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    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Orthodontics
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Accurate assessment of mandibular growth and changes is crucial in orthodontics.
    • Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers detailed 3D imaging for craniofacial analysis.
    • Voxel-based superimposition provides a precise method for comparing serial CBCT scans.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the precision and reproducibility of a fast voxel-based superimposition protocol for growing mandibles using CBCT.
    • To determine the accuracy of this method for analyzing specific mandibular regions.

    Main Methods:

    • Two CBCT scans from 24 growing patients, taken over a year apart, were analyzed.
    • Voxel-based superimposition was performed by two independent examiners using the mandibular symphysis as the reference.
    • Surface models and root mean square (RMS) changes were calculated to evaluate precision and interexaminer reproducibility.

    Main Results:

    • Mean superimposition error was low (0.23-0.33 mm) for the mandible and chin.
    • Interexaminer reproducibility error was ≤0.3 mm in most cases near the registration area.
    • Higher errors (>1 mm) were observed in the ramus area in two cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Rapid voxel-based superimposition is a precise method for evaluating dentoalveolar changes and structures near the symphysis.
    • The method shows limitations in accurately assessing the condyles and ramus, requiring further refinement.