Table 3 Incidental findings on CBCT images.

From: Effectiveness of 2D radiographs in detecting CBCT-based incidental findings in orthodontic patients

 

Number of findings

Ratio of IFs, %

Maxillary sinus

Mucous retention pseudocyst

36

3.53

Flat mucosal thickening (> 3 mm)

57

5.59

Polypoid mucosal thickening

35

3.43

Partial opacification

18

1.76

Total opacification

28

2.75

Total (number of subjects)

151

14.80

TMJ

Resorptive changes

128

12.55

Nasal cavity

Nasal septum deviation

602

59.02

Concha bullosa

251

24.61

Total (number of subjects)

676

66.27

Soft tissue calcification

10

0.98

Pathology

16

1.57