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Orientation normalization algorithm for mandibular condyle in the small field-of-view cone beam CT images based on
Dongling Guo1, Hui Yan1, Yuxuan Yang1
1School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China.
Dento Maxillo Facial Radiology
|May 7, 2025
Summary
This study introduces an orientation normalization algorithm for small field-of-view cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. The principal component analysis (PCA) based method ensures accurate and stable condyle orientation for improved diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology
- Computer-Aided Diagnosis
Background:
- Radiologists manually reorient small field-of-view (FoV) cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images for diagnosis due to discrepancies between natural head position and display orientation.
- This manual adjustment is time-consuming and potentially introduces variability in diagnostic interpretation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate an automated orientation normalization algorithm for mandibular condyle in small FoV CBCT images.
- To eliminate the need for manual image reorientation, thereby improving diagnostic efficiency and consistency.
Main Methods:
- A principal component analysis (PCA) based algorithm was designed, utilizing morphological analysis of the mandibular condyle.
- The algorithm identifies the condylar head's center and extracts principal orientations using PCA.
- Rotation transformation matrices are applied to normalize the condyle's orientation.
Main Results:
- The algorithm was validated on 692 CBCT scans, demonstrating accuracy and stability.
- Qualitative and quantitative assessments confirmed that normalized images align with radiologists' expected perspectives.
- Consistent results across multiple time-point scans verified the method's stability.
Conclusions:
- The developed medical image processing algorithm accurately and stably normalizes condyle orientation in small FoV CBCT images.
- This automated approach offers a reliable solution for improving diagnostic workflows in dental radiology.
