The Impact of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in Dental Radiology on the Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Abstract

Introduction: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a recent and modern method for examining dental pathologies. The high resolution and low radiation make this method a preferred method of imaging, being more and more widespread. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact of CBCT imaging in dental pathologies, in particular in the diagnosis and treatment planning of temporomandibular joint disorders of 13 patients. The novelty consists of the customization of the visual diagnostic and the minimally invasive therapy, based on high precision radiological data. Patients thus enjoy a dental benefit of the highest quality. Due to the improved mapping of the histological-theological structure, the CBCT method is indicated especially in treatment planning in implantology, dentoalveolar surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, and general dentistry.