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Decoding dental images: a comprehensive review of fractal analysis.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Fractal analysis in dentistry: a bibliometric analysis (1991-2024).Oral radiology · 2026Article
- Association of posterior occlusal support with ultrasonographic characteristics of the masseter muscle: a prospective single-center study.BMC oral health · 2026Observational
- Assessment of right-left differences in trabecular bone structure within the maxillary lateral incisor-canine region using fractal analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Anatomical Evaluation of Localized Mandibular Trabecular Texture Differences in Children with Hypodontia Using Radiographic Fractal Analysis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Assessing Osteoporosis Risk on Panoramic Radiography through Fractal Dimension Analysis of Mandibular Condyles in Postmenopausal Women.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Masseter Muscle Thickness and Mandibular Trabecular Complexity: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
- The role of dental radiographs in assessing bone mineral density: a systematic review of literature.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Review
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Abstract
objectivesNew tools aid in the diagnosis of diseases and thus help in advancing patient care. "Fractal Analysis" is a versatile method of applying nontraditional mathematics to patterns that are beyond understanding with traditional Euclidean concepts. This analysis can be used on radiographic and non-radiographic images in dentistry. In this review we aim to identify the usefulness of fractal analysis in dentistry in radiographic images, its applications and future scope. MATERIALS AND
methodsArticles published between 1992 and 2024 were retrieved through an electronic search of Medline via PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. The search, which was limited to articles published in English, aimed to identify relevant studies by employing the following keywords: "fractal analysis," "dental radiographs," "mandibular," "panoramic radiographs," and "radiography." Ultimately, 76 articles that addressed the application of fractal analysis in dental radiographs were selected.
resultsFractal analysis can reveal alterations in bone and in images of morphologically altered tissue, however no set values exist which could be used as a standard for diagnosing various conditions.
conclusionFractal Analysis can potentially be used as an adjunct to diagnostic tests as it is shown to identify alterations in bony and trabeculae patterns.
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