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Accuracy of linear measurements obtained from stitched cone beam computed tomography images versus direct skull measurements.

ABSTRACT: Background: To assess whether the linear measurements obtained from stitched cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were as accurate as the direct skull measurements. Methods: Nine dry human skulls were marked with gutta-percha at reference points to obtain Twenty-two linear measurements on each skull. Ten measurements in the cranio-caudal plane, two measurements in the antero-posterior plane, and ten measurements in the medio-lateral plane. CBCT linear measurements obtained using stitching software were measured and compared with direct skull measurements. Results: The absolute Dahlberg error between direct linear measurements and linear measurements on stitched CBCT images ranged from (0.07 mm to 0.41 mm). The relative Dahlberg error ranged from (0.2% to 1.8%). Moreover, Intra-class Correlation Coefficient (ICC) ranged from (0.97 to 1.0) indicating excellent agreement. Conclusion: Stitched CBCT linear measurements were highly comparable to the direct skull measurements using a digital caliper.

SUBMITTER: Hamed DAF

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7194353 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Accuracy of linear measurements obtained from stitched cone beam computed tomography images versus direct skull measurements.

Hamed Doaa Ahmed Fouad DAF El Dawlatly Mostafa Mohamed MM El Dessouky Sahar Hosny SH Hamdy Reham Mohamed RM

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<b>Background</b>: To assess whether the linear measurements obtained from stitched cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were as accurate as the direct skull measurements. <b>Methods</b>: Nine dry human skulls were marked with gutta-percha at reference points to obtain Twenty-two linear measurements on each skull. Ten measurements in the cranio-caudal plane, two measurements in the antero-posterior plane, and ten measurements in the medio-lateral plane. CBCT linear measurements obtained u ...[more]

PMID: 32399179

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Accuracy of linear measurements obtained from stitched cone beam computed tomography images versus direct skull measurements.

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Accuracy of linear measurements obtained from stitched cone beam computed tomography images versus direct skull measurements.

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