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Technical aspects of dental CBCT: state of the art

Year: 2014

Type: review

Abstract: As CBCT is widely used in dental and maxillofacial imaging, it is important for users as well as referring practitioners to understand the basic concepts of this imaging modality. This review covers the technical aspects of each part of the CBCT imaging chain. First, an overview is given of the hardware of a CBCT device. The principles of cone beam image acquisition and image reconstruction are described. Optimization of imaging protocols in CBCT is briefly discussed. Finally, basic and advanced visualization methods are illustrated. Certain topics in these review are applicable to all types of radiographic imaging (e.g. the principle and properties of an X-ray tube), others are specific for dental CBCT imaging (e.g. advanced visualization techniques).

Source: Dentomaxillofacial Radiology

DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20140224

Authors: R Pauwels, K Araki, J H Siewerdsen, S S Thongvigitmanee

Institutions: Chulalongkorn University, SHOWA Medical University, National Science and Technology Development Agency, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Dental Radiography and Imaging

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Johns Hopkins University