Advisory Committee Chair
Chung H Kau
Advisory Committee Members
Rama K Chavali
Amjad Javed
Christos Vlachos
Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2015
Degree Name by School
Master of Science in Dentistry (MScD) School of Dentistry
Abstract
The aim of this study is to review the state of art concerning 3D optical acquisition techniques and devices currently used in Orthodontics, and determine whether a commercial intra-oral scanner is as accurate as traditional impressions for orthodontic purposes. Materials and Methods: Records of 30 subjects were prospectively acquired and digital models were obtained using an intra-oral scanner, LythosTM by Ormco, and an extra-oral scanner, GOM ATOS Triple Scan II by GOM. Seven parameters indicating linear measurements from predetermined landmarks were measured and analyzed. Paired t tests, plots and bars and Bland and Altman Analysis were used to compare and evaluate measurements made from the study models. In addition, color histograms were used to qualitatively evaluate the volume of the models. Results: The mean difference between the maxillary Lythos models and the maxillary GOM ATOS models ranged from -0.03 to 0.27 mm. The mean difference between mandibular Lythos models and mandibular GOM ATOS models ranged from -0.03 to 0.08 mm. Paired t tests (P < 0.001) were applied to all data obtained from Lythos and GOM ATOS models. Plot and bars, Bland and Altman analysis and color histograms were also applied to the data. The results were not statistically significant for both groups. Conclusions: The results showed that the linear measurements obtained from Lythos models indicated a good level of accuracy when compared with GOM ATOS models. The accuracy was considered adequate for initial diagnosis and treatment planning in orthodontics.
Recommended Citation
Christou, Terpsithea, "Intra-Oral Scanning Devices Compared to Traditional Digital Impressions" (2015). All ETDs from UAB. 1382.
https://digitalcommons.library.uab.edu/etd-collection/1382