DIAGNOSTIC EFFICIENCY AND USAGE OF CBCT IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Authors : Fatma SARAÇ, Sera ŞİMŞEK DERELİOĞLU

Pages : 26-32

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Publication Date : 2022-04-06

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :X-ray images are mostly needed in order to diagnose the problems of our patients who apply to dentistry clinics with many complaints. In cases where the diagnosis cannot be made with conventional x-ray techniques, it may be necessary to resort to advanced imaging techniques such as cone beam computed tomography insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CBCT);. Although CBCT applications provide lower x-ray spread compared to imaging methods with computed tomography, when pediatric dentistry applications are considered, the high x-ray spread compared to conventional x-rays requires careful selection of areas of use in children. Since children are highly sensitive to ionizing radiation, exposure should be kept reasonably low. There are a significant number of published guidelines on the clinical use of CBCT in the literature. However, there is limited literature information on when and how often CBCT is indicated in pediatric dentistry. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy and usage areas of CBCT in pediatric dentistry.
Keywords : cone beam computered tomography, pediatric dentistry, dental imaging