Introduction: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a new method that is able to provide three-dimensional images in radiology and is useful for dentomaxillofacial imaging. This study aimed to investigate the cases administrated CBCT by dentists of Kerman (2015 year). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on dentists in Kerman. The data were gathered using standard research q...

PURPOSE The purpose of this article is to review the current status of dental caries diagnosis using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS An online PubMed search was performed to identify studies on caries research using CBCT. RESULTS Despite its usefulness, there were inherent limitations in the detection of caries lesions through conventional radiograph mainly due t...

OBJECTIVES. To assess the presence of anatomic variations and pathology of the maxillary sinus using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of the maxilla where pre- implant surgery is planned. MATERIAL AND METHODS. This retrospective study evaluates a sample CBCT scans of 34 dental patients (68 sinuses). CBCT is used to assess maxillary sinus mucosa and outflow and prevalence of septa. The mucos...

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images suffer from poor image quality, in a large part due to contamination from scattered X-rays. In this work, a Monte Carlo (MC)-based iterative scatter correction algorithm was implemented on measured phantom data acquired from a clinical on-board CBCT scanner. An efficient EGSnrc user code (egs_cbct) was used to transport photons through an uncorrected ...

In general, periodontal tissues are clinically assessed using calibrated periodontal probes and radiographs. Due to technical developments and the availability of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), 3-D imaging has become feasible and offers some advantages and potential for the evaluation of complex anatomical structures. The present pilot study illustrates and validates the possibility of r...

An important part of endodontic diagnosis and treatment is the adequate visualization of root canal anatomy. The objective of the present study was to compare two different three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems, Scanora 3D and 3D Accuitomo 170, with respect to their visualization of endodontic canal systems and potential pathological alterations. Seventy extracted human...

Our aim was to compare the accuracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans and periapical radiographs (PRs) in detecting vertical root fractures (VRFs) and to assess the influence of root canal filling (RCF) on fracture visibility. Eighty teeth were endodontically prepared and divided into four groups. The teeth in groups A and B were artificially fractured, and teeth in groups C and D w...

Objectives. This paper aims to review the diagnostic application of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the field of periodontology. Data. Original articles that reported on the use of CBCT for periodontal disease diagnosis were included. Sources. MEDLINE (1990 to January 2014), PubMed (using medical subject headings), and Google Scholar were searched using the following terms in different ...

AIMS To summarize the potential benefits and risks of maxillofacial cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) use in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment and outcomes and to provide clinical guidance to dental practitioners. METHODS This statement was developed by consensus agreement of a panel convened by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR). The literature on the clinical...

The use of cone beam projections for tomographic reconstruction using CBCT has triggered the interest of many investigators. Tomographic systems for dental applications based on CBCT and using isocentric rotational fluoroscopic machines has already been proposed. Collecting, however, projection data over 360 as required by CBCT is not always desirable due to radiation protection considerations....