Micro-Computed Tomography Applications in Dentistry  

作　　者：Ahmad Assari Maha Al Bukairi Reema Al Saif Ahmad Assari;Maha Al Bukairi;Reema Al Saif(Oral Maxillofacial Surgery &, Diagnostic Sciences Department, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Ri-yadh, Saudi Arabia;Orthodontist, Ministry of Health, First Health Cluster, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;Periodontist, Ministry of Health, Third Health Cluster, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

机构地区：[1]Oral Maxillofacial Surgery &, Diagnostic Sciences Department, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Ri-yadh, Saudi Arabia [2]Orthodontist, Ministry of Health, First Health Cluster, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia [3]Periodontist, Ministry of Health, Third Health Cluster, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

出　　处：《Open Journal of Stomatology》2024年第1期32-41,共10页口腔学期刊（英文）

摘　　要：Micro-computed tomography (MCT) encompasses two primary scanning options: ex-vivo and in-vivo imaging. Ex-vivo scanning involves the examination of extracted teeth or dental specimens, allowing for detailed analyses of the microarchitecture of mineralized tissue. By analyzing the microarchitecture of dental tissues, MCT can provide valuable information about bone density, porosity, and microstructural changes, contributing to a better understanding of disease progression and treatment outcomes. Moreover, MCT facilitates the quantification of dental parameters, such as bone volume, trabecular thickness, and connectivity density, which are crucial for evaluating the efficacy of dental interventions. This present study aims to comprehensively review and explore the applications of MCT in dentistry and highlight its potential in advancing research and clinical practice. The results depicted that the quantitative approach of MCT enhances the precision and reliability of dental research. Researchers and clinicians can make evidence-based decisions regarding treatment strategies and patient management, relying on quantifiable data provided by MCT. The applications of MCT in dentistry extend beyond research, with potential clinical implications in fields such as dental implantology and endodontics. MCT is expected to play an increasingly significant role in enhancing our understanding of dental pathologies, improving treatment outcomes, and ultimately, benefiting patient care in the field of dentistry.Micro-computed tomography (MCT) encompasses two primary scanning options: ex-vivo and in-vivo imaging. Ex-vivo scanning involves the examination of extracted teeth or dental specimens, allowing for detailed analyses of the microarchitecture of mineralized tissue. By analyzing the microarchitecture of dental tissues, MCT can provide valuable information about bone density, porosity, and microstructural changes, contributing to a better understanding of disease progression and treatment outcomes. Moreover, MCT facilitates the quantification of dental parameters, such as bone volume, trabecular thickness, and connectivity density, which are crucial for evaluating the efficacy of dental interventions. This present study aims to comprehensively review and explore the applications of MCT in dentistry and highlight its potential in advancing research and clinical practice. The results depicted that the quantitative approach of MCT enhances the precision and reliability of dental research. Researchers and clinicians can make evidence-based decisions regarding treatment strategies and patient management, relying on quantifiable data provided by MCT. The applications of MCT in dentistry extend beyond research, with potential clinical implications in fields such as dental implantology and endodontics. MCT is expected to play an increasingly significant role in enhancing our understanding of dental pathologies, improving treatment outcomes, and ultimately, benefiting patient care in the field of dentistry.

关 键 词：Clinical Practice DENTISTRY Ex-Vivo Scanning Micro-Computed Tomography 

分 类 号：R78[医药卫生—口腔医学]