Segmentation and identification of tooth instances in cone-beam CT scans

Segmentation and identification of tooth instances in cone-beam CT scans

The three dimensional labeling and identification of teeth in cone-beam CT scans is a time-consuming and challenging process which is exacerbated by (partially) missing teeth, tooth misalignments as well as the presence of implants or other utilities like metal plates or wires. As part of this project we develop an AI-based instance segmentation algorithm to solve both problems: the accurate labeling and the correct classification of teeth. This can be used, for example, to simplify the planning and preparation of treatments or surgeries.

 

 

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Paving the way for future mineral processing and recycling technologies through large-scale analysis of particulate samples

Understanding and quantifying the exact composition of mineral samples paves the way towards advanced methodologies that not only increase the effectiveness of ore processing but also enable future recycling technologies. To this end, samples consisting of ground particles embedded into an epoxy matrix are imaged with computed tomography (CT) at micrometer resolution. Due to the […]
 

Understanding and analyzing plant roots using semantic segmentation of MRI images

The optimization of plants has long focused on the above-ground parts. Recently, new efforts are being made to exploit the potential below ground. To this end, our partners at the FZJ have developed an imaging system which enables imaging the root system throughout the growth of the plants using MRI. Besides qualitative analysis, a precise […]
 

Understanding lung diseases and optimizing their treatment

Understanding the distribution of nanoparticles after inhalation can lead to the discovery of novel, more effective drug delivering techniques. To this end we develop AI-based methods for semantic segmentation of the airways in non-dissected whole murine lungs, imaged with light sheet fluorescence microscopy. The analysis of airway properties in diseased lungs will furthermore shed light […]