title: Comparison of 64-Detector-Multislice and Cone Beam Computed Tomographies in the Evaluation of Linear Measurements in the Alveolar Ridge.
abstract: This study compared the accuracy of linear measurements of the alveolar ridge in images obtained using 64-detector-multislice computed tomography (CT) and cone beam CT (CBCT). Eight sites were selected corresponding to the regions of molars, premolars, canines, and incisors in six dry human jaws. After the completion of multislice CT and CBCT, the jaws were sectioned into specific regions. Results showed there was no statistically significant difference between the measurements obtained from the CT images and those obtained from dry jaws (actual measurements) for all the evaluated sites (molars, premolars, and anterior teeth). There was also no statistically significant difference between the measurements obtained by the two CT methods.
authors.forename: Juliana Gracinda
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Pena de Andrade
authors.forename: Claudia Scigliano
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Valerio
authors.forename: Marco Antônio
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: de Oliveira Monteiro
authors.forename: Vinícius
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: de Carvalho Machado
authors.forename: Flávio Ricardo
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Manzi
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003481:Cuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*