Dental CT: imaging technique, anatomy, and pathologic conditions of the jaws.
In addition to conventional imaging methods, dental CT has become an established method for anatomic imaging of the jaws prior to dental implant placement. More recently, this high-resolution imaging technique has gained importance in diagnosing dental-associated diseases of the mandible and maxilla. Since most radiologists have had little experience in these areas, many of the CT findings remain undescribed. The objective of this review article is to present the technique of dental CT, to illustrate the typical appearance of jaw anatomy and dental-related diseases of the jaws with dental CT, and to show where it can serve as an addition to conventional imaging methods in dental radiology.
Gahleitner
André
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Department of Radiology/Osteology, Medical School, University of Vienna, Währinger Strasse 25a, 1090 Vienna, Austria. andre.gahleitner@univie.ac.at
Watzek
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Imhof
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D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011379:Prognosis; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*