delivered by injectable syringes using X-ray microtomography. Biomater Investig Dent 2020; 7:86-95. [PMID: 33458692 PMCID: PMC7782768 DOI: 10.1080/26415275.2020.1784013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Objective To assess whether composite polymer resin delivered in compules include pores and the possible effect on the amount of porosity in dental restorations. Method and materials Original compules containing unpolymerised composite polymer resin (CPR) were scanned in a micro-CT. Four products were examined, which comprised universal composites (Herculite XRV Ultra, Ceram.X Universal, Tetric Evo Ceram) and a flowable bulk-fill composite (SDR) (n = 10 per group). The pore size distribution and amount of porosity (vol.%) were estimated for the unpolymerized and polymerized material used to restore a standardised cavity in a typodont tooth. Manufacturers’ instructions were followed regarding material handling, and polymerisation by use of a calibrated light-curing unit. The pore characteristics and their size distribution, and the amount of porosity in the dental restoration were contrasted with the values measured in the compule. Non-parametric tests were used to analyse differences between the four products. Results All the composite polymer resin compules contained unpolymerised material that included pores. The universal composite compules included pores predominantly in the sub-100 µm sizes. In contrast, the flowable bulk-fill compules included a few pores with a diameter >100 µm, which were assumed to be air-bubbles. The unpolymerised material within the compule included consistently more pores compared to the extruded portion from the compule tip, and in the final restoration (p < .001). The amount of porosity in the restorations differed amongst the tested materials, with the flowable bulk-fill composite showing the lowest amount of porosity (p < .01).
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- Bo Wold Nilsen
- Department of Clinical Dentistry, UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Borges CC, Estrela C, Decurcio DDA, PÉcora JD, Sousa-Neto MD, Rossi-Fedele G. Cone-beam and micro-computed tomography for the assessment of root canal morphology: a systematic review. Braz Oral Res 2020; 34:e056. [PMID: 32578799 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2020.vol34.0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study presents an overview of the accuracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) compared with micro-computed tomography (μCT) in the assessment of root canal morphology of extracted human permanent teeth. A database search in PubMed, PubMed Central, Embase, Scopus, Opengrey, Scielo and Virtual Health Library was conducted which compared root canal morphology of extracted human permanent teeth on the accuracy of CBCT with μCT. In accordance with PRISMA statement guidelines, data were extracted on study characteristics, target mediators, sampling and assay techniques and the parameters associated with obtaining the image and ability to identify the root canal morphology. Amongst 2734 records, ten fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Four studies compared the accuracy of CBCT and μCT in the assessment of root canal morphology using Vertucci's classification, with at least one CBCT group or subgroup of each study presented high agreement compared to the μCT. Six studies assessed more detailed root canal morphology, including two articles that found a lack of agreement between these imaging systems. Risk of bias was deemed low in three studies, moderate in four and high in three. CBCT can be as accurate as μCT in the assessment of several morphological features of extracted human permanent teeth; however there are some exceptions related to the more detailed morphological aspects. Voxel size likely influences the ability to detect these features, though the different aspects of exposure setting used in studies components may be confounding factors. CBCT may be considered for the assessment of root canal morphology ex-vivo.
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- Caroline Cristina Borges
- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Goiás - UFG, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Stomatological Sciences, Goiânia, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Goiás - UFG, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Stomatological Sciences, Goiânia, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Ray JJ, Giacomino CM, Wealleans JA, Sheridan RR. Targeted Endodontic Microsurgery: Digital Workflow Options. J Endod 2020; 46:863-871. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Muhammad AMA, Ibrahim N, Ahmad R, Asif MK, Radzi Z, Zaini ZM, Razak HRA. Effect of reconstruction parameters on cone beam CT trabecular bone microstructure quantification in sheep. BMC Oral Health 2020; 20:48. [PMID: 32041589 PMCID: PMC7011540 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-1035-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is a reliable radiographic modality to assess trabecular bone microarchitecture. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of CBCT image reconstruction parameters, namely, the threshold value and reconstruction voxel size, on trabecular bone microstructure assessment. Methods Five sectioned maxilla of adult Dorper male sheep were scanned using a CBCT system with a resolution of 76 μm3 (Kodak 9000). The CBCT images were reconstructed using different reconstruction parameters and analysed. The effect of reconstruction voxel size (76, 100 and 200 μm3) and threshold values (±15% from the global threshold value) on trabecular bone microstructure measurement was assessed using image analysis software (CT analyser version 1.15). Results There was no significant difference in trabecular bone microstructure measurement between the reconstruction voxel sizes, but a significant difference (Tb.N = 0.03, Tb.Sp = 0.04, Tb.Th = 0.01, BV/TV = 0.00) was apparent when the global threshold value was decreased by 15%. Conclusions Trabecular bone microstructure measurements are not compromised by changing the CBCT reconstruction voxel size. However, measurements can be affected when applying a threshold value of less than 15% of the recommended global value.
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- Aso Muhammad Ali Muhammad
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital 47000 Sungai Buloh, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Mayo CV, Replogle KJ, Marshall JG, Best AM, Sehgal HS, Sousa Melo SL, Sedgley CM. Accuracy of Presurgical Limited Field of View Cone-beam Computed Tomography in Predicting Intraoperative Buccal Cortical Bone. J Endod 2020; 46:169-177.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2019.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Park JY, Kim D, Han SS, Yu HS, Cha JY. Three-dimensional comparison of 2 digital models obtained from cone-beam computed tomographic scans of polyvinyl siloxane impressions and plaster models. Imaging Sci Dent 2020; 49:257-263. [PMID: 31915610 PMCID: PMC6941835 DOI: 10.5624/isd.2019.49.4.257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Purpose This study was performed to evaluate the dimensional accuracy of digital dental models constructed from cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) scans of polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) impressions and cast scan models. Materials and Methods A pair of PVS impressions was obtained from 20 subjects and scanned using CBCT (resolution, 0.1 mm). A cast scan model was constructed by scanning the gypsum model using a model scanner. After reconstruction of the digital models, the mesio-distal width of each tooth, inter-canine width, and inter-molar width were measured, and the Bolton ratios were calculated and compared. The 2 models were superimposed and the difference between the models was measured using 3-dimensional analysis. Results The range of mean error between the cast scan model and the CBCT scan model was −0.15 mm to 0.13 mm in the mesio-distal width of the teeth and 0.03 mm to 0.42 mm in the width analysis. The differences in the Bolton ratios between the cast scan models and CBCT scan models were 0.87 (anterior ratio) and 0.72 (overall ratio), with no significant difference (P>0.05). The mean maxillary and mandibular difference when the cast scan model and the CBCT scan model were superimposed was 53 µm. Conclusion There was no statistically significant difference in most of the measurements. The maximum tooth size difference was 0.15 mm, and the average difference in model overlap was 53 µm. Digital models produced by scanning impressions at a high resolution using CBCT can be used in clinical practice.
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- Jin-Yi Park
- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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Verhelst PJ, Shaheen E, de Faria Vasconcelos K, Van der Cruyssen F, Shujaat S, Coudyzer W, Salmon B, Swennen G, Politis C, Jacobs R. Validation of a 3D CBCT-based protocol for the follow-up of mandibular condyle remodeling. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2019; 49:20190364. [PMID: 31674794 PMCID: PMC7068073 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20190364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Three-dimensional models of mandibular condyles provide a way for condylar remodeling follow-up. The overall aim was to develop and validate a user-friendly workflow for cone beam CT (CBCT)-based semi-automatic condylar registration and segmentation. METHODS A rigid voxel-based registration (VBR) technique for registration of two post-operative CBCT-scans was tested. Two modified mandibular rami, with or without gonial angle, were investigated as the volume of interest for registration. Inter- and intraoperator reproducibility of this technique was tested on 10 mandibular rami of orthognathic patients by means of intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC's) and descriptive statistics of the transformation values from the VBR. The difference in reproducibility between the two modified rami was evaluated using a paired t-test (p < 0.05). For the segmentation, eight fresh frozen cadaver heads were scanned with CBCT and micro-CT. These data were used to test the inter- and intraoperator reproducibility (ICC's) and accuracy (Bland-Altman plot) of a newly designed workflow based on semi-automated contour enhancement. RESULTS Excellent ICC's (0.94-0.99) were obtained for the voxel-based registration technique using both modified rami. If the gonial angle was not included in the volume of interest, there was a trend of increased operator error suggested by significant higher interoperator differences in translation values (p = 0,0036). The segmentation workflow proved to be highly reproducible with excellent ICC's (0.99), low absolute mean volume differences between operators (23.19 mm3), within operators (28.93 mm3) and low surface distances between models of different operators (<0.20 mm). Regarding the accuracy, CBCT-models slightly overestimate the condylar volume compared to micro-CT. CONCLUSIONS This study provides a validated user-friendly and reproducible method of creating three-dimensional-surface models of mandibular condyles out of longitudinal CBCT-scans.
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- Pieter-Jan Verhelst
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Orofacial Pathologies, Imaging and Biotherapies EA2496 Lab, University of Paris, Montrouge, France.,Dental Medicine Department, AP-HP, Bretonneau Hospital, Paris, France
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- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende AV, Bruges, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Conde-Valverde M, Martínez I, Quam RM, Bonmatí A, Lorenzo C, Velez AD, Martínez-Calvo C, Arsuaga JL. The cochlea of the Sima de los Huesos hominins (Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain): New insights into cochlear evolution in the genus Homo. J Hum Evol 2019; 136:102641. [PMID: 31569005 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhevol.2019.102641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The cochlea contains taxonomic and phylogenetic information and its morphology is related with hearing abilities among fossil hominins. Data for the genus Homo is presently limited to early Homo and the early Neandertals from Krapina. The present study of the middle Pleistocene hominins from the Sima de los Huesos (SH) provides new evidence on cochlear evolution in the genus Homo. We compared the absolute length, proportional lengths of each turn, number of turns, size and shape of the cross-section of the basal turn, volume, curvature gradient, and thickness of the cochlea between extant Pan troglodytes, extant Homo sapiens, Homo neanderthalensis and the SH hominins. The SH hominins resemble P. troglodytes in the proportionally long basal turn, the small size and round shape of the cross-section of the basal turn, the small cochlear volume and the low cochlear thickness. The SH hominins resemble Neandertals and H. sapiens in their long cochlear length and in the proportionally short third turn. Homo neanderthalensis and H. sapiens share several features, not present in the SH hominins, and that likely represent homoplasies: a larger volume, larger size and oval shape of the cross-section of the basal turn and higher cochlear thickness. Later Neandertals show a derived proportionally shorter apical turn. Changes in cochlear volume in Homo cannot be fully explained by variation in body mass or cochlear length but are more directly related to changes in the cross-sectional area of the basal turn. Based on previous studies of the outer and middle ear in SH hominins, changes in the outer and middle ear preceded changes in the inner ear, and the cochlea and semicircular canals seem to have evolved independently in the Neandertal clade. Finally, the small cochlear volume in the SH hominins suggests a slightly higher upper limit of hearing compared with modern humans.
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- Mercedes Conde-Valverde
- Cátedra de Otoacústica Evolutiva y Paleoantropología (HM Hospitales-Universidad de Alcalá), Área de Antropología Física, Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad de Alcalá, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.
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- Cátedra de Otoacústica Evolutiva y Paleoantropología (HM Hospitales-Universidad de Alcalá), Área de Antropología Física, Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad de Alcalá, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; Centro Mixto (UCM-ISCIII) de Evolución y Comportamiento Humanos, Av. Monforte de Lemos 5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Cátedra de Otoacústica Evolutiva y Paleoantropología (HM Hospitales-Universidad de Alcalá), Área de Antropología Física, Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad de Alcalá, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; Centro Mixto (UCM-ISCIII) de Evolución y Comportamiento Humanos, Av. Monforte de Lemos 5, 28029 Madrid, Spain; Department of Anthropology, Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY 13902-6000, USA; Division of Anthropology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West-79th St., New York, NY 10024, USA
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- Centro Mixto (UCM-ISCIII) de Evolución y Comportamiento Humanos, Av. Monforte de Lemos 5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Àrea de Prehistòria, Departament d'Història i Història de l'Art, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Catalunya 35, 43002 Tarragona, Spain; Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social, Campus Sescelades URV, Zona Educacional 4, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Anthropology, Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY 13902-6000, USA
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- Cátedra de Otoacústica Evolutiva y Paleoantropología (HM Hospitales-Universidad de Alcalá), Área de Antropología Física, Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad de Alcalá, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro Mixto (UCM-ISCIII) de Evolución y Comportamiento Humanos, Av. Monforte de Lemos 5, 28029 Madrid, Spain; Departamento de Geodinámica, Estratigrafía y Paleontología, Facultad de Ciencias Geológicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Eliliwi M, Bazina M, Palomo JM. kVp, mA, and voxel size effect on 3D voxel-based superimposition. Angle Orthod 2019; 90:269-277. [PMID: 31549857 DOI: 10.2319/012719-52.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of changing kVp, mA, and voxel size on the accuracy of voxel-based superimposition on the anterior cranial base. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were taken on a phantom skull using different kVp, mA, and voxel size combinations. CBCT scans were superimposed using commercially available software. Two separate open-source software programs were used to generate a three-dimensional (3D) color map objective assessment of the differences in seven different regions: Nasion, Point A, Zygomatic (right and left), Point B, and Gonial (right and left). Each region had around 200 points that were used to calculate the mean differences between the superimpositions. RESULTS Intraclass correlation showed excellent reliability (0.95). Lowering the kVp made the biggest difference, showing an average discrepancy of 0.7 ± 0.3 mm, and a high mean of 1.4 ± 0.3 in the Right Gonial region. Lowering the mA showed less of a discrepancy, with an average of 0.373 ± 0.2 mm, and the highest discrepancy, also on the Right Gonial Area, of 0.7 ± 0.1 mm. The voxel size had the least impact on the accuracy of registered volumes, with mean discrepancy values of less than 0.2 mm. CONCLUSIONS Using different CBCT settings can affect the accuracy of the voxel-based superimposition method. This is particularly the case when using low kVp values, while changes in mA or voxel sizes did not significantly interfere with the superimposition outcome.
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Andrade VM, Fontenele RC, de Souza AC, Almeida CAD, Vieira AC, Groppo FC, Freitas DQ, Junior ED. Age and sex estimation based on pulp cavity volume using cone beam computed tomography: development and validation of formulas in a Brazilian sample. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2019; 48:20190053. [PMID: 31322923 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20190053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To develop and validate formulas for age and sex estimation based on the pulp cavity volume of teeth using cone beam CT. METHODS The sample was composed of 116 cone beam CT scans from Brazilian individuals of both sexes, ranging in age from 13 to 70 years. A total of 232 teeth (upper central incisors and canines) were evaluated. Two calibrated examiners determined pulp cavity volumes using the ITK-SNAP software. Pearson's correlation test was used to assess the correlation between chronological age and pulp volume. Linear and logistic regression models were developed for age and sex estimation, respectively, and were validated in another sample of 72 teeth. RESULTS Pearson's correlation coefficients between age and pulp volume were negative and significant (p < 0.0001) for both teeth (r = -0.8782 for central incisors and r = -0.8738 for canines). The age estimation formulas showed good determination coefficients (adjusted R² = 0.7614 to 0.8367). For sex estimation, when the age was known, the coefficients were also good (adjusted R² = 0.649 to 0.812). However, when the age was unknown, the coefficients of the sex estimation formulas were low (adjusted R² = 0.047 to 0.393). Validation showed high accuracy of age estimation in individuals older than 35 years, as well as high accuracy of sex estimation when the age was known. CONCLUSIONS Our formulas provided excellent results and can be applied to the Brazilian population. The best results were observed for age estimation in females and for sex estimation when the age was known.
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- Vanessa M Andrade
- Forensic Odontology Service, Afrânio Peixoto Legal Medicine Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Department of Social Odontology, Legal Odontology Division, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Division of Oral Radiology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Forensic Odontology Service, Afrânio Peixoto Legal Medicine Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Department of Social and Preventive Dentistry, Dentistry College, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Social and Preventive Dentistry, Dentistry College, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Oral Diagnosis, Radiology Service, Dentistry College, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Area of Pharmacology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Division of Oral Radiology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Social Odontology, Legal Odontology Division, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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Al-Rimawi A, Shaheen E, Albdour EA, Shujaat S, Politis C, Jacobs R. Trueness of cone beam computed tomography versus intra-oral scanner derived three-dimensional digital models: An ex vivo study. Clin Oral Implants Res 2019; 30:498-504. [PMID: 30977212 DOI: 10.1111/clr.13434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2018] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the trueness of 3D digital models derived from CBCT and IOS and to evaluate their accuracy for implementation in oral implant rehabilitation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A dry human mandible with a full set of intact teeth was included in the study. The mandible was scanned using Trios IOS and four different CBCT machines with various protocols for generation of 3D digital models. A µCT was utilized to scan each tooth individually. Following registration and segmentation, the trueness evaluation of 3D digital models was carried out by part comparison analysis and color-coded mapping of the superimposed teeth surfaces. RESULTS The four CBCT-derived 3D digital models with different protocols had better trueness than Trios IOS. NewTom VGi evo (110 KV), ProMax 3D (90 kV), 3D Accuitomo 170 (90 kV), Green 21 (110 kV), and Green 21 (90 kV) showed significantly better trueness than IOS. However, 3D Accuitomo 170 and ProMax 3D CBCT devices with 70 kV protocol showed better trueness without any significant difference with IOS. CONCLUSION CBCT-derived 3D digital models showed better trueness when compared with IOS. When CBCT data are available for preoperative planning for oral implant rehabilitation, it may preclude the need for IOS for obtaining 3D study models.
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- Ali Al-Rimawi
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dentistry, Royal Medical Services, Jordanian Armed Forces, Amman, Jordan
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dentistry, Royal Medical Services, Jordanian Armed Forces, Amman, Jordan
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Takahashi M, Yamaguchi T, Lee MK, Suzuki Y, Adel M, Tomita D, Nakawaki T, Yoshida H, Hikita Y, Furuhata M, Tsuneoka M, Nagahama R, Marazita ML, Weinberg SM, Maki K. Three-dimensional assessment of the pharyngeal airway in Japanese preschoolers with orofacial clefts. Laryngoscope 2019; 130:533-540. [PMID: 30977521 DOI: 10.1002/lary.27957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Individuals with orofacial clefts often experience respiratory problems because of nasopharyngeal abnormalities. Pharyngeal airway morphology is thought to differ among the various cleft types. We measured three-dimensional (3D) airway volume using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) analysis to evaluate and compare pharyngeal airways in Japanese preschoolers with and without orofacial clefts. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case-control study. METHODS We enrolled 83 subjects (37 boys, 46 girls; mean age = 4.66 ± 0.56 years) with nonsyndromic orofacial clefts and 16 noncleft healthy subjects (seven boys, nine girls; mean age = 5.30 ± 0.52 years) as controls. The subjects were divided into five groups. Four groups were based on the cleft type: isolated cleft palate, unilateral cleft lip and alveolus), unilateral cleft lip and palate, and bilateral cleft lip and palate. The fifth group included the noncleft controls. All subjects were examined with CBCT, and the 3D airway volume was measured. We analyzed group differences statistically using analysis of covariance with the Bonferroni post hoc pairwise comparison tests for the corrected means. RESULTS Compared with the noncleft group, each cleft group exhibited significantly decreased total and nasal airway volumes and increased superior and inferior pharyngeal airway volumes. The differences were all statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that anatomical differences exist in pharyngeal airway volumes among various cleft groups and in those without a cleft. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3b Laryngoscope, 130:533-540, 2020.
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- Masahiro Takahashi
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Biology, Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Biology, Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.,Department of Human Genetics, Graduate School of Public Health, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.,Department of Human Genetics, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.,Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Oral Biology, Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.,Department of Human Genetics, Graduate School of Public Health, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.,Department of Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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Likitmongkolsakul U, Aksornmuang J, Smithmaitrie P, Samruajbenjakun B. Three-Dimensional Simulation of Root Position Through a Combined Technique Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and a Digital Model. JOURNAL OF INDIAN ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/0301574219840891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective: The aim of this study was to develop a method to simulate root position in the patient and to evaluate the accuracy of all procedures.Materials and Methods: In Part I, the accuracy of a tooth model generated using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was evaluated. Mesiodistal width was measured and compared between digital models and actual teeth. In Part II, the accuracy of simulated root positions generated in the scanned model was evaluated. Simulated root models were superimposed on the scanned dental model using the best fit method. The distances between the reference wire and the tooth were compared. In Part III, the simulated method was used with real orthodontic patients. The distances between the mini-implant and the tooth were compared.Results: Part I: The range of the differences was −0.106 to 0.152 mm. Part II: The range of the differences between the distance of the constructed tooth model and the simulated model was −0.065 to 0.256 mm. Part III: The range of the differences between the distance of the constructed tooth model and the simulated model was −0.089 to 0.135 mm. This technique provided high accuracy, with an average error of only 0.054 mm.Conclusion: High accuracy of the constructed model was achieved. Simulation of root position in a patient can be accomplished by combining data from CBCT and the digital model. This technique might be used effectively in orthodontic treatment.
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- Udomsak Likitmongkolsakul
- Departments of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Departments of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Departments of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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Dental age estimation in Malaysian adults based on volumetric analysis of pulp/tooth ratio using CBCT data. Leg Med (Tokyo) 2018; 36:50-58. [PMID: 30415192 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2018.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Forensic odontology plays an important role in human identification and dental age estimation is an integral part of this process. The aim of the study was to investigate the association between chronological age and pulp/tooth volume ratio in a Malaysian population (Malays and Chinese) from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans, enhanced with Mimics software. Three hundred CBCT scans of 153 males and 147 females, aged between 16 and 65 years were divided into 5 age groups. Volumetric analysis of the pulp/tooth ratio was performed in maxillary left canines, maxillary right canines and maxillary right central incisors. Simple linear regression and Pearson correlation analysis indicated the strongest coefficient of correlation (R) values for maxillary right central incisors (0.83) followed by maxillary right canines (0.74) and maxillary left canines (0.73). Fisher's Z test indicated that dental age estimation is gender independent. The derived regression equations were further validated on an independent group of 126 teeth. The results indicated mean absolute error (MAE) values of 6.48 and 8.58 years for maxillary right central incisors and maxillary canines respectively. It was also noticed that MAE values were higher among the age groups ranging from 46 to 65 years. This study showed that a volumetric change in the pulp cavity with age is a valuable assessment method for dental age estimation among Malaysian population.
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Stamatakis HC, Steegman R, Dusseldorp J, Ren Y. Head positioning in a cone beam computed tomography unit and the effect on accuracy of the three-dimensional surface mode. Eur J Oral Sci 2018; 127:72-80. [DOI: 10.1111/eos.12582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Harry C. Stamatakis
- Department of Orthodontics; University of Groningen; University Medical Centre Groningen; Groningen the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthodontics; University of Groningen; University Medical Centre Groningen; Groningen the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthodontics; University of Groningen; University Medical Centre Groningen; Groningen the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthodontics, W. J. Kolff Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science; University of Groningen; University Medical Centre Groningen; Groningen the Netherlands
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Comparison of linear and volumetric measurements obtained from periodontal defects by using cone beam-CT and micro-CT: an in vitro study. Clin Oral Investig 2018; 23:2235-2244. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-018-2665-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Shokri A, Jamalpour MR, Eskandarloo A, Godiny M, Amini P, Khavid A. Performance of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Systems in Visualizing the Cortical Plate in 3D Image Reconstruction: An In Vitro Study. Open Dent J 2018; 12:586-595. [PMID: 30288182 PMCID: PMC6142658 DOI: 10.2174/1874210601812010586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Revised: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cortical bone is an important anatomical structure and its thickness needs to be determined prior to many dental procedures to ensure treatment success. Imaging modalities are necessarily used in dentistry for treatment planning and dental procedures. Three-dimensional image reconstruction not only provides visual information but also enables accurate measurement of anatomical structures; thus, it is necessarily required for maxillofacial examination and in case of skeletal problems in this region. AIMS This study aimed to assess the ability of three Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) systems including Cranex 3D, NewTom 3G and 3D Promax for Three-Dimensional (3D) image reconstruction of the cortical plate with variable thicknesses. METHODS Depending on the cortical bone thickness, samples were evaluated in three groups of ≤ 0. 5 mm, 0.6 -1 mm and 1.1-1.5 mm cortical bone thickness. The CBCT scans were obtained from each sample using three systems, their respective FOVs, and 3D scans were reconstructed using their software programs. Two observers viewed the images twice with a two-week interval. The ability of each system in the 3D reconstruction of different thicknesses of cortical bone was determined based on its visualization on the scans. The data were analyzed using SPSS and Kappa test. RESULTS The three systems showed the greatest difference in the 3D reconstruction of cortical bone with < 0.5 mm thickness. Cranex 3D with 4×6 cm2 FOV had the highest and 3D Promax with 8×8 cm2 FOV had the lowest efficacy for 3D reconstruction of cortical bone. Cranex 3D with 4×6 cm2 and 6×8 cm2 FOVs and NewTom 3G with 5×5 cm2 and 8×5 cm2 FOVs showed significantly higher efficacy for 3D reconstruction of cortical bone with 0.6-1mm thickness while 3D Promax followed by NewTom 3G with 8×8 cm2 FOV had the lowest efficacy for this purpose. CONCLUSION Most CBCT systems have high efficacy for 3D image reconstruction of cortical bone with thicknesses over 1 mm while they have poor efficacy for image reconstruction of cortical bone with less than 0.5 mm thickness. Thus, for accurate visualization of anatomical structures on CBCT scans, systems with smaller FOVs and consequently smaller voxel size are preferred.
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- Abbas Shokri
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Research Center, Dental School, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Research Center, Dental School, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental School, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Dental school , Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Reproductive Health, Reproductive Epidemiology Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Comparison of CMM and Micro-CT Volumetric Analysis of Polyethylene Tibial Knee Inserts in Total Knee Replacement. INT J POLYM SCI 2018. [DOI: 10.1155/2018/3601480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) bearings are used widely in orthopaedic joint replacement as a prominent material for improving the longevity, which is dramatically influenced by wear of polyethylene. Polyethylene tibial knee components from knee simulators under two different input conditions were analyzed using CMM and Micro-CT measurement techniques for volumetric loss with gravimetric measurement as reference. Based on the coordinates and image slices obtained, the surface curve fitting and image digitization methodology were used for the creation of nominal “original” surface in the case of no prewear data provided. The comparison results indicate that gravimetric remains the gold standard and the CMM measurement took less time and had better precision, accuracy, and repeatability compared to Micro-CT measurement technique.
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Adisen MZ, Keles A, Yorubulut S, Nalcaci R. Age estimation by measuring maxillary canine pulp/tooth volume ratio on cone beam CT images with two different voxel sizes. AUST J FORENSIC SCI 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/00450618.2018.1474947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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- Mehmet Zahit Adisen
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science and Letters, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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