Deep convolutional neural network-the evaluation of cervical vertebrae maturation.

Objectives: This study aimed to automatically determine the cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) processes on lateral cephalometric radiograph images using a proposed deep learning-based convolutional neural network (CNN) model and to test the success rate of this CNN model in detecting CVM stages using precision, recall, and F1-score.

Methods: A total of 588 digital lateral cephalometric radiographs of patients with a chronological age between 8 and 22 years were included in this study. CVM evaluation was carried out by two dentomaxillofacial radiologists.

Relationship between palatally impacted canines and dimensions and morphology of sella turcica: A cone-beam computed tomography study.

Introduction: This study aimed to analyze the association of unilateral and bilateral palatal canine impaction with the dimensions and morphology of sella turcica from 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.

Methods: CBCT images of patients with bilateral (BPI) (n = 12; 9 female 3 male; 20.75 ± 5.

Evaluation of the compatibility of C2, C3, and C4 fractal dimension values with hand-wrist and cervical vertebra maturation methods in determining skeletal maturation.

Objectives: To examine the correlation between the fractal dimension (FD) values of cervical vertebrae (C2, C3, and C4) and hand-wrist maturation (HWM) and cervical vertebra maturation (CVM) methods. In addition, the correlation between the pubertal growth spurt (PGS) and FD values was examined.

Methods: The lateral cephalometric and hand-wrist radiographs of 120 subjects (61 females and 59 males) aged 8-18 years with a mean age of 13 years, were evaluated retrospectively.

Nasal septal deviation in the unilateral cleft lip and palate deformities: a three-dimensional analysis.

Objectives: Lip and palate deformities are an important craniofacial congenital anomaly that negatively affects the anatomy of the nasal cavity and maxilla. This study aimed to evaluate the nasal septum deviation in individuals with a unilateral cleft lip and palate.

Methods: The sample consists of 22 unilateral cleft lip-palate patients and 20 controls with non-cleft skeletal Class III.

Frontal sinus: is it a predictor for vertical malocclusions?

The aim of the present study was to evaluate 3D frontal sinus morphology in consideration with different vertical facial developments. The study was conducted with the pre-treatment CBCT images of 87 patients, who were divided into 3 groups according to the sum of the posterior angle. The frontal sinus measurements were performed on the axial, sagittal, and coronal sections of the CBCT images.

Examination of the possible relation of the superior semicircular canal morphology with the roof thickness of the glenoid fossa and bone changes of the temporomandibular joint.

Purpose: This study sought to assess the relationships between a morphological characteristic of the superior semicircular canal (SSC) and both the roof thickness of the glenoid fossa (GF) and bone changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) on three-dimensional images.

Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 200 individuals (105 females and 95 males; 400 temporal bone regions) were examined by two different observers. The correlations between the bone thickness overlying the SSC and the thickness of the roof of the GF with TMJ's bone pathologies were analyzed.

Correction to: Three‑dimensional assessment of the sella turcica: comparison between cleft lip and palate patients and skeletal malocclusion classes.

In the original publication of the article, the given name and family name of the author were swapped. The correct author name is given in this erratum.

Three-dimensional assessment of the sella turcica: comparison between cleft lip and palate patients and skeletal malocclusion classes.

Purpose: The main aim of the present study was to investigate the dimensions and morphological appearance of the sella turcica in cleft lip and palate patients using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images, compared to non-cleft individuals.

Methods: CBCT images of 40 (20 females and 20 males) cleft lip and palate patients and 60 (27 males and 33 females) non-cleft individuals were assessed, retrospectively. The linear dimensions (depth, diameter and length) of the sella turcica and inter-clinoid distance were measured.

Comparison of Panoramic Radiography and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for the Detection of Tonsilloliths.

Objective: A tonsillolith is a concretion of the tonsillar crypt. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare panoramic radiography (PR) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for the detection of tonsilloliths.

Materials And Methods: The CBCT images of 527 patients with maxillofacial volume were evaluated retrospectively.

Evaluation of the Relationship of Dimensions of Maxillary Sinus Drainage System with Anatomical Variations and Sinusopathy: Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Findings.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the length of the infundibulum and ostium height with the anatomic variations of osteomeatal complex (OMC) and sinus pathology using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: CBCT images of 204 patients (408 maxillary sinuses) were evaluated retrospectively. The height of the ostium and the length of the infundibulum were measured.

Does tooth loss in the mandibular posterior region have an effect on the mental index and panoramic mandibular index?

Purpose: Mental index (MI) and panoramic mandibular index (PMI) are important radiomorphometric indices used for assessing the quality of the mandibular bone. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible effect of mandibular posterior tooth/teeth loss in young adults on the MI and PMI (superior panoramic mandibular index: PMI-s, and inferior panoramic mandibular index: PMI-i).

Materials And Methods: Digital panoramic radiographs belonging to 253 patients aged between 18-35 years old were examined.

Morphometric analysis of the foramen magnum using cone beam computed tomography.

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to perform morphometric analysis of the foramen magnum (FM) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and methods: This study included CBCT images of 190 individuals (88 males and 102 females). The sagittal and transverse diameters and circumference of the FM were measured.

Dental management and orofacial manifestations of a patient with Robinow Syndrome.

Robinow syndrome (RS) is an extremely rare condition. Characteristic craniofacial findings of RS include a fetal facial appearance, ear abnormalities and oral findings. The aim of this case report was to evaluate the oral findings of a 26-year-old man with RS and to describe the dental treatments performed.

The prevalence of antral exostoses in the maxillary sinuses, evaluated by cone-beam computed tomography.

Background/purpose: Exostoses are outgrowths of normal compact and cancellous bone and may occur in different locations of the jaw. Exostoses are a rare anatomic variation in the maxillary sinuses. The purpose of this study was to investigate retrospectively the prevalence of location, size, shape, and symmetry of exostoses in the maxillary sinus, and to assess the relationship between demographic variables (i.