Unlike the high imaging radiation dose of computed tomography (CT), cone-beam CT (CBCT) has smaller radiation dose and presents less harm to patients. Therefore, CBCT is often used for target delineation, dose planning, and postoperative evaluation i...
Due to its low contrast, narrow banded, and emerged to the output imaging attribute scale, facial skin tissue is difficult to extract from dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) reconstructions. Furthermore, there is a challenge of balancing the...
This study assessed AI-processed low-dose cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images for single-tooth diagnosis. Human-equivalent phantoms were used to evaluate CBCT image quality with a focus on the right mandibular first molar. Two CBCT machines w...
(1) Background: Continuing to observe the grafted bone mineral density (BMD) is essential to ensure the success of alveolar bone grafting (ABG) in patients with cleft lip and palate. This study elaborates on three methods that can be used to evaluate...
Dental CBCT and panoramic imaging play a pivotal role in dental diagnosis and treatment planning, alongside the indispensable use of computed tomography (CT) and X-ray imaging in dentistry, particularly for surgical planning. Given the widespread ado...
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) integrated with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has rapidly advanced the diagnostic capability of orthodontics, particularly for quantifying external root resorption (ERR). High-risk scenarios such as bil...
Research exploring CycleGAN-based synthetic image generation has recently accelerated in the medical community due to its ability to leverage unpaired images effectively. However, a commonly established drawback of the CycleGAN, the introduction of a...
In this study, we aimed to enhance the contouring accuracy of cardiac pacemakers by improving their visualization using deep learning models to predict MV CBCT images based on kV CT or CBCT images. Ten pacemakers and four thorax phantoms were include...
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of examiner experience on measurements of bone-loss using high-dose (HD) and low-dose (LD) CBCT. Three diagnosticians with varying levels of CBCT interpretation experience measured bone-loss from...
Background: Conventional CT- or US-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) often limits repeat contrast-enhanced imaging and provides suboptimal intraprocedural conspicuity, which can hinder precise targeting and margi...
Within the next decade, artificial intelligence (AI) will fundamentally transform the workflow of modern dental practice. This paper reviews the innovations and new roles of dental assistants in CBCT data management with the support of AI. Its use in...
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a valuable diagnostic tool for evaluating the upper airway and maxillofacial region. This report demonstrates the clinical value of CBCT in identifying significant anatomical variations in endodontics, incident...
This literature review was conducted to analyze the capability of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to accurately identify low bone mass density in women. A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar, the Cochrane Library, and Sc...
Background: Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a common medical condition. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is effective in assessing TMD-related bone changes, but image noise may impair diagnosis. Emerging deep learning reconstruction alg...
Background: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of linear measurements obtained using the classical (manual) method versus cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in craniofacial anthropometry, specifically targeting the infraorbital foramen (IOF)....
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a debilitating condition associated with antiresorptive and antiangiogenic medications that are frequently used in treating osteoporosis and cancers. With the ability to produce high-resolution i...
Background: Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial biopsy (EBUS-TBB) is used for the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs), but the diagnostic yield is not adequate. Cone-beam computed tomography-derived augmented fluoroscopy (CBCT...
Implant surgery in individuals with atrophic maxilla presents challenges, particularly concerning nasal cavity complications such as perforations, implant migration, and airway obstruction. While panoramic radiographs offer diagnostic convenience, th...
In Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images, accurate tooth segmentation is crucial for oral health, providing essential guidance for dental procedures such as implant placement and difficult tooth extractions (impactions). However, due to the lac...
Background: Percutaneous Microwave Ablation (MWA) of lung malignancies is a procedure with many technical challenges, among them the risk of residual disease. Recently, dedicated software able to predict the volume of the ablated area was introduced....
Accurate and precise rigid registration between head-neck computed tomography (CT) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images is crucial for correcting setup errors in image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for head and neck tumors. However, conventio...
Orthognathic surgery is a procedure used to correct intermaxillary discrepancies, thus promoting significant improvements in chewing and breathing. During the surgical planning stage, orthodontists often use two-dimensional imaging techniques. The as...
We investigated the cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)-based-liver-perfusion-mapping usefulness during transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to access treatment response and predict outcomes. From October 2016 to...
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has emerged as a promising tool for the analysis of the upper airway, leveraging on its ability to provide three-dimensional information, minimal radiation exposure, affordability, and widespread accessibility. Th...
Accurate segmentation of mandibular canals in lower jaws is important in dental implantology. Medical experts manually determine the implant position and dimensions from 3D CT images to avoid damaging the mandibular nerve inside the canal. In this pa...
Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing diagnostic precision and risk assessment. In dentistry, AI has been increasingly integrated into Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to improve image interpretation...
Purpose: To develop a deep learning framework based on a hybrid dataset to enhance the quality of CBCT images and obtain accurate HU values. Materials and Methods: A total of 228 cervical cancer patients treated in different LINACs were enrolled. We...
The dental pulp chamber volume is a fundamental measurement in the field of endodontics, but also in forensic sciences, teaching and training, or tissue engineering. This study evaluates the precision of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in compar...
Background and Objectives: Periapical healing and bone regeneration are key indicators of endodontic success. This study evaluated the effectiveness of laser-assisted disinfection compared to conventional chemical irrigation in promoting periapical h...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of unenhanced cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) performed at the end of drug-eluting bead transarterial chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) in predicting HCC nodules’ early radiologic response...
Image registration is an important research topic in medical image-guided therapy, which is dedicated to registering the high-dose imaging sequences with low-dose/faster means. Registering computer tomography (CT) scanning sequences with cone beam co...
In this technical note, we examine the capabilities of deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) for diagnosing osteoporosis through cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of the mandible. The evaluation was conducted using 188 patients’ m...
Objective: The accurate visualization of root canal systems on periapical radiographs is critical for successful endodontic treatment. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of several image enhancement algorithms—including...
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Pediatric odontogenic tumors are rare but are frequently overlooked because they often mimic simple cysts on routine radiographic examinations. The radiographic appearance on panoramic imaging and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) frequently does...
The use of Raman spectroscopy, particularly surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), offers a powerful tool for analyzing biochemical changes in biofluids. This study aims to assess the modifications occurring in saliva collected from patients bef...
BioXmark® (Nanovi A/S, Denmark) is a novel fiducial marker based on a liquid, iodine-based and non-metallic formulation. BioXmark® has been clinically validated and reverse translated to preclinical models to improve cone-beam CT (CBCT) targe...
(1) Background: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is increasingly used in equine practice to diagnose musculoskeletal injuries, including fractures in the distal limb. However, limited detail in the thick cortical bone of the metacarpus/metatarsus...
Background: An accurate determination of the biological width and the relationship of the cemento-enamel junction with the border of the alveolar bone is crucial during a clinical crown-lengthening (CCL) procedure. The aim of this study was to presen...
This observational cross-sectional study evaluated the differences in condylar guidance angles during mandibular protrusion and mouth opening using digital axiography and CBCT. A total of 30 healthy subjects (60 TMJs) aged 20–24 years were exam...
(1) Background: Advancements in dental imaging technologies have significantly transformed diagnostic and surgical practices. The integration of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual r...
Dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a powerful tool in clinical treatment planning, especially in a digital dentistry platform. Currently, the “as low as diagnostically acceptable” (ALADA) principle and diagnostic ability are a...
Guided implant surgery can enhance implant placement positioning, increasing predictability and decreasing postoperative complications., To date, the best protocol to be used for template realization is still unknown. Thus, the aim herein was to clin...
Background: Mandibular third molars (MTMs) are the most frequently impacted teeth and a common indication for oral surgery. Anatomical root variations can complicate extractions and increase intra- and postoperative risks. Methods: This narrative rev...
The diverse morphological configurations in teeth present clinical challenges in root canal treatment, complicating instrumentation and irrigation processes, which can lead to treatment failure. Understanding anatomical variations, such as C-shaped c...
The aim of this study was to examine the value of tumor enhancement parameters on dual-phase cone-beam CT (CBCT) in predicting initial response, local progression-free survival (L-PFS) and overall survival (OS) following hepatic artery embolization (...
Teaching root canal anatomy has traditionally been reliant on static methods, but recent studies have explored the potential of advanced technologies like augmented reality (AR) to enhance learning and address the limitations of traditional training...
This review is a brief overview of the current status and the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in interventional radiology (IR). The literature published in the last decades was reviewed and the technical developments in terms of radiom...
Objective: This ex vivo study aimed to evaluate the influence of different acquisition protocols, combining voxel size and field of view (FOV), across four cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems, on the accuracy of alveolar bone level measureme...
Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven noise reduction algorithms on metal artifacts and image quality parameters in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of the oral cavity. Materials and Method...
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) allows for rapid and accessible acquisition of three-dimensional images with a lower radiation dose compared to conventional computed tomography (CT) scans. However, the quality of CBCT images is limited by a vari...
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