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Free 3D Slicer and Blue Sky Plan software offer accurate segmentation comparable to commercial options. These tools provide reliable results for medical imaging analysis, saving time and resources.

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  • Software Evaluation

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  • Accurate segmentation of medical images is crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Commercial software packages are widely used but can be expensive.
  • The development of free, open-source software offers potential alternatives.

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  • To evaluate the segmentation accuracy and reliability of free software packages.
  • To compare the performance of free software (3D Slicer, Blue Sky Plan) with commercial alternatives (Mimics, OnDemand3D).

Main Methods:

  • 36 stone models were scanned using desktop scanning and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).
  • CBCT volumes were segmented using two free and two commercial software packages.
  • Accuracy was assessed by comparing linear measurements and deviation analysis against scanner-generated stereolithography (STL) files.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences were found in intra-arch measurements across all four software packages.
  • Free software packages demonstrated excellent positive correlation (0.825–0.988) with scanner-generated models.
  • The results confirmed the equivalence of free and commercial software in terms of accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate and time-saving segmentation is achievable with free software packages like 3D Slicer and Blue Sky Plan.
  • These free tools show high positive correlation, indicating reliability.
  • Further research is recommended to assess their accuracy across different CBCT modalities.