Distortion or magnification? An in vitro cone-beam CT study of dimensional changes of objects with different compositions.

Fernanda Coelho-SilvaHugo Gaêta-AraujoLucas P Lopes RosadoDeborah Queiroz FreitasFrancisco Haiter-NetoSergio Lins de-Azevedo-Vaz

Published in: Dento maxillo facial radiology (2021)

Dimensional changes of high-density materials in CBCT can be either a magnification, a contraction or a distortion; the last condition is the most prevalent. Furthermore, changes differ considering material, anatomical region and MAR condition.

Keyphrases

high density
cone beam
image quality
computed tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
dual energy
contrast enhanced
positron emission tomography
smooth muscle
cone beam computed tomography