• Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.322-328
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• 2023

The number of senior citizens with large bowel obstruction is steadily growing in Korea. Plain radiography was used to examine the severity and treatment of this phenomenon. To avoid examiner subjectivity in radiography readings, we propose an automatic segmentation method to identify fluid-filled areas indicative of large bowel obstruction. Our proposed method applies the Hough transform to locate suspicious areas successfully and applies the possibilistic fuzzy c-means unsupervised learning algorithm to form the target area in a noisy environment. In an experiment with 104 real-world large-bowel obstruction radiographs, the proposed method successfully identified all suspicious areas in 73 of 104 input images and partially identified the target area in another 21 images. Additionally, the proposed method shows a true-positive rate of over 91% and false-positive rate of less than 3% for pixel-level area formation. These performance evaluation statistics are significantly better than those of the possibilistic c-means and fuzzy c-means-based strategies; thus, this hybrid strategy of automatic segmentation of large bowel suspicious areas is successful and might be feasible for real-world use.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제53권1호
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• pp.27-34
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• 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to clarify the influence of training with a different kind of lesion on the performance of a target model. Materials and Methods: A total of 310 patients(211 men, 99 women; average age, 47.9±16.1 years) were selected and their panoramic images were used in this study. We created a source model using panoramic radiographs including mandibular radiolucent cyst-like lesions (radicular cyst, dentigerous cyst, odontogenic keratocyst, and ameloblastoma). The model was simulatively transferred and trained on images of Stafne's bone cavity. A learning model was created using a customized DetectNet built in the Digits version 5.0 (NVIDIA, Santa Clara, CA). Two machines(Machines A and B) with identical specifications were used to simulate transfer learning. A source model was created from the data consisting of ameloblastoma, odontogenic keratocyst, dentigerous cyst, and radicular cyst in Machine A. Thereafter, it was transferred to Machine B and trained on additional data of Stafne's bone cavity to create target models. To investigate the effect of the number of cases, we created several target models with different numbers of Stafne's bone cavity cases. Results: When the Stafne's bone cavity data were added to the training, both the detection and classification performances for this pathology improved. Even for lesions other than Stafne's bone cavity, the detection sensitivities tended to increase with the increase in the number of Stafne's bone cavities. Conclusion: This study showed that using different lesions for transfer learning improves the performance of the model.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.99-104
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was performed to investigate the clinical usefulness of teleradiology in general dental practice. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and seventy five cases were submitted for inquiry to the case presentation board of the website of The Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology for a 5 year periods. The diagnosis results of those cases were analyzed according to the disease classification, the correlation with the patient's chief complaint, the necessity of additional examinations or treatments, the image modalities, and the number of dentists inquiring. Results: Differential diagnoses of normal anatomic structures were the most frequently submitted cases, covering 15.6% of all cases. Among 275 cases, 164 cases required no additional treatments or examinations. Panoramic radiographs were the most frequently submitted images, accounting for 248 inquiries. The 275 cases were submitted by 96 dentists. Fifty-two dentists wrote one inquiry, and 44 inquired 2 or more times. The average inquiry number of the latter group was 5.0 cases. Conclusion: A teleradiology system in general dental practice could be helpful in the differential diagnosis of common lesions and reduce unnecessary costs.

• 치과방사선
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.185-193
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• 1992

경북대학병원 치과에 내원한 8세에서 27세까지의 환자 6,531명의 파노라마 X선사진에서 제3 대구치를 제외한 선천성 결손치, 제3대구치의 선천성 결손, 과잉치의 발생율, 성별분포, 호발 부위 및 수에 따른 분포를 조사하여 다음의 결과를 얻었다. 1. 제3대구치를 제외한 선천성 결손치의 발생율은 10.8%였으며, 남성이 44.6%, 여성이 55.4%였다. 하악 제2소구치가 23.2 %로 가장 많았으며, 상악 측절치 18.4%, 하악 측절치 18.3%, 상악 제2소구치 15.4%의 순으로 나타났다. 결손치의 수는 1개 인 경우가 48%로 가장 많았으며, 2개인 경우가 35.4%, 3개인 경우가 6.6%로 나타났다. 2. 제3대구치 선천성 결손의 발생율은 39.7%였으며, 남성이 48.6%, 여성이 51.4%였고, 상악 60.3%, 하악이 39.7%였다. 결손치의 수는 1개인 경우가 28.7%, 2개인 경우가 37.2%, 3개인 경우가 12.5%, 4개인 경우가 21.6%로 나타났다. 3. 과잉치의 발생율은 4.2%였으며, 남성이 65.7%, 여성이 34.3%였다. 상악 중절치부가 64.8%로 가장 많았으며, 상악 측절치부 13.2%, 상악 제3대구치 후방부 8.7%의 순으로 나타났다. 과잉치의 수는 1개인 경우가 79.9%로 가장 많았고, 2개인 경우가 18.9%, 3개인 경우가 1.2%로 나타났다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.53-63
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• 2005

Number of fixtures supporting prosthesis for rehabilitation of partial edentulism in distal area is an important factor in distal area to the bone tissue response around dental implant. Optimal number and optimal positioning of dental implant has leaded to the stable condition of bone tissue and successful long-term treatment outcome. This clinical and radiographic study was performed to document and evaluate the short-term result of occlusal rehabilitation by means of implant-supported fixed prostheses (ISPs) especially for partial edentulism in distal area in patients treated for advanced periodontal disease and to verify the number of fixture affecting the bone tissue response. A total of 30 consecutive patients referred because of advanced periodontal disease were included. Before the implant therapy was initiated, periodontal treatment was performed and the outcome evaluated during at least a 6-month period. An individual maintenance care program was designed for each patient. All 75 implants were placed using a 2-stage surgical approach. The patients were divided into 2 groups, in one of which two fixtures were placed and in the other of which three fixtures were placed with tripodal geometry. Following installation of the ISPs, all patients underwent a baseline examination including evaluation of i) oral hygiene, and ii) periodontal/ peri-implant conditions, and iii) radiographs. These examinations were repeated annually during the 1 or 2-year observation period. The results were as follows: 1.No single implant was lost during the observation follow-up period. 1.The percentage of plaque harboring surfaces and bleeding units upon probing were found to be low (<10%), and no soft tissue complications were recorded. 1.Two-fixture group showed bone destruction ranged from 0.0mm to 1.5mm and the mean was 0.31mm. Three-fixture group showed more bone destruction of 0.51mm. There was no statistically difference between two groups. These results suggested that the factor for success is not the number of fixture but the strict maintenance of peri-implant tissue health and initial stability of fixture.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.3-9
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• 1985

From the study on the chest radiologic equipments and situations of university hospitals, general hospitals, and radiologic clinics located in Seoul area and Choong-cheong province, the author got conclusions as follows : 1. The rectfication methods of the equipments were employing mainly single or three-phase full wave, and 78% of the examined were using single phase full wave. 2. The focal sizes in case of small focus were less than 1.0mm in chest-only use, and more than 1.0mm in 81% of combined use. The focal sizes in case of large focus were more than 1.6mm in 78% of the total. 3. Maximum ratings of x-ray tubes were 47% at 125 kVp maximum tube voltage and 41% at 150kVp. The maximum tube currentes higher than 500mA were shown in 72% of all the examined. And the maximum exposure time was the range of 5-8sec. 4. Grid was not used in the 66% of all the hospitals. Equipment for chest-only was employing 10:1 grid ratio and the 2.0-2.9mmAl of total filtration formed 38% of all the examined. 5. In the processing time of exposed film, 68% of all was 90sec, and only 20% of all the examined used optimum developing temperature according to this condition. 6. In the radiographic conditions, more than 50% used low tube voltages lower than 70 kVp and only 3% of all the equipments used high tube voltages higher than 100 kVp. The 46.9% of all the equipments 300mA, and 53% of all used shorter exposure time less than 1/20(0.05) sec. 7. In the monthly average number of radiographs, 44% of all was x-ray the radiographs.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.251-258
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• 2016

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the radiographic features associated with impacted premaxillary supernumerary teeth, to determine the relationship between their characteristics and their effects on permanent incisors, and to investigate the types of orthodontic treatment that patients received after the extraction of impacted supernumerary teeth. Materials and Methods: The clinical records and radiographs of 193 patients whose impacted premaxillary supernumerary teeth were removed were retrospectively reviewed, and 241 impacted supernumerary teeth were examined. Cone-beam computed tomographic images and panoramic radiographs were examined to determine the number, location, sagittal position, orientation, and morphology of the supernumerary teeth. Their effects on permanent incisors and the orthodontic treatment received by patients after the extraction of the supernumeraries were also investigated. Results: Supernumerary teeth were most frequently observed in the central incisor region, in the palatal position, in the inverted orientation, and were most commonly conical in shape. The most common complication was median diastema, followed by displacement and delayed eruption of the adjacent incisors. Ten (71.4%) of the 14 odontomas showed delayed eruption of the adjacent incisors. Displacement of the incisors was more frequently observed in association with supernumerary teeth with tuberculate or supplemental shapes. Orthodontic traction was most frequently performed after the removal of odontomas. In 32 cases (13.3%), permanent incisors erupted after the orthodontic creation of sufficient space. Conclusion: Median diastema was most common complication. The delayed eruption of incisors was common in supernumerary teeth with a vertical orientation and an odontoma shape.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.35-42
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• 2003

Purpose: This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between the mandibular asymmetry and the internal derangement of temporomandibular joint. Materials and methods: One hundred and sixty eight patients had been assessed through clinical examinations, panoramic radiographs and magnetic resonance imagings (MRIs), were selected. The samples were classified into three subgroups according to the severity of the mandibular asymmetries in the panoramic radiographs and the status of TMJ discs on the MRI were compared among each groups. Results: In an apparent asymmetry group, there was a significant difference in the number of temporomandibular disk displacement without reduction between the long and short side (66.7%, 18/27 joints on the short side) when the ratio of condylar process and coronoid process was used (p<0.05), but there was no statistically significant difference when the ratio of condyle and ramus was used. Conclusion: The probability of the disc displacement without reduction was higher at the side with relatively shorter condylar process on the panoramic radiograph, and also it might be more effective to use ratio of condylar process and coronoid process in the assessment of mandibular asymmetry. Therefore, a careful assessment on the temporomandibular disorders is necessary to diagnose and establish the treatment plans for the patients with a mandibular asymmetry and the panoramic radiograph can be used effectively on that way.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제60권5호
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• pp.567-576
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• 2017

Objective : Preoperative parameters including the T1 slope (T1S) and C2-C7 sagittal vertical axis (SVA) have been recognized as predictors of kyphosis after laminoplasty, which is accompanied by posterior neck muscle damage. The importance of preoperative parameters has been under-estimated in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) because there is no posterior neck muscle damage. We aimed to determine whether postoperative subsidence and pseudarthrosis could be predicted according to specific parameters on preoperative plain radiographs. Methods : We retrospectively analyzed 41 consecutive patients (male : female, 22 : 19; mean age, $51.15{\pm}9.25years$) who underwent ACDF with a stand-alone polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) cage (>1 year follow-up). Parameters including SVA, T1S, segmental angle and range of motion (ROM), C2-C7 cervical angle and ROM, and segmental inter-spinous distance were measured on preoperative plain radiographs. Risk factors of subsidence and pseudarthrosis were determined using multivariate logistic regression. Results : Fifty-five segments (27 single-segment and 14 two-segment fusions) were included. The subsidence and pseudarthrosis rates based on the number of segments were 36.4% and 29.1%, respectively. Demographic data and fusion level were unrelated to subsidence. A greater T1S was associated with a lower risk of subsidence (p=0.017, odds ratio=0.206). A cutoff value of T1S<$28^{\circ}$ significantly predicted subsidence (sensitivity : 70%, specificity : 68.6%). There were no preoperative predictors of pseudarthrosis except old age. Conclusion : A lower T1S (T1S<$28^{\circ}$) could be a risk factor of subsidence following ACDF. Surgeons need to be aware of this risk factor and should consider various supportive procedures to reduce the subsidence rates for such cases.

• 치과방사선
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.7-13
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• 1991

하악절흔 내측 함요는 하악골의 하악절흔 전, 내, 하방에 함몰된 양상으로 나타나는 정상 해부학적 구조물이다. 이 구조물에 대한 해부학적 중요성이나, 발생이 선천적인가 아니면 출생 후 발생되는 것인가에 대하여는 알려져 있지 않다. Langlais는 하악절흔내측함요는 파노라마 방사선사진상에서 절흔, 또는 소공 모양의 방사선투과상으로 나타난다고 하였지만 이는 하악사측방향 촬영상 등에서도 나타날 수 있는 해부학적 구조물이다. 파노라마 방사선사진에서는 익상판, 연구개, 기도, 그외 다른 조직 등의 중첩으로 인하여, 이 구조물의 발견 빈도가 낮아진다. 저자는 78개의 하악골에서의 발생빈도, 위치, 크기 등을 조사하고, 이를 파노라마 방사선사진촬영하여 그 발생 빈도를 조사하였으며, 치과환자 500명의 파노라마 방사선사진에서의 발생 빈도도 알아보았다. 1. 하악골에서의 발생빈도는 62%였다(편측성 28%, 양측성 33%). 2. 하악골의 파노라마 방사선사진상의 발생빈도는 33%였다(편측성 14%, 양측성 19%). 3. 하악절흔내측함요의 중심 위치는 하악절흔 하방 6.0㎜, 전방 3.8㎜였다. 4. 크기는 수직 7.8㎜, 수평 8.3㎜이였다. 5 치과환자들의 파노라마 방사선사진상에서의 발생 빈도는 24%였다(편측성 18%, 양측성 7%).