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  • Title: Evaluation of the precision of dimensional measurements of the mandible on panoramic radiographs.
    Author: Catić A, Celebić A, Valentić-Peruzović M, Catović A, Jerolimov V, Muretić I.
    Journal: Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod; 1998 Aug; 86(2):242-8. PubMed ID: 9720102.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to evaluate the precision of dimensional measurements of the mandible on orthopantomographic images and thus to evaluate their dimensional reliability. Different distances denoted by metal markers were measured on 25 dry mandibles. The same mandibles were then positioned in an orthopantomographic machine, and radiographic images of them were made. Measurements of the same distances were made on the panoramic images and then compared with the results of the measurements on the dry mandibles. All results were statistically analyzed. The results showed significant difference between the magnification factor listed by the manufacturer and calculated magnification factors, the latter being closer to 1.00. The study also showed that linear measurements made on only one side of the panoramic image of a mandible were very close to the actual dimensions of the dry mandible, whereas measurements that extended across the midline of the mandible were greatly enlarged because of large magnification factors; therefore, such measurements should not be made.
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