A New Method of Assessing the Size of Mandibular Cysts on Orthopantomograms: Projection Area Fraction

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Bulut E., Sahin B.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.20, no.6, pp.2020-2023, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 20 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 2009
• Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3181bd302e
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.2020-2023
• Keywords: Cysts, mandible, surface area, planimetry, projection area fraction, orthopantomogram
• Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study was carried out to describe a simple, accurate, and practical technique for assessing mandible cysts' area on routine orthopantomograms using digital planimetry.