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16-03-2023 | Digital Volume Tomography | Original Scientific Article

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) referrals in paediatric patients: A 24-month retrospective study in two radiological centers in Campinas, Brazil

Authors: I. C. Quaresma Rêgo, A. Oenning, M. C. C. Nascimento, J. L. C. Junqueira, L. B. Oliveira

Published in: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry | Issue 3/2023

Abstract

Purpose

To evaluate the CBCT referrals in paediatric patients over a 24-month period.

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted in two radiological centers in Campinas, Brazil. Patients were divided into three age groups: G1: age under 10 years, G2: age between 10 and 12 years, and G3: age over 12 years. The following data were collected: patients’ age and sex, localisation, reasons for referral and dental specialty responsible for the request of CBCT exams.

Results

Data from 367 patients were assessed. CBCT was used more frequently in the Group 3 (58.9%). There was significant association between the region of the exam and age group (P < 0.05), with a higher percentage of exams in the maxilla for the age over 12 years (35.6%) than that of up to 10 years (50.9%) and between 10 and 12 years (51.1%). Alterations were observed in 79.3% of the exams and 47.4% showed impacted teeth with significant association with the increase in age group (P < 0.05). Of the total number of exams, (55.3%) were requested in Orthodontics followed by Oral Surgery (30.0%) and Paediatric Dentistry (9.5%).

Conclusions

It can be concluded that CBCT exams were indicated frequently for the age over 12 years. The presence of impacted teeth represented the main reason for referrals and Orthodontics was the dental specialty that indicated CBCT with higher frequency.

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Title: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) referrals in paediatric patients: A 24-month retrospective study in two radiological centers in Campinas, Brazil
Authors: I. C. Quaresma Rêgo
A. Oenning
M. C. C. Nascimento
J. L. C. Junqueira
L. B. Oliveira
Publication date: 16-03-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Digital Volume Tomography
Digital Volume Tomography
Published in: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry / Issue 3/2023
Print ISSN: 1818-6300
Electronic ISSN: 1996-9805
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-022-00775-x

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