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. 2009 Jun;38(6):609-25.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2009.02.028. Epub 2009 May 21.

Cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) imaging of the oral and maxillofacial region: a systematic review of the literature

W De Vos  1 , J Casselman, G R J Swennen
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Cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) imaging of the oral and maxillofacial region: a systematic review of the literature

W De Vos et al. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2009 Jun.

Abstract

This study reviewed the literature on cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) imaging of the oral and maxillofacial (OMF) region. A PUBMED search (National Library of Medicine, NCBI; revised 1 December 2007) from 1998 to December 2007 was conducted. This search revealed 375 papers, which were screened in detail. 176 papers were clinically relevant and were analyzed in detail. CBCT is used in OMF surgery and orthodontics for numerous clinical applications, particularly for its low cost, easy accessibility and low radiation compared with multi-slice computerized tomography. The results of this systematic review show that there is a lack of evidence-based data on the radiation dose for CBCT imaging. Terminology and technical device properties and settings were not consistent in the literature. An attempt was made to provide a minimal set of CBCT device-related parameters for dedicated OMF scanners as a guideline for future studies.

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