Clinical indications for digital imaging in dento-alveolar trauma. Part 1: traumatic injuries.
Traumatized teeth present a clinical challenge with regard to their diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis. Recent developments in imaging systems have enabled clinicians to visualize structural changes effectively. Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and cone beam computed tomography are among the most commonly used systems for dental and maxillofacial surgery. The purpose of this review is to describe the advantages and disadvantages of each technique and the clinical application for dento-alveolar trauma. Three clinical cases are described to illustrate the potential use of the NewTom 3G for diagnosis and treatment plan of dento-alveolar traumatic injuries.
Cohenca
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Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7448, USA. cohenca@u.washington.edu
Simon
James H
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Roges
Ramon
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Morag
Yoav
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Malfaz
Jose Maria
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D019252:Radiography, Dental, Digital / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries