Cone beam CT in dental practice.
Cone Beam Computed Tomography is a relatively new three-dimensional imaging technology, which has been specifically developed for imaging of the teeth and jaws. The aim of this paper is to acquaint the dental team with various forms of this technology and its potential applications. An understanding of the underlying principles will allow the users of this technology to tailor the imaging protocol to the patient's individual needs to achieve appropriate imaging at the lowest radiation dose.
Dawood
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Dawood & Tanner Dental Practice, 45 Wimpole Street, London, UK. andrewdawood@hotmail.com
Patel
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Brown
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D000465:Algorithms; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003626:Data Display; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted; D013997:Time Factors; D015898:Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014584:User-Computer Interface