Cone beam tomographic imaging anatomy of the maxillofacial region.
Multiplanar imaging is a fairly new concept in diagnostic imaging available with a number of contemporary imaging modalities such as CT, MR imaging, diagnostic ultrasound, and others. This modality allows reconstruction of images in different planes (flat or curved) from a volume of data that was acquired previously. This concept makes the diagnostic process more interactive, and proper use may increase diagnostic potential. At the same time, the complexity of the anatomical structures on the maxillofacial region may make it harder for these images to be interpreted. This article reviews the anatomy of maxillofacial structures in planar imaging, and more specifically cone-beam CT images.
Angelopoulos
Christos
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Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY 10032, USA. ca2291@columbia.edu
D019412:Anatomy, Cross-Sectional / Q000379:methods; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D005145:Face / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D007568:Jaw / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009666:Nose / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009915:Orbit / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010614:Pharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014070:Tooth / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging