Imaging Science in Dentistry

Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (대한영상치의학회)
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Micro-computed tomography for assessing the internal and external voids of bulk-fill composite restorations: A technical report

  • Tosco, Vincenzo (Department of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology, Polytechnic University of Marche) ;
  • Monterubbianesi, Riccardo (Department of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology, Polytechnic University of Marche) ;
  • Furlani, Michele (Department of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology, Polytechnic University of Marche) ;
  • Giuliani, Alessandra (Department of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology, Polytechnic University of Marche) ;
  • Putignano, Angelo (Department of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology, Polytechnic University of Marche) ;
  • Orsini, Giovanna (Department of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology, Polytechnic University of Marche)
  • Received : 2022.01.11
  • Accepted : 2022.04.27
  • Published : 2022.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This technical report aims to describe and detail the use of micro-computed tomography for a reliable evaluation of the bulk-fill composite/tooth interface. Materials and Methods: Bulk-fill composite restorations in tooth cavities were scanned using micro-computed tomography to obtain qualitatively and quantitatively valuable information. Two-dimensional information was processed using specific algorithms, and ultimately a 3-dimensional (3D) specimen reconstruction was generated. The 3D rendering allowed the visualization of voids inside bulk-fill composite materials and provided quantitative measurements. The 3D analysis software VG Studio MAX was used to perform image analysis and assess gap formation within the tooth-restoration interface. In particular, to evaluate internal adaptation, the Defect Analysis addon module of VG Studio Max was used. Results: The data, obtained with the processing software, highlighted the presence and the shape of gaps in different colours, representing the volume of porosity within a chromatic scale in which each colour quantitatively represents a well-defined volume. Conclusion: Micro-computed tomography makes it possible to obtain several quantitative parameters, providing fundamental information on defect shape and complexity. However, this technique has the limit of not discriminating materials without radiopacity and with low or no filler content, such as dental adhesives, and hence, they are difficult to visualise through software reconstruction.

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SISOPD (Societa Italiana Stomatologia, Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria-Italian Society of Dentistry, Stomatology and Prosthodontics) Foundation partially supported this study.

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