Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Dentistry: A Review

U. B. Rajasekaran; Ibrahim Saffour

Authors

U. B. Rajasekaran Orthodontics, Sebha University, Sebha, Libya
Ibrahim Saffour Department of Oral Histology, Sebha University, Sebha, Libya

Keywords:

Cone-beam computed tomography, CBCT, Dental imaging, Maxillofacial radiology, Three-dimensional imaging

Abstract

The introduction of CBCT is dedicated to imaging the maxillofacial region heralds, a true paradigm shift from 2D to 3D approach to data acquisition and image reconstruction, expanding the role of imaging from diagnosis to image guidance for operative and surgical procedures with the help of third-party applications software. CBCT is capable of providing resolution in images of high diagnostic quality, with short scanning times and radiation dosages up to 15 times lower than those of conventional CT scans. This article provides an review of cone beam computed tomography in relevance to clinical practice and research in dentistry.

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