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Comparison of Imaging Softwares for Upper Airway Evaluation: Preliminary Study
Guilherme Dos Santos Trento1, Lucas Borin Moura1, Rubens Spin-Neto2
1Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Dental School of Araraquara, São Paulo State University, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil.
Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction
|December 22, 2018
Summary
Two software packages, Mimics and Dolphin, show comparable accuracy for upper airway volume measurements using cone beam computed tomography scans. This finding aids in selecting reliable tools for airway analysis.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Growing interest in upper airway evaluation necessitates efficient analysis tools.
- Software development aims to improve the accuracy and precision of airway volume measurements.
- Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a key imaging modality for airway assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the accuracy and precision of Mimics and Dolphin software for upper airway space measurements.
- To evaluate the reliability of these software packages in quantifying airway volume.
Main Methods:
- Nine patients undergoing surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion provided preoperative CBCT scans.
- DICOM files were imported into Mimics and Dolphin software for analysis.
- Upper airway volume was measured using both software packages.
Main Results:
- The mean upper airway volume in the Dolphin group (G1) was 10.791 cm³ (SD = 4.269 cm³).
- The mean upper airway volume in the Mimics group (G2) was 10.553 cm³ (SD = 4.564 cm³).
- No statistically significant difference was found between the volume measurements of the two software packages (p = 0.105).
Conclusions:
- Mimics and Dolphin software demonstrate comparable performance in measuring upper airway volume.
- Both software packages are reliable tools for upper airway space analysis in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
- The choice between Mimics and Dolphin may not significantly impact the accuracy of airway volume quantification.
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