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Published on: February 23, 2024
Optimization of cone beam CT exposure for pre-surgical evaluation of the implant site
A Dawood1, J Brown, V Sauret-Jackson
1Cavendish Imaging, London, UK. andrewdawood@hotmail.com
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of reducing patient X-ray dose in the course of implant site evaluation.
Methods:
Retrospective practice-based study using a Morita F170 Accuitomo cone beam CT (CBCT) scanner with variable exposure parameters and operating a small cylindrical field of view of 4 cm diameter and 4 cm height. 6 experienced dental surgeons scored the image quality of dental scans on a 5-point scale for adequacy in providing the required information in 2 categories: bone height from alveolar crest to the relevant anatomical structure and bone width.
Results:
Lower-dose protocols only marginally affected the preference of the reviewers of the resulting images.
Conclusions:
There is potential to reduce patient dose very significantly in CBCT examinations for implant site evaluation.
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