International Journal of Dental Research and Allied Sciences

2023 Volume 3 Issue 2
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Innovative Approaches to Bone Density Assessment Using Volumetric Visualization


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  1. School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, B47XG, United Kingdom.
  2. Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, 88040-900, Brazil.
  3. Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, 96030-000, Brazil.
  4. Health Science Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Sinop, 78550-728, Brazil.
  5. Telecommunications and Aeronautical Engineering, São Paulo State University (UNESP), So Jȴao da BoaVista, 13876-750, Brazil.
  6. School of Engineering, The Institute for Infrastructure and Environment, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH93FG, United Kingdom.
Abstract

This study aimed to refine the method for spatial digital analysis of bone density. The experiment included spiral computed tomography (CT) scans of the facial skeleton of 20 patients aged 10 to 22 years with maxillofacial pathologies. The CT imaging was performed with slices aligned parallel to either the Frankfurt horizontal plane or the occlusal plane. The proposed method enables visualization and segmentation of bone tissue based on density levels within each scan, allowing for the precise identification of areas with the lowest and highest bone density. By isolating specific bone layers with defined density ranges, the technique facilitates their reconstruction and boundary tracing within a 3D volumetric model. This approach holds significant potential for applications in implantology, maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, and periodontics aiding in the assessment of jawbone conditions and the planning of appropriate therapeutic interventions.


How to cite this article
Vancouver
Oliveira MAD, Moraes R, Castanha EB, Prevedello AS, Filho JV, Bussolaro FA, et al. Innovative Approaches to Bone Density Assessment Using Volumetric Visualization. . 2023;3(2):24-8.
APA
Oliveira, M. A. D., Moraes, R., Castanha, E. B., Prevedello, A. S., Filho, J. V., Bussolaro, F. A., & Cava, D. G. (2023). Innovative Approaches to Bone Density Assessment Using Volumetric Visualization. International Journal of Dental Research and Allied Sciences, 3(2), 24-28.

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