TY - GEN
T1 - Reduction of Metal Artifact in Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography (3D CT) with dental impression materials
AU - Park, W. S.
AU - Kim, K. D.
AU - Shin, H. K.
AU - Lee, S. H.
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - Metal Artifact still remains one of the main drawbacks in craniofacial Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography (3D CT). In this study, we tried to test the efficacy of additional silicone dental impression materials as a "tooth shield" for the reduction of metal artifact caused by metal restorations and orthodontic appliances. 6 phantoms with 4 teeth were prepared for this in vitro study. Orthodontic bracket, bands and amalgam restorations were placed in each tooth to reproduce various intraoral conditions. Standardized silicone shields were fabricated and placed around the teeth. CT image acquisition was performed with and without silicone shields. Maximum value, mean, and standard deviation of Hounsfield Units (HU) were compared with the presence of silicone shields. In every situation, metal artifacts were reduced in quality and quantity when silicone shields are used. Amalgam restoration made most serious metal artifact. Silicone shields made by dental impression material might be effective way to reduce the metal artifact caused by dental restoration and orthodontic appliances. This will help more excellent 3D image from 3D CT in craniofacial area.
AB - Metal Artifact still remains one of the main drawbacks in craniofacial Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography (3D CT). In this study, we tried to test the efficacy of additional silicone dental impression materials as a "tooth shield" for the reduction of metal artifact caused by metal restorations and orthodontic appliances. 6 phantoms with 4 teeth were prepared for this in vitro study. Orthodontic bracket, bands and amalgam restorations were placed in each tooth to reproduce various intraoral conditions. Standardized silicone shields were fabricated and placed around the teeth. CT image acquisition was performed with and without silicone shields. Maximum value, mean, and standard deviation of Hounsfield Units (HU) were compared with the presence of silicone shields. In every situation, metal artifacts were reduced in quality and quantity when silicone shields are used. Amalgam restoration made most serious metal artifact. Silicone shields made by dental impression material might be effective way to reduce the metal artifact caused by dental restoration and orthodontic appliances. This will help more excellent 3D image from 3D CT in craniofacial area.
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U2 - 10.1109/IEMBS.2007.4353084
DO - 10.1109/IEMBS.2007.4353084
M3 - Conference contribution
C2 - 18002750
AN - SCOPUS:57649230063
SN - 1424407885
SN - 9781424407880
T3 - Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings
SP - 3496
EP - 3499
BT - 29th Annual International Conference of IEEE-EMBS, Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC'07
T2 - 29th Annual International Conference of IEEE-EMBS, Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC'07
Y2 - 23 August 2007 through 26 August 2007
ER -