Deep learning-based segmentation of the mandibular canals in cone-beam CT reaches human-level performance.

Journal: Dento maxillo facial radiology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the accuracy and reliability of deep learning-based segmentation techniques for mandibular canal identification in cone-beam CT (CBCT) data to provide a reliable and efficient support tool for dental implant treatment planning.

Authors

  • Wiebke Semper-Hogg
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg 79106, Germany.
  • Alexander Rau
    Department of Neuroradiology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Marc Anton Fuessinger
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
  • Sabrina Zimmermann
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
  • Fabian Bamberg
    Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
  • Marc Christian Metzger
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Rainer Schmelzeisen
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Stephan Rau
    Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Marco Reisert
    Medical Physics, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Maximilian Frederik Russe
    Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany.