Beam (structure)

Computed tomography

Medical physics

Computer science

Cone beam computed tomography

Dentistry

Rotation (mathematics)

Radiology

Tomography

Physics

Optics

Artificial intelligence

Orthodontics

Medicine

Nuclear medicine

Bearing (navigation)

Reciprocating motion

Computer vision

Dental Clinics of North America

In the last several decades, the need for 3D images in dentistry have developed. Computerized tomography was first introduced mainly with the advent of implantology, but its use remained limited to a small number of specialists, due to its indications, access and dose radiation. In the late 90's, a new technology using a cone-shaped beam and a reciprocating detector, which rotates around the patient 360 degrees and acquires projected data in a single rotation, namely the cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT), invaded dentistry, making the perception of 3D easily acceptable to dentists and their patients.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography