Evaluation of the validity of mental foramen USG measurements by comparison with CBCT and determination of blood flow
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Tarih
2023
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Springer
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Objectives: To examine mental foramen (MF) morphology and morphometry in comparison with ultrasonography (USG) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and to determine the relationship between mental artery blood flow parameters and age, gender, dental status, alveolar crest height, mandibular cortical index (MCI) with USG. Methods: A total of 120 MF and mental arteries of 60 patients (21 males and 39 females), including 20 patients in each group, aged 18-39, 40-59, and 60 years and above, were evaluated. The horizontal and vertical diameter of the MF and the distance between it and the alveolar crest were evaluated with USG and CBCT. In addition, mental artery blood flow parameters were examined by USG. Results: When the horizontal diameter values of MF were compared in USG and CBCT measurements; the diameter was significantly lower in the measurements obtained by USG (p < 0.05). It was observed that there were no mental arteries whose blood flow could not be recorded, 31 (25.8%) had strong blood flow and 89 (74.2%) had weak blood flow. No significant correlation was observed between gender and blood flow parameters (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Considering that CBCT images are used as gold standard in our study, it may be said that USG is not as reliable as CBCT in evaluating the MF dimensions in the maxillofacial region. Nevertheless, USG is a suitable technique for determining the visualizing and blood flow of the MF.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Mental Artery, Mental Foramen, Ultrasonography
Kaynak
Oral Radiology
WoS Q Değeri
Q4
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
39
Sayı
4
Künye
Artaş, A., & Yalçın, E. D. (2023). Evaluation of the validity of mental foramen USG measurements by comparison with CBCT and determination of blood flow. Oral Radiology, 39(4), pp. 699-707. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-023-00687-6
