• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.43.1-43.9
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• 2021

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the detection rate of apical radiolucencies in 2-dimensional images using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as the reference standard, and to determine which factors related to the apical radiolucencies and the teeth could influence its detection. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of exams of patients who had panoramic (PAN) and/or periapical (PERI) radiography and CBCT. The exams were assessed by 2 oral radiologists and divided into PAN+CBCT (227 teeth-285 roots) and PERI+CBCT (94 teeth-115 roots). Radiographic images were evaluated for the presence of apical radiolucency, while CBCT images were assessed for presence, size, location, and involvement of the cortical bone (thinning, expansion, and destruction). Diagnostic values were obtained for PERI and PAN. Results: PERI and PAN presented high accuracy (0.83 and 0.77, respectively) and specificity (0.89 and 0.91, respectively), but low sensitivity, especially for PAN (0.40 vs. 0.65 of PERI). The size of the apical radiolucency was positively correlated with its detection in PERI and PAN (p < 0.001). For PAN, apical radiolucencies were 3.93 times more frequently detected when related to single-rooted teeth (p = 0.038). The other factors did not influence apical radiolucency detection (p > 0.05). Conclusions: PERI presents slightly better accuracy than PAN for the detection of apical radiolucency. The size is the only factor related to radiolucency that influences its detection, for both radiographic exams. For PAN, apical radiolucency is most often detected in single-rooted teeth.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.429-438
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• 2021

Purpose: This study investigated the accuracy of laser-scanned models and 3-dimensional(3D) rendered cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) compared to the gold standard (plaster casts) for linear measurements on dental arches. Materials and Methods: CBCT scans and plaster models from 30 patients were retrieved. Plaster models were scanned by an Emerald laser scanner (Planmeca, Helsinki, Finland). Sixteen different measurements, encompassing the mesiodistal width of teeth and both arches' length and width, were calculated using various landmarks. Linear measurements were made on laser-scanned models using Autodesk Meshmixer software v. 3.0 (Autodesk, Mill Valley, CA, USA), on 3D-rendered CBCT models using OnDemand 3D v. 1.0 (Cybermed, Seoul, Korea) and on plaster casts by a digital caliper. Descriptive statistics, the paired t-test, and intra- and inter-class correlation coefficients were used to analyze the data. Results: There were statistically significant differences between some measurements on plaster casts and laser-scanned or 3D-rendered CBCT models (P<0.05). Molar mesiodistal width and mandibular anterior arch width deviated significantly different from the gold standard in both methods. The largest mean differences of laser-scanned and 3D-rendered CBCT models compared to the gold standard were 0.12±0.23 mm and 0.42±0.53 mm, respectively. Most of the mean differences were not clinically significant. The intra- and inter-class correlation results were acceptable for all measurements(>0.830) and between observers(>0.801). Conclusion: The 3D-rendered CBCT images and laser-scanned models were useful and accurate alternatives to conventional plaster models. They could be used for clinical purposes in orthodontics and prostheses.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.171-179
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• 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images obtained using different voxel sizes in measuring trabecular bone microstructure in comparison to micro-CT. Materials and Methods: Twelve human skull bones containing posterior-mandibular alveolar bone regions were analyzed. CBCT images were obtained at voxel sizes of 0.075mm(high: HI) and 0.2mm(standard: Std), while microCT imaging used voxel sizes of 0.06 mm (HI) and 0.12 mm (Std). Analyses were performed using CTAn software with the standardized automatic global threshold method. Intraclass correlation coefficients were used to evaluate the consistency and agreement of paired measurements for bone volume (BV), percent bone volume (BV/TV), bone surface (BS), trabecular thickness (TbTh), trabecular separation (TbSp), trabecular number (TbN), trabecular pattern factor(TbPf), and structure model index (SMI). Results: When compared to micro-CT, CBCT images had higher BV, BV/TV, and TbTh values, while micro-CT images had lower BS, TbSp, TbN, TbPf, and SMI values (P<0.05). The BV, BV/BT, TbTh, and TbSp variables were higher with Std voxels, whereas the BS, TbPf, and SMI variables were higher with HI voxels for both imaging methods. For each imaging modality and voxel size evaluated, BV, BS, and TbTh were significantly different(P<0.05). TbN, TbPf, and SMI showed statistically significant differences between imaging methods(P<0.05). The consistency and absolute agreement between micro-CT and CBCT were excellent for all variables. Conclusion: This study demonstrated the potential of high-resolution CBCT imaging for quantitative bone morphometry assessment.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2016

최근 방사선 치료 분야에서는 다양한 영상유도 방사선 치료(IGRT) 장치들을 이용한 환자 셋업으로 고도의 정밀성이 보장된 치료가 가능해 졌다. 그러나 환자의 정상 조직에 받는 추가 선량 또한 더불어 증가되고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 영상유도 방사선 치료 장치 중 OBI, CBCT, ExacTrac를 이용한 환자 셋업에 주변 정상 조직에 받는 피폭선량을 측정하였다. 결과 팬텀 중심부의 선량이 CBCT의 경우 두부 12.57 mGy, 흉부 20.82 mGy, 복부 82.93 mGy, 골반부위 52.70 mGy로 측정되었으며 OBI는 0.76 ~ 8.58 mGy, ExacTrac의 경우 0.14 ~ 0.63 mGy로 CBCT의 피폭선량이 다른 장비에 비해 월등히 높게 나타나는 것을 알 수 있었다. 표면 선량의 경우에서도 CBCT가 다른 장비에 비해 높게 나타났으나 입사 피부표면 선량(Enterance skin dose)의 경우 OBI도 CBCT의 피폭선량과 거의 비슷한 흡수선량이 측정 되었다.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.20-28
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• 2019

Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the effect of voxel size on the accuracy of landmark identification in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Materials and Methods: CBCT images were obtained from 15 dry human skulls with two different voxel sizes; 0.39 mm and 0.10 mm. Three midline landmarks and eight bilateral landmarks were identified by 5 examiners and were recorded as three-dimensional coordinates. In order to compare the accuracy of landmark identification between large and small voxel size images, the difference between best estimate (average value of 5 examiners' measurements) and each examiner's value were calculated and compared between the two images. Result: Landmark identification errors showed a high variability according to the landmarks in case of large voxel size images. The small voxel size images showed small errors in all landmarks. The landmark identification errors were smaller for all landmarks in the small voxel size images than in the large voxel size images. Conclusion: The results of the present study indicate that landmark identification errors could be reduced by using smaller voxel size scan in CBCT images.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.187-195
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• 2022

Purpose: This study developed a convolutional neural network (CNN) model to diagnose maxillary sinusitis on panoramic radiographs(PRs) and cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images and evaluated its performance. Materials and Methods: A CNN model, which is an artificial intelligence method, was utilized. The model was trained and tested by applying 5-fold cross-validation to a dataset of 148 healthy and 148 inflamed sinus images. The CNN model was implemented using the PyTorch library of the Python programming language. A receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted, and the area under the curve, accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive values for both imaging techniques were calculated to evaluate the model. Results: The average accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of the model in diagnosing sinusitis from PRs were 75.7%, 75.7%, and 75.7%, respectively. The accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of the deep-learning system in diagnosing sinusitis from CBCT images were 99.7%, 100%, and 99.3%, respectively. Conclusion: The diagnostic performance of the CNN for maxillary sinusitis from PRs was moderately high, whereas it was clearly higher with CBCT images. Three-dimensional images are accepted as the "gold standard" for diagnosis; therefore, this was not an unexpected result. Based on these results, deep-learning systems could be used as an effective guide in assisting with diagnoses, especially for less experienced practitioners.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.215-221
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• 2018

Cone beam Computed Tomography(CBCT) is an increasing trend in clinical applications due to its ability to increase the accuracy of radiation therapy. However, this leaded to an increase in exposure dose. In this study, the simulation using Monte Carlo method is performed and the absorbed dose of CBCT is analyzed and standardized data is presented. First, after simulating the CBCT, the photon spectrum was analyzed to secure the reliability and the absorbed dose of the tissue in the human body was evaluated using the MIRD phantom. Compared with SRS-78, the photon spectrum of CBCT showed similar tendency, and the average absorbed dose of MIRD phantom was 8.12 ~ 25.88 mGy depending on the body site. This is about 1% of prescription dose, but dose management will be needed to minimize patient side effects and normal tissue damage.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.111-119
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• 2015

목적: 인상재와 석고모형을 사용하지 않고 디지털 영상 만을 사용하여 제작된 수술가이드를 이용한 치과 임플란트 수술의 정확도를 평가하고자 하였다. 재료 및 방법: 상하악 부분 무치악 모델 6개 세트를 본 연구에 사용하였다. 모델을 환자 구강구조로 간주하고 부분 무치악 모델을 Trios 구강스캐너로 디지털 인상을 채득하였다. 수술가이드의 정확도 평가를 위해 제작된 Reference plate를 모델의 교합면에 고정한 상태로 CBCT를 촬영하였다. CBCT에서 얻은 영상과 디지털 인상에서 얻은 영상을 정합하고 정합한 영상에서 임플란트 식립위치를 진단하고 수술가이드를 디자인하였다. 제작된 수술가이드를 이용하여 부분 무치악 모델에서 임플란트를 식립하였다. 시술 후, 시술 전과 동일한 방법으로 CBCT를 촬영하여 시술 전 컴퓨터 소프트웨어에서 측정한 수치와 시술 후 CBCT촬영하여 소프트웨어상에서 측정한 시술 후 수치 사이 차이점을 비교하였다. 결과: 평균거리오차가 임플란트 상단 X축에서 0.27 mm, Y축에서 0.29 mm 였으며, 임플란트 하단(Apex)부위에서는 X축에서 0.11 mm, Y축에서 0.14 mm 평균각도오차가 X축에서 $0.26^{\circ}$, Y축에서 $0.26^{\circ}$ 였다. 평균수직오차는 +0.44 mm로 시술 전 계획한 높이보다 평균 0.44 mm 더 위로 임플란트가 식립되었다. 결론: 본 연구의 결과는 인상재와 석고모형을 사용하지 않고 디지털 영상 만을 사용하여 제작된 수술가이드를 사용하여 임플란트를 시술할 경우 계획한 임플란트 식립 위치와 방향으로 높은 정확도를 가지고 임플란트를 식립할 수 있음을 보여 주었다.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.109-121
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• 2016

ExacTrac 6D couch를 이용한 영상유도 방사선 치료의 정확도를 검증하기 위하여 여섯 개의 방향의 오차 값을 임의로 부여하여 교정 한 후 CBCT 이미지와 비교 분석하여 ExacTrac의 정확도를 평가 하고자 하였다. Rando head Phantom의 치료좌표 값을 X, Y, Z 방향으로 이동시킨 Translationgroup과 pitch, Roll, Yaw방향으로 이동시킨 Rotationgroup으로 나누어 교정하였다. 교정 수치는 couch의 여섯 개의 방향으로 복합적으로 상호 작용하여 이동 하였다. 교정 값은 최소 1mm, 최대 23mm까지 다양하게 나타났다. 치료좌표로 수정된 Phantom를 CBCT 촬영한 이미지와 3D/3D matching 오차 값의 분석에서는 Rotation group에서 높은 오차 값이 나타났다. CBCT로 교정된 치료좌표 오차 값에 대한 선량분포의 비교에서는 정상조직에 선량 제한치 값은 처방선량에 충족되었으며 종양조직의 선량 균질성 지표인 PHI, PCI 값은 Rotation group에서 저 선량 분포영역이 다소 높음으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서는 ExacTrac 6D couch 의 정확도에 대한 평가를 CBCT를 이용하여 검증해 보았다. 단편적인 이동에 대한 오차 값은 비교적 정확한 교정 능력을 갖추고 있었지만, couch에 각이 들어가는 이동에서는 부정확한 교정 수치를 보였다. 환자의 체위가 Rotation방향으로 많은 변화가 예상되어지거나 ExacTrac 교정하였을 때 pitch, Roll, Yaw값의 오차가 크게 나타나면 CBCT 영상유도를 시행하여 정확히 치료 좌표를 교정하여 예상치 못한 부작용을 최소화해야 된다고 여겨진다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.89-94
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• 2014

Purpose: Vertical root fracture (VRF) is a common complication in endodontically treated teeth. Considering the poor prognosis of VRF, a reliable and valid detection method is necessary. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been reported to be a reliable tool for the detection of VRF; however, the presence of metallic intracanal posts can decrease the diagnostic values of CBCT systems. This study evaluated and compared the effects of intracanal stainless steel or titanium posts on the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of VRF detection using a NewTom VG CBCT system. Materials and Methods: Eighty extracted single-rooted teeth were selected and sectioned at the cemento-enamel junction. The roots were divided into two groups of 40. Root fracture was induced in the test group by using an Instron machine, while the control group was kept intact. Roots were randomly embedded in acrylic blocks and radiographed with the NewTom VG, both with titanium and stainless steel posts and also without posts. Sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy values were calculated as compared to the gold standard. Results: The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of VRF diagnosis were significantly lower in teeth with stainless steel and titanium posts than in those without posts. Interobserver agreement was the highest in teeth without posts, followed by stainless steel posts, and then titanium posts. Conclusion: Intracanal posts significantly decreased the VRF diagnostic values of CBCT. The stainless steel posts decreased the diagnostic values more than the titanium posts.