Assessment of dentin mineral density of human teeth using micro-computed tomography in two kilovoltage levels

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A significant advancement in micro-computed tomography (μCT) translational application in endodontics has occurred. The purpose of the study was to assess the applications of a new method to measure dentin mineral density (DMD) and to compare between 2 levels of energy sources. Two sets of standardized porous solid hydroxyapatite (HA) phantoms, with mineral densities of 0.25 g/cm3 and 0.75 g/cm3, respectively were embedded in aluminum foil. The μCT homogeneity and noise in the HA phantoms were analyzed using 50 kV and 100 kV energy sources. DMD of 66 extracted human teeth was measured at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ), mid-root, and apical levels. Assessment included linearity between the energy source and the DMD measurement. The quality of the images obtained from the 2 energy sources was compared and analyzed statistically. HA phantom rods and validation methods showed that 100 kV provided a more accurate measurement of the DMD in all groups tested. The 100 kV 3D reconstructed µCT images displayed a more defined details of the dentin structure. A statistically significant difference was found between 100 and 50 kV (p < 0.05) in all measured areas except for the mid-root. Using micro-computed tomography is a practical and non-destructive method to measure dentin density. 100 kV energy source provides clearer and more consistent images.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:111

Enthalten in:

Odontology - 111(2023), 4 vom: 30. Okt., Seite 904-909

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Al Hezaimi, Khalid [VerfasserIn]
Berdan, Yaara [VerfasserIn]
Rotstein, Ilan [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
Minerals

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Date Completed 11.09.2023

Date Revised 22.09.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s10266-023-00801-4

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM355003597