Análise fractal em odontologia: manual para pesquisadores

Abstract

Fractal analysis is a mathematical method used to quantify the structural complexity of biological patterns. It has been widely applied in the evaluation of bone microarchitecture in radiographic images. The method is based on the calculation of the fractal dimension (FD), a numerical parameter that represents the degree of geometric complexity of the structure. This manual aims to disseminate the technique, presenting in a systematic way the theoretical principles and methodological procedures necessary for its application in research.