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international journal of stomatology & occlusion medicine
Published in: international journal of stomatology & occlusion medicine 1/2011

01-08-2011 | original article

Computed tomography, cone beam computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging diagnostic possibilities in dentistry

Author: Ralf KW Schulze

Published in: international journal of stomatology & occlusion medicine | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) imaging procedures are gaining ever increasing importance in dental medicine. However, the rapid advance of these techniques poses a challenge to the user to update knowledge on a regular basis. This article reviews the techniques of computed tomography (CT), cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and their application in dental medicine.
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Metadata
Title
Computed tomography, cone beam computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging diagnostic possibilities in dentistry
Author
Ralf KW Schulze
Publication date
01-08-2011
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Published in
international journal of stomatology & occlusion medicine / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 1867-2221
Electronic ISSN: 1867-223X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12548-011-0007-6

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