Application of cone beam computed tomography in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Ahmad, Muhammad Aurangzeb; Jenny, Joanna; Downie, Michael

doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.2011.01661.x

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“…In computed tomography, multiplanar views can be obtained and reconstructed in spatial arrangements without superimposition of structures. Sialoliths are also adequately viewed on CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) [11].If an infiltrative neoplasm is highly suspected, nonenhanced and enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging may be superior in demonstrating perineural, meningeal, and skull base invasion. Sialography is reserved for the evaluation of chronic sialadenitis unrelated to sialolithiasis.…”

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CT Scan as an Essential Tool in Diagnosis of Non-radiopaque Sialoliths

Kalia¹,

Kalra

Kaur

et al. 2012

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Sialolithiasis is the second most common disease of the salivary glands and the main cause of salivary gland obstruction. Diagnosis of calculi/sialoliths can be made by means of an elaborate history, precise clinical examination and radiographic support. But all sialoliths do not present with predictable signs and symptoms and radiographic appearance. Sialoliths have a variety of manifestations and they may or may not be radiopaque. Non-radiopaque sialoliths are difficult to diagnose radiographically. Although newer techniques like CBCT, CT virtual sialandoscopy and established techniques like sialography, xeroradiography can be useful in selected cases. A regular CT scan is an excellent tool in the diagnosis of a non-radiopaque sialolith and associated salivary gland changes. CT scan should be considered as an important tool of imaging for diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up of all cases of sialoliths and associated pathologies of the salivary gland.

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CT Scan as an Essential Tool in Diagnosis of Non-radiopaque Sialoliths

Kalia¹,

Kalra

Kaur

et al. 2012

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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“…17 The main advantage of CBCT radiography is the multiplanar cross-sectional images in various orientations and three-dimensional reconstructions based on a single scan of fields of view of interest, varying from a single tooth to the whole maxillofacial area. CBCT imaging is superior to panoramic radiography with regard to elimination of superimposition and excellent contrast resolution for mineralized tissue such as teeth, bones and calcified spots.…”

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Characteristic features of the adenomatoid odontogenic tumour on cone beam CT

Meng¹,

You²,

Wang³

et al. 2014

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology

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Objectives: To illustrate characteristic features of adenomatoid odontogenic tumour (AOT) on CBCT. Methods: The archived CBCT and panoramic radiographs of eight patients histopathologically diagnosed as AOT were analysed. The radiographic features displayed on both radiographic images were carefully described and compared. Results: All eight AOT cases presented as unilocular and well-demarcated lesions on both CBCT and panoramic images. CBCT images displayed three-dimensional interpretation of AOT lesions, especially the detailed intralesional radiopacities. Numerous discrete radiopaque foci scattered in the lesion with evident contrast to the radiolucent background could be considered as one of the characteristic features of AOT on CBCT. Conclusions: Compared with panoramic radiography, CBCT seems to possess better potential in diagnosing AOT.

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“…Prior to any surgical procedure, it is imperative to conduct a thorough examination of the anatomical structure of the operative field (1). It is fundamental to apply cone-beam computed tomography for augmentation procedures of the maxillary sinus floor (2).…”

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