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Review
. 2018 Jul;62(3):361-391.
doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2018.03.002.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Ibrahim Nasseh  1 , Wisam Al-Rawi  2
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Review

Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Ibrahim Nasseh et al. Dent Clin North Am. 2018 Jul.

Abstract

In the last several decades, the need for 3D images in dentistry have developed. Computerized tomography was first introduced mainly with the advent of implantology, but its use remained limited to a small number of specialists, due to its indications, access and dose radiation. In the late 90's, a new technology using a cone-shaped beam and a reciprocating detector, which rotates around the patient 360 degrees and acquires projected data in a single rotation, namely the cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT), invaded dentistry, making the perception of 3D easily acceptable to dentists and their patients.

Keywords: CBCT; Computed tomography; Cone beam computed tomography.

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