Applications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Scans in Dental Medicine and Potential Medicolegal Issues - 09/11/23
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A cone beam central tomography (CBCT) scan produces images in orthogonal and non-orthogonal with great spatial resolution. When a dental health care practitioner (DHP) orders a CBCT scan, they should consider if it is truly indicated, as CBCT scans carry up to four times the dosage of radiation compared to panoramic radiographs. Any diagnostic imaging obtained of a patient should include a formal interpretive report commenting on the findings within the imaging. Ordering of limited field of view (FOV) CBCT scans and failing to report on abnormal findings present outside of the region of interest (ROI) is a potential medicolegal issue.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : CBCT, Cone beam, Panoramic, Plan film, Maxillofacial, FOV, Radiography
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Vol 68 - N° 1
P. 55-65 - janvier 2024 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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