Comparison of spatial and contrast resolution for cone-beam computed tomography scanners.

The purpose was to evaluate the perceived spatial and contrast resolution for a wide range of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) devices. A customized polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) phantom was developed. Inserts containing a line-pair and rod pattern were used. The phantom was scanned with 13 CBCT devices and 1 multislice CT (MSCT) device using a variety of scanning protocols. The images were presented to 4 observers for scoring. The observer scores showed excellent agreement. A wide range was seen in image quality between CBCT exposure protocols. Compared with the average CBCT scores, the MSCT protocols scored lower for the line-pair insert but higher for the rod insert. CBCT devices are generally suitable for the visualization of high-contrast structures. Certain exposure protocols can be used for depicting low-contrast structures or fine details. The user should be able to select appropriate exposure protocols according to varying diagnostic requirements. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Ruben Pauwels, Jilke Beinsberger, Harry Stamatakis, Kostas Tsiklakis, Adrian Walker, Hilde Bosmans, Ria Bogaerts, Reinhilde Jacobs, Keith Horner, SEDENTEXCT Project Consortium. Comparison of spatial and contrast resolution for cone-beam computed tomography scanners. Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology. 2012 Jul;114(1):127-35

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PMID: 22727102

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