[Computed tomography in the diagnosis of major stomatological diseases]

The paper summarizes the results of an examination of 32 patients aged 19 to 70 years who present with various dental diseases and maxillofacial soft injuries (chronic odontogenic maxillary osteomyelitis, osteoradionecrosis of the jaw, sinusitis, malignant and benign neoplasms of the jaw and perimaxillary soft tissues, facial injuries, etc.), by using computerized tomography (CT). It also describes a CT procedure, shows its potentialities in the diagnosis of major dental diseases and injuries to maxillofacial organs and tissues.