| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3119632 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become popular, and its many inherent advantages are indisputable. Nevertheless, CBCT is prescribed cautiously because the radiation dosage is higher than that of conventional radiography. When and to what extent should CBCT be prescribed for orthodontic patients? The purpose of this article is to present 4 curious cases in which a considerable discrepancy was found between the conventional panoramic radiograph and the CBCT view. Is it time to spare patients an unnecessary conventional panoramic radiograph and shift to CBCT for all patients?
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Authors
Yehya A. Mostafa, Amr Ragab El-Beialy, Gihan A. Omar, Mona Salah Fayed,