The Cutting Edge in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Preoperative treatment planning plays a vital role in the success rate of the surgical procedures. Preoperative planning requires the collection of huge data for a precise diagnosis and devises a treatment plan which is then relevant in the operating room. A detailed history and clinical examination are vital in establishing diagnosis; nevertheless, the value of radiographic imaging cannot be neglected. The keystone in the preoperative treatment planning is the radiographic evaluation. Advanced imaging not only plays an important role in oral and maxillofacial surgery diagnosis and treatment planning but also its affect the treatment outcome. Form my opinion, radiographic evaluations considering as the third eye for the surgeons and the most important tools in the diagnostic field.