Deep convolutional neural network-based automated segmentation of the maxillofacial complex from cone-beam computed tomography:A validation study.

Journal: Journal of dentistry
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The present study investigated the accuracy, consistency, and time-efficiency of a novel deep convolutional neural network (CNN) based model for the automated maxillofacial bone segmentation from cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.

Authors

  • Flavia Preda
    OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer33, BE-3000 Leuven, Belgium. Electronic address: flaviacpreda@gmail.com.
  • Nermin Morgan
    OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Adriaan Van Gerven
    Relu, R&D, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
  • Fernanda Nogueira-Reis
    OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer33, BE-3000 Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oral Diagnosis, Division of Oral Radiology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Av. Limeira 901, Piracicaba, São Paulo 13414‑903, Brazil.
  • Andreas Smolders
    Relu BV, Kapeldreef 60, BE-3001, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Xiaotong Wang
    Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.
  • Stefanos Nomidis
    Relu BV, Kapeldreef 60, BE-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.
  • Holger Willems
    Relu, Innovatie-en incubatiecentrum KU Leuven, Leuven, 3000, 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.