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Introduction: An appropriate treatment planing is essential for successful rehabilitation in Dentistry. The cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) represents a valuable resource in dental practice because it allows the establishment of a precise treatment plan by means of diagnostic imaging. Objective: To review the literature on CBCT. The history of development of this technique, its benefits and its applicability in different areas in Dentistry will be considered. Literature review: The CBCT offers advantages over the quality and quantity of anatomical data and promises less distortion of the image with low doses of radiation. It has been established as a valuable technique in the dental specialties. Conclusion: The use of CBCT as a diagnostic method must have precise and appropriate indication to provide adequate cost-benefit effectiveness in the patient's treatment.
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Um apropriado plano de tratamento é imprescindível para o sucesso reabilitador em Implantodontia. Um dos pré-requisitos é a avaliação da qualidade, altura e largura ósseas e de estruturas anatômicas mediante imagens para o diagnóstico. O presente estudo apresenta um relato de caso baseado no planejamento cirúrgico com implantes dentários osseointegráveis por meio do exame de Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico, em maxila atrófica com reabsorção óssea severa. Esclarece a importância da aquisição de imagens utilizando esse método, no sentido de eliminar fases cirúrgicas desnecessárias, oferecendo maior conforto e menos riscos para os pacientes.
An appropriate treatment plan is indispensable for successful rehabilitation in implantology. One of the prerequisites is the assessment of the quality, height and width of the bone and vital anatomical structures, by means of imaging for the purpose of diagnosis. This study presents a case based on the planning of surgery with dental implants by means of cone beam computed tomography in an atrophic maxilla with severe bone resorption. It also highlights the importance of acquiring images using this method in order to eliminate unnecessary surgical phases, thereby offering more comfort and fewer risks to patients, as compared with conventional imaging techniques.