Cone beam volumetric tomography vs. medical CT scanners.
This article describes the benefits and dental applications of a three-dimensional imaging technique known as cone beam volumetric tomography (CBVT). When compared to conventional medical CT scanners, CBVT is more accurate, requires less radiation, captures the maxilla and mandible in a single rotation of the X-ray source, and is cost-effective for patients. Here we describe the dental applications of CBVT and its advantages when placing dental implants.
Winter
Alan A
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Park Avenue Periodontal Associates, New York, New York, USA.
Pollack
Alan S
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Frommer
Herbert H
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Koenig
Lisa
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D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008340:Mandibular Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015898:Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014584:User-Computer Interface