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관심영역을 이용한 치과용 방사선 영상에서의 자연치아 주위 미세변화 검출에 관한 연구 (Periondontal Disease Detection in Dental Radiography by ROI segment)

  • 안용학;이정헌;채옥삼
    • 대한전자공학회논문지SP
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    • 제41권6호
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    • pp.73-80
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    • 2004
  • 본 연구에서는 자연치아 주위 골조직의 미세 변화를 검출하는 의료영상처리 기술에 대한 방안을 제안한다. 제안된 방법은 먼저, 입력되는 두장의 디지털 방사선 영상에서 자연치아의 형태 분석을 통하여 자연치아의 외곽선 및 직선선분을 검출하고, 검출된 외곽선 및 직선선분을 이용하여 예상되는 환부영역(관심영역)을 분리한다. 분리된 환부영역을 중심으로 에지기반 정합을 통한 영상정렬을 수행함으로써 기존의 관심영역이외의 영역에서 오류 정보가 표시되는 문제점을 해결하고, 또한 기존의 수동적인 방법을 통한 결과의 객관성 및 정확성에 대한 문제를 해결하였다. 실험 결과, 신속하고 정확하게 자연치아 주위의 미세 변화에 대한 검출이 가능하였고, 보다 객관적이고 정량적인 결과를 제시할 수 있음을 보여주었다.

Image enhancement of digital periapical radiographs according to diagnostic tasks

  • Choi, Jin-Woo;Han, Won-Jeong;Kim, Eun-Kyung
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • 제44권1호
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    • pp.31-35
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: This study was performed to investigate the effect of image enhancement of periapical radiographs according to the diagnostic task. Materials and Methods: Eighty digital intraoral radiographs were obtained from patients and classified into four groups according to the diagnostic tasks of dental caries, periodontal diseases, periapical lesions, and endodontic files. All images were enhanced differently by using five processing techniques. Three radiologists blindly compared the subjective image quality of the original images and the processed images using a 5-point scale. Results: There were significant differences between the image quality of the processed images and that of the original images (P< 0.01) in all the diagnostic task groups. Processing techniques showed significantly different efficacy according to the diagnostic task (P< 0.01). Conclusion: Image enhancement affects the image quality differently depending on the diagnostic task. And the use of optimal parameters is important for each diagnostic task.

인접면 치근 인공우식병소의 깊이 평가: 구내 일반 방사선사진과 디지털 방사선사진과의 비교 (The radiographic depth of approximal root cavities : A comparative study of conventional and digital radiographs)

  • 박현정;조봉혜
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • 제33권1호
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    • pp.15-20
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    • 2003
  • Purpose : To investigate the reproducibility of the conventional and digital radiographs to determine the depth of approximal root cavities. Materials and Methods : A total of 80 artificial root cavities were prepared in the approximal surfaces of premolars, maxillary and mandibular molars. Standardized radiographs were taken at the baseline (0° horizontal and 0° vertical) and at a horizontal angulation of 10° in both mesial and distal directions. Radiographic cavity depths were measured by both conventional and digital radiographs. Results: At 0° horizontal angulation, no statistically significant differences could be determined between the results of conventionally and digitally determined radiographic depths with respect to the actual cavity depths in all premolar, maxillary, and mandibular molar groups. All conventional and digital radiographic depths at both 10° mesial and distal angulations showed statistically significant increases in depth compared to the actual cavity depths (p < 0.05), with the exception of digital radiographic depth at 10° mesial angulation for premolars. There were no statistically significant differences between conventional and digital radiographic depths for all groups. Conclusion: The present study suggests that both conventional and digital radiographs provide reproducible assessment of the depth of the approximal root cavity. But horizontal X-ray beam movements are likely to result in increase in radiographic cavity depth.

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Comparison of cone-beam computed tomography and digital panoramic radiography for detecting peri-implant alveolar bone changes using trabecular micro-structure analysis

  • Magat, Guldane;Oncu, Elif;Ozcan, Sevgi;Orhan, Kaan
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • 제48권1호
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    • pp.41-49
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    • 2022
  • Objectives: We compared changes in fractal dimension (FD) and grayscale value (GSV) of peri-implant alveolar bone on digital panoramic radiography (DPR) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) immediately after implant surgery and 12 months postoperative. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, 16 patients who received posterior mandibular area dental implants with CBCT scans taken about 2 weeks after implantation and one year after implantation were analyzed. A region of interest was selected for each patient. FDs and GSVs were evaluated immediately after implant surgery and at 12-month follow-up to examine the functional loading of the implants. Results: There were no significant differences between DPR and CBCT measurements of FD values (P>0.05). No significant differences were observed between FD values and GSVs calculated after implant surgery and at the 12-month follow-up (P>0.05). GSVs were not correlated with FD values (P>0.05). Conclusion: The DPR and reconstructed panoramic CBCT images exhibit similar image quality for the assessment of FD. There were no changes in FD values or GSVs of the peri-implant trabecular bone structure at the 12-month postoperative evaluation of the functional loading of the implant in comparison to values immediately after implantation. GSVs representing bone mass do not align with FD values that predict bone microstructural parameters. Therefore, GSVs and FDs should be considered different parameters for assessing bone quality.

The reliability of tablet computers in depicting maxillofacial radiographic landmarks

  • Tadinada, Aditya;Mahdian, Mina;Sheth, Sonam;Chandhoke, Taranpreet K;Gopalakrishna, Aadarsh;Potluri, Anitha;Yadav, Sumit
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • 제45권3호
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    • pp.175-180
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the reliability of the identification of anatomical landmarks in panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographs on a standard medical grade picture archiving communication system (PACS) monitor and a tablet computer (iPad 5). Materials and Methods: A total of 1000 radiographs, including 500 panoramic and 500 lateral cephalometric radiographs, were retrieved from the de-identified dataset of the archive of the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology of the University Of Connecticut School Of Dental Medicine. Major radiographic anatomical landmarks were independently reviewed by two examiners on both displays. The examiners initially reviewed ten panoramic and ten lateral cephalometric radiographs using each imaging system, in order to verify interoperator agreement in landmark identification. The images were scored on a four-point scale reflecting the diagnostic image quality and exposure level of the images. Results: Statistical analysis showed no significant difference between the two displays regarding the visibility and clarity of the landmarks in either the panoramic or cephalometric radiographs. Conclusion: Tablet computers can reliably show anatomical landmarks in panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographs.

Image quality assessment of pre-processed and post-processed digital panoramic radiographs in paediatric patients with mixed dentition

  • Suryani, Isti Rahayu;Villegas, Natalia Salvo;Shujaat, Sohaib;De Grauwe, Annelore;Azhari, Azhari;Sitam, Suhardjo;Jacobs, Reinhilde
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • 제48권4호
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    • pp.261-268
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: To determine the impact of an image processing technique on diagnostic accuracy of digital panoramic radiographs for the assessment of anatomical structures in paediatric patients with mixed dentition. Materials and Methods: The study consisted of 50 digital panoramic radiographs of children aged from 6 to 12 years, which were later on processed using a dedicated image processing method. A modified clinical image quality evaluation chart was used to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of anatomical structures in maxillary and mandibular anterior and maxillary premolar region of processed images. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed between pre and post-processed evaluation of anatomical structures(P<0.05) in the maxillary and mandibular anterior region. The anterior region was found to be more accurate in post-processed images. No significant difference was observed in the maxillary premolar region (P>0.05). The Inter-observer and intra-observer reliability of both pre and post processed images were excellent (>0.82) for anterior region and good (>0.63) for premolar region. Conclusion: The application of image processing technique in digital panoramic radiography can be considered a reliable method for improving the quality of anatomical structures in paediatric patients with mixed dentition.

How does duration of curing affect the radiopacity of dental materials?

  • Bejeh Mir, Arash Poorsattar;Bejeh Mir, Morvarid Poorsattar
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • 제42권2호
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    • pp.89-93
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    • 2012
  • Purpose : Clinicians commonly encounter cases in which it is difficult to determine whether adjacent radiopacities are normal or pathologic. The ideal radiopacity of composite resin is equal to or higher than that of the same thickness of aluminum. We aimed to investigate the possible effects of different curing times on the post-24-hour radiopacity of composite resins on digital radiographs. Materials and Methods : One mm thick samples of Filtek P60 and Clearfil resin composites were prepared and cured with three regimens of continuous 400 mW/$cm^2$ irradiance for 10, 20 and 30 seconds. Along with a 12-step aluminum step wedge, digital radiographs were captured and the radiopacities were transformed to the equivalent aluminum thicknesses. Data were compared by a general linear model and repeated-measures of ANOVA. Results : Overall, the calculated equivalent aluminum thicknesses of composite resins were increased significantly by doubling and tripling the curing times (F(2,8)=8.94, p=0.002). Notably, Bonferroni post-hoc tests confirmed that the radiopacity of the cured Filtek P60 was significantly higher at 30 seconds compared with 10 seconds (p=0.04). Although the higher radiopacity was observed by increasing the time, other comparisons showed no statistical significance (p>0.05). Conclusion : These results supported the hypothesis that the radiopacity of resin composites might be related to the duration of light curing. In addition to the current standards for radiopacity of digital images, defining a standard protocol for curing of dental materials should be considered, and it is suggested that they should be added to the current requirements for dental material.

국내 치과방사선의 현황 및 이용 실태 (The Actual State and the Utilization for Dental Radiography in Korea)

  • 신귀순;김유현;이보람;김세영;이귀원;박창서;박혁;장계용
    • 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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    • 제33권2호
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    • pp.109-120
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    • 2010
  • 치과 X선 검사 시 환자선량의 권고량 가이드라인을 개발하기 위해서 우선 국내 치과방사 선의 현황 및 이용 실태를 설문조사하여 비교분석하였다. 응답을 받은 77곳의 치과병 의원 중에서 치과대학이 있는 치과대학병원을 A그룹(11곳), 치과대학이 없는 대학병원을 포함한 치과병원을 B그룹(30곳), 치과의원을 C그룹(36곳)으로 분류하였다. 그룹별로 분석한 결과는 다음과 같았다. 치과병 의원 한 곳당 평균 unit chairs수는 A그룹 140.2개, B그룹 15.3개, C그룹 5.8개, 평균치과의사수는 A그룹 112.6명, B그룹 7.3명, C그룹 1.7명, 평균방사선사수는 A그룹 3.1명, B그룹 0.5명, C그룹에는 한 명도 없었고, 평균치과위생사수는 A그룹 19.7명, B그룹 12.5명, C그룹 3.3명이었다. 설치된 치과용 X선장치의 평균보유수는 A그룹 14.64대, B그룹 3.21대, C그룹 2.19대로 나타났다. 이 중에서 구내촬영장치가 가장 많았고, 다음은 파노라마 장치, 세팔로 장치, CBCT 장치 순이었으며, 장치시스템의 비율은 세 그룹 모두 DR 시스템이 50% 이상으로 가장 많았다. 필름 시스템인 경우, 사용된 구내필름은 감광도가 높은 Insight 필름(Kodak, USA)이 대부분이었으며, 자동 현상기는 사용하는 곳이 적었으나, 필름유지기구는 사용하는 곳이 약간 많았다. PACS 이용률은 A그룹 90.9%, B그룹 83.3%, C그룹 16.7%이었고, 프로그램은 국내의 Infinitt에서 개발된 PiView STAR가 가장 많이 이용되고 있었다. 치과병 의원 한 곳당 2008년도의 연간 평균촬영건수는 A그룹이 B그룹보다 6.8배, C그룹보다 21.2배 더 많았으며, 구내 치근단 촬영과 파노라마 촬영이 대부분이었다. 구내 치근단 촬영 시 관전압과 관전류는 세 그룹 모두 비슷하였으나, 노출시간은 C그룹이 A그룹의 12배, B 그룹의 3.5배 정도 길었다. 즉, 대부분 치과위생사가 촬영하고 있는 C그룹에서는 방사선 노출량이 다른 그룹에 비해 훨씬 많았다. 그러나 파노라마촬영 시의 조건은 세 그룹에서 큰 차이가 없었다. 결론적으로, 촬영조건은 경험적 지식을 따르기보다는 권장량을 사용해야 하며, 필름시스템에서는 자동현상기와 필름유지기구를 사용하여 방사선의 노출량을 줄여준다. 또한 환자선량의 감소와 X선 영상의 질 향상을위해서 X선발생장치 및 관련기기의 체계적인 정도관리가 반드시 필요하다.

Bacterial Contamination of Digital Panoramic Dental X-Ray Equipment

  • Lee-Rang Im;Ji-Hyun Min;Ki-Rim Kim
    • 치위생과학회지
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    • 제23권4호
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    • pp.343-350
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    • 2023
  • Background: Digital panoramic dental X-ray equipment (PDX) is frequently used by patients and dental workers for diagnosis and examination in dental institutions; however, infection control has not been properly implemented. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to systematically review the potential risk of cross-infection in the dental environment by investigating the contamination level of general aerobic bacteria and Staphylococcus aureus, which are important in hospital infections, in PDX areas that people mainly contact. Methods: This survey was conducted from March to May 2023 and covered one general hospital, three dental hospitals, and nine dental clinics equipped with PDX. Bacteria samples were collected from the left-handle, right-handle, forehead support, and head side support as the patient's contact areas, as well as the X-ray exposure switch and left-click mouse button as the dental hygienist's contact areas of the PDX. The collected bacteria were spread on Petrifilm, and colonies formed after 48 hours of culture were counted. Results: General aerobic bacteria and S. aureus were detected in all areas investigated. Significant differences in bacterial counts between different regions of the PDX were observed in both groups (p<0.001). The detection rates of general aerobic bacteria (p<0.001) and S. aureus (p<0.001) were significantly higher in the contact areas of patients than those of dental hygienists. A positive correlation was observed between the forehead and the temple region in terms of general aerobic bacteria and S. aureus detection (r=1) (p<0.01). Conclusion: Taken together, the presence of many bacteria, including S. aureus, detected in PDX indicates that PDX has a potential cross-infection risk. Our results therefore highlight the need for the development of appropriate disinfection protocols for reusable medical devices such as PDX and periodic infection prevention training for hospital-related workers, including dental hygienists.