1
|
Barros-Costa M, Nascimento EHL, Correia-Dantas IF, Oliveira ML, Freitas DQ. Potential impact of metal crowns at varying distances from a carious lesion on its detection on cone-beam computed tomography scans with several protocols. Imaging Sci Dent 2024; 54:49-56. [PMID: 38571773 PMCID: PMC10985521 DOI: 10.5624/isd.20230202] [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: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Purpose This study evaluated the impact of artifacts generated by metal crowns on the detection of proximal caries lesions in teeth at various distances using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Additionally, the diagnostic impacts of tube current and metal artifact reduction (MAR) were investigated. Materials and Methods Thirty teeth were arranged within 10 phantoms, each containing 1 first premolar, 1 second premolar, and 1 second molar. A sound first molar (for the control group) or a tooth with a metal crown was placed. Of the 60 proximal surfaces evaluated, 15 were sound and 45 exhibited enamel caries. CBCT scans were acquired using an OP300 Maxio unit (Instrumentarium, Tuusula, Finland), while varying the tube current (4, 8, or 12.5 mA) and enabling or disabling MAR. Five observers assessed mesial and distal surfaces using a 5-point scale. Multi-way analysis of variance was employed for data comparison, with P<0.05 indicating statistical significance. Results The area under the curve (AUC) varied from 0.40 to 0.60 (sensitivity: 0.28-0.45, specificity: 0.44-0.80). The diagnostic accuracy was not significantly affected by the presence of a metal crown, milliamperage, or MAR (P>0.05). However, the overall AUC and specificity were significantly lower for surfaces near a crown (P<0.05). Conclusion CBCT-based caries detection was not influenced by the presence of a metal crown, variations in milliamperage, or MAR activation. However, the diagnostic accuracy was low and was further diminished for surfaces near a crown. Consequently, CBCT is not recommended for the detection of incipient caries lesions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Matheus Barros-Costa
- Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
| | | | - Iago Filipe Correia-Dantas
- Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Matheus L. Oliveira
- Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Deborah Queiroz Freitas
- Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Yeom HG, Kim JE, Huh KH, Yi WJ, Heo MS, Lee SS. Development and validation of a clinical phantom reproducing various lesions for oral and maxillofacial radiology research. Imaging Sci Dent 2023; 53:345-353. [PMID: 38174032 PMCID: PMC10761291 DOI: 10.5624/isd.20230129] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Purpose The objective of this study was to propose a method for developing a clinical phantom to reproduce various diseases that are clinically prevalent in the field of dentistry. This could facilitate diverse clinical research without unnecessarily exposing patients to radiation. Material and Methods This study utilized a single dry skull, which was visually and radiographically examined to evaluate its condition. Existing lesions on the dry skull were preserved, and other relevant lesions were artificially created as necessary. These lesions were then documented using intraoral radiography and cone-beam computed tomography. Once all pre-existing and reproduced lesions were confirmed by the consensus of 2 oral and maxillofacial radiologists, the skull was embedded in a soft tissue substitute. To validate the process, cone-beam computed tomography scans and panoramic radiographs were obtained of the fabricated phantom. All acquired images were subsequently evaluated. Results Most lesions could be identified on panoramic radiographs, although some sialoliths and cracked teeth were confirmed only through cone-beam computed tomographic images. A small gap was observed between the epoxy resin and the bone structures. However, 2 oral and maxillofacial radiologists agreed that this space did not meaningfully impact the interpretation process. Conclusion The newly developed phantom has potential for use as a standardized phantom within the dental field. It may be utilized for a variety of imaging studies, not only for optimization purposes, but also for addressing other experimental issues related to both 2- and 3-dimensional diagnostic radiography.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Han-Gyeol Yeom
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
| | - Jo-Eun Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
| | - Kyung-Hoe Huh
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
| | - Won-Jin Yi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
| | - Min-Suk Heo
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
| | - Sam-Sun Lee
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Amasya H, Alkhader M, Serindere G, Futyma-Gąbka K, Aktuna Belgin C, Gusarev M, Ezhov M, Różyło-Kalinowska I, Önder M, Sanders A, Costa ALF, de Castro Lopes SLP, Orhan K. Evaluation of a Decision Support System Developed with Deep Learning Approach for Detecting Dental Caries with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Imaging. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3471. [PMID: 37998607 PMCID: PMC10669958 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13223471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
Abstract
This study aims to investigate the effect of using an artificial intelligence (AI) system (Diagnocat, Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA) for caries detection by comparing cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) evaluation results with and without the software. 500 CBCT volumes are scored by three dentomaxillofacial radiologists for the presence of caries separately on a five-point confidence scale without and with the aid of the AI system. After visual evaluation, the deep convolutional neural network (CNN) model generated a radiological report and observers scored again using AI interface. The ground truth was determined by a hybrid approach. Intra- and inter-observer agreements are evaluated with sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and kappa statistics. A total of 6008 surfaces are determined as 'presence of caries' and 13,928 surfaces are determined as 'absence of caries' for ground truth. The area under the ROC curve of observer 1, 2, and 3 are found to be 0.855/0.920, 0.863/0.917, and 0.747/0.903, respectively (unaided/aided). Fleiss Kappa coefficients are changed from 0.325 to 0.468, and the best accuracy (0.939) is achieved with the aided results. The radiographic evaluations performed with aid of the AI system are found to be more compatible and accurate than unaided evaluations in the detection of dental caries with CBCT images.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hakan Amasya
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul 34320, Türkiye;
- CAST (Cerrahpasa Research, Simulation and Design Laboratory), Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul 34320, Türkiye
- Health Biotechnology Joint Research and Application Center of Excellence, Istanbul 34220, Türkiye
| | - Mustafa Alkhader
- Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan;
| | - Gözde Serindere
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay 31060, Türkiye; (G.S.); (C.A.B.)
| | - Karolina Futyma-Gąbka
- Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiodiagnostics, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (K.F.-G.); or (I.R.-K.)
| | - Ceren Aktuna Belgin
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay 31060, Türkiye; (G.S.); (C.A.B.)
| | - Maxim Gusarev
- Diagnocat, Inc., San Francisco, CA 94102, USA; (M.G.); (M.E.); (A.S.)
| | - Matvey Ezhov
- Diagnocat, Inc., San Francisco, CA 94102, USA; (M.G.); (M.E.); (A.S.)
| | - Ingrid Różyło-Kalinowska
- Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiodiagnostics, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (K.F.-G.); or (I.R.-K.)
| | - Merve Önder
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara 0600, Türkiye;
| | - Alex Sanders
- Diagnocat, Inc., San Francisco, CA 94102, USA; (M.G.); (M.E.); (A.S.)
| | - Andre Luiz Ferreira Costa
- Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Cruzeiro do Sul University (UNICSUL), São Paulo 08060-070, SP, Brazil;
| | - Sérgio Lúcio Pereira de Castro Lopes
- Science and Technology Institute, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José dos Campos 01049-010, SP, Brazil;
| | - Kaan Orhan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara 0600, Türkiye;
- Research Center (MEDITAM), Ankara University Medical Design Application, Ankara 06560, Türkiye
- Department of Oral Diagnostics, Faculty of Dentistry, Semmelweis University, 1088 Budapest, Hungary
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Talachi F, Abesi F, Ezoji F, Mahjoub S, Ghorbani H, Bijani A. Comparison of accuracy cone-beam computed tomography and digital bitewing radiography for detection of recurrent caries under various restorative materials: in vitro study. Oral Radiol 2023; 39:722-730. [PMID: 37335388 DOI: 10.1007/s11282-023-00690-x] [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: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate diagnostic accuracy of two different CBCT scan modes and digital bitewing radiography for detection of recurrent caries under five different restorative materials, and determine the relationship between the types of restorative materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this in vitro study, 200 caries-free upper and lower premolars and molars were selected. A standard deep Class II cavities was created in the middle of the mesial surface of all teeth. In 100 teeth of the experimental and control groups, secondary caries was artificially demineralized. All teeth were filled with five types of restorative material including two types of conventional composite resins, flow composite resin, glass ionomer and amalgam. The teeth were imaged with high resolution (HIRes) and standard CBCT scan modes and digital bitewing. The AUC, sensitivity, specificity and areas under the ROC curve were calculated and verified through SPSS. RESULTS CBCT technique was the best option in diagnosing recurrent caries. The diagnostic accuracy and specificity of HIRes CBCT scan mode was significantly higher than standard mode (P = 0.031) and bitewing (P = 0.029) for detection of recurrent caries, especially under composite group. There were no significant differences in accuracy value of bitewing and standard CBCT scan mode. CONCLUSION CBCT showed higher accuracy and specificity on the detection of recurrent caries which was more accurate than bitewing radiography. The HIRes CBCT scan mode achieved the highest accuracy and performed the best in recurrent caries detection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Farida Abesi
- Dental Materials Research Center, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
| | - Fariba Ezoji
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
| | - Soleiman Mahjoub
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
| | - Hakimeh Ghorbani
- Oral Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
| | - Ali Bijani
- Social Determinants of Health Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Abu El-Ela WH, Farid MM, Abou El-Fotouh M. The impact of different dental restorations on detection of proximal caries by cone beam computed tomography. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 26:2413-2420. [PMID: 34601634 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04207-w] [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: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of different types of restorations on observer ability to detect proximal caries in CBCT images. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty human premolars and molars with artificial proximal caries were placed proximal and distal to 5 molars having different restorations (amalgam, composite, resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) fillings, zirconia, and lithium disilicate crowns) and a non-restored molar. CBCT scans were obtained using i-CAT® Next Generation. Images were rated twice by 2 observers. The exact depth of artificial caries was histologically established. Sensitivity, specificity, and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (Az) values were calculated. RESULTS Caries detection in teeth surfaces mesial and distal to amalgam showed compromised specificity and accuracy. Moreover, caries detection in teeth surfaces mesial to zirconia crown showed low sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. Capability of CBCT in detection of proximal caries in teeth adjacent to composite, RMGIC, and lithium disilicate was comparable to those adjacent to non-restored molar. CONCLUSIONS CBCT scans performed for tasks other than caries detection should be assessed for proximal caries in absence of any restorations as well as in presence of composite, RMGIC fillings, and lithium disilicate crowns. However, CBCT should not be used for proximal caries detection in teeth adjacent to amalgam and teeth surfaces mesial to zirconia crowns. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE It is important to investigate the influence of artifacts produced by various restorations on CBCT-based caries detection to optimize CBCT benefits, caries diagnosis and avoid unnecessary treatment of sound surfaces.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Walaa Hussein Abu El-Ela
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Monazamet El Wehda El Afriqeya St, Cairo, Egypt.
| | - Mary Medhat Farid
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Monazamet El Wehda El Afriqeya St, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Mona Abou El-Fotouh
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Monazamet El Wehda El Afriqeya St, Cairo, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Radiographic diagnosis of proximal caries is not affected by exposure protocols and presence of high-density material on systems with automatic exposure compensation. Oral Radiol 2021; 38:356-362. [PMID: 34529235 DOI: 10.1007/s11282-021-00565-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: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To investigate the performance of radiographic systems with automatic exposure compensation (AEC) on the caries diagnosis in images acquired with different exposure parameters and in the presence of high-density material. Also, the image quality was assessed. METHODS Forty posterior teeth (80 proximal surfaces) were radiographed using a phosphor plate and a CMOS system. Images were acquired with different exposure times (0.06, 0.10 and 0.16 s) and kilovoltages (60 and 70kVp), in the absence and presence of high-density material in the X-rayed region (control and high-density groups). Five radiologists assessed the caries using a 5-point scale. Diagnostic values were compared using two-way ANOVA. RESULTS For both radiographic systems, there were no significant differences in the area under the ROC curve (0.60-0.73), sensitivity (0.79-0.87) and specificity (0.29-0.48) between the control and high-density groups, exposure times or kilovoltages (p > 0.05). For image quality, scores assigned to the control and high-density groups were similar in each exposure protocol in both systems. CONCLUSIONS The presence of high-density material, exposure time and kilovoltage did not affect the caries diagnosis in any of the systems tested. It is recommended to use protocols with lower doses to reduce the patient's exposure.
Collapse
|
7
|
GalvÃo NS, Nascimento EHL, GaÊta-Araujo H, Freitas DQ, Haiter-Neto F, Oliveira ML. Automatic exposure compensation and subjective image enhancement in the radiographic diagnosis of caries. Braz Oral Res 2020; 34:e082. [PMID: 32785477 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2020.vol34.0082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
This study aims to assess the influence of high-density material on the radiographic diagnosis of proximal caries in digital systems with automatic exposure compensation, and to evaluate the effect of subjective adjustment of brightness and contrast to undertake this diagnostic task. Twenty bitewing radiographs of forty posterior human teeth with non-cavitated carious lesions, confirmed by micro-CT, were obtained with two digital systems. A porcelain-fused-to-metal crown attached to a titanium implant was inserted into the exposed area, and all the radiographs were repeated. Five radiologists assessed the radiographs and diagnosed proximal carious lesions. Afterwards, the observers were asked to adjust image brightness and contrast, based on their subjective perception, and to reassess the images. Thirty percent of each experimental group was reassessed to test intraobserver reproducibility, totaling 208 images per observer. Intraobserver and interobserver agreements ranged from fair to substantial. Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and area under the ROC curve were calculated and compared for each radiographic system, using ANOVA (α = 0.05). Overall, presence of high-density material and adjustment of brightness and contrast did not significantly influence the radiographic diagnosis of proximal caries (p ≥ 0.05). Regarding Digora Optime, adjustment of brightness and contrast significantly increased (p < 0.05) the diagnostic accuracy of proximal carious lesions in the presence of high-density material. In conclusion, the presence of high-density material in the X-rayed region does not influence radiographic diagnosis of proximal caries. However, when it is present in the X-rayed area, subjective adjustment of brightness and contrast is recommended for use with the Digora Optime digital system.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Neiandro Santos GalvÃo
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| | | | - Hugo GaÊta-Araujo
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| | - Deborah Queiroz Freitas
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| | - Francisco Haiter-Neto
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| | - Matheus Lima Oliveira
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Angelino K, Yauney G, Rana A, Edlund D, Shah P. Digital reconstruction of teeth using near-infrared light. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2020; 2019:4414-4418. [PMID: 31946845 DOI: 10.1109/embc.2019.8857734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Cone beam computed tomography has demonstrated value by offering enhanced conceptualization of features of teeth in the 3D space. However, these systems require higher effective radiation doses to image teeth. Previous research from our group has used non-ionizing near-infrared (NIR) light for diagnosing demineralization and caries in human tooth enamel. However, use of safe NIR radiation for rapid, 3D imaging of tooth anatomy has not been described previously. Here we describe a optical setup to rapidly laser scan teeth ex vivo using 1310nm NIR laser diode. We also detail a novel process that uses laser scanning to create stacks of images of extracted teeth, and construct highly accurate 3D models. Our 3D reconstructive models offer promising starting points to recover anatomical details using pixel intensities within these images as projection data to diagnose carious lesions, and can assist in providing rapid and affordable technology-enabled early caries screenings to patients.
Collapse
|
9
|
The effects of orthodontic materials on the accuracy of periapical radiography-based caries detection. Oral Radiol 2019; 36:349-355. [DOI: 10.1007/s11282-019-00412-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
|
10
|
Goller Bulut D, Uğur Aydın Z. The impact of different voxels and exposure parameters of CBCT for the assessment of external root resorptions: A phantom study. AUST ENDOD J 2019; 45:146-153. [PMID: 31267607 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the different voxel sizes and imaging parameters of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) on the determination of external root resorption (ERR). ERRs were created in coronal, middle and apical regions. Depths (0.62-0.73 mm) and diameters (0.68-0.81 mm) of ERRs were measured using a digital calliper. Images were obtained in 0.125, 0.2, 0.25, 0.3 and 0.4 mm3 voxel sizes and at different currents. Data were analysed using Friedman and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests at a level of P < 0.05. There was a difference between the parameters in determining the size of the ERR in coronal and middle regions (P < 0.05), but there was no difference in the apical region (P > 0.05). The change in current and exposure time did not make a difference in determining the dimensions of the ERRs (P > 0.05). Some voxel dimensions were more reliable in determining the depth and diameter of ERR in the coronal and middle region.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Duygu Goller Bulut
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
| | - Zeliha Uğur Aydın
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Effect of brightness and contrast variation for detectability of root resorption lesions in digital intraoral radiographs. Clin Oral Investig 2018; 23:3379-3386. [PMID: 30535816 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-018-2764-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the performance of periapical radiography assessed under different radiographic brightness and contrast variations in the detection of simulated internal (IRR) and external (ERR) root resorption lesions. Additionally, observers' preferences related to image quality for these diagnostic tasks were evaluated. METHODS Thirty single-root teeth were divided into two groups (n = 15): IRR, in which lesions were simulated using mechanical and biochemical processes; and ERR, in which cavities standardized with drills of different sizes were performed on the root surfaces. Digital radiographs were obtained and subsequently adjusted in 4 additional combinations, resulting in 5 brightness/contrast variations (V1-V5). Five radiologists evaluated the radiographs. The observers' preference on the image quality was also recorded. RESULTS For both conditions, there were no differences in the accuracy and specificity between the five brightness/contrast variations (p > 0.05), but the sensitivity for ERR was significantly lower in V4 (+ 15% brightness/-15% contrast) in the large size (p < 0.05). The observers classified V2 (- 15% brightness/+15% contrast) as the "best" image quality for IRR and ERR evaluation. CONCLUSIONS For IRR and ERR lesions, brightness and contrast variation does not affect the diagnostic performance of digital intraoral radiography within the tested range. The observers prefer images with a reasonable decrease in brightness and increase in contrast. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Brightness and contrast enhancement tools are commonly applied in digital radiographic assessment. The use of these tools for detection of root resorptions can be applied according to the observer preference without influence on diagnostic accuracy.
Collapse
|
12
|
Nascimento EH, Gaêta-Araujo H, Vasconcelos KF, Freire BB, Oliveira-Santos C, Haiter-Neto F, Freitas DQ. Influence of brightness and contrast adjustments on the diagnosis of proximal caries lesions. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2018; 47:20180100. [PMID: 29851369 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20180100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To assess the influence of brightness and contrast adjustments of digital radiographs on the diagnosis of proximal caries lesions, and to compare with observers' preferences for subjective image quality. METHODS 80 proximal surfaces of posterior teeth were radiographed using an intraoral digital system (Digora Toto, Soredex, Finland). Initial images and four different combinations of brightness and contrast for each radiography were analysed. Five observers scored the images for the presence and extension of caries lesions. Micro-CT images were used as gold standard. In a second stage, the observers were asked which of the radiographs they preferred for the assessment of caries lesions. RESULTS No differences were found between the original and adjusted radiographic images regarding the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, sensitivity, and specificity (p > 0.05). There was a significant difference between the micro-CT and the intraoral radiographs (p < 0.0001). Images with high brightness and low contrast presented higher number of true negative cases, but also a decrease in caries detection. On the other hand, there were more cases of overestimation of the presence and extension of caries lesions in images with low brightness and high contrast. The subjective evaluation of image quality showed that radiographs with lower brightness and higher contrast tended to be preferred by observers. CONCLUSIONS Brightness and contrast adjustments in digital intraoral radiographs within the range tested in this study do not significantly influence the diagnosis of proximal caries lesions, although observers tend to prefer lower brightness and higher contrast images.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eduarda Hl Nascimento
- 1 Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP) , São Paulo , Brazil
| | - Hugo Gaêta-Araujo
- 1 Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP) , São Paulo , Brazil
| | - Karla F Vasconcelos
- 1 Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP) , São Paulo , Brazil
| | - Bernardo B Freire
- 1 Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP) , São Paulo , Brazil
| | - Christiano Oliveira-Santos
- 2 Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo (USP) , São Paulo , Brazil
| | - Francisco Haiter-Neto
- 1 Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP) , São Paulo , Brazil
| | - Deborah Q Freitas
- 1 Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP) , São Paulo , Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Countryman SC, Sousa Melo SL, Belem MDF, Haiter-Neto F, Vargas MA, Allareddy V. Performance of 5 different displays in the detection of artificial incipient and recurrent caries-like lesions. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2018; 125:182-191. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2017.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Revised: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 11/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
|