Do Cone Beam CT Picture Archiving and Communication Systems Viewer Interfaces Meet the Expectations of Dental Professionals From a Usability Perspective?

Background Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has revolutionized dental and maxillofacial imaging by providing high-resolution 3D visualizations, essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Despite its clinical advancements, the usability of CBCT viewer interfaces, which play a crucial role in the effective interpretation of imaging data, remains a critical concern. Objective This study aims to evaluate the usability of a CBCT viewer interface in clinical settings, focusing on the effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction perspectives, to identify potential areas for improvement.

The biomechanical stability of miniplate osteosynthesis configurations in bilateral mandibular angle fractures.

Purpose: The present study investigated the biomechanical stability of three miniplate osteosynthesis configurations used for internal fixation of bilateral mandibular angle fracture (BMAF).

Methods: Standard fracture lines were created in 72 polyurethane mandibles and stabilized with 2.0-mm, 4-hole standard titanium miniplates and monocortical screws.

Diagnostic Potential of Panoramic Radiography and CBCT in Detecting Implant-Related Ex Vivo Injuries of the Inferior Alveolar Canal Border.

The aim of this ex vivo study was to compare the diagnostic performances of panoramic radiography and cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) in detecting implant-related injuries of the inferior alveolar canal. Monocortical bone windows were created in 60 fresh sheep hemimandibles, the inferior alveolar canals were revealed and 120 dental implants were inserted. Three types of injuries, described as pilot drill damage (PDRILL), collapsing of the superior border of the canal (COLL), penetration of the implant tip into the canal (PENET) and one control group, were simulated.

The Influence of the Gonial Angle on the Initial Biomechanical Stability of the Plate Osteosynthesis in Polyurethane Mandibles With Angle Fractures.

The aim of the present study was to examine the biomechanical stability of the mandibular angle fractures (MAF) fixated with standard titanium miniplates in polyurethane models with different gonial angles (GA). Three custom molds were prepared for 3-dimensional printed mandibles with low, normal and high GA. Twenty polyurethane replicas were cast per group and standard MAFs were created on each sample.

Direct Three-Dimensional Diagnosis of Ex Vivo Facial Fractures.

The aim of the present study is to assess the reliability and accuracy of different 3-dimensional (3D) reconstruction algorithms in detecting undisplaced condylar, zygomatic arc, and orbital rim fractures based on cone-beam computed tomography data set. Twenty sheep heads were used in the present study. Sixty fractured and 60 nonfractured (control) zones were randomly allocated.

The effect of the mandibular plane angle on fracture line stability: An ex vivo experimental study.

Background/aims: Mandibular angle fractures fixated with plate osteosynthesis techniques have to withstand the effects of muscle attachments. Individual variations in the craniofacial morphology may alter the biomechanical resistance of the bone-plate construct. The aim of the present study was to determine the influence of variations in the mandibular plane angle (MPa) on the biomechanical stability of sheep mandibular angle fractures (MAFs).

A comparison of panoramic radiography and cone beam computed tomography in the detection of osteosynthesis complications in sheep mandibular angle fractures.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic efficacy of panoramic radiography (PANO) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in detecting simulated complications of plate osteosynthesis applied to mandibular angle fractures (MAFs).

Study Design: Unfavorable MAFs were created in 100 fresh sheep hemimandibles. Fractures were fixed with 4-hole titanium miniplates and screws.

Displacement of a Broken Dental Injection Needle Into the Perivertebral Space.

Dental injection needle breakage is an uncommon problem in dental practice. Displacement of the broken fragment into anatomical spaces is, on the other hand, a serious complication that occurs most commonly during inferior alveolar nerve blocks as a result of material wear, incorrect application of the anesthesia technique, or sudden movement of the patient during injection. Further complications such as infection, trismus, and nerve paralysis may exacerbate the condition and, if not treated adequately, life-threatening conditions may develop over time as the fragment dislodges deeper in soft tissues.

The effects of low-level laser therapy on the healing of bone defects in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats: A histological and morphometric evaluation.

Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the healing of bone defects in rats with streptozotocin (STZ)-induced DM.

Methods: 28 male Sprague-Dawley rats were used in this study. 14 animals received a single dose of STZ intraperitoneally (65 mg/kg) to induce Type I DM, whereas others were injected only with sterile saline solution.

The effects of supplemental melatonin administration on the healing of bone defects in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate histologic and biochemical effects of supplemental melatonin administration on bone healing and antioxidant defense mechanism in diabetic rats.

Material And Methods: Eighty-six Sprague-Dawley male rats were used in this study. Diabetes mellitus was induced by intraperitoneal (i.

Detection of crestal radiolucencies around dental implants: an in vitro experimental study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic potentials and practical advantages of different imaging modalities in detecting bone defects around dental implants.

Materials And Methods: Crestal bone defects with sequentially larger diameters were randomly prepared around 100 implants that were inserted in bovine bone blocks. Conventional periapical radiography (PR), direct digital radiography (DDR), panoramic radiography (PANO), cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and multislice computed tomography (MSCT) were performed for all specimens.

Assessment of dental fear and anxiety levels in eating disorder patients undergoing minor oral surgery.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the levels of dental fear and anxiety in women with eating disorders (EDs) scheduled for oral surgery.

Patients And Methods: A total of 61 patients with EDs, an identical number of age-, gender-, and education-matched healthy controls, and 2 consecutive, randomly selected, clinical and nonclinical samples each consisting of 220 female subjects were included in the present study. The participants completed the demographic and clinical forms, as well as the modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS) and dental fear survey (DFS) before the surgical procedure.

The influence of hyperbaric oxygen treatment on the healing of experimental defects filled with different bone graft substitutes.

To assess potential effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) on artificial bone grafts, β - Tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) and calcium phosphate coated bovine bone (CPCBB) substitutes were applied to standard bone defects in rat tibiae. The control defects were left empty. Half of the animals received 60 minutes of 2.

The influence of secondary reconstruction slice thickness on NewTom 3G cone beam computed tomography-based radiological interpretation of sheep mandibular condyle fractures.

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the diagnostic accuracy of the different secondary reconstruction slice thicknesses of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) on artificially created mandibular condyle fractures.

Methods: A total of 63 sheep heads with or without condylar fractures were scanned with a NewTom 3G CBCT scanner. Multiplanar reformatted (MPR) views in 0.

Protective effects of prenatal administration of folic acid on retinoic acid-induced cellular damages of Meckel's cartilage in rats.

Craniofacial malformations are among the most common congenital deformities. Meckel's cartilage plays a major role in the development of the mandible and is highly susceptible to maternal teratogenic drug use. We therefore investigated possible protective effects of prenatal administration of folic acid on a retinoic-acid induced maxillofacial defect model.

Prevention of liquid-diet-induced damages on submandibular glands by selenium supplementation in rats.

This study was designed to explore the protective effects of selenium on submandibular glands of rats that were maintained on liquid diet. The animals kept on liquid diet for 10 days following 20 days of solid diet, had severe degeneration on both acinar and ductal cells: pycnotic nuclei, enlarged granular endoplasmic reticulum, swollen mitochondria with separated cristae, reduction of secretory granules and abundant lipid droplets were observed. Body and gland weights of these animals were found to decrease significantly compared to those of control group given solid diet for 30 days.