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. 1997 Nov;84(5):582-5.
doi: 10.1016/s1079-2104(97)90277-8.

In vitro magnetic resonance imaging of rodent teeth

O Beuf  1 , A Briguet, M Lissac
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In vitro magnetic resonance imaging of rodent teeth

O Beuf et al. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 1997 Nov.

Abstract

Objective: The anatomic structure of rat teeth was studied and observed using magnetic resonance imaging with high spatial resolution.

Study design: The right part of the low mandible of two rats of 3 and 12 weeks old were analyzed. Images with different orientations were performed in a 2 Tesla magnetic field using the spin-echo imaging technique.

Results: Highly spatially resolved images revealed details of teeth, and anatomic differences between a young and an adult rat were demonstrated.

Conclusion: Magnetic resonance imaging is well suited to image the buccal area and may be a useful tool for the diagnosis of dental diseases.

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