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CBCT and emerging imaging

Cone beam CT produces 3D images for implant planning, impacted teeth, the TMJ and pathology, but it is not a screening tool and its dose varies widely with field of view. Intraoral cameras and scanners use no ionizing radiation. AI software that flags caries and bone loss supports, but does not replace, the clinician's diagnosis.

High-yield facts · 3

  1. CBCT gives 3D images used for implant planning, impacted teeth, TMJ and pathology; it is not for routine screening.S20
  2. Intraoral cameras and scanners do not use ionizing radiation.T7
  3. Artificial intelligence tools that flag caries and bone loss on radiographs are now FDA-cleared aids, not replacements for diagnosis. (verify for current listings)S20

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