E2845. All About Cone Beam CT (CBCT) in Dental Practice: What a General Radiologist Should Know
Authors
Krisha Dhall;
York University
Arushi Virmani;
No Affiliation
Pokhraj Suthar;
Rush University Medical Center
Soumya Padala;
Rush University Medical Center
Sumeet Virmani;
Rush University Medical Center
Background
Dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a special type of 3D radiographic imaging routinely used when regular dental or facial x-rays are not enough. Over the last decade it has changed the way oral and maxillofacial radiology is practiced by providing multiplanar details of maxillofacial bony structures and surrounding soft tissues in dental offices.
Educational Goals / Teaching Points
This educational exhibit aims to highlight the basic technique, differences in CBCT from spiral CT, radiation exposure and main clinical applications of CBCT including applications in oral and maxillofacial/craniofacial surgery, endodontics, implant dentistry, orthodontics, ENT and sleep medicine, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) imaging, periodontics, and forensic dentistry.
Key Anatomic/Physiologic Issues and Imaging Findings/Techniques
This educational exhibit aims to provide an overview the of basics of CBCT technology, its indications and limitations and reviews the specific application to the oral and maxillofacial region with illustrations that all radiologists should be familiar with.
Conclusion
CBCT is a now a commonly used imaging tool in dental practices, which all radiologists should be aware of to provide the best patient care.
