%0 Journal Article
%T Innovative Approaches to Bone Density Assessment Using Volumetric Visualization
%A Mario A. de Oliveira
%A Raimes Moraes
%A Everton B. Castanha
%A Alexandra S. Prevedello
%A Jozue Vieira Filho
%A Frederico A. Bussolaro
%A David García Cava
%J International Journal of Dental Research and Allied Sciences
%D 2023
%V 3
%N 2
%P 24-28
%X 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. 
%U https://tsdp.net/article/innovative-approaches-to-bone-density-assessment-using-volumetric-visualization-qv1pkgtimelg7ko