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Cone beam computed tomography in endodontics
Durack, Conor; Patel, Shanon.
  • Durack, Conor; King's College London. Dental Institute. Department of Conservative Dentistry. Unit of Endodontology. London. GB
  • Patel, Shanon; King's College London. Dental Institute. Department of Conservative Dentistry. Unit of Endodontology. London. GB
Braz. dent. j ; 23(3): 179-191, 2012. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-641585
ABSTRACT
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a contemporary, radiological imaging system designed specifically for use on the maxillo-facial skeleton. The system overcomes many of the limitations of conventional radiography by producing undistorted, three-dimensional images of the area under examination. These properties make this form of imaging particularly suitable for use in endodontics. The clinician can obtain an enhanced appreciation of the anatomy being assessed, leading to an improvement in the detection of endodontic disease and resulting in more effective treatment planning. In addition, CBCT operates with a significantly lower effective radiation dose when compared with conventional computed tomography (CT). The purpose of this paper is to review the current literature relating to the limitations and potential applications of CBCT in endodontic practice.
RESUMO
Tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (CBCT, sigla em Inglês para cone beam computed tomography) é um moderno sistema radiológico de imagem idealizado especificamente para uso no esqueleto maxilofacial. Este sistema supera muitas das limitações da radiografia convencional, produzindo imagens não distorcidas e tridimensionais da área examinada. Tais propriedades tornam este método de imagem especialmente apropriado para a Endodontia. O profissional consegue obter uma visão melhor da região anatômica desejada, resultando em melhor detecção de doenças de origem endodôntica e um planejamento mais efetivo do tratamento. Além disso, o sistema utiliza doses de radiação significantemente menores em comparação à tomografia computadorizada convencional. O objetivo deste artigo é revisar a literatura atual relativa às limitações e possíveis aplicações da CBCT na prática endodôntica.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Endodontics / Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: United kingdom Institution/Affiliation country: King's College London/GB

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Endodontics / Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: United kingdom Institution/Affiliation country: King's College London/GB