title: Computed tomographic scan template for maximum accuracy of reformatted CT scan images.
abstract: The dental computed tomographic (CT) scan is useful in presurgical planning for implant prosthodontics. To provide accurate information, the patient must be positioned properly during the scan procedure. This article describes a method for fabricating a template that provides guidance to the CT technologist for desired head orientation of the patient.
authors: School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
authors: S J
authors: SJ
authors: Lee
authors: R W
authors: RW
authors: Toothaker
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011187:Posture; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000295:instrumentation*