Automatic exposure compensation of digital radiographic technologies does not affect alveolar bone-level measurement
ConclusionIn the presence of high-density material, the automatic exposure compensation reduces the average pixel values of the images (i.e., images get darker), but does not influence the radiographic measurements of alveolar bone level. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - February 26, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Radiological features of oral and maxillofacial plasmablastic lymphomas
ConclusionMost of the current literature on PBL focuses on demographics, anatomical location, and histopathological profile, with radiological features only reported in isolated case reports. This study is the first of its kind to report on the clinicoradiological appearance of PBL in a large sample. These findings may assist clinicians in the clinical diagnostic work-up of patients, including the acquisition and assessment of appropriate advanced radiographic imaging. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - February 14, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Diagnostic utility of magnetic resonance imaging texture analysis in suppurative osteomyelitis of the mandible
ConclusionThe six texture features of the mandibular bone marrow demonstrated differences among patients without and with acute and chronic OM. MRI texture analysis may facilitate accurate assessment of the mandibular OM stage. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - February 14, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Can lower third molar position indicate the need for preoperative cone beam computed tomography exploration of retromolar canal?
ConclusionBased upon our findings, we recommend preoperative CBCT in cases where distal angulation of M3 is observed on 2D images, for the purpose of RMC exploration. Lower resolution CBCT mode and limited field of view (XS or S) are sufficient for the visualization of potentially clinically relevant RMCs, with as much reducing the patient dose. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - February 14, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Condyle bone destruction: the association between temporomandibular joint vibration and finite element analysis
ConclusionsThe average amplitude of TMJ vibration decreased with the pathological position state of articular disc, and condyle bone destruction was positively associated with SN-MP angle. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - February 13, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
The effect of zoledronic acid and denosumab on the mandible and other bones: a 18F-NaF-PET study
ConclusionsThe remodeling of mandible was not suppressed due to the treatment with anti-resorptive agents. Differences in the mechanisms of action between the BP and Dmab caused the specificity of the effect on the metabolism of normal bone. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - February 10, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Evaluation of mandibular bone changes in multiple myeloma patients on dental panoramic radiographs
ConclusionOur study showed a consensus with the studies advocating that fractal analysis and radio-morphometric indices are methods that can be used to determine mandibular bone density. The low bone density of MM patients is a condition that physicians should be aware of for interventional dental procedures. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - February 7, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Features of mandibular cortical bone morphology in osteoporotic fracture patients
ConclusionWe suggested that MCI and MCW are indicators of osteoporotic conditions in patients with primary and secondary osteoporosis. Our results show that MCI and MCW are non-inferior to the sensitivity values for lumbar BMD in patients with osteoporotic fractures. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - February 6, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Correction to: Evaluation of a metal artifact reduction algorithm and an adaptive image noise optimization filter in the estimation of peri ‑implant fenestration defects using cone beam computed tomography: an in‑vitro study
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Source: Oral Radiology - February 5, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Is there an association between proton pump inhibitors and radiomorphometric parameters of the mandible? A preliminary study
ConclusionsAlthough not all radiomorphometric parameters indicated osteoporotic effects of PPI use, the mandibular cortex of PPI users is prone to erosive defects. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - February 4, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Radiological evaluation of the periosteal reactions in the jaws: a retrospective CBCT study
ConclusionsAlthough there is a significant overlap between the patterns of PRs, PRs can be used to narrow the possibilities in the differential diagnosis. However, PRs alone are not sufficient variables for differential diagnosis in the absence of cortical bone destruction, localization, clinical and systemic findings. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - January 31, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Detection of child abuse on computed tomography imaging due to presence of severe caries: a case report
We present a case in which child abuse was detected through computed tomography imaging findings of severe dental caries. This case was a 5-year-old girl who fell down the stairs and hit her head. The computed tomography of her head showed no abnormalities; however, severe dental caries was detected. The mother ’s incomplete history and inadequate explanation of injuries further made us suspect abuse. A whole-body computed tomography was conducted for child abuse screening, which showed an unnatural fracture in the left arm. Through these imaging findings, we were able to identify and help a victim of ch ild abuse. Physi...
Source: Oral Radiology - January 30, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Low-radiation dose scan protocol for preoperative imaging for dental implant surgery using deep learning-based reconstruction in multidetector CT
ConclusionsOur proposed protocol, which achieves a two-thirds reduction in radiation dose, can provide a minimally invasive MDCT scan of acceptable image quality for dental implant surgery. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - January 29, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Prevalence of ponticulus posticus on the posterior arch of the atlas in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients
ConclusionThis study examination showed that ponticulus posticus is a common anatomic variation often associated with tension-type headaches. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - January 28, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Laterality on FDG-PET/CT in clinically node-negative early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective analysis of patients with late neck metastasis
This study aimed to assess the role of preoperative18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) for predicting late neck metastasis in clinically node-negative (cN0) early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). We retrospectively investigated the standardized uptake value (SUV) parameters in patients with late neck metastasis based on the neck node level. The study population consisted of 16 patients with cT1N0 or cT2N0 oral SCC who were evaluated with dual-phase FDG-PET/CT and were treated with local resection of the primary tumor and watchful waiting for neck management. Th...
Source: Oral Radiology - January 28, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
