Accuracy, trueness, and precision - a guideline for the evaluation of these basic values in digital dentistry

Mehl, Albert; Reich, Sven; Beue, Florian und Guth, Jan-Frederik (2021): Accuracy, trueness, and precision - a guideline for the evaluation of these basic values in digital dentistry. In: International Journal of Computerized Dentistry, Bd. 24, Nr. 4: S. 341-352

Abstract

An increasing number of accuracy studies on 3D digitizing systems, especially intraoral scanning devices, are being published in scientific and educational journals. The methods, measurement values, and statistical parameters of these studies vary. Certain inconsistencies exist, which lead to difficulty in terms of interpretation and sometimes even questionable conclusions being drawn. These issues make it almost impossible to compare the results of such studies. One aspect inherent in this is the mutable use of basic terms describing the quality of measurement outcomes. A clear definition of such terms and clear instructions as to their respective calculation processes is essential for communication among scientists as well as for reporting measurement results to the dental community. Therefore, the aim of the present guideline is to provide a clear definition of the accuracy, trueness, and precision as the basic kinds of studies.

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Fakultät: Medizin
• Themengebiete: 600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften > 610 Medizin und Gesundheit
• ISSN: 1463-4201
• Sprache: Englisch