The Journal of the Korean dental association (대한치과의사협회지)

The Korean Dental Association (대한치과의사협회)
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Using cone-beam computed tomography in oral surgery and endodontics

외과학과 근관치료학 영역에서 콘빔형전산화단층영상 활용

  • Kim, Gyu-Tae (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University)
  • 김규태 (경희대학교 치의학전문대학원, 구강악안면방사선학교실)
  • Received : 2010.10.14
  • Accepted : 2010.10.21
  • Published : 2010.10.01
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Abstract

The use of cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT) image has been increased. Usually, the dentists use this images for the implant or orthodontic treatment. In this article, CBCT examples for oral surgery and endodontics are presented. CBCT is very useful when dentists extract teeth or provide endodontic treatment. The disadvantage of the CBCT image is also discussed simply. Clinicians could provide higher quality of medical care with CBCT.

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