A cone beam computed tomography and oral-maxillofacial pathology: A review

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Author Details : Mir Ramiz Alam*, Salma Khiti, Anirban Das, Sanjay Prasad

Volume : 10, Issue : 4, Year : 2024

Article Page : 228-230

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jooo.2024.045

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Abstract

The use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography has significantly increased in the last decade. The goal is to provide images of oro-facial problems in all three planes, with additional features of three-dimensional reconstruction. Compared to Orthopantomograph, Cone Beam Computed Tomography offers greater accuracy in measurement and lesser image distortion. It can be used as an important tool for assessing the cortical perforation of aggressive benign cysts or tumors. Cone Beam Computed Tomography sialography can serve as a supplementary noninvasive diagnostic tool for imaging the intraglandular ductal system of the major human salivary glands. The ease of use, smaller physical dimensions, lower radiation dose, and lower costs are key factors driving the acceptance of Cone Beam Computed Tomography. However, the major drawbacks for installing Cone Beam Computed Tomography in dental offices are the cost and size of the machines. Therefore, many young dentists currently consider Cone Beam Computed Tomography as a supplementary diagnostic tool rather than a primary one.
 

Keywords: Cone beam computed tomography, Orthopantomograph, Oral lesion, Radiology, Oral maxillofacial lesion.

How to cite : Alam M R, Khiti S, Das A, Prasad S, A cone beam computed tomography and oral-maxillofacial pathology: A review. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024;10(4):228-230

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