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Open Access 01-09-2020 | Computed Tomography | Original Article

Determination of intra-oral surface areas by cone-beam computed tomography analysis and their relation with anthrometric measurements of the head

Authors: Z. Assy, C. Klop, H. S. Brand, R. C. Hoogeveen, J. H. Koolstra, F. J. Bikker

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 9/2020

Abstract

Purpose

Determination of intra-oral surface areas might contribute to our understanding of the physiology of the oral cavity and oral diseases. In previous studies, the intra-oral surface area was determined using a laborious and technically challenging method. Our aim was to develop an easy and non-invasive method to determine the intra-oral surface areas.

Methods

In this study, we used cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and digital analysis in 20 human cadavers to determine various intra-oral surface areas, based on digital segmentation. Next, we explored whether there was a relationship between various intra-oral surface areas and anthropometric measurements of the head using Pearson correlation coefficient.

Results

Using CBCT and digital analysis, it was possible to determine various intra-oral surface areas. On average, the total intra-oral surface area was 173 ± 19 cm². Moderate, statistical significant correlations were observed between (1) the length of the head and the palatal surface area, as well as (2) the depth of the head and the surface area of the tongue. These correlations suggest the feasibility of estimating intra-oral surface areas without relying on CBCT imaging.

Conclusions

This study presents a technique for measuring the intra-oral surface areas by CBCT imaging in combination with digital analysis. The results of this study suggest that anthropometric measurements of the head might be used to estimate the surface areas of the palate and tongue.

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Title: Determination of intra-oral surface areas by cone-beam computed tomography analysis and their relation with anthrometric measurements of the head
Authors: Z. Assy
C. Klop
H. S. Brand
R. C. Hoogeveen
J. H. Koolstra
F. J. Bikker
Publication date: 01-09-2020
Publisher: Springer Paris
Keywords: Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 9/2020
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-020-02530-7

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Determination of intra-oral surface areas by cone-beam computed tomography analysis and their relation with anthrometric measurements of the head

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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