Objectives: The objective was to evaluate the robustness of deep learning (DL)-based encoder-decoder convolutional neural networks (ED-CNNs) for segmenting temporomandibular joint (TMJ) articular disks using data sets acquired from 2 different 3.0-T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners using original images and images subjected to contrast-limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE).

Study Design: In total, 536 MR images from 49 individuals were examined. An expert orthodontist identified and manually segmented the disks in all images, which were then reviewed by another expert orthodontist and 2 expert oral and maxillofacial radiologists. These images were used to evaluate a DL-based semantic segmentation approach using an ED-CNN. Original and preprocessed CLAHE images were used to train and validate the models whose performances were compared.

Results: Original and CLAHE images acquired on 1 scanner had pixel values that were significantly darker and with lower contrast. The values of 3 metrics-the Dice similarity coefficient, sensitivity, and positive predictive value-were low when the original MR images were used for model training and validation. However, these metrics significantly improved when images were preprocessed with CLAHE.

Conclusions: The robustness of the ED-CNN model trained on a dataset obtained from a single device is low but can be improved with CLAHE preprocessing. The proposed system provides promising results for a DL-based, fully automated segmentation method for TMJ articular disks on MRI.

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