INTRODUCTION Cone beam computed tomography is a new diagnostic innovation to dental imaging. Despite the use of CBCT in oral and maxillofacial imaging, reports on its use either by individual practitioners or referral patterns to CBCT centers is lacking. Hence, a study was conducted to determine incidental findings on CBCT and reasons for referral by dental practitioners in Indore city. MATER...

The keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT), formerly known as the odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a benign intraosseous lesion that derives from remnants of the dental lamina. Due to its characteristics, clinical and histopathological features and various treatment approaches, this pathology is different comparing with other odontogenic cysts. Radiographically the KCOT appears as well-defined u...

Author details Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Sant’Andrea Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy. Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University of study of Messina, Messina, Italy. Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy. Maxillofacial Surger...

Treatment planning, reconstruction and rehabilitation of maxillofacial and dental defects have always been a challenge for a maxillofacial surgeon. Reconstruction of the oral cavity is often a difficult task as it involves the restoration of both the esthetic or cosmetic form as well as the preoperative function. Understanding the oral cavity anatomy as well the functional capacities of its var...

4. Radiation protection: cone beam CT for dental and maxillofacial radiology. Evidence based guidelines. 2011. Available at: http:// www.sedentexct.eu/files/guidelines_final.pdf. Accessed December 23, 2015. 5. Halazonetis DJ. Cone-beam computed tomography is not the imaging technique of choice for comprehensive orthodontic assessment [Point/Counterpoint] Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012; 141...

The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) has reviewed the implant imaging literature and issues this position paper for preoperative assessment of the dental implant site. The history of dental implant radiology and basic imaging principles are reviewed. An overview is presented of anatomically salient features in the maxilla and mandible germane to implant imaging, spec...

AIMS To summarize the potential benefits and risks of maxillofacial cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) use in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment and outcomes and to provide clinical guidance to dental practitioners. METHODS This statement was developed by consensus agreement of a panel convened by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR). The literature on the clinical...