CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY: BASICS AND APPLICATIONS IN DENTISTRY

• Main Authors: Elluru VENKATESH, Snehal Venkatesh ELLURU
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Istanbul University 2017-12-01
• Series: Journal of Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry
• Subjects: Cone beam computed tomography; dentistry; radiography; x-ray; oral and maxillofacial imaging
• Online Access: http://www.journals.istanbul.edu.tr/iudis/article/download/5000213251/5000183315

The introduction of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) devices, changed the way oral and maxillofacial radiology is practiced. CBCT was embraced into the dental settings very rapidly due to its compact size, low cost, low ionizing radiation exposure when compared to medical computed tomography. Alike medical CT, 3 dimensional evaluation of the maxillofacial region with minimal distortion is offered by the CBCT. This article provides an overview of basics of CBCT technology and reviews the specific application of CBCT technology to oral and maxillofacial region with few illustrations.