Imaging Science in Dentistry
- Volume 37 Issue 1
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- Pages.9-14
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- 2007
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- 2233-7822(pISSN)
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- 2233-7830(eISSN)
A study of the mandibular canal in digital panoramic radiographic images of a selected Korean population
한국인의 디지털파노라마 방사선영상에서 하악관에 관한 연구
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Kim, Jae-Duk
(Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology School of Dentistry and Oral Biology Research Institute, Chosun University) ;
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Kim, Jin-Soo
(Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology School of Dentistry and Oral Biology Research Institute, Chosun University)
- Published : 2007.03.31
Abstract
Purpose : To determine the more valuable information to detect the mandibular canal and the mental foramen in panoramic radiographs of a selected Korean population for the implant. Materials and Methods : This study analysed 288 panoramic radiographic images of patients taken at the Dental hospital of Chosun University retrospectively. Indirect digital panoramic X-ray machine (ProlineXC, PLANMECA, Finland) with processing by using Directview