title: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in dental practice.
abstract: Cone-beam CT is an exciting development in dental and maxillofacial imaging. This article gives an overview of the subject and discusses some of the implications for dental practitioners.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dentists should be aware of technological advances that potentially are going to have major implications on their practice. They should have knowledge of the indications, limitations and implications before considering using such equipment.
authors.affiliation: Newcastle Dental Hospital, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AZ, UK.
authors.forename: Iain
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Macleod
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Heath
mesh_terms: D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000379:methods*