Effect of a Motion Artifact Correction System on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Image Characteristics

Abstract

Objectives: Determine the effect of the motion correction system on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) image quality parameters, artifacts, and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) using different motion settings. Materials and methods: A customized phantom insert array was prepared using SEDENTEX CT IQ Phantom (Leeds Test Objects, Yorkshire, England) stabilized over a rotating electric turntable. Thirty baseline CBCT scans were acquired with standardized technique factors on the ProMax 3D (Planmeca, Helsinki, Finland) machine using combinations of different motion settings, including no motion, three- and six-degree motion, and with and without the use of a motion correction system. The standardized images were exported to ImageJ software. Image quality parameters, artifacts, and CNR values were evaluated and compared among the different acquisition settings. Results: The use of the motion correction system algorithm compared with the different motion settings showed a statistically significant difference for all the parameters (p<0.05) except for artifact values for six-degree motion (p<0.07). The effect of different motion settings on the parameters was not statistically significant. Conclusion: The use of a motion correction system, a proprietary algorithm-based system incorporated in the ProMax 3D CBCT unit, deteriorates the image quality characteristics evaluated in this in vitro study, namely artifact value and CNR. Its use in clinical settings might be limited to situations where patient motion is expected and appropriate head stabilization is not possible due to age or disease.

Cone Beam CT Assessment of Mandibular Foramen and Mental Foramen Positions as Essential Anatomical Landmarks: A Retrospective Study in Vietnam

“…It has also emphasized that the knowledge of the location of the MnF would assist doctors or surgeons in the oral disease diagnosing and treatment process [ 9 , 10 , 12 , 13 ]. Over the last decade, CBCT has become a standard for imaging for dental implant assessment, endodontic evaluation, and various jaw lesions [ 14 ]. However, measurements related to the MnF on CBCT have not been performed clinically in common in Vietnam until now because they require highly specialized techniques.…”