Oral Cancer
Key points • Review the epidemiology, etiologic risk factors, clinical presentation, recognition, and diagnosis of oral precancer and cancer. • Recommendations on clinical examination and early diagnostic techniques (including adjuncts)…
General Dentistry
Oral Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Mucositis
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is commonly found in middle-aged women. Although the cause is unknown, research points to several complex immunologic events and cells that are responsible for the inflammatory…
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most common ulcerative disease affecting the oral mucosa. RAS occurs mostly in healthy individuals and has an atypical clinical presentation in immunocompromised individuals. The…
Update on Oral Herpes Virus Infections
Oral herpes virus infections (OHVIs) are among the most common mucosal disorders encountered by oral health care providers. These infections can affect individuals at any age, from infants to the…
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….
