Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Tooth Anatomy01:21

Tooth Anatomy

306
The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or...
306

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Students' perceptions of endodontic typodont teeth with simulated canals printed from novel materials.

Frontiers in dental medicine·2025
Same author

Corrigendum: Students' perceptions of endodontic typodont teeth with simulated canals printed from novel materials.

Frontiers in dental medicine·2025
Same author

An assessment of mineral concentration of dental enamel neighbouring hypothetical orthodontic brackets using X-ray microtomography.

Journal of dentistry·2022
Same author

Fabrication of Porous Bone Scaffolds Using Alginate and Bioactive Glass.

Journal of functional biomaterials·2019
Same author

Crystallographic texture and mineral concentration quantification of developing and mature human incisal enamel.

Scientific reports·2018
Same author

Real-time observations of tooth demineralization in 3 dimensions using X-ray microtomography.

Journal of dentistry·2017

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 20, 2025

Author Spotlight: Establishing an Accurate Microhardness Testing Protocol for Craniofacial Tissues
06:16

Author Spotlight: Establishing an Accurate Microhardness Testing Protocol for Craniofacial Tissues

Published on: April 26, 2024

605

A Protocol for Void Detection in Root-filled Teeth Using Micro-CT: Ex-vivo.

Iad Gharib1, Ferranti S Wong2, Graham Roy Davis2

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Dundee, School of Dentistry, Dundee, United Kingdom.

European Endodontic Journal
|March 27, 2025
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces an automated protocol for detecting voids in root fillings using X-ray microtomography (micro-CT). The new method accurately identifies voids, reducing errors and improving efficiency in endodontic treatment analysis.

More Related Videos

3D Imaging of PDL Collagen Fibers during Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Mandibular Murine Model
09:33

3D Imaging of PDL Collagen Fibers during Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Mandibular Murine Model

Published on: April 15, 2021

4.9K
Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
07:26

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Published on: August 22, 2022

1.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 20, 2025

Author Spotlight: Establishing an Accurate Microhardness Testing Protocol for Craniofacial Tissues
06:16

Author Spotlight: Establishing an Accurate Microhardness Testing Protocol for Craniofacial Tissues

Published on: April 26, 2024

605
3D Imaging of PDL Collagen Fibers during Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Mandibular Murine Model
09:33

3D Imaging of PDL Collagen Fibers during Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Mandibular Murine Model

Published on: April 15, 2021

4.9K
Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
07:26

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Published on: August 22, 2022

1.3K

Area of Science:

  • Endodontics
  • Dental Materials Science
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • X-ray microtomography (micro-CT) is used for void detection in root fillings.
  • Existing methods lack standardized protocols to address inherent micro-CT artifacts, such as the partial volume effect.
  • Accurate void detection is crucial for assessing the quality of root canal obturation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and describe an automated protocol for detecting voids in root-filled canals using micro-CT.
  • To account for and mitigate artifacts inherent to the micro-computed tomography technique, specifically the partial volume effect.
  • To enhance the accuracy and efficiency of void detection, reducing human error.

Main Methods:

  • Human maxillary premolars (n=33) underwent root canal filling using the cold lateral condensation (CLC) technique.
  • A novel protocol involved aligning pre- and post-obturation micro-CT datasets.
  • Voids were identified as voxels below a set threshold after data subtraction, comparing automated detection with slice-by-slice visual inspection.

Main Results:

  • The proposed automated protocol demonstrated full agreement with manual slice-by-slice visual inspection.
  • The method effectively identified voids in root-filled canals.
  • The protocol proved to be an automated, effective, and accurate approach for void detection.

Conclusions:

  • The developed protocol offers an automated solution for void detection in root-filled canals.
  • It effectively eliminates inaccuracies caused by micro-CT artifacts, enabling precise volumetric measurements.
  • This method enhances the reliability and ease of assessing root canal filling quality.