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Blooming artifact reduction using different cone-beam computed tomography software to analyze endodontically treated
Luiz Eduardo Gregoris Rabelo1, Mike Dos Reis Bueno2, Marcus Vinícius Corrêa da Costa1
1Department of Stomatology, Federal University of Goiás, Av. Universitária, S/n, Setor Leste Universitário, 74605-020, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
Computers in Biology and Medicine
|July 29, 2021
Summary
The e-Vol DX software effectively reduces blooming artifacts in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of intracanal posts. This CBCT software ensures accurate post diameter measurements, crucial for dental diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- High-density materials like gutta-percha and intracanal posts cause significant blooming artifacts on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans.
- These artifacts distort the appearance of dental structures, potentially affecting diagnostic accuracy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of different CBCT software in reducing blooming artifacts.
- To assess the accuracy of intracanal post measurements using CBCT software compared to a micrometer.
Main Methods:
- 42 human single-rooted teeth with low-fusion or gold alloy posts were scanned using two CBCT devices.
- Post diameters were measured using a digital micrometer and two CBCT software analysis systems: e-Vol DX with its Blooming Artifact Reduction (BAR) tool and PreXion3D Image Analysis System.
- Statistical analysis included van Der Waerden ANOVA and Tukey tests.
Main Results:
- The e-Vol DX software, utilizing its BAR filter, showed no significant differences in post diameter measurements compared to the micrometer.
- The PreXion3D Image Analysis System yielded significant differences in post diameter measurements compared to both the micrometer and e-Vol DX.
- Blooming artifacts were eliminated by the e-Vol DX BAR filter without causing dimensional changes.
Conclusions:
- The e-Vol DX software's BAR filter is effective in eliminating blooming artifacts in CBCT scans of intracanal posts.
- This CBCT software provides accurate dimensional measurements of posts, essential for reliable dental imaging and diagnosis.
