Quantitative evaluation of the canalis sinuosus relative to adjacent structures in cone-beam computed tomography images.

Background: Careful anatomical investigation of canalis sinuosus (CS) is essential to prevent damage to blood vessels and nerves in this area during surgical procedures, such as placing dental implants in the anterior maxillary region. This study investigated the relationship and distance between the CS and its adjacent structures.

Methods: A total of 400 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of Iranian adults aged 20-86 years were included in this retrospective study.

Accuracy of Dental Calcification Stages in Predicting the Peak Pubertal Stage of Females.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of dental calcification stages in predicting the peak pubertal stage.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on panoramic and lateral cephalometric images of 406 female patients aged 9-14 years. The skeletal maturity and calcification stages of the mandibular canines, first premolars, second premolars, and second molars were determined using the Hassel-Farman and Demirjian (DI) methods, respectively.

Volumetric Evaluation of Maxillary Lateral Incisor Root Resorption due to Positional Variations of Impacted Canine.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of the volume of lateral incisor resorption and impacted canine features.

Materials And Methods: This study consisted of CBCT images of 47 samples with unilateral impacted maxillary canine (13 males and 34 females). The volume of lateral incisors in impacted side and nonimpacted side was calculated with the Mimics 10.

In vitro comparison of two photostimulable phosphor plate systems for early detection of occlusal dentin caries with and without a sharpening filter.

Dental caries is the most important reason for tooth loss. Clinical examination is the most commonly used technique for occlusal caries diagnosis. The diagnostic power of digital systems is a matter of controversy in this field.

Accuracy of Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Photostimulable Phosphor Plate Digital Radiography and Conventional Radiography for Detection of Artificial Cancellous Bone Defects.

Objectives: The optimal goal of radiography is to provide high-quality diagnostic images with the least patient radiation dose. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and intraoral photostimulable phosphor plate (PSP) digital and film-based conventional radiography for detection of artificial cancellous bone defects.

Materials And Methods: Five dry human mandibles were used in this study.