Layered deep learning for automatic mandibular segmentation in cone-beam computed tomography.

Journal: Journal of dentistry
Published Date: Aug 20, 2021

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a layered deep learning algorithm which automatically creates three-dimensional (3D) surface models of the human mandible out of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging.

Authors

  • Pieter-Jan Verhelst
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000 Leuven, Belgium; OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000 Leuven, Belgium. Electronic address: pieterjan.verhelst@kuleuven.be.
  • Andreas Smolders
    Relu BV, Kapeldreef 60, BE-3001, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Thomas Beznik
    Relu, Innovatie-en incubatiecentrum KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Jeroen Meewis
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000 Leuven, Belgium; OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000 Leuven, Belgium.
  • Arne Vandemeulebroucke
    OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven, and Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
  • Eman Shaheen
    OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Adriaan Van Gerven
    Relu, R&D, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
  • Holger Willems
    Relu, Innovatie-en incubatiecentrum KU Leuven, Leuven, 3000, Belgium.
  • Constantinus Politis
    OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7, 3000, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Reinhilde Jacobs
    OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven and Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7, 3000, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Electronic address: reinhilde.jacobs@ki.se.

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