Incidental findings in dental radiology are concerning for family doctors

Incidental findings in dental radiology are concerning for family doctors

Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) is an imaging technology increasingly used in dentistry. Depending on the size of the examination area, visualization of anatomical structures outside the indication area may reveal incidental findings (IF). The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysi...

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Main Authors: Monsarrat Paul, Galibourg Antoine, Nasr Karim, Telmon Norbert, Maret Delphine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2019-07-01
Series:Open Medicine
Subjects:
incidental findings
cone-beam computed tomography
diseases
review
systematic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2019-0050
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Summary:Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) is an imaging technology increasingly used in dentistry. Depending on the size of the examination area, visualization of anatomical structures outside the indication area may reveal incidental findings (IF). The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to 1) evaluate the frequency, location and different types of incidental findings (IF) revealed during CBCT examinations; 2) identify potential influencing factors such as gender or age; 3) highlight what the family doctor should know about CBCT and the benefits for medical care.
ISSN:2391-5463

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