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Optimization of X-ray Investigations in Dentistry Using Optical Coherence Tomography
The most common imaging technique for dental diagnoses and treatment monitoring is X-ray imaging, which evolved from the first intraoral radiographs to high-quality three-dimensional (3D) Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Other imaging techniques have shown potential, such as Optical Coherence T...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8271642/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34283107 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s21134554 |
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author | Erdelyi, Ralph-Alexandru Duma, Virgil-Florin Sinescu, Cosmin Dobre, George Mihai Bradu, Adrian Podoleanu, Adrian |
author_facet | Erdelyi, Ralph-Alexandru Duma, Virgil-Florin Sinescu, Cosmin Dobre, George Mihai Bradu, Adrian Podoleanu, Adrian |
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description | The most common imaging technique for dental diagnoses and treatment monitoring is X-ray imaging, which evolved from the first intraoral radiographs to high-quality three-dimensional (3D) Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Other imaging techniques have shown potential, such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). We have recently reported on the boundaries of these two types of techniques, regarding. the dental fields where each one is more appropriate or where they should be both used. The aim of the present study is to explore the unique capabilities of the OCT technique to optimize X-ray units imaging (i.e., in terms of image resolution, radiation dose, or contrast). Two types of commercially available and widely used X-ray units are considered. To adjust their parameters, a protocol is developed to employ OCT images of dental conditions that are documented on high (i.e., less than 10 μm) resolution OCT images (both B-scans/cross sections and 3D reconstructions) but are hardly identified on the 200 to 75 μm resolution panoramic or CBCT radiographs. The optimized calibration of the X-ray unit includes choosing appropriate values for the anode voltage and current intensity of the X-ray tube, as well as the patient’s positioning, in order to reach the highest possible X-rays resolution at a radiation dose that is safe for the patient. The optimization protocol is developed in vitro on OCT images of extracted teeth and is further applied in vivo for each type of dental investigation. Optimized radiographic results are compared with un-optimized previously performed radiographs. Also, we show that OCT can permit a rigorous comparison between two (types of) X-ray units. In conclusion, high-quality dental images are possible using low radiation doses if an optimized protocol, developed using OCT, is applied for each type of dental investigation. Also, there are situations when the X-ray technology has drawbacks for dental diagnosis or treatment assessment. In such situations, OCT proves capable to provide qualitative images. |
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spelling | pubmed-82716422021-07-11 Optimization of X-ray Investigations in Dentistry Using Optical Coherence Tomography Erdelyi, Ralph-Alexandru Duma, Virgil-Florin Sinescu, Cosmin Dobre, George Mihai Bradu, Adrian Podoleanu, Adrian Sensors (Basel) Article The most common imaging technique for dental diagnoses and treatment monitoring is X-ray imaging, which evolved from the first intraoral radiographs to high-quality three-dimensional (3D) Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Other imaging techniques have shown potential, such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). We have recently reported on the boundaries of these two types of techniques, regarding. the dental fields where each one is more appropriate or where they should be both used. The aim of the present study is to explore the unique capabilities of the OCT technique to optimize X-ray units imaging (i.e., in terms of image resolution, radiation dose, or contrast). Two types of commercially available and widely used X-ray units are considered. To adjust their parameters, a protocol is developed to employ OCT images of dental conditions that are documented on high (i.e., less than 10 μm) resolution OCT images (both B-scans/cross sections and 3D reconstructions) but are hardly identified on the 200 to 75 μm resolution panoramic or CBCT radiographs. The optimized calibration of the X-ray unit includes choosing appropriate values for the anode voltage and current intensity of the X-ray tube, as well as the patient’s positioning, in order to reach the highest possible X-rays resolution at a radiation dose that is safe for the patient. The optimization protocol is developed in vitro on OCT images of extracted teeth and is further applied in vivo for each type of dental investigation. Optimized radiographic results are compared with un-optimized previously performed radiographs. Also, we show that OCT can permit a rigorous comparison between two (types of) X-ray units. In conclusion, high-quality dental images are possible using low radiation doses if an optimized protocol, developed using OCT, is applied for each type of dental investigation. Also, there are situations when the X-ray technology has drawbacks for dental diagnosis or treatment assessment. In such situations, OCT proves capable to provide qualitative images. MDPI 2021-07-02 /pmc/articles/PMC8271642/ /pubmed/34283107 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s21134554 Text en © 2021 by the authors. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
spellingShingle | Article Erdelyi, Ralph-Alexandru Duma, Virgil-Florin Sinescu, Cosmin Dobre, George Mihai Bradu, Adrian Podoleanu, Adrian Optimization of X-ray Investigations in Dentistry Using Optical Coherence Tomography |
title | Optimization of X-ray Investigations in Dentistry Using Optical Coherence Tomography |
title_full | Optimization of X-ray Investigations in Dentistry Using Optical Coherence Tomography |
title_fullStr | Optimization of X-ray Investigations in Dentistry Using Optical Coherence Tomography |
title_full_unstemmed | Optimization of X-ray Investigations in Dentistry Using Optical Coherence Tomography |
title_short | Optimization of X-ray Investigations in Dentistry Using Optical Coherence Tomography |
title_sort | optimization of x-ray investigations in dentistry using optical coherence tomography |
topic | Article |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8271642/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34283107 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s21134554 |
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