Review article
https://doi.org/10.55378/rv.47.1.2
The role of CBCT in the field of dental implantology
Barbara Jurić
Tatjana Matijaš
orcid.org/0000-0003-0494-1601
Abstract
As radiology rapidly and continuously develops, dental radiological devices are becoming integral to dental practice. CBCT enables a precise three-dimensional image of the orofacial region. The wider use of CBCT devices is further encouraged by the flaws of two-dimensional radiological methods, especially concerning dental implantology. This paper aims to describe the advantages and disadvantages of using CBCT devices in planning and placing dental implants. It offers an insight into artifacts and radiation doses and their influence on the quality of the resulting image. The generation of multiplanar slices of the area of interest, the possibility of 3D reconstruction, the reduction of the magnification error, and the radiation dose are some of the important advantages of the CBCT device. A Limited FOV and volume of the screening, a low range of contrasts, measuring of bone density and shades of grayscale, as well as possible artifacts of movement are some of its disadvantages. Not only did the CBCT device find a purpose in the processes of planning and placement of dental implants, but also in postoperative assessments of healing and possible complications. CBCT balances the price and radiation dose and the quality of clinical information. It is used in oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontology, and endodontics. Due to its precision and quality, the CBCT device is the foundation of dental implantology.
Keywords
bone density; CBCT; dental implants; teeth; 3D overview
Hrčak ID:
304513
URI
Publication date:
22.5.2023.
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