Endodontic Applications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Cone-beam CT (CBCT) has made a dramatic contribution and has been quickly adopted in endodontics. It is a game changer in research and clinical applications. Although CBCT and its application…
Reporting Findings in the Cone Beam Computed Tomography Volume
The use of cone beam CT (CBCT) is common among dentists and dental specialists in North America and the world. The regions of interest captured by these machines vary in…
Cone Beam Computed Tomography for the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
The paranasal sinuses are 4 paired airspaces that border the nasal cavity. Dental professionals are most familiar with the maxillary sinuses as viewed in 2-D imaging (eg, periapical, panoramic projections)….
Presurgical Implant-Site Assessment and Restoratively Driven Digital Planning
Cone-beam computed tomography imaging and 3-dimensional (3D) computer software allows for greatly enhanced visualization of bone, critical anatomy, and restorative plans. These systems allow clinicians to digitally process 3D images…
Liabilities and Risks of Using Cone beam Computed Tomography
The use of conebeam computed tomography (CBCT) carries with it medicolegal risks of which the practitioner should be aware. These include licensing and malpractice liability concerns. A practitioner who intends…
Update on Cone Beam Technology and Orthodontic Analysis
Orthodontics and cone beam computed tomography technology have evolved tremendously in the last 10 years. The technology has evolved from a predominantly diagnostic entity to a true clinical and translational product….
Cone Beam Computed Tomography Updated Technology for Endodontic Diagnosis
Cone beam computed tomography has gained acceptance in the endodontic community for assistance with diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of outcomes. This article reviews a multitude of applications, from basic principles…
Anatomy of the Maxillofacial Region in the Three Planes of Section
Apart from a few exceptions, dental practitioners are not familiar with sectional images (as those provided by cone beam computed tomography [CBCT]). In addition, the maxillofacial region is a complex…
Software Tools and Surgical Guides in Dental-Implant-Guided Surgery
Cone beam computed tomography has become an essential tool in the diagnosis and planning for implant dentistry. New hardware and software developments have emerged to help implant surgeons to successfully…
Artifacts Interfering with Interpretation of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images
Artifacts in radiographic imaging are discrepancies between the reconstructed visual image and the content of the subject. In radiographic imaging, this means the grayscale values in the image do not…
