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Area of Science:

  • Dental Imaging
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is widely used in dentistry but lacks the spatial resolution to visualize fine root canal structures.
  • Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) provides superior resolution but is not suitable for clinical application.
  • Enhancing CBCT resolution is crucial for improving diagnostic accuracy in endodontics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of deep learning-based super-resolution techniques for enhancing CBCT image resolution.
  • To utilize paired micro-CT images as the ground truth for training and evaluating super-resolution models.
  • To assess the potential of super-resolution to improve the visualization of root canal anatomy in CBCT scans.

Main Methods:

  • Two deep learning architectures, Enhanced Super-Resolution Generative Adversarial Network (ESRGAN) and Hybrid Attention Transformer (HAT), were employed.
  • An edge loss function incorporating Gaussian, median filtering, and Sobel edge detection was developed to improve structural detail.
  • Paired CBCT and micro-CT images from 48 human teeth were used to create matched datasets for training and evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Both ESRGAN with edge loss (ESRGAN_edge) and HAT with edge loss (HAT_edge) significantly outperformed standard methods.
  • Visual appraisal indicated that ESRGAN_edge and HAT_edge achieved image quality comparable to micro-CT.
  • Three-dimensional reconstructions demonstrated enhanced anatomical accuracy, with ESRGAN_edge showing the highest fidelity to micro-CT.
  • Clinical CBCT scans showed improved root canal clarity, though crown artifacts require further attention.

Conclusions:

  • Micro-CT-guided super-resolution, especially with edge optimization, substantially enhances the diagnostic utility of CBCT in endodontics.
  • Edge-aware deep learning super-resolution models show significant promise for improving clinical dental imaging.
  • The developed super-resolution models provide acceptable results for enhancing tooth root resolution in clinical CBCT scans.