Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Periodontology

Abstract

The diagnosis of periodontal diseases in dentistry is based primarily on conventional two-dimensional imaging methods. However, conventional imaging methods have disadvantages such as geometric distortion and anatomic masking resulting from the reduction of three-dimensional structures to two dimensions. These disadvantages have been eliminated by cone beam computed tomography, which are frequently used in current dentistry, allowing to obtain three-dimensional images. Cone beam computed tomography is a valuable imaging technique, particularly for the detection of intrabony defects, furcation involvement and buccal/lingual bone destruction. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of cone beam computed tomography compared to conventional methods in periodontal diseases.

Retrospective Evaluation of the Relationship of Overhang Restorations in the Posterior Region With Alveolar Bone Loss by Cone Beam Computer Tomography

“…Konik ışınlı bilgisayarlı tomografi ise üç boyutlu goruntuleme yontemi olup, alveoler kemik seviyesinin dogȓu olarak olculmesinde ustun bir tekniktir[ 33 ]. Dişlerin bukkal ve lingual bölgelerinde meydana gelen defektler intraoral radyografiyle tesḩis edilemedigȋnden, KIBT üstün bir teknik olarak bildirilmisţir[ 34,35 ]. Ayrıca bilgisayarlı tomografiye göre daha düşük doz radyasyon içermesi, düşük voksel boyutu, daha ucuz ve ulaşılabilir olması sebebiyle son yıllarda sıklıkla tercih edilmektedir[ 36,37 ].…”