Accuracy of linear intraoral measurements using cone beam CT and multidetector CT: a tale of two CTs |
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Authors: | R Patcas G Markic L Müller O Ullrich T Peltom?ki C J Kellenberger C A Karlo |
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Affiliation: | 1.Clinic for Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland;2.Institute of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland;3.Dental and Oral Diseases Outpatient Clinic, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland;4.Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University Children''s Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland;5.Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland |
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Abstract: | ObjectivesThe aim was to compare the accuracy of linear bone measurements of cone beam CT (CBCT) with multidetector CT (MDCT) and validate intraoral soft-tissue measurements in CBCT.MethodsComparable views of CBCT and MDCT were obtained from eight intact cadaveric heads. The anatomical positions of the gingival margin and the buccal alveolar bone ridge were determined. Image measurements (CBCT/MDCT) were performed upon multiplanar reformatted data sets and compared with the anatomical measurements; the number of non-assessable sites (NASs) was evaluated.ResultsRadiological measurements were accurate with a mean difference from anatomical measurements of 0.14 mm (CBCT) and 0.23 mm (MDCT). These differences were statistically not significant, but the limits of agreement for bone measurements were broader in MDCT (−1.35 mm; 1.82 mm) than in CBCT (−0.93 mm; 1.21 mm). The limits of agreement for soft-tissue measurements in CBCT were smaller (−0.77 mm; 1.07 mm), indicating a slightly higher accuracy. More NASs occurred in MDCT (14.5%) than in CBCT (8.3%).ConclusionsCBCT is slightly more reliable for linear measurements than MDCT and less affected by metal artefacts. CBCT accuracy of linear intraoral soft-tissue measurements is similar to the accuracy of bone measurements. |
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Keywords: | computed tomography CBCT image quality accuracy soft tissue |
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