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. 2022 Jul;110(3):489-496.
doi: 10.1007/s10266-021-00681-6. Epub 2022 Jan 11.

Accuracy of an electrical impedance device in estimation of remaining dentin thickness vs cone beam computed tomography

Hebatallah Sarhan  1 , Hamdi Hamama  2 , Wael Aboelmaaty  3   4 , Ahmed Zaeneldin  5 , Salah Mahmoud  6
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Accuracy of an electrical impedance device in estimation of remaining dentin thickness vs cone beam computed tomography

Hebatallah Sarhan et al. Odontology. 2022 Jul.

Abstract

The objective of this study is to compare the estimated values of remaining dentin thickness (RDT) recorded by a newly introduced electrical impedance device (Prepometer) with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and histological in situ measurement. A total number of thirty human molars were used in this study. A deep class I cavity was prepared. The RDT for each cavity was measured with Prepometer in three different points (mesial, middle, and distal). Same specimens were imaged with high-resolution Cone Beam Computed Tomography CBCT (0.1 mm voxel size) using I CAT next Generation Machine (Imaging Science International, Hatfield, PA, USA), to provide the highest possible accuracy of linear measurements. Finally, the specimens were vertically sectioned parallel to the long axis of the tooth in a mesiodistal direction splitting the cavity into two halves through its center. Then, the actual RDT of each half will be measured in the same three points using a digital caliper. The outcome of one-way ANOVA revealed that there was no significant difference in RDT values measured by prepometer device, CBCT, or histological sectioning methods (p > 0.05). Within the limitations of this laboratory study, prepometer seems to be a potential non-invasive accurate measuring tool for RDT. Based on the findings of this study, the Prepometer can be considered as an easily handled and less-expensive method compared to CBCT to evaluate the RDT. Also, it can be used in dental schools and with less-experienced operators to avoid traumatic exposures of the dental pulp.

Keywords: CBCT; Impedance; Non-invasive; Prepometer; RDT.

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