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The field of 3-dimensional imaging is rapidly advancing
in dentistry. Diagnosis, treatment simulation,
treatment planning and treatment outcomes are
greatly improved with the advent of Cone Beam
CT (3 dimensional technology) imaging. This program
will give you a general overview of the 3-D
imaging process, Cone Beam CT.

Cone Beam CT imaging has many advantages
over conventional radiographic imaging, and is
gradually becoming the standard of care for
numerous dental procedures. Dental practitioners
now have the technology to help make the
placement of implants, TMJ evaluation, impaction
studies, orthodontic treatment planning,
endodontic evaluation, airway evaluation, inferior
alveolar nerve location, and evaluating pathology
with lower radiation, more precise and successful.
Participants will also be introduced to
Accuitomo, another form of cone beam CT that
uses a higher resolution and smaller field of view.
The advantage of this high resolution imaging will
be discussed including instances when this form
of cone beam CT is most beneficial.

Acquiring these image volumes add responsibility
to dentists to broaden their knowledge base in
anatomy as well as gain adequate training in 3-D
imagery in order to extract required information
from these images. A hands-on, computer-based
experience will include a basic orientation and
systematic way to practice over the image volumes.
Different cone beam modalities will be
presented as well as the various software for
image enhancement manipulation and volume
rendering. Cases utilizing different imaging systems
will be demonstrated.

You Will Learn

When to refer patients for advanced imaging

What type of image to ask for

Incorporating advanced imaging
into your office workflow

Systematic evaluation of CT volumes

Describe and identify normal anatomy

Describe abnormalities and
form a diagnosis decision tree

How to decipher "what the radiologist
is saying"

Legal/liability aspects of this new technology