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"Canine tracker"; an app based on android platform for localisation of impacted maxillary canines using digital
G A Adersh1, S Sibi2, L K Surej Kumar1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, P.M.S College of Dental Science (under Kerala University of Health Science) Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
|December 21, 2020
Summary
This study introduces an Android app for locating impacted canines using digital panoramic radiographs. The app simplifies applying localization techniques on smartphones, enhancing diagnostic accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Medical Imaging
- Software Development
Background:
- Digital panoramic radiographs are standard for impacted canine localization.
- Applying traditional localization techniques to digital formats, especially on smartphones, presents challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an accessible Android application for canine impaction localization.
- To integrate multiple localization methods and tools within a mobile platform.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel Android application.
- Implementation of three distinct canine impaction localization techniques.
- Integration of various diagnostic tools within the app interface.
Main Results:
- Successful creation of an Android application for impacted canine localization.
- The app facilitates the application of multiple localization methods.
- Enhanced usability for digital radiograph analysis on smartphones.
Conclusions:
- The developed Android app offers a practical solution for canine impaction localization using digital panoramic radiographs.
- Mobile-based diagnostic tools can improve accessibility and efficiency in dental imaging interpretation.

