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Rabba JA, Jaafar HA, Suhaimi FM, Jafri MZM, Osman ND. A simplified low-cost phantom for image quality assessment of dental cone beam computed tomography unit. J Med Radiat Sci 2024; 71:78-84. [PMID: 37965811 PMCID: PMC10920926 DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.738] [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: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION A standardised testing protocol for evaluation of a wide range of dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) performance and image quality (IQ) parameters is still limited and commercially available testing tool is unaffordable by some centres. This study aims to assess the performance of a low-cost fabricated phantom for image quality assessment (IQA) of digital CBCT unit. METHODS A customised polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) cylindrical phantom was developed for performance evaluation of Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid digital dental CBCT unit. The fabricated phantom consists of four different layers for testing specific IQ parameters such as CT number accuracy and uniformity, noise and CT number linearity. The phantom was scanned using common scanning protocols in clinical routine (90.0 kV, 8.0 mA and 13.6 s). In region-of-interest (ROI) analysis, the mean CT numbers (in Hounsfield unit, HU) and noise for water and air were determined and compared with the reference values (0 HU for water and -1000 HU for air). For linearity test, the correlation between the measured HU of different inserts with their density was studied. RESULTS The average CT number were -994.1 HU and -2.4 HU, for air and water, respectively and the differences were within the recommended acceptable limit. The linearity test showed a strong positive correlation (R2 = 0.9693) between the measured HU and their densities. CONCLUSION The fabricated IQ phantom serves as a simple and affordable testing tool for digital dental CBCT imaging.
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- James Anthony Rabba
- Advanced Medical and Dental InstituteUniversiti Sains MalaysiaPenangMalaysia
- Department of PhysicsFederal University LokojaLokojaNigeria
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- Advanced Medical and Dental InstituteUniversiti Sains MalaysiaPenangMalaysia
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- Advanced Medical and Dental InstituteUniversiti Sains MalaysiaPenangMalaysia
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Rabba JA, Suhaimi FM, Mat Jafri MZ, Jaafar HA, Osman ND. Automated measurement for image distortion analysis in 2D panoramic imaging of dental CBCT system: A phantom study. Radiography (Lond) 2023; 29:533-538. [PMID: 36913788 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2023.02.028] [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: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The daily image quality assessment involves large datasets that consume a lot of time and effort. This study aims to evaluate a proposed automated calculator for image distortion analysis in 2-dimensional (2D) panoramic imaging mode for a dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) system in comparison with present manual calculations. METHODS A ball phantom was scanned using panoramic mode of the Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid CBCT unit (Planmeca, Helsinki, Finland) with standard exposure settings used in clinical practice (60 kV, 2 mA, and maximum FOV). An automated calculator algorithm was developed in MATLAB platform. Two parameters associated with panoramic image distortion such as balls diameter and distance between middle and tenth balls were measured. These automated measurements were compared with manual measurement using the Planmeca Romexis and ImageJ software. RESULTS The findings showed smaller deviation in distance difference measurements by proposed automated calculator (ranged 3.83 mm) as compared to manual measurements (ranged 5.00 for Romexis and 5.12 mm for ImageJ software). There was a significant difference (p < 0.05) on the mean measured ball diameter between automated and manual measurement. For ball diameter measurement, there is a moderate positive correlation between automated measurement with the manual measurements (r = 0.6024 and r = 0.6358 for Romexis and ImageJ, respectively). However, there is a negative correlation between automated measurement for the distance difference with manual methods (r = -0.3484 and r = -0.3494 for Romexis and ImageJ, respectively). There was a good approximation between automated and ImageJ measurement of ball diameter in comparison to reference value. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the proposed automated calculator provides faster method with an accurate and acceptable results for daily-basis image quality test in dental panoramic mode of a Dental CBCT imaging system in comparison to current manual method. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE An automated calculator is recommended for image distortion analysis on phantom images in routine image quality assessment for dental panoramic mode of Dental CBCT imaging system that may involve analysis of large image datasets. It offers improvement in routine image quality practice in term of time and accuracy.
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- J A Rabba
- Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia; Department of Physics, Federal University Lokoja, PMB 1154 Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria
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- Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia
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- Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia.
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Zreaqat M, Hassan R, Samsudin R, Stas Y, Hanoun A. Three-dimensional analysis of upper airways in Class II malocclusion children with obstructive sleep apnea. J World Fed Orthod 2022; 11:156-163. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejwf.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Gregoris Rabelo LE, Bueno MDR, Costa MVCD, de Musis CR, Estrela CRDA, Guedes OA, Gavini G, Estrela C. Blooming artifact reduction using different cone-beam computed tomography software to analyze endodontically treated teeth with intracanal posts. Comput Biol Med 2021; 136:104679. [DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2021.104679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Estrela C, Costa MVC, Bueno MR, Rabelo LEG, Decurcio DA, Silva JA, Estrela CRA. Potential of a New Cone-Beam CT Software for Blooming Artifact Reduction. Braz Dent J 2020; 31:582-588. [DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440202005899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Abstract This study evaluated the dimensions of intraradicular posts using a new cone beam CT (CBCT) software, and verified the potential of blooming artifact reduction. Sixty-three single-rooted human teeth were shaped, obturated, prepared for intracanal post placement and distributed into three groups: G1: anatomically customized prefabricated glass fiber posts; G2: low-fusion alloy posts; G3: gold alloy posts. After post fabrication and luting with RelyX U200®, specimens were sectioned axially at 9 mm from the root apex, and markings were made on the root surfaces (X-, Y- and Z-axes). The dimensions of the original posts (control group) were measured using a digital micrometer. CBCT scans of the teeth were obtained using a PreXion 3D Elite® scanner. Posts were measured on CBCT scans using DICOM files and the e-Vol DX software. A specific filter, Blooming Artefact Reduction (BAR), was developed to analyze intracanal posts. Statistical data were evaluated using the Van de Waerden nonparametric analysis of variance and, after that, normalized data were analyzed using the Tukey test. The level of significance was set at α = 5%. The measures of the anatomical prefabricated, low-fusion alloy and gold alloy intracanal posts obtained using the e-Vol DX CBCT software and a micrometer were not significantly different (p>0.05). The use of the BAR filter of the e-Vol DX software application did not induce any dimensional differences on CBCT scans of intracanal posts when compared with measurements made with a micrometer on original posts. The use of the BAR filter eliminated blooming artifacts.
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- Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, Brazil; CROIF Oral Radiology Center, Brazil
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- Universidade de Cuiabá, Brazil; Centro Universitário de Anápolis, Brazil
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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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Torres FFE, Jacobs R, EzEldeen M, de Faria-Vasconcelos K, Guerreiro-Tanomaru JM, Dos Santos BC, Tanomaru-Filho M. How image-processing parameters can influence the assessment of dental materials using micro-CT. Imaging Sci Dent 2020; 50:161-168. [PMID: 32601591 PMCID: PMC7314609 DOI: 10.5624/isd.2020.50.2.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of voxel size and different post-processing algorithms on the analysis of dental materials using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Materials and Methods Root-end cavities were prepared in extracted maxillary premolars, filled with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), Biodentine, and Intermediate Restorative Material (IRM), and scanned using micro-CT. The volume and porosity of materials were evaluated and compared using voxel sizes of 5, 10, and 20 µm, as well as different software tools (post-processing algorithms). The CTAn or MeVisLab/Materialise 3-matic software package was used to perform volume and morphological analyses, and the CTAn or MeVisLab/Amira software was used to evaluate porosity. Data were analyzed using 1-way ANOVA and the Tukey test (P<0.05). Results Using MeVisLab/Materialise 3-matic, a consistent tendency was observed for volume to increase at larger voxel sizes. CTAn showed higher volumes for MTA and IRM at 20 µm. Using CTAn, porosity values decreased as voxel size increased, with statistically significant differences for all materials. MeVisLab/Amira showed a difference for MTA and IRM at 5 µm, and for Biodentine at 20 µm. Significant differences in volume and porosity were observed in all software packages for Biodentine across all voxel sizes. Conclusion Some differences in volume and porosity were found according to voxel size, image-processing software, and the radiopacity of the material. Consistent protocols are needed for research evaluating dental materials.
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and 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 and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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Bueno MR, Estrela C, Azevedo BC, Diogenes A. Development of a New Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Software for Endodontic Diagnosis. Braz Dent J 2018; 29:517-529. [DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440201802455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Abstract Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has promoted changes in approaches in Endodontics, and enhanced decision-making in complex clinical cases. Despite the technological advancements in CBCT hardware, the interpretation of the acquired images is still compromised by viewing software packages that often have limited navigational tools and lack adequate filters to overcome some challenges of the CBCT technology such as artefacts. This study reviews the current limitations of CBCT and the potential of a new CBCT software package (e-Vol DX, CDT- Brazil) to overcome these aspects and support diagnosing, planning and managing of endodontic cases. This imaging method provide high resolution images due to submillimeter voxel sizes, dynamic multi-plane imaging navigation and ability to change the volume parameters such as slice thickness and slice intervals and data correction applying imaging filters and manipulating brightness and contrast. The main differences between e-Vol DX and other software packages are: compatibility with all current CBCT scanners with the capacity to export DICOM Data, a more comprehensive brightness and contrast library, as other applications, in which adjustments are limited, do not usually support all the DICOM dynamic range features; Custom slice thickness adjustment, often limited and pre-defined in other applications; Custom Sharpening adjustment, often limited in other applications; advanced noise reduction algorithm that enhances image quality; preset imaging filters, dedicated endodontic volume rendering filters with the ability to zoom the image over 1000x (3D reconstructions) without loss of resolution and automatic imaging parameters customization for better standardization and opportunities for research; capture screen resolution of 192 dpi, with a 384 dpi option, in contrast to the 96 dpi of most similar applications. This new CBCT software package may support decision-making for the treatment of complex endodontic cases and improve diagnosis and treatment results. Effective improvement of image quality favors the rational prescription and interpretation of CBCT scans.
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- Mike R. Bueno
- School of Dentistry São Leopoldo Mandic, Brazil; CROIF, Brazil
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