Precise targeting of the tumor is very important and imaging can be immensely helpful in this process. Hence the quality assurance of the imaging systems used to guide the beam is also essential. One could argue that it is as critical as quality assurance for the radiation dose output, since the right amount of radiation dose delivered to the wrong location can be as detrimental as delivering t...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of enamel pearls according to population, sex and tooth groups on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) or Dental Volumetric Tomography (DVT) scans of patients, retrospectively. STUDY DESIGN In this study, 15185 teeth belonging to 768 patients, 430 female and 338 male, was performed cross-sectional examination by CBCT. The volumetri...

In the past decade, the utility of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images in oral and maxillofacial surgery has seen continuous increase. However, CBCT images are not always able to replace other imaging modalities. Based on the current published knowledge, this paper discusses advantages and limitations of CBCT images in the diagnosis and surgical planning of dentoalveolar procedures, odo...

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) can provide dentists with accurate 3D diagnostic images of the maxillofacial region at a lower irradiation dose compare to conventional medical CT. Due to low image contrast, higher image noise and missing image boundaries, tooth segmentation in CBCT is difficult even with experienced radiographic interpreters. In this paper, we proposed a graph cuts segment...

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is routinely recommended for dental diagnosis and treatment planning. CBCT exposes patients to less radiation than does conventional CT. Still, lack of proper education among dentists and specialists is resulting in improper referral for CBCT. In addition, aiming to generate high-quality images, operators may increase the radiation dose, which can expose the...

Introduction: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) system is designed to provide 3- dimensional representation of the maxillofacial skeleton with high diagnostic quality hard tissues skeleton. Aim: The aim present study was evaluate level knowledge and attitude towards CBCT orthodontists practicing in two Arab countries Middle East. Subject Method: Data collected through a questionnaire assessi...

wisdom tooth operations are sometimes accompanied by complications. this case report shows complications during upper jaw third molar removal. expectable problems during oral surgery should be planned to be solved in advance. displacement of the third molar during oral surgeries as a considerable complication is rarely discussed scientifically. a good design of flap, adequate power for extracti...

Introduction. The aim of this study was to discuss the radiation doses associated with plain radiographs, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and conventional computed tomography (CT) in dentistry, with a special focus on orthodontics. Methods. A systematic search for articles was realized by MEDLINE from 1997-March 2011. Results. Twenty-seven articles met the established criteria. The data o...