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Molar-Incisor Malformation 환자의 유치열 내 전반적인 치수석 관찰의 증례 보고 (Generalized Pulp Stones of Primary Dentition in a Patient with Molar-Incisor Malformation : A Case Report)

  • 이동연;신지선
    • 대한소아치과학회지
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    • 제47권3호
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    • pp.337-343
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    • 2020
  • Molar-incisor malformation(MIM)은 최근 발견된 새로운 형태의 root anomaly로 제1대구치 및 제2유구치의 짧거나 미약한 치근 발달과 협착된 치수강, 그리고 cemento-enamel junction 높이에 석회화물질의 존재를 특징으로 한다. 이 증례는 MIM 이환 환자에서 유치열 전반에 걸쳐 치수강 내를 거의 가득 채우고 있는 free pulp stone을 방사선학적으로 확인할 수 있었다. 발치된 환자의 하악 제1대구치와 상악 제2유구치를 대상으로 micro-computed tomography(micro-CT) 촬영 및 scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer 분석을 시행하였다. Micro-CT 영상을 통해, 하악 제1대구치의 치관 외부로 연결된 부근관의 존재가 확인되었다. 이것은 MIM 이환 치아에서 근관치료의 불량한 예후의 원인이 될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

How do imaging protocols affect the assessment of root-end fillings?

  • Fernanda Ferrari Esteves Torres;Reinhilde Jacobs;Mostafa EzEldeen;Karla de Faria-Vasconcelos;Juliane Maria Guerreiro-Tanomaru;Bernardo Camargo dos Santos;Mario Tanomaru-Filho
    • Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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    • 제47권1호
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    • pp.2.1-2.11
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    • 2022
  • Objectives: This study investigated the impact of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT)-based voxel size on the analysis of material/dentin interface voids and thickness of different endodontic cements. Materials and Methods: Following root-end resection and apical preparation, maxillary premolars were filled with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), Biodentine, and intermediate restorative material (IRM) (n = 24). The samples were scanned using micro-CT (SkyScan 1272; Bruker) and the cement/dentin interface and thickness of materials were evaluated at voxel sizes of 5, 10, and 20 ㎛. Analysis of variance and the Tukey test were conducted, and the degree of agreement between different voxel sizes was evaluated using the Bland and Altman method (p < 0.05). Results: All materials showed an increase in thickness from 5 to 10 and 20 ㎛ (p < 0.05). When evaluating the interface voids, materials were similar at 5 ㎛ (p > 0.05), while at 10 and 20 ㎛ Biodentine showed the lowest percentage of voids (p < 0.05). A decrease in the interface voids was observed for MTA and IRM at 20 ㎛, while Biodentine showed differences among all voxel sizes (p < 0.05). The Bland-Altman plots for comparisons among voxel sizes showed the largest deviations when comparing images between 5 and 20 ㎛. Conclusions: Voxel size had an impact on the micro-CT evaluation of thickness and interface voids of endodontic materials. All cements exhibited an increase in thickness and a decrease in the void percentage as the voxel size increased, especially when evaluating images at 20 ㎛.

소동물영상을 위한 마이크로 컴퓨터단층촬영장치 (Micro-CT System for Small Animal Imaging)

  • 남기용;김경우;김재희;손현화;유종현;강성훈;천권수;박성훈;윤권하
    • 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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    • 제19권2호
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    • pp.102-112
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    • 2008
  • 살아있는 마우스 영상화를 목적으로 겐트리 회전형과 평판영상검출기를 기반으로 한 고분해능 마이크로 컴퓨터단층촬영 장치를 개발하였다. 이 장치는 주로, 마이크로 크기 광원사이즈를 갖는 X-선 광원, Csl (TI)과 결합된 평판형 상보성 금속산화 반도체 영상검출기(CMOS), 선형이송 카우치, 위치정보 엔코더와 결합된 겐트리, 그리고 영상데이터 처리를 위한 병렬처리 시스템으로 구성되었다. 본 장치는 겐트리 회전형으로 설계되었는데, 이는 살아있는 마우스를 CT 영상을 얻는데 있어서 마우스 움직임에 기인한 영상결점의 최소화에 유리하고 촬영하는 동안 쥐의 호흡마취시행에 여러 가지 장점을 갖기 때문이다. CT팬텀을 이용하여 개발한 CT장치의 공간해상도, 영상대비도 그리고 영상균일도를 평가하였다. 결과로써, 본 장치의 공간해상도는 MTF 곡선으로부터 10%에 해당하는 약 11.3 cycles/mm을 얻었으며, 마우스에 대한 방사선 피폭선량은 81.5 mGy의 결과를 얻었다. 저대비 영상팬텀을 이용한 영상실험에서 분해가능 최소영상대비차는 약 46 CT였다. $55{\times}55{\times}X100\;{\mu}^3$의 복셀(voxel) 크기에서 영상의 불균일도는 약 70 CT 임을 얻었다. 또한 본 연구에서는 살아있는 마우스의 몸체, 뼈, 그리고 간에 대한 영상 테스트 결과를 제시하였다.

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방사광 전파위상대조 동결미세단층촬영법을 활용한 3차원 조직학 (3D Histology Using the Synchrotron Radiation Propagation Phase Contrast Cryo-microCT)

  • 김주헌;한성미;송현욱;서윤경;문용석;김홍태
    • 해부∙생물인류학
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    • 제31권4호
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    • pp.133-142
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    • 2018
  • 조직표본의 실제적인 3차원 구조에 대한 정보를 3차원 조직학이라고 하였다. 무른 성분들이 섞여 있고, 물을 포함 하고 있는 조직 내부의 미세구조의 3차원적 분석을 위해 방사광의 X선을 광원으로 하는 위상대조 미세단층 촬영이 활용되고 있다. 하지만, X선 위상대조영상 분석에서 물을 포함하고 있는 조직에서는 위상대조가 제대로 구현되지 않다는 것을 알게 되었다. 이러한 현상을 해결하기 위해 다양한 방법들을 적용하였으며, 표본을 얼렸을 때 위상대조가 강화된다는 사실을 확인하였다. 방사광 전파위상대조 동결미세단층촬영은 포항가속기연구소 X선 영상빔라인에서 수행하였다. 표본을 동결상태로 유지하면서 $0.18^{\circ}$ 간격으로 $180^{\circ}$ 회전하였으며, 표본을 통과한 X선에 의해 섬광기에 맺힌 영상을 광학렌즈로 확대하여 CCD카메라로 모았다. 각 표본 전체 투사영상을 OCTOPUS 소프트웨어로 재구성하여 2차원 단면영상으로 만들고, Amira 소프트웨어를 이용하여 3차원 영상으로 재구성하였으며, 단면영상에서 각 구조에 대한 구역화와 랜더링 작업을 수행하였다. 물에 의한 위상대조 방해 영향을 줄이기 위해 표본을 얼렸을 때 위상대조는 강화되었으나 동결팽창에 의한 조직변형이 관찰되었다. 표본을 막힌 공간에 넣고 주위를 포매제로 채워 급속냉동 동안 표본이 압박되도록 하였을 때 위상대조의 강화와 동결팽창에 의한 조직변형을 줄일 수 있었다. 결론적으로, 생체조직 내부 미세구조의 비파괴, 고해상도 3차원 영상분석에 있어 조직표본을 동결포매제로 포매 후 급속냉동하고, 방사광에서 방출되는 X선을 광원으로 하는 전파위상대조 동결미세단층촬영법은 효과적인 방법이 될 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

CBCT-based assessment of root canal treatment using micro-CT reference images

  • Lamira, Alessando;Mazzi-Chaves, Jardel Francisco;Nicolielo, Laura Ferreira Pinheiro;Leoni, Graziela Bianchi;Silva-Sousa, Alice Correa;Silva-Sousa, Yara Terezinha Correa;Pauwels, Ruben;Buls, Nico;Jacobs, Reinhilde;Sousa-Neto, Manoel Damiao
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • 제52권3호
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    • pp.245-258
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: This study compared the root canal anatomy between cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) images before and after biomechanical preparation and root canal filling. Materials and Methods: Isthmus-containing mesial roots of mandibular molars(n=14) were scanned by micro-CT and 3 CBCT devices: 3D Accuitomo 170 (ACC), NewTom 5G (N5G) and NewTom VGi evo (NEVO). Two calibrated observers evaluated the images for 2-dimensional quantitative parameters, the presence of debris or root perforation, and filling quality in the root canal and isthmus. The kappa coefficient, analysis of variance, and the Tukey test were used for statistical analyses(α=5%). Results: Substantial intra-observer agreement (κ=0.63) was found between micro-CT and ACC, N5G, and NEVO. Debris detection was difficult using ACC (42.9%), N5G (40.0%), and NEVO (40%), with no agreement between micro-CT and ACC, N5G, and NEVO (0.05<κ<0.12). After biomechanical preparation, 2.4%-4.8% of CBCT images showed root perforation that was absent on micro-CT. The 2D parameters showed satisfactory reproducibility between micro-CT and ACC, N5G, and NEVO (intraclass correlation coefficient: 0.60-0.73). Partially filled isthmuses were observed in 2.9% of the ACC images, 8.8% of the N5G and NEVO images, and 26.5% of the micro-CT images, with no agreement between micro-CT and ACC, and poor agreement between micro-CT and N5G and NEVO. Excellent agreement was found for area, perimeter, and the major and minor diameters, while the roundness measures were satisfactory. Conclusion: CBCT images aided in isthmus detection and classification, but did not allow their classification after biomechanical preparation and root canal filling.

Comparison of micro-computerized tomography and cone-beam computerized tomography in the detection of accessory canals in primary molars

  • Acar, Buket;Kamburoglu, Kivanc;Tatar, Ilkan;Arikan, Volkan;Celik, Hakan Hamdi;Yuksel, Selcen;Ozen, Tuncer
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • 제45권4호
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    • pp.205-211
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: This study was performed to compare the accuracy of micro-computed tomography (CT) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in detecting accessory canals in primary molars. Materials and Methods: Forty-one extracted human primary first and second molars were embedded in wax blocks and scanned using micro-CT and CBCT. After the images were taken, the samples were processed using a clearing technique and examined under a stereomicroscope in order to establish the gold standard for this study. The specimens were classified into three groups: maxillary molars, mandibular molars with three canals, and mandibular molars with four canals. Differences between the gold standard and the observations made using the imaging methods were calculated using Spearman's rho correlation coefficient test. Results: The presence of accessory canals in micro-CT images of maxillary and mandibular root canals showed a statistically significant correlation with the stereomicroscopic images used as a gold standard. No statistically significant correlation was found between the CBCT findings and the stereomicroscopic images. Conclusion: Although micro-CT is not suitable for clinical use, it provides more detailed information about minor anatomical structures. However, CBCT is convenient for clinical use but may not be capable of adequately analyzing the internal anatomy of primary teeth.

Bleomycin 유도 폐 섬유화 쥐 모델에서 미세 전산화단층촬영의 유용성 (Utility of Micro CT in a Murine Model of Bleomycin-Induced Lung Fibrosis)

  • 이재아;진공용;복세미;한영민;박성주;이용철;정명자;윤건하
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제67권5호
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    • pp.436-444
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    • 2009
  • Background: Micro computed tomography (CT) is rapidly developing as an imaging tool, especially for mice, which have become the experimental animal of choice for many pulmonary disease studies. We evaluated the usefulness of micro CT for evaluating lung fibrosis in the murine model of bleomycin-induced lung inflammation and fibrosis. Methods: The control mice (n=10) were treated with saline. The murine model of lung fibrosis (n=60) was established by administering bleomycin intra-tracheally. Among the 70 mice, only 20 mice had successful imaging analyses. We analyzed the micro CT and pathological findings and examined the correlation between imaging scoring in micro CT and histological scoring of pulmonary inflammation or fibrosis. Results: The control group showed normal findings on micro CT. The abnormal findings on micro CT performed at 3 weeks after the administration of bleomycin were ground-glass opacity (GGO) and consolidation. At 6 weeks after bleomycin administration, micro CT showed various patterns such as GGO, consolidation, bronchiectasis, small nodules, and reticular opacity. GGO (r=0.84) and consolidation (r=0.69) on micro CT were significantly correlated with histological scoring that reflected pulmonary inflammation (p<0.05). In addition, bronchiectasis (r=0.63) and reticular opacity (r=0.83) on micro CT shown at 6 weeks after bleomycin administration correlated with histological scoring that reflected lung fibrosis (p<0.05). Conclusion: These results suggest that micro CT findings from a murine model of bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis reflect pathologic findings, and micro CT may be useful for predicting bleomycin-induced lung inflammation and fibrosis in mice.

Micro-computed tomography for assessing the internal and external voids of bulk-fill composite restorations: A technical report

  • Tosco, Vincenzo;Monterubbianesi, Riccardo;Furlani, Michele;Giuliani, Alessandra;Putignano, Angelo;Orsini, Giovanna
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • 제52권3호
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    • pp.303-308
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: This technical report aims to describe and detail the use of micro-computed tomography for a reliable evaluation of the bulk-fill composite/tooth interface. Materials and Methods: Bulk-fill composite restorations in tooth cavities were scanned using micro-computed tomography to obtain qualitatively and quantitatively valuable information. Two-dimensional information was processed using specific algorithms, and ultimately a 3-dimensional (3D) specimen reconstruction was generated. The 3D rendering allowed the visualization of voids inside bulk-fill composite materials and provided quantitative measurements. The 3D analysis software VG Studio MAX was used to perform image analysis and assess gap formation within the tooth-restoration interface. In particular, to evaluate internal adaptation, the Defect Analysis addon module of VG Studio Max was used. Results: The data, obtained with the processing software, highlighted the presence and the shape of gaps in different colours, representing the volume of porosity within a chromatic scale in which each colour quantitatively represents a well-defined volume. Conclusion: Micro-computed tomography makes it possible to obtain several quantitative parameters, providing fundamental information on defect shape and complexity. However, this technique has the limit of not discriminating materials without radiopacity and with low or no filler content, such as dental adhesives, and hence, they are difficult to visualise through software reconstruction.

미세단층촬영기법을 이용한 관상동맥 스텐트의 동물 모델 분석 (Ex vivo Morphometric Analysis of Coronary Stent using Micro-Computed Tomography)

  • 배인호;고정태;임경섭;박대성;김종민;정명호
    • 한국방사선학회논문지
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    • 제6권2호
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    • pp.93-98
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    • 2012
  • 미세단층촬영기법은 전임상 동물실험 분석시 고해상도의 혈관 영상화를 위한 중요한 수단이다. 이는 조직 분석과 같이 샘플 훼손이 예상되는 분석 작업 이전에 비파괴적인 방법으로 2차원 또는 3차원 이미지 재구성할 수 있는 장점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 생체 이식용 의료기기인 스텐트를 동물모델에서 전임상 분석을 하는데 있어 미세단층촬영기법의 활용방법을 제시하고 금속 스텐트(BMS)와 약물(paclitaxel)이 코팅된 스텐트(DES)의 스텐트 내 재협착정도(ISR)를 토끼 모델을 이용하여 평가하고자 하였다. BMS와 DES를 무작위적으로 토끼의 장골동맥에 식립하고 4주 후에 스텐트가 식립된 주위 혈관을 적출한 다음 스텐트 내강에 조영제를 투여하였다. 미세단층촬영기를 이용하여 50kV/200${\mu}A$의 X-ray 조사량으로 샘플을 스캔하였다. 정량적 분석을 위해 CTAN 소프트웨어를 이용하여 관심영역을 지정하여 정량적 분석을 수행하였다. 피폭 대상에 따라 각기 다른 CT값(Hounsfied Unit)을 획득할 수 있었으며(스텐트 영역; 약 1.2, 조영제 영역; 0.12~0.17, X-ray 비흡수 영역; 0~0.06), 이를 이용하여 2차원, 3차원적 영상을 획득하고 스텐트내 재협착 면적을 산출하였다. 조직병리학적 분석의 염증지수에 해당할 수 있는 확장된 스텐트의 크기를 측정하였을 때 BMS와 DES간의 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 또한 BMS 그룹의 ISR($1.52{\pm}0.48mm2$)이 DES의 ISR($0.94{\pm}0.42mm2$)에 비해 약 1.6배 높은 것으로 확인되었다. 이는 DES에 코팅된 paclitaxel이 세포 증식을 억제하여 스텐트 내강으로 증식하는 것을 저해하였기 때문으로 판단된다. 2차원적 분석 결과 BMS의 재협착 분포는 스텐트 중간 영역에서 전면부와 후면부에 비해 비교적 높은 것으로 확인되었다. 이러한 연구 결과로 볼 때 미세단층촬영기법은 비파괴적인 방법으로 분석이 가능하며 정량적 분석을 위한 기존의 복잡한 조직병리학적 분석법의 보조적인 수단으로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

Bioinformatical Analysis of Messenger RNA and MicroRNA on Canine Splenic Tumors Based on Malignancy and Biopsy Sites

  • Eunpyo Kim;Giup Jang;Jin-Wook Kim;Wan-Hee Kim;Geon-A Kim
    • 한국임상수의학회지
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    • 제40권2호
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    • pp.164-174
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    • 2023
  • Canine splenic tumors (STs) are commonly diagnosed during imaging examinations, such as in X-ray and ultrasonography examinations, suggesting their higher prevalence, especially in older dogs. Despite this high prevalence, there are no effective treatment options for STs because of the difficulties in determining therapeutic targets. However, recently, the importance of microRNAs (miRNAs) has evolved owing to their ambivalent characteristics. Biomarkers and novel therapies using miRNAs have been well-studied in human cancer research compared to canine research, except for mammary gland tumors. Therefore, this study aimed to comparatively analyze miRNA expression profiles according to malignancy and biopsy sites to identify novel therapeutic and diagnostic targets. Tissue samples were collected directly from splenic tumor masses and immersed in RNAlater solution for further analysis. To investigate differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between tumor and normal tissues, we used RNA-seq and miRNA microarray analysis. Then, functional analysis based on DEGs was conducted to sort tumor-related DEGs. We found that cfa-miR-150 was upregulated in benign tumors, whereas cfa-miR-134 was upregulated in malignant tumors. Despite limited information on canine miRNAs, we identified two potential biomarkers for the differential diagnosis of STs.