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Gonca M, Gul BB, Sert MF. How successful is the CatBoost classifier in diagnosing different dental anomalies in patients via sella turcica and vertebral morphologic alteration? BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2024; 24:237. [PMID: 39210331 PMCID: PMC11360316 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-024-02643-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To investigate how successfully the classification of patients with and without dental anomalies was achieved through four experiments involving different dental anomalies. METHODS Lateral cephalometric radiographs (LCRs) from 526 individuals aged between 14 and 22 years were included. Four experiments involving different dental anomalies were created. Experiment 1 included the total dental anomaly group and control group (CG). Experiment 2 only had dental agenesis and a CG. Experiment 3 consisted of only palatally impacted canines and the CG. Experiment 4 comprised patients with various dental defects (transposition, hypodontia, agenesis-palatally affected canine, peg-shaped laterally, hyperdontia) and the CG. Twelve sella measurements and assessments of the ponticulus posticus and posterior arch deficiency were given as input. The target was to distinguish between anomalies and controls. The CatBoost algorithm was applied to classify patients with and without dental anomalies. RESULTS In order from lowest to highest, the predictive accuracies of the experiments were as follows: experiment 4 < experiment 2 < experiment 3 < experiment 1. The sella area (SA) (mm2) was the most important variable in experiment 1. The most significant variable in prediction model of experiment 2 was sella height posterior (SHP) (mm). Sella area (SA) (mm2) was again the most relevant variable in experiment 3. The most important variable in experiment 4 was sella height median (SHM) (mm). CONCLUSIONS Every prediction model from the four experiments prioritized different variables. These findings may suggest that related research should focus on specific traits from a diagnostic perspective.
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- Merve Gonca
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Business Administration (Quantitative Methods), Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Brancher JA, Silva LAMD, Reis CLB, Matsumoto MAN, de Carvalho L, Antunes LS, Antunes LÍAA, Stuani MBS, Torres MF, Paddenberg-Schubert E, Kirschneck C, Küchler EC. Calcification patterns and morphology of Sella turcica are related to anteroposterior skeletal malocclusions: A cross-sectional study. Ann Anat 2024; 254:152233. [PMID: 38430973 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152233] [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: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND The sphenoid bone is an irregular, unpaired, symmetrical bone located in the middle of the anterior skull and is involved in craniofacial growth and development. Since the morphology of Sella turcica (ST) is associated with different craniofacial patterns, this study aimed to investigate if there is a correlation between ST morphology on the one hand and sagittal craniofacial patterns on the other hand. METHODS This study was conducted with a convenience sample that included Brazilian individuals undergoing orthodontic treatment. Lateral cephalograms were used to evaluate the calcification pattern and morphology of ST, as well as skeletal class by analyzing the ANB angle. Pearson's chi-square test with Bonferroni post-hoc test was performed to evaluate the association between ST calcification pattern and morphology, and anteroposterior skeletal malocclusion. The established significance level was 0.05. RESULTS The study collective was comprised of 305 orthodontic patients (178 (58.4 %) female, 127 (41.6 %) male), who had a mean age of 23.2 (±10.6) years. 131 participants (42.9 %) presented skeletal class I, 142 (46.6%) skeletal Class II, and 32 (10.5%) had a skeletal class III. The degree of prognathism of the mandible showed a homogenous distribution within the study collective (91 (29.9 %) orthognathic, 100 (32.9 %) retrognathic, 113 (37.2 %) prognathic mandible). Concerning the maxilla, 92 (30.2%) individuals presented an orthognathic upper jaw, whereas 60 (19.7%) showed maxillary retrognathism and 153 (50.2%) maxillary prognathism. Compared to patients with skeletal class I, skeletal class III individuals presented significantly more hypertrophic posterior clinoid process (p<0.007) and pyramidal shape of the dorsum of the ST (p<0.038). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that the hypertrophic posterior clinoid process and pyramidal shape of the ST dorsum are more prevalent in individuals with skeletal class III malocclusion.
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- João Armando Brancher
- Department of Anatomy, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital Bonn, Medical Faculty, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital Bonn, Medical Faculty, Bonn, Germany.
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Küchler EC, de Melo Teixeira do Brasil J, Madalena IR, Proff P, Baratto-Filho F, Alam MK, Schroder AGD, Lepri CP, Kirschneck C, de Menezes-Oliveira MAH. Exploring the association between PITX2, third molars agenesis and sella turcica morphology : PITX2, third molars agenesis and sella turcica morphology. Head Face Med 2024; 20:14. [PMID: 38419062 PMCID: PMC10900691 DOI: 10.1186/s13005-024-00414-4] [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: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES PITX2 is required for mammalian development and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in this gene could be involved in dental agenesis and sella turcica patterns. Thus, the present study evaluated the association between SNPs in PITX2, third molars agenesis and sella turcica phenotypes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The sample consisted of healthy orthodontic German patients with lateral cephalometric radiographs with clearly visualization of the sella turcica, and dental orthopantomograms. The morphological variations of the sella turcica were evaluated using the lateral cephalograms, while third molar agenesis was evaluated using orthopantomograms. DNA isolated from buccal cells was used for genotyping three SNPs in PITX2 (rs3796902, rs1947187, and rs2595110). The analyzes were performed using a significance of 5%. There was no association between third molar agenesis and sella turcica phenotypes (p > 0.05). SNPs in PITX2 were also not associated with third molars agenesis (p > 0.05). RESULTS SNPs in PITX2 were associated with sella turcica phenotypes. The rs3796902 was associated with hypertrophic posterior clinoid process (p = 0.013). The rs1947187 and rs2595110 were associated with sella turcica bridge type A (p = 0.013 and p = 0.011, respectively for genotype distribution). Patients that carry the genotypes GG-CC-AG (rs3796902- rs1947187- rs2595110) had 7.2 higher chance to present sella turcica bridge type A (p = 0.002; Odds ratio = 7.2, Confidence interval 95% 2.04-27.04). CONCLUSIONS Third molar agenesis was not associated with SNPs in PITX2 and sella turcica phenotypes. SNPs in PITX2 may have an important role in sella turcica pattern.
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- Erika Calvano Küchler
- Department of Orthodontics, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, Welschnonnenstraße 17, 53111, Bonn, Germany.
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- Department of Biomaterials, University of Uberaba, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 38.055-500, Nenê Sabino, 1801
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee, 11, 93053
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- School of Dentistry, Tuiuti University from Parana, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, Padre Ladislau Kula, 395, 82010-210
- Department of Dentistry, University of Joinville Region, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Paulo Malschitzki , 89219-710
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- Department of Biomaterials, University of Uberaba, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 38.055-500, Nenê Sabino, 1801
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- Department of Orthodontics, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, Welschnonnenstraße 17, 53111, Bonn, Germany
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Sobouti F, Dadgar S, Goleyjani P, Rakhshan V. Associations across 22 dental and craniovertebral anomalies or variations, sagittal skeletal relationships, and vertical growth patterns: a comprehensive epidemiological study of 43 dentoskeletal traits. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:877. [PMID: 37978489 PMCID: PMC10657115 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03504-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Despite researchers' recent interest in identifying links between some dental and craniovertebral abnormalities, there are many important, unassessed gaps in our knowledge of this matter. In addition, previous samples were small. This large study aimed to examine, for the first time, the occurrence/severity of numerous dental and skeletal anomalies or variations and their correlations with each other and with growth patterns. METHODS This epidemiological study was conducted on pretreatment radiographs of 1194 patients from 3 cities (815 females). Skeletal sagittal skeletal relationships and vertical growth patterns were determined. The occurrence/severity were assessed for: cervical vertebral fusion (CVF), atlas posterior arch deficiency (APAD), ponticulus posticus (PP), sella turcica bridging (STB), hypodontia, oligodontia, hyperdontia, missing of maxillary laterals, microdontia, macrodontia, root dilaceration, odontoma, taurodontism, dental fusion, dental gemination, enamel pearl, permanent molar ankylosis, primary molar ankylosis, dens in dente, dens invaginatus, dental impaction, ectopic eruption, and dental transposition. Incidental findings were recorded as well. Concurrent anomalies, sex dimorphism, and correlations across variables were examined statistically, adjusting for the false discovery rate (α = 0.05). RESULTS Prevalence was calculated for 43 dentoskeletal traits/anomalies (22 abnormalities/variations [plus their severities/types] as well as 21 incidentally found traits/anomalies). Dental impaction may be more common in hyperdivergent and severer cases of sella bridging; also, primary molar ankylosis was associated with missing teeth. Dental impaction was associated only with STB and not with PP, APAD, or vertebral fusion. The only association observed among the four skeletal anomalies was seen between APAD and CVF. Merely the variables 'sagittal skeletal relationships, vertical growth patterns, PP, and APAD' showed sexual dimorphism; of these, only vertical growth pattern and APAD remained sexually dimorphic after adjusting for the FDR; still, the other two remained marginally significant and worth further evaluations. Sex dimorphism did not exist in concurrent abnormalities. The skeletal Class III was associated with the concurrent occurrence of craniovertebral, dental, and dentoskeletal abnormalities. Skeletal Class I was associated with fewer occurrences of concurrent dental anomalies. Vertical growth patterns were not associated with concurrent dental or dentoskeletal anomalies. However, the hyperdivergent pattern was associated with fewer cases of concurrent craniovertebral abnormalities. CONCLUSIONS STB and hyperdivergent pattern were associated with dental impaction. However, APAD, CVF, or PP were not associated with dental impaction. APAD was associated with CVF. Sexual dimorphism existed conclusively in the case of vertical growth patterns and APAD. Concurrent abnormalities (dental, skeletal, and dentoskeletal) were associated with skeletal Class III.
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- Farhad Sobouti
- Dental Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Dental Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Dental Anatomy, Dental Faculty, Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Kotuła J, Kuc A, Szeląg E, Babczyńska A, Lis J, Matys J, Kawala B, Sarul M. Comparison of Diagnostic Validity of Cephalometric Analyses of the ANB Angle and Tau Angle for Assessment of the Sagittal Relationship of Jaw and Mandible. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6333. [PMID: 37834977 PMCID: PMC10573306 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12196333] [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: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cephalometric analysis is an essential tool used in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and repeatability of new cephalometric points introduced in Tau angle analysis, in contrast to the gold standard, which is the analysis of the ANB angle. For this purpose, an attempt was made to assess the repeatability and reliability of the introduction of anthropometric points by evaluating both inter- and intraobserver parameters, as well as the agreement among the orthodontists participating in the study. METHODS Repeatability and reliability assessments for all six anthropometric points (N, A, B, T, M, G) used in the analysis of the ANB and Tau angles were conducted individually by 29 orthodontists. This assessment was performed in triplicate on the day of the study, on the day following the first study, and on the seventh day after the second study. Measurement errors for the ANB and Tau angles were evaluated using the Dahlberg formula and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). RESULTS The orthodontists in the study measured sagittal discrepancy significantly more accurately using the ANB angle compared to the Tau angle (p < 0.001). The Dahlberg error for measuring the Tau angle was three times greater than that for the ANB angle (p < 0.001). Additionally, the ICC for the Tau angle was more than 3.5 times smaller than that for the ANB angle, while the R&R error for Tau measurement was more than three times greater than that for the ANB angle (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The results of ANB angle measurements exhibit fewer errors in comparison to Tau angle measurements.
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- Jacek Kotuła
- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.K.); (E.S.); (A.B.); (J.L.); (B.K.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.K.); (E.S.); (A.B.); (J.L.); (B.K.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.K.); (E.S.); (A.B.); (J.L.); (B.K.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.K.); (E.S.); (A.B.); (J.L.); (B.K.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.K.); (E.S.); (A.B.); (J.L.); (B.K.); (M.S.)
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- Oral Surgery Department, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland
- Department of Orthodontics, Technische Universitat Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.K.); (E.S.); (A.B.); (J.L.); (B.K.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.K.); (E.S.); (A.B.); (J.L.); (B.K.); (M.S.)
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Mortezai O, Rahimi H, Tofangchiha M, Radfar S, Ranjbaran M, Pagnoni F, Reda R, Testarelli L. Relationship of the Morphology and Size of Sella Turcica with Dental Anomalies and Skeletal Malocclusions. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3088. [PMID: 37835831 PMCID: PMC10573052 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13193088] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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This study aimed to assess the relationship of the morphology and size of the sella turcica (ST) with dental anomalies and skeletal malocclusions. This cross-sectional study was conducted on records of fixed orthodontic patients treated between 2013 and 2022. Cephalometric analysis was performed to determine the anteroposterior and vertical skeletal patterns. Preoperative panoramic radiographs and lateral cephalograms, intraoral photographs, and primary dental casts of patients were used to detect dental anomalies. Gender, sagittal and vertical skeletal patterns, dental anomalies, and dimensions (length, depth, and diameter), and morphology of the ST were all recorded according to the lateral cephalograms of patients. Data were analyzed using independent t-test, one-way and two-way ANOVA, Chi-square test, and log rank test (alpha = 0.05). The depth and diameter of the ST had no significant correlation with gender (p > 0.05); however, the length of the ST was significantly longer in males than females (p < 0.05). The morphology of the ST had a significant correlation with gender (p < 0.05). The ST morphology had a significant correlation with the anteroposterior skeletal pattern, microdontia, and tooth impaction as well (p < 0.05). The present results revealed a significant correlation of the ST morphology with the anteroposterior skeletal pattern, microdontia, and tooth impaction.
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- Omid Mortezai
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin 34199-15315, Iran;
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- Department of Orthodontics, Dental Caries Prevention Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin 34199-15315, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Caries Prevention Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin 34199-15315, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51666-53431, Iran;
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- Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin 34199-15315, Iran;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Caserta 06, 00161 Rome, Italy; (F.P.); (R.R.); (L.T.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Caserta 06, 00161 Rome, Italy; (F.P.); (R.R.); (L.T.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Caserta 06, 00161 Rome, Italy; (F.P.); (R.R.); (L.T.)
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Seifeldin N, Eltimamy A, Abbady NA. Sella turcica variations in patients with transverse skeletal discrepancies versus patients with normal transverse relationships. a cross- sectional study. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:301. [PMID: 37198587 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02988-y] [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: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The sella turcica (ST) is a crucial landmark in orthodontics. It is utilized as a reliable predictor of future growth of the skeletal pattern, assisting in early diagnosis and promoting better treatment planning options. The goal of this research was to compare the morphology and bridging of the sella turcica in transverse maxillary deficient malocclusions and malocclusions with normal transverse relationships. METHODS A total of 52 cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images were selected with an age range of 18-30 years. Group I comprised 26 patients previously diagnosed with transverse maxillary deficiency, while group II comprised 26 patients with normal transverse skeletal relationships. The length, depth and diameter of the ST were measured by two observers, the shape was evaluated as round, oval or flat and sellar bridging was calculated in each case. An Independent t-test was used to compare between the sellar dimensions in both groups. For assessment of bridging percentage Chi square test was used. RESULTS The mean values of the length, depth and diameter of the sella in group I was 11.09 mm, 8.56 and 12.81 mm respectively and 10.34 mm, 8.24 and 12.38 mm in group II respectively (P ≤ 0.05). No significant differences were found between both groups in any of the sellar dimensions. The rounded ST shape was the most prevalent among both groups (59.6%). Partial ST bridging was found in only 7.7% of group I (p < 0.0001*). Complete ST bridging wasn't detected in either of the groups. CONCLUSIONS There was no correlation found between transverse maxillary deficiency and the morphology and bridging of the sella turcica.
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- Nouran Seifeldin
- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Feng Q, Liu S, Peng JX, Yan T, Zhu H, Zheng ZJ, Feng HC. Deep learning-based automatic sella turcica segmentation and morphology measurement in X-ray images. BMC Med Imaging 2023; 23:41. [PMID: 36964517 PMCID: PMC10039601 DOI: 10.1186/s12880-023-00998-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although the morphological changes of sella turcica have been drawing increasing attention, the acquirement of linear parameters of sella turcica relies on manual measurement. Manual measurement is laborious, time-consuming, and may introduce subjective bias. This paper aims to develop and evaluate a deep learning-based model for automatic segmentation and measurement of sella turcica in cephalometric radiographs. METHODS 1129 images were used to develop a deep learning-based segmentation network for automatic sella turcica segmentation. Besides, 50 images were used to test the generalization ability of the model. The performance of the segmented network was evaluated by the dice coefficient. Images in the test datasets were segmented by the trained segmentation network, and the segmentation results were saved in binary images. Then the extremum points and corner points were detected by calling the function in the OpenCV library to obtain the coordinates of the four landmarks of the sella turcica. Finally, the length, diameter, and depth of the sella turcica can be obtained by calculating the distance between the two points and the distance from the point to the straight line. Meanwhile, images were measured manually using Digimizer. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and Bland-Altman plots were used to analyze the consistency between automatic and manual measurements to evaluate the reliability of the proposed methodology. RESULTS The dice coefficient of the segmentation network is 92.84%. For the measurement of sella turcica, there is excellent agreement between the automatic measurement and the manual measurement. In Test1, the ICCs of length, diameter and depth are 0.954, 0.953, and 0.912, respectively. In Test2, ICCs of length, diameter and depth are 0.906, 0.921, and 0.915, respectively. In addition, Bland-Altman plots showed the excellent reliability of the automated measurement method, with the majority measurements differences falling within ± 1.96 SDs intervals around the mean difference and no bias was apparent. CONCLUSIONS Our experimental results indicated that the proposed methodology could complete the automatic segmentation of the sella turcica efficiently, and reliably predict the length, diameter, and depth of the sella turcica. Moreover, the proposed method has generalization ability according to its excellent performance on Test2.
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- Qi Feng
- College of Medicine, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, 550002, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, 550002, China
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- Department of Radiology, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, 550002, China
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- Department of Medical Information, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, 550002, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, 550002, China
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- College of Medicine, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, 550002, China.
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Kumar N, Jaral S, Kumar A, B S. Radio-Morphometric Analysis of Sella Turcica in Relation to Age and Gender in Sri Ganganagar Population: A Prospective Cephalometric Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e32048. [PMID: 36600824 PMCID: PMC9800849 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Sella turcica (ST) is a crucial structure that is morphologically situated in the median position and is well-utilised in cephalometrics. This saddle-shaped sella constitutes a significant radiographic landmark for various related analyses. Therefore, studying its varying dimensions in different populations is of utmost importance. This paper evaluates and compares the linear dimensions and morphological variations of ST in different facial skeletal classes in relation to age and gender using lateral cephalograms in the Sri Ganganagar population. Methodology The study population was selected through simple random sampling from the accessible population of the Sri Ganganagar district. A total of 180 participants of both genders were selected from patients who visited the outpatient clinic of the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology of Surendra Dental College and Research Institute in Sri Ganganagar. These samples were equally divided into three age groups. Apart from typical morphology, five possible variations of ST were determined. The area of ST on the lateral cephalogram was also evaluated. The extent of ST was calculated from the tubercle portion to the top of the dorsal side. The relative deepness of the sella was assessed by making a tangent across the innermost point of the sella. SPSS software was utilised for statistical analysis and related inferences. Results In the study sample (n = 180), 50% were men and 50% were women. The sample was divided into three equal groups based on age: Group I (n = 60; 33.33%) consisted of participants aged 15-20; Group II (n = 60; 33.33%) consisted of participants aged 21-25; and Group III (n = 60; 33.33%) consisted of participants aged 26-30. Conclusions The anteroposterior diameter of the sella structure is strongly related to age progression with no significant gender correlation. The most common shape of ST other than the normal one was oblique. Additionally, skeletal relationships showed a significant relationship with the shape of ST in the study population.
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MacDonald D, Patel A, Zou B, Yen E, Vora SR. A retrospective study of incidental findings occurring in a consecutive case series of lateral cephalograms of 12- to 20-year-old patients referred for routine orthodontic treatment. Imaging Sci Dent 2022; 52:295-302. [PMID: 36238700 PMCID: PMC9530292 DOI: 10.5624/isd.20220402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose Lateral cephalograms of orthodontic patients may contain incidental findings that could potentially lead to harm. Materials and Methods The lateral cephalograms of 1765 consecutive 12- to 20-year-old patients, being considered for routine orthodontic treatment, were retrospectively reviewed. These patients were considered normal, because no abnormalities were found either in their medical history or on their clinical examination. Results The overall prevalence of incidental findings was 18.8%, of which 10.3% were ponticulus posticus and 4.2% were bridging of the sella turcica. Although occipital spurs and ponticulus posticus were more prevalent in males, the size of the sella turcicas did not differ between sexes. Of the 1156 patients completing treatment about 2 years later, only one lateral cephalogram displayed progression of the ponticulus posticus in that time. Conclusion The prevalence of incidental findings on lateral cephalograms of otherwise normal orthodontic 12- to 20-year-old patients was almost a fifth, of which ponticulus posticus, vertebral fusion, and enlarged parietal foramina were clinically significant.
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Affiliation(s)
- David MacDonald
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Jankowski T, Jedliński M, Schmeidl K, Grocholewicz K, Janiszewska-Olszowska J. Sella Turcica Abnormalities, Dental Age and Dental Abnormalities in Polish Children. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph181910101. [PMID: 34639402 PMCID: PMC8508502 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
The frequency of some sella turcica abnormalities on cephalometric radiographs is age related. Chronological age might not overlap with growth; however, no studies could be found on the association between sellar morphology and dental age. Although an association exists between sella turcica bridging and dental abnormalities, no studies have been found correlating sellar abnormalities other than bridging with dental abnormalities. The aim of this study was to find any correlations between sella turcica abnormalities and dental age or dental abnormalities. Methods: Lateral cephalograms and panoramic radiographs of 206 children aged 6–15 years were analyzed for sela turcica abnormalities, Demirijan dental age, and dental abnormalities. Results: The prevalence of dental abnormalities in patients with sela turcica abnormalities was 16.98%, while in those with normal sella, it was 3%. The differences between dental and chronological age were higher in patients with sella turcica abnormalities (p = 0.002). Dental abnormalities were more prevalent (p = 0.001) in patients with sellar abnormalities other than sellar bridging than in those with sellar bridging or normal sella. Conclusions: Sella turcica abnormalities are correlated with delayed dental age. Dental abnormalities are more frequent in patients with sellar abnormalities. Dental abnormalities are less frequent in subjects with sellar bridges compared to those with other sellar abnormalities.
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (K.S.); (K.G.); (J.J.-O.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-91-466-1690
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (K.S.); (K.G.); (J.J.-O.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (K.S.); (K.G.); (J.J.-O.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (K.S.); (K.G.); (J.J.-O.)
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