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CBCT is a relatively new technology to dentistry, used for the 3D imaging of the teeth and jaws.
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Radiation dose to the patient is much less than for conventional CT scanners, but still higher than for conventional 2D dental imaging.
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Training is crucial for all members of the dental team involved in CBCT radiography and radiology.
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Cone Beam Computed Tomography is a relatively new three-dimensional imaging technology, which has been specifically developed for imaging of the teeth and jaws. The aim of this paper is to acquaint the dental team with various forms of this technology and its potential applications. An understanding of the underlying principles will allow the users of this technology to tailor the imaging protocol to the patient's individual needs to achieve appropriate imaging at the lowest radiation dose.
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Dawood, A., Patel, S. & Brown, J. Cone beam CT in dental practice. Br Dent J 207, 23–28 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.560
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