Osteometry of the mandible

[Axel Ruprecht]

Julian

They were using an orthoradial program similar to the CT orthoradial
programs. I believe it was Philips, but do not have the journal to hand. I
think that was why the term dental MR.

Rgds
Axel

>Calling attention to:
>Nasel et al: Osteometry of the mandible performed using
>dental MR imaging
>Am J Neuroradiol 20:1221-1227, August 1999
>The paper presents a comparison of measurements of
>mandibular dimensions, as for implant planning, using CT,
>MR, and direct measurement.  No significant differences are
>found, despite the known distortions from magnetic
>susceptibility artifact.  The authors conclude that MR may
>be used for dental imaging.
>The term "dental MR" merely means using MRI for dental
>purposes--not a special machine or such.
>Julian
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