Assessment of impacted and partially impacted lower third molars with panoramic radiography compared to MRI-a proof of principle study.
Dentomaxillofac Radiol
; 47(4): 20170371, 2018 May.
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| ID: mdl-29388826
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Third molars often require surgical removal. Since three-dimensional radiological assessment is often indicated in difficult cases to avoid surgical complications, the radiation burden has to be considered. Here, MRI may offer a dose-free alternative to conventional X-ray techniques. The aim of this retrospective analysis was to evaluate the assessment quality of MRI compared to panoramic radiography in impacted and partially impacted lower third molars.METHODS:
Panoramic radiographs and MRI scans of 28 Caucasian patients were assessed twice by four investigators. Wisdom teeth were classified according to Juodzbalys and Daugela 2013.RESULTS:
When radiological lower third molar assessments with panoramic radiography and MRI were compared, staging concurred in 73% in the first round of assessments and 77% in the second.CONCLUSIONS:
The presented study demonstrates that MRI not only provides much the same information that panoramic radiography usually does, but also has the advantages of a dose-free three-dimensional view. This may facilitate and shorten third molar surgery. Image interpretation, however, can differ depending on training and experience.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Dente Impactado
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Radiografia Panorâmica
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Dente Serotino
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article