Cone‐beam computed tomography and the dentist. Issue 1 (14th July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: MacDonald, David
• Is Part Of: Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry. Volume 8:Issue 1(2017)
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• Publication Date: 2015-07-14
• Subjects: cone‐beam computed tomography -- dentistry -- radiation dose -- radiology; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Mouth -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Mouth Diseases -- Periodicals; Tooth Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1111/jicd.12178
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2041-1618

Abstract

Abstract: Although cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) is just 15 years old, it has revolutionized the practice of dentistry, so much so, there is hardly a dental specialty which has not been affected by this technology. Nevertheless, it presents the dentist with a number of important challenges. An initial steep learning curve must be addressed without unnecessary exposure to the patient. This is particularly important when the patient is a child.