• 치과방사선
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.65-85
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• 1999

Objectives: To determine the effect of interpolation functions when processing the digital periapical images. Material and Methods: The digital images were obtained by Digora and CDR system on the dry skull and human subject. 3 oral radiologists evaluated the 3 portions of each processed image using 7 interpolation methods, and ROC curves were obtained by trapezoidal methods. Results: The heighest Az value(0.96) was obtained with cubic spline method and the lowest Az value(0.03) was obtained with facet model method in Digora system. The heighest Az value (0.79) was obtained with gray segment expansion method and the lowest Az value(0.07) was obtained with facet model method in CDR system. There was significant difference of Az value in original image between Digora and CDR system at a=0.05 level. There were significant differences of Az values between Digora and CDR images with cubic spline method, facet model method, linear interpolation method and non-linear interpolation method at α=0.1 level.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.185-190
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• 2013

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the measurement accuracy of endodontic file length on periapical digital radiography after application of noise reduction digital enhancement. Materials and Methods: Thirty-five human single-rooted permanent teeth with canals measuring 20-24 mm in length were selected. ISO #08 endodontic files were placed in the root canals of the teeth. The file lengths were measured with a digital caliper as the standard value. Standard periapical digital images were obtained using the Digora digital radiographic system and a dental X-ray unit. In order to produce the enhanced images, the noise reduction option was applied. Two blinded radiologists measured the file lengths on the original and enhanced images. The measurements were compared by repeated measures ANOVA and the Bonferroni test (${\alpha}=0.05$). Results: Both the original and enhanced digital images provided significantly longer measurements compared with the standard value (P<0.05). There were no significant differences between the measurement accuracy of the original and enhanced images (P>0.05). Conclusion: Noise reduction digital enhancement did not influence the measurement accuracy of the length of the thin endodontic files on the digital periapical radiographs despite the fact that noise reduction could result in the elimination of fine details of the images.

• 치과방사선
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.17-24
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• 1997

The purpose of the present study was to use digital profile image features and digital image analysis of fixed-dimension bone regions, extracted from standardized periapical radiographs of the maxilla, to determine whether differences exist in alveolar bone of younger women(mean age: 59.23±7.34 years) and just menopaused women(mean age: 59.23±7.34). Periapical films were used from two groups of 20 randomly selected women. None of the subjects had a remarkable medical history. To simplify protocol, we chose one interproximal bone area between the maxillary right canine and lateral incisor for study. Ech film was digitized into a 1312 x 1024 pixel x 8 bit depth matrix by means of a Nikon 35 mm film scanner(LS-35lOAF, Japan) with fixed gain and internal dark current correction to maintain constant illumination. The scanner was interfaced to a Macintosh LC III computer(Apple Computer, Charlotte, N.C.). Area and profile orientation were selected with a NIMH Image 1.37(NIH Research Services Branch, Bethesda, Md.). Histogram features were extracted from each profile and area. The results of this study indicate that mean pixel intensities didn't differ significantly between two groups and there was a high correlarion-coefficient between digitized radiographic profile features and area features.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.233-239
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• 2017

Purpose: This study was performed to quantify the repeat rate of imaging acquisitions based on different clinical examinations, and to assess the prevalence of error types in intraoral bitewing and periapical imaging using a digital complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor(CMOS) intraoral sensor. Materials and Methods: A total of 8,030 intraoral images were retrospectively collected from 3 groups of undergraduate clinical dental students. The type of examination, stage of the procedure, and reasons for repetition were analysed and recorded. The repeat rate was calculated as the total number of repeated images divided by the total number of examinations. The weighted Cohen's kappa for inter- and intra-observer agreement was used after calibration and prior to image analysis. Results: The overall repeat rate on intraoral periapical images was 34.4%. A total of 1,978 repeated periapical images were from endodontic assessment, which included working length estimation (WLE), trial gutta-percha (tGP), obturation, and removal of gutta-percha (rGP). In the endodontic imaging, the highest repeat rate was from WLE (51.9%) followed by tGP (48.5%), obturation (42.2%), and rGP (35.6%). In bitewing images, the repeat rate was 15.1% and poor angulation was identified as the most common cause of error. A substantial level of intra- and inter-observer agreement was achieved. Conclusion: The repeat rates in this study were relatively high, especially for certain clinical procedures, warranting training in optimization techniques and radiation protection. Repeat analysis should be performed from time to time to enhance quality assurance and hence deliver high-quality health services to patients

• 치과방사선
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.261-274
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• 1999

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the optimal distance and angle of observers by modulation transfer functions(MTFs) and receiver operating characteristics(ROCs), Material and Methods: Digital periapical radiograms were taken from 43 patients who have dental diseases(19 patients : dental caries. 12 patients : periapical lesions, 12 patients : periodontal diseases). Segmental images(4×4cm) were evaluated by 4 MTFs and ROC analysis. Results: The optimal distance(magnification) using MTF by Mannos & Sakrison was 12.97. and those by Nill. Ngan and Rao were 8.39, 4.78. 5.84 respectively. The optimal distance obtained from 4 radiologists by ROC analysis was 32cm(Az value: 0.89). and it was 40cm(Az value: 0.78) from 4 non-radiologists. There were significant differences of Az values between 4 radiologists and 4 non-radiologists at 24. 32 and 40cm (P<0.05). No significant differences of optimal distances were observed using 4 MTFs among +20, +10, 0, -10, -20 degrees(P>0.05). The optimal angle obtained from 4 radiologists by ROC analysis was +20 degree(Az value: 0.91). and no significant differences of Az values were observed among +20, +10, 0, -10 and -20 degrees(P>0.05). The optimal angle obtained from 4 non-radiologists by ROC analysis was 0 degree(Az value : 0.81). and no significant differences of Az values were observed among +20, +10, 0, -10 and -20 degrees(P>0.05). And there was significant difference of Az value between 4 radiologists and 4 non-radiologists at +20 degree(P<0.05). but no significant differences of Az values were observed among +10, 0, -10 and -20 degrees(P>0.05).

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.147-151
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• 2002

Purpose: To compare the standard deviation of gray levels on digital subtracted images obtained by different dental subtraction programs. Materials and Methods: Paired periapical films were taken at the lower premolar and molar areas of the phantoms involving human mandible. The bite registration group used Rinn XCP equipment and bite registration material, based on polyvinyl siloxane, for standardization. The no bite registration group used only Rinn XCP equipment. The periapical film images were digitized at 1200 dpi resolution and 256 gray levels by a flat bed scanner with transparency unit. Dental digital subtraction programs used for this study were Subtractor (Biomedisys Co., Korea) and Emago (Oral Diagnostic Systems, The Netherlands). To measure the similarities between the subtracted images, the standard deviations of the gray levels were obtained using a histogram of subtracted images, which were then analyzed statistically. Results: Subtracted images obtained by using the Emago program without manual selection of corresponding points showed the lowest standard deviation of gray levels (p<0.01). And the standard deviation of gray levels was lower in subtracted images in the group of a bite registration than in the group of no use of bite registration (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Digital radiographic subtraction without manual selection of reference points was found to be a convenient and superior method.

• 치과방사선
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.137-147
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• 1994

A digital imaging system using Machintosh Ⅱ ci computer, high resolution Sony XC-77 CCD camera, Quickcapture Frame Grabber Board was evaluated for quantitative analysis of standardized periapical film with aluminum step wedge. The results were as follows: 1. Correlation between Al thickness and gray level was high-positively associated(r²=0.99, p<0.001). 2. Correlation between measured weight of experimental lesion and estimated relative lesion volume by digital subtracted radiography was also high-positively associated (r²=0.98, p<0.001). 3. As exposure time was increased, mean gray level was decreased(p<0.01) and slope of regression line between Al thickness and gray level was also decreased (p<0.01). And when the exposure time was shorter than 0.2 second, the value of r² was relatively low. On the basis of the above results, it is considered that this digital imaging system using a Macintosh Ⅱ ci computer & a high resolution CCD monochrome camera will be useful in evaluating digitized image from standardized periapical film quantitatively.

• 치과방사선
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.273-282
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• 1992

The purpose of this study was to propose the utility which was evaluated the digital image processing and clinical application of the videodensitomery. The experiments were performed with IBM-PC/16bit-AT compatible, video camera(CCdtr55, Sony Co., Japan), an color monitor(MultiSync 3D, NEC, Japan) providing the resolution of 512×480 and 64 levels of gray. Sylvia Image Capture Board for the ADC(analog to digital converter) was used, composed of digitized image from digital signal and the radiographic density was measured by 256 level of gray. The periapical radiograph(Ektaspeed EP-21, Kodak Co., U. S. A) which was radiographed dried human mandible by exposure condition of 70 kVp and 48 impulses, was used for primary X-ray detector. And them evaluated for digitzed image by low and high pass filtering, correlations between aluminum equivalent values and the thickness of aluminum step wedge, aluminum equivalent values of sound enamel, dentin, and alveolar bone, the range of diffuse density for gray level ranging from 0 to 255. The obtained results were as follows: 1. The edge between aluminum steps of digitized image were somewhat blurred by low pass filtering, but edge enhancement could be resulted by high pass filtering. Expecially, edge enhancement between distal root of lower left 2nd molar and alveolar lamina dura was observed. 2. The correlation between aluminum equivalent values and the thickness of aluminum step wedge was intimated, yielding the coefficient of correlation r=0.9997(p<0.00l), the regression line was described by Y=0.9699X+0.456, and coefficient of variation amounting to 1.5%. 3. The aluminum equivalent values of sound enamel, dentin, and alvolar bone were 15.41㎜, 12.48㎜, 10.35㎜, respectively. 4. The range of diffuse density for gray level ranging from 0 to 255 was wider enough than that of photodenstiometer to be within the range of 1-4.9.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.153-158
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and digital intraoral radiography in diagnosing simulated small external root resorption cavities. Materials and Methods: Cavities were drilled in 159 roots using a small spherical bur at different root levels and on all surfaces. The teeth were imaged both with intraoral digital radiography using image plates and with CBCT. Two sets of intraoral images were acquired per tooth: orthogonal (PA) which was the conventional periapical radiograph and mesioangulated (SET). Four readers were asked to rate their confidence level in detecting and locating the lesions. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed to assess the accuracy of each modality in detecting the presence of lesions, the affected surface, and the affected level. Analysis of variation was used to compare the results and kappa analysis was used to evaluate interobserver agreement. Results: A significant difference in the area under the ROC curves was found among the three modalities (P=0.0002), with CBCT (0.81) having a significantly higher value than PA (0.71) or SET (0.71). PA was slightly more accurate than SET, but the difference was not statistically significant. CBCT was also superior in locating the affected surface and level. Conclusion: CBCT has already proven its superiority in detecting multiple dental conditions, and this study shows it to likewise be superior in detecting and locating incipient external root resorption.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.900-913
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• 1998

임플란트 치과 임상에서, 협, 설측의 골조직 상태는 임플란트 재료의 높은 밀도 때문에 구내용 방사선사진으로는 파악할 수 없으나, 디지털 분석을 이용한 정량적 방사선 분석법을 사용하여 이 부위를 파악하고자 하였다. 건조 하악골에 10개의 직경 3.3mm인 solid screw형태의 $ITI^{(R)}$ 임플란트(Institute Straumann, Waldenberg, Switzerland)을 매식한 다음, 이들을 10개의 골 시편으로 절단한 후, 방사선사진 촬영을 시행했다. 일련의 중첩상을 얻기 위해, 특별히 고안된 방사선필름 고정기와 D속도 필름($Ultra-speed^{(R)}$, Kodak, USA)을 사용했으며, 고 해상도의 디지털 분석을 위해, 비디오카메라($Kodak-Eikonix^{TM}$, USA)로 필름을 scan하고 software(LaboImage, Computing Science Center, Geneva University)를 이용해 정량적 분석을 시행했다. 방사선 촬영은 4 방향(통상적인 periapical projection에 의한 근, 원심(MD)방향 및 협, 설(BL) 조사위, 통상적인 occlusal projection에 준한 25도 경사진 근, 원심(OMD) 및 25도 경사진 협, 설(OBL)조사위)으로 시행했으며, 각 시편에서 4장의 연속 중첩 방사선사진(superimposable radiograph)을 임플란트 매식공 천공 후, 임플란트 매식 후, 임플란트 주변(협,설) 골 손상 후, 임플란트 제거 후의 상황에서 표준화된 방법으로 촬영해서 얻었다. 기술적인 어려움에도 불구하고, occlusal projection으로 촬영하고, 이를 디지털 농도 분석한 방법에서. 치과 임플란트 주변 협, 설측의 미세골 변화를 파악할 수 있을 것으로 보였다. 특히, occlusal projection이 periapical projection에 비해 더욱 민감한 골 변화를 인지하는 것으로 나타났다. 비록 이 실험의 결과가 제한된 조건에서 얻어졌지만, 실제 임플란트 임상에서 임상가들에게 진단적 차원에서의 새로운 가능성과 다양성을 제시해 줄 수 있으리라 사료된다.