"Fractal Dimension and Lacunarity Analysis in the Dentulous and Edentul" by Mohana Bhoraskar, Ceena Denny et al.
 

Fractal Dimension and Lacunarity Analysis in the Dentulous and Edentulous Mandibular Posterior Region Using Cone-beam Computed Tomography: A Cross-sectional Retrospective Study

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

Abstract

Aims: This cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted to assess the differences in the microarchitecture of the trabecular bone of the posterior mandibular region at dentulous and edentulous sites with the help of fractal dimension (FD) and lacunarity using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and methods: Ninety CBCT scans were analyzed for the purpose of the present study. Inclusion criteria included subjects with unilaterally missing mandibular molars or premolars and an with intact contralateral opposing tooth. The coronal view of the dentulous and edentulous sites was used, and the region of interest (ROI) was selected 2.6 mm below the apex of the tooth present. These images were then transferred to ImageJ Software, and fractal analysis was done using the box-counting method of the FracLac plug-in. A paired samples t-test was performed to compare the means of FD and lacunarity, and a Kendall correlation was performed to check correlations. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. Results: Statistical analysis revealed that the mean FD of the edentulous side was significantly greater than that of the dentulous side (p-value = 0.011). Additionally, the mean lacunarity of the edentulous side was marginally significantly greater than that of the dentulous side (p-value = 0.089). A significant negative correlation was detected between the FD and lacunarity of the edentulous region (p-value = 0.017), and a marginally significant negative correlation was detected between edentulous lacunarity and dentulous lacunarity (p-value = 0.081). Conclusion: The differences in occlusal forces exerted in dentulous and edentulous regions can lead to a change in the trabecular pattern of the bone in these regions.This change in the microarchitecture of bones can be detected by FD and lacunarity, which can further help us assess changes pre- and post-implant. Clinical significance:The advanced technology, the assessment of microarchitecture of the bone has been made easy, using FD and lacunarity, as done in the present study. This analysis can further aid us in both pre- and post-implant analysis to prevent failure of the implant.

First Page

581

Last Page

587

DOI

10.5005/JP-JOURNALS-10024-3701

Publication Date

1-1-2024

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