Title :
Reduction of tooth restoration artifacts in three dimensional computed tomography imaging
Author :
Mayfield-Donahoo, T.L. ; Reddy, M.S. ; Jeffcoat, M.K. ; Berland, L.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Dentistry, Alabama Univ., AL, USA
Abstract :
Streaking artifact due to metal restorations is a problem in CT imaging of the head and neck. An interactive editing method utilizing a Sun/Pixar workstation was developed and tested which deletes metal restoration artifacts. The method developed significantly increased the diagnostic quality of 3D CT images with metal artifacts
Keywords :
computerised tomography; medical image processing; CT imaging problem; Sun/Pixar workstation; diagnostic quality improvement; head; interactive editing method; medical diagnostic imaging; metal restorations; neck; streaking artifact; three dimensional computed tomography imaging; tooth restoration artifacts reduction; Computed tomography; Dentistry; Head; Image reconstruction; Image restoration; Implants; Neck; Sun; Surgery; Teeth; Testing; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1994. Engineering Advances: New Opportunities for Biomedical Engineers. Proceedings of the 16th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2050-6
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1994.411925
