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Medical AI Inquiry: You was designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.  Labels: OBJECTIVE, METHODS, RESULTS. Meshes: Artifacts, Cadaver, Ceramics, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Dental Alloys, Dental Materials, Dentin, Humans, Image Processing, Computer-Assisted, Orthodontic Brackets, Plastics, Quality Control, Radiographic Image Enhancement, Stainless Steel, Titanium.
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Do common orthodontic appliances cause artifacts that degrade the diagnostic quality of CBCT images? Context: This study evaluates artifacts generated by orthodontic brackets in CBCT images. Cadaver heads with restoration free dentitions were prepared. CBCT scans with four orthodontic bracket materials utilizing thermoplastic carriers and a control were compared in three phases. Stainless steel brackets caused statistically significant (P<0.0001) differences from the control in the three phases.
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These observations support the hypothesis that metallic and nonmetallic orthodontic brackets interfere with the diagnostic quality of CBCT images. Final Decision: yes