title: Application of cone beam computed tomography in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
abstract: In the past decade, the utility of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images in oral and maxillofacial surgery has seen continuous increase. However, CBCT images are not always able to replace other imaging modalities. Based on the current published knowledge, this paper discusses advantages and limitations of CBCT images in the diagnosis and surgical planning of dentoalveolar procedures, odontogenic cysts, benign and malignant tumours, inflammatory changes, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, sinus disorders, and systemic and osseous conditions that manifest in the maxillofacial area. This paper also suggests alternative imaging modalities when CBCT images are not adequate for surgical planning.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. ahmad005@umn.edu
authors.forename: Mansur
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jenny
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Downie
mesh_terms: D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000601:surgery