• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제54권9호
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• pp.704-711
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• 2016

Radiologic images in dentistry are essential to perform the diagnosis, treatment, and tracking process of prognosis, thus the ability of accurate evaluation in the diagnostic images is requested for dental clinician. Radiologic interpretation means recognition of a normality and an abnormality and to report the possible diagnosis and differential diagnosis list. Therefore, dental clinicians should be familiar with the basic principle of interpretation of intraoral and extraoral radiographic images primarily used in dental clinics. Recently, dental cone beam CT is widely used for diagnositc process, thus understanding the three dimensional images is requested. The objective of this manuscript is to help the dental clinicians to interpret accurately the diagnostic images by introducing the basic principles of the step by step analytic process in the appearance of a lesion.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.115-120
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• 2009

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to determine a conversion coefficient for Hounsfield Units(HU) to material density ($g\;cm^{-3}$) obtained from cone-beam computed tomography ($CBMercuRay^{TM}$) data and to measure the hard tissue density based on the Hounsfield scale on dental head phantom. Materials and Methods : CT Scanner Phantom (AAPM) equipped with CT Number Insert consists of five cylindrical pins of materials with different densities and teflon ring was scanned by using the $CBMercuRay^{TM}$ (Hitachi, Tokyo, Japan) volume scanner. The raw data were converted into DICOM format and the HU of different areas of CT number insert measured by using $CBWorks^{TM}$. Linear regression analysis and Student t-test were performed statistically. Results : There was no significant difference (P > 0.54) between real densities and measured densities. A linear regression was performed using the density, $\rho$($g\;cm^{-3}$), as the dependent variable in terms of the HU (H). The regression equation obtained was $\rho=0.00072H-0.01588$ with an $R^2$ value of 0.9968. Density values based on the Hounsfield scale was $1697.1{\pm}24.9\;HU$ in cortical bone, $526.5{\pm}44.4\;HU$ in trabecular bone, $2639.1{\pm}48.7\;HU$ in enamel, $1246.1{\pm}39.4\;HU$ in dentin of dental head phantom. Conclusion : CBCT provides an effective option for determination of material density expressed as Hounsfield Units.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제54권9호
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• pp.712-728
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• 2016

These days, the clinical course of dental imaging sector has done a lot of implant-related imaging courses, including cone beam CT. In contrast, the general image reading course is not given a lot of opportunities to learn. Therefore, it is imperative that we talk about the general image interpretation that can be read easily applied in a dental clinic. When we see a strange radiographic finding of our patient in the dental clinic, we should first check whether the radiographic finding is a normal finding or a morbidity. If the finding is diagnosed as a morbidity, you should make plans for the appropriate therapy. The most important step is classification between normal state and morbidity. Some lesions may occur without any clinical symptoms. Therefore, we should read all the parts of radiographs, even the patient does not have clinical symptoms.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.121-127
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• 2024

Purpose: Preoperative identification of the intraosseous posterior superior alveolar artery (PSAA) is critical when planning sinus surgery. This study was conducted to determine the distance between the cementoenamel junction and the PSAA, as well as to identify factors influencing the detection of the PSAA on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: In total, 254 CBCT scans of maxillary sinuses, acquired with 2 different scanners, were examined to identify the PSAA. The distance from the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) to the PSAA was recorded at each maxillary posterior tooth position. Binomial logistic regression and multiple linear regression were employed to evaluate the effects of scanner type, CBCT parameters, sex, and age on PSAA detection and CEJ-PSAA distance, respectively. P-values less than 0.05 were considered to indicate statistical significance. Results: The mean CEJ-PSAA distances at the second molar, first molar, second premolar, and first premolar positions were 17.0±4.0 mm, 21.8±4.1 mm, 19.5±4.7 mm, and 19.9±4.9 mm for scanner 1, respectively, and 17.3±3.5 mm, 16.9±4.3 mm, 18.5±4.1 mm, and 18.4±4.3 mm for scanner 2. No independent variable significantly influenced PSAA detection. However, tooth position (b=-0.67, P<0.05) and scanner type (b=-1.3, P<0.05) were significant predictors of CEJ-PSAA distance. Conclusion: CBCT-based estimates of CEJ-PSAA distance were comparable to those obtained in previous studies involving cadavers, CT, and CBCT. The type of CBCT scanner may slightly influence this measurement. No independent variable significantly impacted PSAA detection.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.21-29
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• 2014

Purpose: To determine the conversion coefficients (CCs) from the dose-area product (DAP) value to effective dose in cone-beam CT. Materials and Methods: A CBCT scanner with four fields of view (FOV) was used. Using two exposure settings of the adult standard and low dose exposure, DAP values were measured with a DAP meter in C mode ($200mm{\times}179mm$), P mode ($154mm{\times}154mm$), I mode ($102mm{\times}102mm$), and D mode ($51mm{\times}51mm$). The effective doses were also investigated at each mode using an adult male head and neck phantom and thermoluminescent chips. Linear regressive analysis of the DAP and effective dose values was used to calculate the CCs for each CBCT examination. Results: For the C mode, the P mode at the maxilla, and the P mode at the mandible, the CCs were 0.049 ${\mu}Sv/mGycm^2$, 0.067 ${\mu}Sv/mGycm^2$, and 0.064 ${\mu}Sv/mGycm^2$, respectively. For the I mode, the CCs at the maxilla and mandible were 0.076 ${\mu}Sv/mGycm^2$ and 0.095 ${\mu}Sv/mGycm^2$, respectively. For the D mode at the maxillary incisors, molars, and mandibular molars, the CCs were 0.038 ${\mu}Sv/mGycm^2$, 0.041 ${\mu}Sv/mGycm^2$, and 0.146 ${\mu}Sv/mGycm^2$, respectively. Conclusion: The CCs in one CBCT device with fixed 80 kV ranged from 0.038 ${\mu}Sv/mGycm^2$ to 0.146 ${\mu}Sv/mGycm^2$ according to the imaging modes and irradiated region and were highest for the D mode at the mandibular molar.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2008

Purpose: It is important to determine the bucco-lingual inclination of implants on radiographs before the implant surgery. The purpose of this study was to compare the buccolingual inclination in alveolar bone and the tooth with dental cone beam CT and to prepare the standard for the buccolingual inclination of implant. Materials and Methods: Axial, panoramic, and buccolingually sectioned images of 80 implant cases with stent including straight marker using CB $Mercuray^{TM}$ (Hitachi, Japan) were evaluated. The comparison of the buccolingual inclination of remained alveolar bone with the tooth and the marker on butcolingually sectioned views was performed statistically. Results: The average buccolingual inclination of remained alveolar bone and tooth was $82.8{\pm}4.6^{\circ}\;and\;85.8{\pm}4.7^{\circ}$ (p<0.05, r=0.96) at the 1st molar area and $76.4{\pm}1.7^{\circ}\;and\;82.7{\pm}1.7^{\circ}$ respectively (p>0.05, r=0.12) at the 2nd premolar area in upper jaw. The average buccolingua1 inclination of remained alveolar bone and tooth was $81.3{\pm}8.3^{\circ}\;and\;87.5{\pm}6.3^{\circ}$ (p>0.05, r=0.85) at the lower 2nd premolar area and $94.3{\pm}6.6^{\circ}\;and\;93.3{\pm}7.2^{\circ}$ respectively (p>0.05, r=0.91) at the 1st molar area in lower jaw. The inclinations of markers were very different from those of remained bone at the most of areas except the upper 2nd premolar area (r=0.79). Conclusion: We recommend dental CBCT analysis for determining the buccolingual inclination of dental implant, because of significant difference, in average, between the bucco1ingual inclination of remained alveolar bone and tooth.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.289-299
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• 2009

본 연구는 3차원 콘빔CT 영상을 이용하여 2차원 정모두부방사선사진영상 형성 시 두부자세재현기(Head Posture Aligner, HPA)를 이용한 경우와 이용하지 않은 경우를 비교분석함으로써 HPA의 유용성을 평가하기 위하여 시행되었다. 성인 30명을 대상으로 먼저 일반적인 방법으로 콘빔CT 영상을 채득한 후 HPA를 이용하여 일정한 두부자세를 재현한 상태에서 또 하나의 콘빔CT 영상 및 정모두부방사선사진을 촬영하였다. 3차원 영상프로그램을 이용하여 HPA를 이용하지 않은 경우와 HPA를 이용한 경우 각각에서 2차원 정모두부방사선사진영상을 형성한 다음 각각의 투사도를 작성하고 실제로 HPA를 이용하여 촬영된 정모두부방사선사진 투사도와의 차이를 비교하였다. 거리 및 각도를 나타내는 여러 계측치를 비교분석한 결과 HPA를 이용하지 않은 경우에는 다수의 계측항목에서 실제 정모두부방사선사진과 유의한 차이를 보인 반면 HPA를 이용한 경우에는 모든 항목에서 통계적 유의차를 보이지 않았다. 아울러 실제 정모두부방사선사진과의 상관관계를 알아보기 위해 상관분석을 시행한 결과 HPA를 이용한 경우가 그렇지 않은 경우보다 모든 항목에서 높은 상관성을 보였다. 본 연구 결과는 3차원 콘빔CT 영상을 이용하여 2차원 정모두부방사선사진영상 형성 시 정확한 영상 획득을 위해서는 콘빔CT 촬영 시 HPA의 사용이 필요함을 시사하였다.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제58권11호
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• pp.700-712
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• 2020

The conventional mouthguard fabrication process consists of elastomeric impression taking and followed gypsum model making is now into intraoral scanning and direct mouthguard 3D printing with an additive manufacturing process. Also, dental professionals can get various diagnostic data collection such as facial scans, cone-beam CT, jaw motion tracking, and intraoral scan data to superimpose them for making virtual patient datasets. To print mouthguards, dental CAD software allows dental professionals to design mouthguards with ease. This article shows how to make 3D printed mouthguard step by step.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.60-69
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• 2016

목적: 본 연구에서는 실제 환자의 석고모형의 콘빔CT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography)이미지로 디지털 모델을 제작하고 이 디지털 모델을 동일한 석고모형을 3차원 광학 스캐너로 스캔 하여 얻은 디지털 모델과 비교하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 총 11쌍의 석고모형에 대하여 실험을 진행 하였다. 콘빔CT를 이용하여 CT 영상을 촬영하여 디지털 모델을 제작 하였고 3차원 광학 스캐너를 사용해 대조군이 되는 디지털 모델을 제작하였다. 이를 이용해 각 석고모형에 대하여 콘빔CT와 3차원 광학 스캐너를 이용하여 만든 디지털 모델을 한 쌍으로 묶어 상, 하악 11개의 비교 쌍을 구성하고 각 쌍에 대하여 차이점을 분석하였다. 결과: 대조군과 비교 시 콘빔CT 영상으로부터 구성된 디지털 모델이 대조군 보다 과다 추정된 부분인 양의 오차의 평균은 0.059 - 0.117 mm, 과소 추정된 부분인 음의 오차의 평균은 0.066 - 0.146 mm의 범위 내에 존재했다. 또한 유의수준 0.05에서 양의 오차의 평균은 $70-100{\mu}m$, 음의 오차의 평균은 $100-120{\mu}m$ 내에 존재 함을 확인하였다. 결론: 석고모형의 콘빔CT 영상으로부터 구성된 디지털 모델은 최종 수복물 제작에는 부적합하나 임시수복물 제작 및 교정 진단 과정에 활용될 수 있는 가능성이 있다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.388-401
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• 2023

Purpose: This study investigated the accuracy of free-hand implant surgery performed by an experienced operator compared to static guided implant surgery performed by an inexperienced operator on an anterior maxillary dental model arch. Methods: A maxillary dental model with missing teeth (No. 11, 22, and 23) was used for this in vitro study. An intraoral scan was performed on the model, with the resulting digital impression exported as a stereolithography file. Next, a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan was performed, with the resulting image exported as a Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine file. Both files were imported into the RealGUIDE 5.0 dental implant planning software. Active Bio implants were selected to place into the model. A single stereolithographic 3-dimensional surgical guide was printed for all cases. Ten clinicians, divided into 2 groups, placed a total of 60 implants in 20 acrylic resin maxillary models. Due to the small sample size, the Mann-Whitney test was used to analyze mean values in the 2 groups. Statistical analyses were performed using SAS version 9.4. Results: The accuracy of implant placement using a surgical guide was significantly higher than that of free-hand implantation. The mean difference between the planned and actual implant positions at the apex was 0.68 mm for the experienced group using the free-hand technique and 0.14 mm for the non-experienced group using the surgical guide technique (P=0.019). At the top of the implant, the mean difference was 1.04 mm for the experienced group using the free-hand technique and 0.52 mm for the non-experienced group using the surgical guide technique (P=0.044). Conclusions: The data from this study will provide valuable insights for future studies, since in vitro studies should be conducted extensively in advance of retrospective or prospective studies to avoid burdening patients unnecessarily.