title: Computed tomography in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
abstract: The use of computed tomography (CT) in oral and maxillofacial surgery is discussed. The CT scan delineates lesions in the oral and maxillofacial complex to aid in planning of surgical treatment. Case examples are presented, and the indications for the use of CT scanning are discussed.
mesh_terms: D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D013515:Surgery, Oral; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods