Cone beam computed tomography is a three-dimensional radiographic imaging technique that uses a cone-shaped X-ray beam and a two-dimensional detector rotating around the patient to reconstruct volumetric images of hard and, to a lesser extent, soft tissues. It provides high spatial resolution of bony anatomy with co…
Cone beam computed tomography is a three-dimensional radiographic imaging technique that uses a cone-shaped X-ray beam and a two-dimensional detector rotating around the patient to reconstruct volumetric images of hard and, to a lesser extent, soft tissues. It provides high spatial resolution of bony anatomy with comparatively low radiation dose and a compact footprint, making it widely used in dental, oral, and maxillofacial, otolaryngological, and orthopaedic applications. In implant and reconstructive dentistry, cone beam computed tomography supports treatment planning and assessment, exemplified by its evaluation against orthopantomography in sinus-augmentation procedures and by its use in assessing graft materials and bone for sinus floor elevation. The technique enables precise measurement of fine anatomical structures, such as the maxillary sinus ostium and the mandibular neurovascular canals, informing both clinical practice and comparative anatomical study, including new classifications of bifurcated mandibular canals and analyses of neurovascular anatomy across humans and great apes. It also aids the diagnosis and management of complications, such as broken endodontic instruments causing nerve paraesthesia, and supports digital planning for orthodontic appliances including mini-implant-supported palatal expanders. Combined imaging approaches, integrating cone beam computed tomography with ultrasonography, extend its clinical utility. By delivering detailed, three-dimensional visualisation of complex craniofacial and dental anatomy, cone beam computed tomography enhances diagnosis, surgical and orthodontic planning, and anatomical research across the head and neck.
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