Bilateral parotid glands aplasia: a case report and literature review
ConclusionsAbsence of salivary glands can have a debilitating effect on oral health and is often accompanied by other craniofacial abnormalities. However, relatively frequent asymptomatic course suggests that this rare malformation is probably underdiagnosed. Therefore, we propose systematic reporting of salivary gland aplasia to assess its true prevalence in general population. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - January 25, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Effect of enveloping and disinfection methods on artefact formation on enveloped PSP plate images
ConclusionsRegardless of the number of envelopes, wiping with a tissue was less likely to cause artefacts, while spraying was reliable only when double envelopes were used. However, using a tissue and double envelopes, which are less risky in terms of artefact, causes time loss, difficulty in manipulation, environmental pollution and high cost. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - January 22, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
High diagnostic accuracy for lymph node metastasis of oral squamous cell carcinoma using PET/CT with a silicon photomultiplier
ConclusionSiPM PET had higher diagnostic accuracy for LN metastasis of oral SCC than non-SiPM PET, even for small LN metastasis without increasing false-positives. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - January 21, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
A retrospective study to evaluate the CT and MR imaging findings of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma affecting the jaw bones
ConclusionsOn CT and MR imaging, gnathic NHLs usually reveal as osteolytic lesions with irregular shapes, ill-defined margins, homogeneous densities and signal intensities, and surrounded by soft tissue mass. Some gnathic NHLs are characterized by multicentricity, which is important for indicating the condition. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - January 15, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Quantitative assessment of the mandibular condyle in patients with diabetes mellitus using diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging
ConclusionThis study found that the ADC on DWI could be used for the quantitative assessment of the mandibular condyle in patients with DM. DWI might serve as a new and noninvasive method to assess the presence of DM. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - January 13, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Multiple-echo recombined gradient echo MR imaging of the temporomandibular joint
ConclusionMERGE is better for visualizing the condylar only at the middle and the medial aspects of the TMJ in a normally positioned disk. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - January 13, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Brachytherapy with 198Au grains for cancer of the floor of the mouth: relationships between radiation dose and complications
ConclusionOur study showed that the combination of EBRT and198Au grains brachytherapy for the floor of the mouth cancer patients might be associated with risks of developing complications of soft tissue ulcer and mandibular bone necrosis. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - January 1, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Influence of periapical lesion size on healing outcome following regenerative endodontic procedures: a clinical investigation
ConclusionThe study concluded that REPs could be a successful treatment modality for mature necrotic teeth with periapical lesions however the size of the preoperative periapical lesion could affect the outcome of the periapical healing.Trial registrationThe study was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (ID: NCT04646538). (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - November 26, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Deep-learning approach for caries detection and segmentation on dental bitewing radiographs
ConclusionCNN-based AI algorithms can have the potential to detect and segmentation of dental caries accurately and effectively in bitewing radiographs. AI algorithms based on the deep-learning method have the potential to assist clinicians in routine clinical practice for quickly and reliably detecting the tooth caries. The use of these algorithms in clinical practice can provide to important benefit to physicians as a clinical decision support system in dentistry. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - November 22, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: magnetic resonance imaging measurements and their correlation with imaging findings
ConclusionThe study showed the differences in MRI measurements between JIA patients and controls, with the former with the lowest indices. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - November 19, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Correction to: Prognostic factors for lymph node metastasis from upper gingival carcinomas
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Source: Oral Radiology - November 6, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
The quality of root canal treatment and periapical status of permanent teeth in Turkish children and teens: a retrospective CBCT study
ConclusionThe prevalence of periapical radiolucencies in young permanent teeth showed an increase when the tooth was an incisor, had incomplete root development, or the root filling had technical errors. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - October 29, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Occipital spurs on lateral cephalometric radiographs: morphologic and morphometric features
ConclusionNo relationship was found between the presence of occipital spurs and ONL. Although spur length was not affected by age and sex, spur types were found to vary according to sex. Occipital spurs are mostly asymptomatic and detected incidentally on lateral cephalometric radiographs. They are one of the important anatomic formations that should be diagnosed by physicians. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - October 29, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Digital file format does not influence the radiographic diagnosis of vertical root fracture
ConclusionThe image file format of periapical radiographs does not influence the diagnosis of VRF, regardless of the digital radiography system. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - October 9, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Imaging characteristics of enamel pearls on CBCT and their co-relation with supernumerary tooth
ConclusionsClinicians and radiologists should be aware that EPs are most frequently observed in maxilla especially in third and second molars. Presence of supernumerary tooth might be associated with higher presence of EPs. (Source: Oral Radiology)
Source: Oral Radiology - October 5, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
