DentoCAT: Dentomaxillofacial CT scanner

DentoCAT：牙颌面 CT 扫描仪

• 批准号: 6553473
• 负责人: Predrag Sukovic
• 金额: $ 42.9万
• 依托单位: XORAN X-RAY, LLC
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2001
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2001-04-01 至 2004-05-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/6553473
• 关键词: bioimaging /biomedical imaging; biomedical equipment development; computed axial tomography; craniofacial; dental disorder diagnosis; dental implants; dental visualization; diagnosis design /evaluation; human tissue; image processing; mandible /maxilla; oral pharyngeal surgery; postmortem

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this effort is to develop and commercialize a dedicated dentomaxillofacial CT scanner (DentoCAT(TM)) that is small and easy enough to operate that it can be installed directly into practitioners' offices. While the need for sophisticated craniofacial imaging in the dentomaxillofacial field has existed for many years, due to cost and space restraints, practitioners have chiefly had to rely on 2D X-ray Systems or outsourcing their patients to facilities with conventional CT scanners. DentoCAT(TM) will offer practitioners an affordable and compact product that will generate CT scans featuring high contrast- and spatial resolution at a relatively low radiation dose. Initially, DentoCAT(TM) will be targeted for dental implantology: preoperative implant planning and postoperative assessment of failed implants. It is anticipated that DentoCAT(TM) will also prove valuable in the detection of TMJ disorders, facial fractures, lesions and diseases of soft tissue in the head and neck, including tumors, and in reconstructive facial surgery. We have demonstrated the feasibility of the design by meeting performance Milestones set in Phase I. In Phase II we will develop Alpha and Beta clinical prototypes of the device and test the Alpha prototype in a clinical setting. In Phase Ill, DentoCAT(TM)will be commercialized. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: DentoCAT(TM) will be marketed to small, midsize and large dentomaxillofacial facilities as well as by specialized oral radiology facilities, which are expected to grow in number after their recent approval as a dental specialty. Once DentoCAT(TM) is established as an imaging tool in the dentomaxillofacial marker, Xoran plans to introduce its compact CT scanner "MiniCAT(TM)" to the medical market for use in emergency medicine, ICUs, neurology practices, plastic surgery, and other medical specialties.

描述（由申请人提供）：这项工作的目标是开发和商业化专用的牙颌面 CT 扫描仪 (DentoCAT TM )，该扫描仪体积小且易于操作，可以直接安装到从业者的办公室中。虽然牙颌面领域对复杂颅面成像的需求已存在多年，但由于成本和空间限制，从业者主要不得不依赖 2D X 射线系统或将患者外包给配备传统 CT 扫描仪的设施。 DentoCAT(TM) 将为医生提供一款价格实惠且结构紧凑的产品，能够以相对较低的辐射剂量生成具有高对比度和空间分辨率的 CT 扫描。 最初，DentoCAT(TM) 将针对牙科种植学：术前种植计划和失败种植体的术后评估。预计 DentoCAT(TM) 还将在检测颞下颌关节紊乱、面部骨折、头颈部软组织损伤和疾病（包括肿瘤）以及面部重建手术中发挥重要作用。 我们通过满足第一阶段设定的性能里程碑证明了该设计的可行性。在第二阶段，我们将开发该设备的 Alpha 和 Beta 临床原型，并在临床环境中测试 Alpha 原型。在第三阶段，DentoCAT(TM) 将被商业化。 拟议的商业应用：DentoCAT(TM) 将向小型、中型和大型牙颌面设施以及专业口腔放射学设施销售，这些设施在最近被批准为牙科专业后预计数量将会增加。一旦 DentoCAT(TM) 成为牙颌面标记成像工具，Xoran 计划将其紧凑型 CT 扫描仪“MiniCAT(TM)”引入医疗市场，用于急诊医学、ICU、神经病学实践、整形外科和其他领域医学专业。