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Cone‐beam computed tomography of the maxillofacial region—an update
Author(s) -
Kau Chung How,
Božič Marko,
English Jeryl,
Lee Robert,
Bussa Harry,
Ellis Randy K.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the international journal of medical robotics and computer assisted surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.556
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1478-596X
pISSN - 1478-5951
DOI - 10.1002/rcs.279
Subject(s) - cone beam computed tomography , pace , medical physics , computer science , computed tomography , imaging technology , emerging technologies , medicine , radiology , artificial intelligence , physics , astronomy
Background During the last few years, craniomaxillofacial diagnosis of the head has been confronted with an increasing number of innovations and improvements. The main progress occurred following the introduction of cone‐beam technology in computed tomography in the 1990s. The number of manufacturers and devices using this technology for the maxillofacial region is growing rapidly and they are now becoming readily available. Materials This article focuses on cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) devices applied to the maxillofacial region. CBCT serves as a bridge from two dimensions (2D) to three dimensions (3D), with lower irradiation than conventional CT. Different manufacturers and models are now available to satisfy the different needs of clinicians. Results A recent review of the manufacturers found 23 CBCT devices on the market. The specifications, applications and other issues of currently available CBCT devices are presented and discussed. Conclusions 3D imaging is developing at a very fast pace. New technologies and machines are emerging and CBCT is becoming readily available. Due to the growing demand for the technology based on the needs of clinicians, there is now a wide and growing selection of devices on the market. Some of the new advances now mean that CBCT imaging should be a well‐considered option in maxillofacial imaging. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.