[Experience in using computed tomography in the diagnosis of diseases of the maxillofacial area]

Thirty patients aged 19 to 70 suffering from various diseases and injuries of maxillofacial organs and tissues (chronic odontogenic osteomyelitis, sinusitis, malignant and benign neoformations of the jaws and perimaxillary soft tissues, injuries to facial skull) were examined using computer-aided tomography. The method is described in detail, its potentialities in the diagnosis of the said diseases and injuries are demonstrated.