Tooth Length Measurements on 3T MR Images: A Retrospective Study

<p>Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine if MRI can be used to accurately measure tooth lengths. Methods: MRI tooth length measurements were compared with “actual tooth lengths” as measured on CBCT scans. Twenty three subjects received two scans (one CBCT and one MRI). Tooth length was measured and compared between the resultant images. Intraclass correlations were used for statistical analysis. Results: Tooth length measurements made on MRI scans showed moderate to almost perfect agreement with tooth length measurements made on CBCT scans. Higher levels of agreement were present in the maxillary arch compared to the mandibular arch. Conclusion: MRI tooth length measurements are similar to CBCT tooth length measurements.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Year

2015

Author dc:creator

• Murray, Kevin G.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Leggitt, V. Leroy
• Farrage, James
• Neufeld, Roland D.

• Dentistry
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Orthodontics and Orthodontology
• Radiography - Dental - Digital; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; Image Processing - Computer-Assisted; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Imaging - Three-Dimensional; Retrospective Studies
• Tooth length; MRI tooth length measurements; CBCT scans; Maxillary Arch; Mandibular Arch

Statement dc:rights

• This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/271

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarsrepository.llu.edu:etd-1272