Interpretation Basics of Cone Beam Computed Tomography is an easy-to-use guide to Cone Beam CT technology for general dental practitioners and dental students. It covers normal anatomy, common anatomical variants, and incidental findings that practitioners must be familiar with when interpreting CBCT scans. In addition to functioning as an identification guide, the book presents and discusses sample reports illustrating how to use this information in day-to-day clinical practice.
Organized by anatomical regions, the book is easy to navigate and features multiple images of examples discussed. It also includes a valuable section on legal issues surrounding this new technology, essential for informed and appropriate use.
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| Acknowledgments |
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| About the Companion Website |
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1 Introduction to Cone Beam Computed Tomography |
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Conventional Computed Tomography (CT) |
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Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) |
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Conventional CT Versus Cone Beam CT |
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2 Legal Issues Concerning Cone Beam Computed Tomography |
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3 Paranasal Sinuses and Mastoid Air Cells |
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Inflammatory Disease of the Paranasal Sinuses |
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Intrinsic Diseases of the Paranasal Sinuses |
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Postsurgical Changes of Paranasal Sinuses |
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4 The Sinonasal Cavity and Airway |
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The Hypopharynx (Also Called Laryngopharynx) |
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6 Soft Tissue of the Brain and Orbits |
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Anatomy---Soft Tissue of the Brain and Orbits |
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Incidental Findings---Soft Tissue of the Brain |
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Incidental Findings---Orbits |
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7 Cervical Spine and Soft Tissues of the Neck |
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Anatomy---Cervical Spine and Soft Tissues of the Neck |
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8 Temporomandibular Joints |
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The Temporomandibular Joints |
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Normal Anatomy and Function |
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Developmental Abnormalities |
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Soft Tissue Abnormalities |
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Imaging for Implant Purposes |
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Linear Measurement Accuracy |
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Grey Values and Hounsfield Units |
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Virtual Implant Placement Software |
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| Appendix 1 Sample Reports |
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| Appendix 2 Resources |
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Shawneen M. Gonzalez, D.D.S., M.S., is Assistant Professor and Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic in the College of Dentistry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska. She teaches multiple clinical and didactic oral radiology courses at UNMC, and her research focuses on CBCT uses and education methods of oral and maxillofacial radiology.
