Table 5 Studies using fractal analysis to monitor treatment and bone healing after surgery.
From: Decoding dental images: a comprehensive review of fractal analysis
Author(s) | Year | Aim/Objective | Key Findings |
|---|---|---|---|
Heo et al. [45] | 2002 | Evaluate FD for bone healing assessment post-orthognathic surgery | FD analysis provided better evaluation of healing than visual assessment |
Park et al. [46] | 2006 | Assess FD changes in healing after orthognathic surgery | FD changes correlated with bone healing process |
Koca et al. [47] | 2010 | Measure FD changes 18 months post-cyst surgery | Significant FD increase postoperatively, indicating bone regeneration |
Kang et al. [48] | 2012 | Evaluate transient osteopenia after orthognathic surgery using FA | Found bone density reduction post-surgery due to regional acceleratory phenomenon |
Akbulut et al. [51] | 2020 | Use FD on hand-wrist radiographs to guide rapid palatal expansion decisions | FD proved useful in predicting treatment success |
Colak et al. [49] | 2022 | Observe FD changes in osteotomy lines and mandibular condyles after sagittal split osteotomy | FA revealed trabecular changes and supported its use for bone healing evaluation |
Coban et al. [50] | 2023 | Compare FD changes post-genioplasty with or without mandibular advancement | No significant FD difference between groups; middle genial segment healed slower |
