The Added Effect of Artifact Reduction Algorithm and Utra-Low Dose Protocols on The Accuracy of Measurements Obtained Using Planmeca Viso G7 Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-9-2024
Abstract
Objective
The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of linear and volumetric measurements using Planmeca Viso G7 cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) examinations acquired with ultra-low dose (ULD) and metal artifact reduction algorithm (ARA) protocols.
Materials and methods
Eight metallic spherical objects different in size with pre scanning diameter measurements using a calibrated digital caliper were fixed on a five dry human mandible. The real physical diameters and linear measurements between the metallic objects were measured. A CBCT acquisition was obtained four times with the same proper field of view, 150 mm and 100 Kv, in four scans using the Planmeca Viso G7 CBCT, machine acquisition was done with and without ARA, ULD, which is ARA, and ULD. Both acquisition protocols are inherited options in the Planmeca Viso G7 CBCT machine. All images were interpreted with the Planmeca Romexis software.
Results
Linear and volumetric measurements were found to have a nonstatistically significant difference with real measurements in the acquisition with ARA and ULD, but with a statistically significant difference with the other three acquisition sequences.
Conclusions Using the ARA in combination with the ULD as an acquisition tool in the CBCT machine results in accurate linear and volumetric measurements, enhances image quality, and reduces metallic artifact with the lowest radiation dose.
Recommended Citation
El Bahnasy SS, El Sheikh H. The added effect of artifact reduction algorithm and ultra-low dose protocols on the accuracy of measurements obtained using Planmeca Viso G7 cone beam computed tomography. Tanta Dental Journal. 2024 Apr 1;21(2):245-9.