Evaluation of the efficacy of the metal artifact reduction algorithm in the detection of a vertical root fracture in endodontically treated teeth in cone-beam computed tomography images: An in vitro study.

Background: Three-dimensional (3D) cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans play an important role in dental diagnostics and treatment planning, especially in detecting vertical root fractures (VRFs). However, artifacts caused by high-density dental materials can negatively affect the quality of CBCT images by decreasing contrast and masking structures.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of artifact removal software in detecting VRFs in endodontically treated teeth on CBCT scans.

Dental age estimation using the pulp-to-tooth ratio in canines by neural networks.

Purpose: It has been proposed that using new prediction methods, such as neural networks based on dental data, could improve age estimation. This study aimed to assess the possibility of exploiting neural networks for estimating age by means of the pulp-to-tooth ratio in canines as a non-destructive, non-expensive, and accurate method. In addition, the predictive performance of neural networks was compared with that of a linear regression model.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Three Cone Beam Computed Tomography Systems and Periapical Radiography for Detection of Fenestration Around Dental Implants.

Context: Early detection of peri-implant bone defects is highly important to prevent further bone loss and implant failure.

Aims: This study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of three cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems and periapical radiography for detection of fenestration around dental implants.

Methods: Thirty-one titanium implants were placed in the bovine ribs, in which peri-implant fenestration were simulated.

Root Morphology and Number of Canals in Mandibular Central and Lateral Incisors Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

Most failures in endodontic treatment of mandibular incisors are due to the presence of a missed canal specifically the lingual. This investigation aimed to examine the root morphology and number of canals in mandibular incisors using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Two hundred and seven patients were assessed in terms of their mandibular central and lateral incisors of CBCT.

Comparison of Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Multi Slice Computed Tomography Image Quality of Human Dried Mandible using 10 Anatomical Landmarks.

Introduction: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has gained a broad acceptance in dentomaxillofacial imaging. Computed Tomography (CT) is another imaging modality for diagnosis and preoperative assessments of the head and neck region.

Aim: Considering the increased radiation exposure and high cost of CT, this study sought to subjectively assess the image quality of CBCT and Multi Slice CT (MSCT).

Two huge maxillofacial osteoma cases evaluated by computed tomography.

Osteomas are benign osteogenic neoplasms or hamartomas with a very slow growth rate. Osteoma is the most common mesenchymal neoplasm of the paranasal sinuses. In the jaws, the mandible is more commonly involved than the maxilla.