Low-radiation dose scan protocol for preoperative imaging for dental implant surgery using deep learning-based reconstruction in multidetector CT.

Journal: Oral radiology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the impact of a deep learning-based reconstruction (DLR) technique on image quality and reduction of radiation exposure, and to propose a low-dose multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) scan protocol for preoperative imaging for dental implant surgery.

Authors

  • Yuki Sakai
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Erina Kitamoto
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Kazutoshi Okamura
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan. okamura@rad.dent.kyushu-u.ac.jp.
  • Shinya Takarabe
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, 3-1-1, Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Takashi Shirasaka
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Ryoji Mikayama
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Masatoshi Kondo
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Masato Tatsumi
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Tsukasa Kojima
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan; Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. Electronic address: tukasa@med.kyushu-u.ac.jp.
  • Toyoyuki Kato
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Kazunori Yoshiura
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.