Impact of radiotherapy on mandibular bone: A retrospective study of digital panoramic radiographs
Imaging Science in Dentistry
;
: 31-36, 2020.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-811166
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of radiotherapy on mandibular bone tissue in head and neck cancer patients through an analysis of pixel intensity and fractal dimension values on digital panoramic radiographs.MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Thirty patients with radiographic records from before and after 3-dimensional (3D) conformational radiotherapy were selected. A single examiner carried out digital analyses of pixel intensity values and fractal dimensions, with the areas of interest unilaterally located in the right angle medullary region of the mandible below the mandibular canal and posterior to the molar region.RESULTS:
Statistically significant decreases were observed in the mean pixel intensity (P=0.0368) and fractal dimension (P=0.0495) values after radiotherapy.CONCLUSION:
The results suggest that 3D conformational radiotherapy for head and neck cancer negatively affected the trabecular microarchitecture and mandibular bone mass.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
Imaging Science in Dentistry
Year:
2020
Type:
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