title: Evaluation of the Upper Airway Morphology: The Role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography.
abstract: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has several applications in dentomaxillofacial diagnosis. Frequently, the imaged volume encompasses the upper airway. This article provides a systematic approach to airway analysis and the implications of the anatomic and pathologic alterations. It discusses the role of CBCT in management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. This paper also highlights technological advances that combine CBCT imaging with computational modeling of the airway and the potential clinical applications of such technologies.
authors.forename: Susan M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: Chien-Jung
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Shao-Ching
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Zhengzheng
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Jeff D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Eldredge
authors.forename: Sanjay M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Mallya
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000403:Airway Resistance / Q000502:physiology; D019412:Anatomy, Cross-Sectional; D003198:Computer Simulation; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D063169:Dentofacial Deformities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008954:Models, Biological; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010609:Pharyngeal Muscles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010614:Pharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011379:Prognosis; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation / Q000502:physiology; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014059:Tongue / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging