29 August 2023

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Effect of field of view, voxel size on CBCT accuracy of navigation in endodontic microsurgery

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Introduction

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of field of view (FOV) and voxel size on the accuracy of dynamic navigation (DN)–assisted endodontic microsurgery (EMS).

Methods

Nine sets of maxillary and mandibular 3-dimensional–printed jaw models composed of 180 teeth were divided into 9 groups with different FOVs (80 × 80 mm, 60 × 60 mm, and 40 × 40 mm) and voxel sizes (0.3 mm, 0.16 mm, and 0.08 mm). The endodontic DN system was used to plan and execute the EMS. The accuracy of the DN-EMS was represented by the platform deviation, end deviation, angular deviation, resection angle, and resection length deviation. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 24.0, and the significance level was set at P < .05.

Results

The average platform deviation, end deviation, angular deviation, resection angle, and resection length deviation were 0.69 ± 0.31 mm, 0.93 ± 0.44 mm, 3.47 ± 1.80°, 2.35 ± 1.76°, and 0.41 ± 0.29 mm, respectively. No statistically significant differences in accuracy were observed between the nine FOV and voxel size groups.

Conclusions

FOV and voxel size did not appear to play an important role in the accuracy of DN-EMS. Considering the image quality and radiation dose, it is reasonable to select a limited FOV (such as 40 × 40 mm and 60 × 60 mm) to cover only the registration device, involved teeth and periapical lesion. The voxel size should be selected according to the required resolution and cone-beam computed tomography units.

Zan Wang et al. "Effect of Field of View and Voxel Size on CBCT-Based Accuracy of Dynamic Navigation in Endodontic Microsurgery: An In Vitro Study." Journal of Endodontics. 31 May 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joen.2023.05.018.