title: Cone beam computed tomography-assisted treatment planning concepts.
abstract: Computed tomography (CT) and cone-beam CT (CBCT) technology allows three-dimensional evaluation of each patient's individual anatomy. This article highlights the presurgical planning phase of dental implant procedures that benefit from lower dose CBCT technology so that educated treatment decisions can be accurately determined. Clinicians should gain an understanding of how each view can be individually significant, with unique levels of detail helping to provide a comprehensive overview of the patient's anatomic presentation. This article outlines the benefits of using CBCT technology for dental implant applications for increased accuracy and avoidance of potential surgical and restorative complications.
authors: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103, USA. drganz@drganz.com
authors: Scott D
authors: SD
authors: Ganz
mesh_terms: D019412:Anatomy, Cross-Sectional; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D003657:Decision Making; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000639:trends; D014584:User-Computer Interface