Three-dimensional reconstruction and morphometric analysis of the mandible in Van cats: A computed tomography (CT) study

This study was carried out to determine the morphometric and volumetric features of mandible in Van cats by using computed tomography (CT) a three-dimensional (3D) software program. The also aimed at presenting biometrical differences these mea- surements between genders. A total 16 adult (8 males, 8 females) were used study. anesthetized ketamine-xylazine combination. They then scanned CT under anesthesia their images obtained. each cat for reconstruction 3D model MIMICS 20.1 (The Materialise Group, Leuven, Belgium) Later, (17 parame- ters), volumetric, surface area measurements conducted statistical analyses out. In our measurements, it found that TLM (total length mandible), PCD (pogonion coronoid process distance), CAP (length from indenta- tion condyle angular pogonion), CAC inden- tation back alveole C1), CML C1 - M1), RAH (ramus height), MDM (mandible depth MHP (height front P3), ABC (angular distance) greater male cats; while MWM width M1 level) female statistically significant (p⟨0.05). height 6.36±2.42 cm 3.01±1.81 cats, respectively. On other hand, 5.89±2.57 2.71±1.26 cm, volume measured be 7.39±0.93 cm3 5.40±0.49 cats. areas 63.50±5.27 cm2 52.73±3.89 con- clusion, this study, basic parameters modeling determined