[Value of dental CT for the implant specialty in mouth, jaw and facial surgery]. / Die Bedeutung des Dental-CT für die Implantologie in der Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie.

The importance of dental CT in comparison to conventional OPT in implantation diagnostics is demonstrated in specific indication groups (atrophy of upper and lower jaw, patient after tumor and reconstructive surgery). The application of radiological techniques is illustrated in relation to diagnostic information quality, radiation exposure and cost effectiveness regarding clinical routine use.