Background: Most tooth cavities start to develop inside pits and fissures where brushing, saliva, fluoride toothpaste or mouthwashes have no access. Therefore, 3D morphology of pits and fissures is an important subject to be studied in relation to maintaining proper oral hygiene.
Objective: This study aimed to present high resolution images of pits and fissures in human teeth using a laboratory-based micro X-ray Computed Tomography (mXCT) and also to present the basic structure evaluation that could be obtained.
Methods: Three human wisdom teeth were examined. Two different set-ups were used in this study achieving resolution of 14.59 μm (Field of View of 14.9 mm) and resolution of 4.43 μm (FOV of 4.5 mm) respectively. Automated segmentation was performed for further evaluation to distinguish between empty space (pits and fissures) and the filled space (enamel).
Results: The 3D tomography results demonstrate detailed morphology with accurate dimensions and the locations of the pits and fissures, which is important to investigate the relationship with tooth decay that mostly starts deep inside pits and fissures.
Conclusions: Segmentation from the mXCT imaging of pits and fissures provides obvious visual evidence to help in promotion of oral health and to improve personal tooth care in preventive treatment protocols.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/XST-140435 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Regional Epidemiological Study on the Dental Status of the First Permanent Molar in Romanian Schoolchildren.
Dent J (Basel)
January 2025
Faculty of Dental Medicine, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu-Mureș, 540139 Târgu-Mureș, Romania.
Dental caries remains a significant public health challenge in Romania, with recent studies reporting a prevalence of 40% in children's permanent teeth, with 90% of cases untreated. This study aimed to evaluate the dental status of the first permanent molars in children aged 11-12 years. This cross-sectional study was conducted over 12 months at the Integrated Center for Dental Medicine in Târgu Mureș and two private clinics in Transylvania.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To make micro-CT comparison and evaluation of sealant penetration depth in different types of fissures after heating of the material or application of vibrations.
Materials And Methods: One hundred sound third molars have been sealed as follows: group 1 (n = 20), light-cured resin sealant at room temperature, group 2 (n = 20), light-cured resin sealant, preheated to 41.0°C, group 3 (n = 20), light-cured resin sealant, preheated to 51.
Background: Dental caries remains the most prevalent chronic disease worldwide. Hence the importance of detecting and evaluating caries and combining this with additional diagnostic methods to ensure the best treatment. The main objective was to study what is the sensitivity and specificity for detecting initial and cavitated caries lesions by students in third, fourth and fifth year of the Degree in Dentistry at the University of Barcelona, analysing if there is any difference between the diagnoses and treatments among the different years and each student's clinical experience.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCraniosynostosis-4 with Heterozygous Mutation in the Gene: A Case Report.
Int J Clin Pediatr Dent
October 2024
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Puducherry, India.
Article Synopsis
- Craniosynostosis (CS) is a condition where cranial sutures fuse prematurely, affecting 1 in 2,000-2,500 children, and can be categorized as syndromic or nonsyndromic based on the affected sutures.
- An 8-year-old girl displayed signs of CS, and genetic testing identified a mutation linked to craniosynostosis-4, while her dental evaluation revealed unerupted teeth and cavities.
- Treatment involved addressing dental issues, and the significance of CS includes its genetic basis, often involving new mutations, with associated complications like facial changes and developmental delays.
Retention rate of giomer S-PRG filler containing pit and fissure sealant applied with or without etching: a randomized clinical trial.
BMC Oral Health
November 2024
Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Background: Pit and fissure sealant is a micro-invasive modality for treating deep and retentive pits and fissures to prevent and/or stop occlusal caries. Every effort needs to be done to enhance sealant retention and survival. The aim of this research is to assess the retention rate of giomer S-PRG filler containing pit and fissure sealant applied with or without etching.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!