Ahmed El-Beialy1, Shaza Abd El-Nabi2, Ahmed Fouda3 and Marwa Shamaa4
1Professor of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt.
2Assistant Professor of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt.
3Lecturer of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt.
4Assistant Lecturer of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt.
Abstract:
Objectives: Spiral CT has the potential to overcome the limitations of standard transmission radiography and current CT based methods.
Methods: The objective of this study was to compare the standard plaster models taken using alginate impression material with their digital counterparts prepared by scanning the patients with a spiral CT (Light speed Pro, General Electric medical CT scan machine, Wakesha, Wis).
Results: On the basis of the results of the present study, the following could be detected: excellent agreement between both models as proved by the absence of significant difference and the significantly excellent agreement and association between the two modalities for the different measurements: mesiodistal width of the maxillary and mandibular teeth, and the different arches measurements like: maxillary and arch perimeters; arch lengths; arch widths and the mandibular intercanine width.
Conclusions: In conclusion; digital models are acceptable replacement for plaster casts for the routine measurements made in most orthodontic practices.
Keywords:Digital Models, Spiral CT, Standard Cast Models.