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Integration of imaging modalities in digital dental workflows - possibilities, limitations, and potential future
Sohaib Shujaat1, Michael M Bornstein2, Jeffery B Price3
1Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Dento Maxillo Facial Radiology
|September 14, 2021
Summary
The digital dental workflow relies on an imaging chain for diagnosis and treatment planning. Addressing errors in this chain and integrating artificial intelligence can enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Digital dentistry
- Dental imaging technology
- Clinical workflow optimization
Background:
- The digital workflow in dentistry is crucial for diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up across specialties.
- The imaging chain is a fundamental component, integrating various data acquisition and processing steps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical role of the imaging chain in digital dental workflows.
- To identify potential challenges and sources of error within the imaging chain.
- To emphasize the future need for artificial intelligence in optimizing digital dental workflows.
Main Methods:
- Data acquisition using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
- Segmentation of CBCT images.
- Intraoral scanning and 3D soft tissue capture.
- Superimposition of multiple imaging modalities to create augmented virtual models.
Main Results:
- The imaging chain involves multiple steps, including CBCT, segmentation, intraoral scanning, and 3D soft tissue capture.
- Accumulation of errors at each stage of the imaging chain can adversely affect the final clinical outcome.
- Awareness of imaging chain challenges is vital for efficient digital workflows.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing the digital dental workflow necessitates a thorough understanding of the imaging chain's components and potential pitfalls.
- Future advancements require the integration of artificial intelligence to simplify, enhance accuracy, and improve the efficiency of digital dental workflows.