Abstract

MAYRINK, Gabriela et al. A Comparison of Scanned and Corresponding Photographed Cephalograms For Use in Dolphin Imaging Software. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2014, vol.14, n.1, pp. 91-96. ISSN 1808-5210.

The purpose of this study was to compare scanned cephalograms to photographed cephalograms for use in Dolphin Imaging Software. Ten lateral cephalograms were photographed and scanned to be used in Dolphin Imaging Software. Linear and angular measurements were tracing and analyzed. Each tracing was repeated twice with 1-week interval, by the same operator. The measures were tabulated at Microsoft Excel and Students-t and Wilcoxon tests were used to compare each measurement. The intraclass correlator coefficient was used to test the intraexaminer reability and was >0.92 and it featured a high reability. No statistically difference was observed between the two groups, in all of the linear and angular measurements. We concluded that for the use in the Dolphin Imaging Software both methods (photographs and scanner) can be used.

Keywords : Orthognathic surgery; Software validation; Cephalometry..