Accuracy and Concordance of Orthodontic Cephalometric Analyses Using the CephNinja® Program Compared to the Traditional Method

Background and Objective: Cephalometric analyses are an important tool for diagnosis and orthodontic treatment planning. Some cephalometric analysis programs cannot be used due to the high cost and inability to use all the facilities due to the sanctions. CephNinja® is an available program for cepha...

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Main Authors: A Hajian-Tilaki, N Kariminasab, K Hajian-Tilaki, D Maleki
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Language:English
Published: Babol University of Medical Sciences 2024-03-01
Series:Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul
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Online Access:http://jbums.org/article-1-11142-en.pdf
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author A Hajian-Tilaki
N Kariminasab
K Hajian-Tilaki
D Maleki
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description Background and Objective: Cephalometric analyses are an important tool for diagnosis and orthodontic treatment planning. Some cephalometric analysis programs cannot be used due to the high cost and inability to use all the facilities due to the sanctions. CephNinja® is an available program for cephalometric analyses. The aim of this study is to evaluate the reliability and accuracy of the CephNinja® program for orthodontic cephalometric tracing and compare it with the common manual method in Iranian society. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 100 lateral cephalometric radiographs prepared by the 3D Promax device; The patient's teeth were selected to be in maximum intercuspation and the patient's head was in natural head posture. In every 100 lateral cephalometric radiographs, 24 landmarks were identified and then 20 desired variables were measured by traditional manual method based on Steiner's analysis. Also, the digital file of the same 100 lateral cephalometric radiographs was entered into the CephNinja® software (version 3.51). Again, 24 landmarks were determined and then 20 desired variables were measured based on Steiner's analysis. The obtained data were entered into the software and compared. Findings: The average ANB was 4.02±3.01 degrees in the traditional manual method and 3.08±4.04 degrees in the CephNinja® method. The average Wits was -1.12±3.90 mm in the traditional manual method and -1.13±4.16 mm in the CephNinja® method. The results show that there is no significant difference in the measurements of the two traditional manual methods and the CephNinja® software. Conclusion: Based on the current study, it can be concluded that CephNinja® software is reliable and can be used similar to traditional manual method for cephalometric analysis in orthodontic patients.
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spelling doaj.art-b8f1011e32f146a6b2607e37634815122024-03-11T10:06:08ZengBabol University of Medical SciencesMajallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul1561-41072251-71702024-03-012600Accuracy and Concordance of Orthodontic Cephalometric Analyses Using the CephNinja® Program Compared to the Traditional MethodA Hajian-Tilaki0N Kariminasab1K Hajian-Tilaki2D Maleki3 1.Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R.Iran. 2.Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, I.R.Iran. 3.Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R.Iran. 4.Dental Sciences Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, I.R.Iran. Background and Objective: Cephalometric analyses are an important tool for diagnosis and orthodontic treatment planning. Some cephalometric analysis programs cannot be used due to the high cost and inability to use all the facilities due to the sanctions. CephNinja® is an available program for cephalometric analyses. The aim of this study is to evaluate the reliability and accuracy of the CephNinja® program for orthodontic cephalometric tracing and compare it with the common manual method in Iranian society. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 100 lateral cephalometric radiographs prepared by the 3D Promax device; The patient's teeth were selected to be in maximum intercuspation and the patient's head was in natural head posture. In every 100 lateral cephalometric radiographs, 24 landmarks were identified and then 20 desired variables were measured by traditional manual method based on Steiner's analysis. Also, the digital file of the same 100 lateral cephalometric radiographs was entered into the CephNinja® software (version 3.51). Again, 24 landmarks were determined and then 20 desired variables were measured based on Steiner's analysis. The obtained data were entered into the software and compared. Findings: The average ANB was 4.02±3.01 degrees in the traditional manual method and 3.08±4.04 degrees in the CephNinja® method. The average Wits was -1.12±3.90 mm in the traditional manual method and -1.13±4.16 mm in the CephNinja® method. The results show that there is no significant difference in the measurements of the two traditional manual methods and the CephNinja® software. Conclusion: Based on the current study, it can be concluded that CephNinja® software is reliable and can be used similar to traditional manual method for cephalometric analysis in orthodontic patients.http://jbums.org/article-1-11142-en.pdforthodonticscephalometryanalysissoftware.
spellingShingle A Hajian-Tilaki
N Kariminasab
K Hajian-Tilaki
D Maleki
Accuracy and Concordance of Orthodontic Cephalometric Analyses Using the CephNinja® Program Compared to the Traditional Method
Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul
orthodontics
cephalometry
analysis
software.
title Accuracy and Concordance of Orthodontic Cephalometric Analyses Using the CephNinja® Program Compared to the Traditional Method
title_full Accuracy and Concordance of Orthodontic Cephalometric Analyses Using the CephNinja® Program Compared to the Traditional Method
title_fullStr Accuracy and Concordance of Orthodontic Cephalometric Analyses Using the CephNinja® Program Compared to the Traditional Method
title_full_unstemmed Accuracy and Concordance of Orthodontic Cephalometric Analyses Using the CephNinja® Program Compared to the Traditional Method
title_short Accuracy and Concordance of Orthodontic Cephalometric Analyses Using the CephNinja® Program Compared to the Traditional Method
title_sort accuracy and concordance of orthodontic cephalometric analyses using the cephninja r program compared to the traditional method
topic orthodontics
cephalometry
analysis
software.
url http://jbums.org/article-1-11142-en.pdf
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