Comparison between cone-beam and multislice computed tomography for identification of simulated bone lesions

There are many studies that compare the accuracy of multislice (MSCT) and cone beam (CBCT) computed tomography for evaluations in the maxillofacial region. However, further studies comparing both acquisition techniques for the evaluation of simulated mandibular bone lesions are needed. The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of MSCT and CBCT in the diagnosis of simulated mandibular bone lesions by means of cross sectional images and axial/MPR slices. Lesions with different dimensions, shape and locularity were produced in 15 dry mandibles. The images were obtained following the cross sectional and axial/MPR (Multiplanar Reconstruction) imaging protocols and were interpreted independently. CBCT and MSCT showed similar results in depicting the percentage of cortical bone involvement, with great sensitivity and specificity (p < 0.005). There were no significant intra- or inter-examiner differences between axial/MPR images and cross sectional images with regard to sensitivity and specificity. CBCT showed results similar to those of MSCT for the identification of the number of simulated bone lesions. Cross sectional slices and axial/MPR images presented high accuracy, proving useful for bone lesion diagnosis.(FAPESP) São Paulo Research Foundation(CAPES) Coordination for the Advancement of Higher Education Personne

Osteochondroma of the temporomandibular joint: a case report

Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle has been found in the oral and maxillofacial region rarely. This paper describes a case of osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle in a 20-year-old woman, who was referred to our service with facial asymmetry, prognathic deviation of chin, cross-bite to the contralateral side, changes in condylar morphology, limited mouth opening, and malocclusion. Computed tomography (CT) was performed for better evaluation to the pathological conditions on the temporomandibular joint. Based on the clinical examination, patient history, and complementary exams, the hypothesis of osteochondroma was established. Condylectomy was performed using a preauricular approach with total removal of the lesion. After 3 years of postoperative follow up and orthodontic therapy, the patient is symptom-free, and has normal mouth opening with no deviation in the opening pattern.Osteocondroma de côndilo mandibular é raro na região craniofacial. Este artigo descreve um caso de osteocondroma de côndilo mandibular em uma mulher de 20 anos que foi encaminhada ao nosso serviço apresentando assimetria facial, desvio de mento, mordida cruzada para o lado contralateral, alterações na morfologia condilar, limitação de abertura bucal e maloclusão. Tomografia computadorizada foi realizada para melhor avaliação da condição patológica da ATM. Devido à base no exame clínico, histórico do paciente e exames complementares, foi estabelecida uma hipótese de osteocondroma. Um procedimento de condilectomia utilizando abordagem preauricular com uma total remoção da lesão foi executado. Após três anos de acompanhamento pós-operatório e ortodôntico, o paciente está livre dos sintomas e tem uma abertura normal sem desvio de padrão durante a abertura.(FAPESP) São Paulo Research Foundatio

Sorriso gengival: cirurgia ressectiva coadjuvante à estética dental

Aim: report a case of the patient who presented relationship disharmonic between gingival smiles - also caused by presence of the high line lip - and discrepancy between the short lengths of the anterior superior teeth clinical crowns.    Case description: the advantages, disadvantages, benefits, indications, contraindications, description of the gingivectomy technique and the harmony relationship between dental and gingival esthetics were discussed.  Conclusion: gingival resective surgery (gingivectomy) is a co adjuvant effective procedure at the gingival conditioning reference to the dental esthetic, with purpose not only satisfactory esthetic results, how also the periodontal healthy maintenance.Objetivo: relatar um caso de uma paciente que apresentou relação desarmônica entre o sorriso gengival - também causado pela presença da linha labial alta e, pela discrepância entre o comprimento curto das coroas clínicas dos dentes ântero-superiores.  Descrição do caso: foram discutidas as vantagens, desvantagens, benefícios, indicações, contra-indicações, descrição da técnica de gengivectomia e a relação de harmonia entre estética dental e gengival.  Conclusão: a cirurgia ressectiva gengival (gengivectomia) é um procedimento efetivo coadjuvante na adequação gengival em relação à estética dental, visando não apenas o resultado estético satisfatório, como também a manutenção salutar do periodonto

Influence of dental metallic artifact from multislice CT in the assessment of simulated mandibular lesions

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the influence of metallic dental artifacts on the accuracy of simulated mandibular lesion detection by using multislice technology. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fifteen macerated mandibles were used. Perforations were done simulating bone lesions and the mandibles were subjected to axial 16 rows multislice CT images using 0.5 mm of slice thickness with 0.3 mm interval of reconstruction. Metallic dental restorations were done and the mandibles were subjected again to CT in the same protocol. The images were analyzed to detect simulated lesions in the mandibles, verifying the loci number and if there was any cortical perforation exposing medullar bone. The analysis was performed by two independent examiners using e-film software. RESULTS: The samples without artifacts presented better results compared to the gold standard (dried mandible with perforations). In the samples without artifacts, all cortical perforation were identified and 46 loci were detected (of 51) in loci number analysis. Among the samples with artifacts, 12 lesions out of 14 were recognized regarding medullar invasion, and 40 out of 51 concerning loci number. The sensitivity in samples without artifacts was 90% and 100% regarding loci number and medullar invasion, respectively. In samples with artifacts, these values dropped to 78% and 86%, respectively. The presence of metallic restorations affected the sensitivity values of the method, but the difference was not significant (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Although there were differences in the results of samples with and without artifacts, the presence of metallic restoration did not lead to misinterpretation of the final diagnosis. However, the validity of multislice CT imaging in this study was established for detection of simulated mandibular bone lesions.CNPqFAPESPCoordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES

Validity of multislice computed tomography and cone-beam computed tomography for the identification of bone lesions in the mandible with and without dental metal artifacts the presence of dental metallic artifacts

O propósito deste estudo foi avaliar a acurácia do exame de tomografia computadorizada multislice (TCM) e tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico (TCFC) na identificação de lesões simuladas em mandíbula, em situações com e sem a presença de artefatos metálicos, em diversos protocolos de observação. Foram realizados exames de TCM e TCFC de mandíbulas secas, nas quais foram executadas perfurações simulando lesões. As imagens foram realizadas em dois momentos: na presença e na ausência de restaurações dentárias metálicas. Dois observadores, previamente calibrados, observaram as imagens avaliando-as quanto à presença ou ausência de lesão, número de lojas das lesões e a existência ou não de invasão medular. Os mesmos utilizaram programas de manipulação de imagens instalados em estações de trabalho independentes, para reconstruir as imagens nos seguintes protocolos de avaliação: axial, sagital + coronal, 3D, conjunto (axial+sagital+coronal+3D) e parassagital. A sensibilidade e especificidade (validade) da tomografia computadorizada multislice (64 cortes) (TCM) e da tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico (TCFC) para diagnóstico de lesões ósseas (simuladas) em mandíbula, utilizando estação de trabalho independente foram demonstradas à medida que os valores encontrados foram superiores a 95% desde que com o protocolo de observação adequado. A influência de artefatos dentários metálicos foi pouco significativa na interpretação de lesões ósseas mandibulares, já que os valores de acurácia nas análises com e sem artefato foram bastante próximas. Os protocolos com aquisição por TCM sofreram mais influência dos artefatos do que os adquiridos por TCFC (valores sutilmente menores), exceto nas reconstruções em 3D, em que as originadas de aquisição por TCFC, apresentaram valores menores de acurácia. O melhor protocolo de pós processamento para interpretação de lesões ósseas simuladas foi o denominado RMP+3D. O protocolo que apresentou os piores resultados foi o que utilizou as reconstruções parassagitais.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in identification of simulated mandibular lesions in situations with and without metallic artifacts in several observation protocols. MSCT and CBCT examinations were performed in dry mandibles, in which holes were performed simulating lesions. The images were taken in two stages: in the presence and absence of metal dental restorations. Two observers, previously calibrated, observed the images by evaluating the images for the presence or absence of lesion, loci number and whether there were medullary invasion. Observers used image manipulation softwares, installed on independent workstations, to reconstruct the images in the following evaluation protocols: axial, sagittal + coronal, 3D, sets (axial+ coronal + sagittal + 3 D) and parasagittal. The sensitivity and specificity of MSCT (64 slices) and CBCT for diagnosis of simulated bone lesions in the mandible, using independent workstation were demonstrated as the values obtained were greater than 95% using the appropriate observation protocol. The influence of dental metallic artifacts was negligible in the interpretation of mandibular bone lesions, since the values of accuracy in the analysis with and without artifact were quite close. The images acquired with MCT suffered more influence of artifacts than the protocols acquired by TCFC, although the values were all high and quite close. Except for 3D reconstructions, which originated from the CBCT, showed the lowest accuracy. The best protocol for post-processing and interpretation of simulated bone lesions was called RMP +3 D. The protocol that showed the worst results was parasagital