ArticleInternational journal of legal medicine2019
Magnetic resonance imaging of third molars in forensic age estimation: comparison of the Ghent and Graz protocols focusing on apical closure.
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purposeTo compare the Ghent and Graz magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols for third molars, focusing on the assessment of apical closure. To study the influence of (1) voxel size and (2) head fixation using a bite bar. To compare both protocols with a ground truth of apical development. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn 11 healthy volunteers, 3T MRI was conducted, including four Ghent sequences and two Graz sequences, with and without bite bar. After removal, 39 third molars were scanned with 7T μMRI and μCT to establish the ground truth of apical development. Three observers in consensus evaluated assessability and allocated developmental stages.
resultsThe Ghent T2 FSE sequence (0.33 × 0.33 × 2 mm
conclusionImaging modality-specific and MRI sequence-specific reference data are needed in age estimation. A higher in-plane resolution and a bite bar increase assessability of apical closure, whereas they do not affect stage allocation of assessable apices.
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