Maxillofacial imaging (2006)

Current concepts in maxillofacial imaging.

A review of state-of-the-art maxillofacial imaging is presented. Current imaging techniques include intra-oral radiographs, dental panoramic tomography, multidetector helical computed tomography, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The commonest conditions encountered in clinical radiological practice are reviewed, including maxillofacial deformities, comp...

Oro-Maxillofacial Radiology and Imaging: An Update

It is a well known fact that conventional Dental radiographs were considered as an important part of dental care in the earlier times. Most of these radiographs are still practiced widely by a lot of dental practitioners. In the past, the field of "Dentistry" was precise and was considered related to dentition only. Along with clinical oral examination, the radiographs used to provide with a mo...

Imaging and Neutrons 2006

Dosimetry of Critical Organs in Maxillofacial Imaging with Cone-beam Computed Tomography

Background: While the benefits of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) are well known in maxillofacial imaging, the use of this modality is not risk-free.Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the exposure doses received by patients during maxillofacial imaging with CBCT.Methods: Entrance surface dose (ESD) was measured by using thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) attached to the eyes...

Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging

The invention of computed tomography (CT) technique revolutionized diagnostic imaging. Compared to conventional X-ray imaging procedures, CT involves higher radiation doses. Recently, cone-beam CT (CBCT) specifically designed for maxillofacial imaging was introduced. CBCT technique is based on a cone-shaped X-ray beam centered on a twodimensional (2D) detector. The detector system performs one ...