Cephalometric analysis: concordance between software / Análise cefalométrica: concordância entre softwares

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the agreement between cephalometric measures obtained from two different software programs Dolphin Imaging 11.7® and Radiocef Studio 2® . Methods: 30 digital lateral teleradiographies (200 dpi, 2100 x 2092 pixels) were analyzed on each of the software programs through demarcation of 11 cephalometric points by a single calibrated examiner. Then, the generated cephalometric magnitudes were statistically correlated by means of the intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). Then 10 randomly selected radiographies were retraced on each of the programs in order to evaluate the intra-examiner concordance after a time interval of 08 days. Results: The SNB and Pog-NB magnitudes showed strong concordance between the software, while the SNA, ANB, 1-NA, 1-NB, 1.NB, 1.1 and Go-Gn.SN magnitudes unveiled moderate concordance. Only the 1.NA magnitude showed weak concordance. Conclusion: The software can be interchangeably applied in clinical practice.

RESUMO

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a concordância entre grandezas cefalométricas obtidas através dos softwares Dolphin Imaging 11.7® e Radiocef Studio 2® . Métodos: Trinta telerradiografias laterais digitais (200 dpi, 2100 x 2092 pixels) foram analisadas em cada um dos softwares através da demarcação de 11 pontos cefalométricos por um único examinador calibrado. As grandezas cefalométricas geradas foram correlacionadas estatisticamente por meio dos coeficientes de correlação intra classe (CCI). A fim de avaliar a concordância intra-examinador, 10 telerradiografias selecionadas aleatoriamente foram retraçadas em cada um dos softwares após um intervalo de 8 dias. Resultados: As grandezas SNB e Pog-NB mostraram forte concordância entre os softwares, enquanto que as grandezas SNA, ANB, 1-NA, 1-NB, 1.NB, 1.1 e Go-Gn.SN revelaram concordância moderada. Somente a grandeza 1.NA demonstrou fraca concordância. Conclusão: Os softwares podem ser aplicados intercambiavelmente na prática clínica.