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Four recent international peer review articles have been published using the exact equipment used by DMDI. The Morita 3D Accuitomo 170 CT. The only one in clinical use for 3D diagnostic procedures in Australia.
1. Dawood A, Patel S and Brown J 2009 "Cone Beam CT in dental practice" British Dental Journal Vol 207 No 1 Jul 11 pp 23.
Abstract : " Cone Beam Computed Technology is a relatively new three-dimensional imaging technology, which has been specifically developed for imaging the teeth and jaws. The aim of this paper is to acquaint the dental team with the various forms of this technology and its potential applications. An understanding of the underlying principals will allow the users of this technology to tailor the imaging protocol to the patient's individual needs to achieve the appropriate imaging at the lowest radiation dose"
2. Patel S, Dawood A, Whaites E & Pitt Ford T 2009 " New dimensions in endodontic imaging: Part 1. Conventional and alternative radiographic systems" International Endodontic Journal Vol 42 447-462.
Abstract: " Conventional radiographs used for the management of endodontic problems yield limited information because of the two-dimentional nature of image produced, geometric distortion and anatomical noise. These factors often act in combination. This review paper assesses the limitations of periapical radiographs and seeks to clarify three-dimentional imaging techniques that have been suggested as adjuncts to conventional radiographs. These include tuned aperture computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, computed tomography and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Of these CBCT appears or be an effective and safe way to overcome some of the problems associated with conventional radiographs"
3. Patel S, Dawood A, Mannocci F, Wilson R & Pitt Ford T 2009 " Detection of periapical bone defects in human jaws using cone beam computed tomography and intraoral radiography" International Endodontic Journal, 42 507-515.
Conclusion: " With intraoral radiography, external factors (ie, anatomical noise and poor irraditation geometry) which are not in the clinician's control, hinder the detection of periapical lesions. CBCT removes these factors. In addition, it allows the clinician to select the most relevant views of the area of interest resulting in improved detection of the presence and absence of artificial periapical lesions"
4. Patel S, Dawood A, Wilson R, Horner K & Mannocci F 2009 " The detection and management of root resorption lesions using intraoral radiography and conebeam computed tomography- an in vivo investigation" International Endodontic Journal , 42, 831-838.
Conclusion: " CBCT was effective and reliable in detecting the presence of resorption lesion. Although digital intraoral radiography resulted in an acceptable level of accuracy, the superior accuracy of CBCT may result in a review of the radiographic techniques used for assessing the type of resorption lesion present. CBCT's superior diagnostic accuracy also resulted in an increased likelihood of correct management of resorption lesions."
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