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Review
. 2017 Nov;7(Suppl 3):S125-S136.
doi: 10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_516_16. Epub 2017 Nov 30.

Role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Dentistry: An Update

Sagrika Shukla  1 , Ashi Chug  2 , Kelvin I Afrashtehfar  3
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Review

Role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Dentistry: An Update

Sagrika Shukla et al. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2017 Nov.

Abstract

Accurate diagnosis and treatment planning are the backbone of any medical therapy; for this reason, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was introduced and has been widely used. CBCT technology provides a three-dimensional image viewing, enabling exact location and extent of lesions or any anatomical region. For the very same reason, CBCT can not only be used for surgical fields but also for fields such as endodontics, prosthodontics, and orthodontics for appropriate treatment planning and effective dental care. The aim and clinical significance of this review are to update dental clinicians on the CBCT applications in each dental specialty for an appropriate diagnosis and more predictable treatment.

Keywords: Anatomical variation; X-ray; cone beam computed tomography; dental technology; pathology; radiology; three-dimensional.

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Figures

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Figure 1
Destruction of the body – parasymphysis left mandibular region due to an intrabony tumor
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Figure 2
Multiple fractures involving the naso-orbitoethmoidal region, bilateral Le Fort 2 and 3 levels and a bilateral high Le Fort 1 fracture along with a left parasymphysis fracture of the mandible
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Figure 3
Use of cone beam computed tomography in planning the tridimensional placement of four implants in the anterior zone
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Figure 4
Three-dimensional view of both maxillary and mandibular arches depicting amount of bone present, craters, furcation, and crestal bone loss
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Figure 5
Both permanent upper canines are impacted with the crown facing toward the palatal aspect and the roots more toward the buccal aspect
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