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A 3D characterization method of geometric variation in edentulous mandibles.
Morphologie : Bulletin de L'Association des Anatomistes 2018 September 7
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to perform an exploratory analysis of the morphological variations of mandibles at diverse states of edentulousness using tridimensional geometric morphometrics.
METHODS: Twelve cadaveric mandibles were selected and divided in three groups: dentate (G1), partially edentate (G2) and totally edentate (G3). CT scans, segmentation and digital reconstruction of 3D surfaces of each specimen was made. Thirteen landmarks were defined; the measurement error was determined and 3D morphometrics exploratory analysis by principal components (PCs) and PC scores was performed.
RESULTS: The principal shape variations in G2 and G3 compared to G1 can be summarized as follows: (1) decrease in the mid body mandibular height of 24% in G2 and 41% in G3, (2) decrease of symphysis height of 16% in G2 and 37% in G3, (3) a decrease in posterior mandibular height of 30% in both G1 and G2, (4) a deeper sigmoid notch also in both groups and finally (5) a widening of 7.7% in the cross sectional morphology on the symphysis in G3.
CONCLUSIONS: The 3D morphometric methods, combined with surface morphing tools confirmed the main patterns of bone changes in edentulous mandibles, referenced in the literature. The average 3D mandibular morphologies of each edentulousness state group was also defined. These methods could offer more accurate definition of shape variations, which is critical in a clinical context. This study provides clinicians with highlights of 3D morphological mandibular variations at different states of edentulism and not only in 2D projections as they are currently described. The 3D surface model for each group in PDF3D file format, are include in supplementary material.
METHODS: Twelve cadaveric mandibles were selected and divided in three groups: dentate (G1), partially edentate (G2) and totally edentate (G3). CT scans, segmentation and digital reconstruction of 3D surfaces of each specimen was made. Thirteen landmarks were defined; the measurement error was determined and 3D morphometrics exploratory analysis by principal components (PCs) and PC scores was performed.
RESULTS: The principal shape variations in G2 and G3 compared to G1 can be summarized as follows: (1) decrease in the mid body mandibular height of 24% in G2 and 41% in G3, (2) decrease of symphysis height of 16% in G2 and 37% in G3, (3) a decrease in posterior mandibular height of 30% in both G1 and G2, (4) a deeper sigmoid notch also in both groups and finally (5) a widening of 7.7% in the cross sectional morphology on the symphysis in G3.
CONCLUSIONS: The 3D morphometric methods, combined with surface morphing tools confirmed the main patterns of bone changes in edentulous mandibles, referenced in the literature. The average 3D mandibular morphologies of each edentulousness state group was also defined. These methods could offer more accurate definition of shape variations, which is critical in a clinical context. This study provides clinicians with highlights of 3D morphological mandibular variations at different states of edentulism and not only in 2D projections as they are currently described. The 3D surface model for each group in PDF3D file format, are include in supplementary material.
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