Role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography System in Implant Dentistry- An Overview

The Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) system in all fields of dentistry is well known. This is a technology based evolution with transition from two dimensional to three dimensional imaging in the maxillofacial region. It is used in planning dental implant treatment as it assesses the bone and the hard dental tissue with respect to the quality and quantity. Hence, appropriate diagnosis at initial stages is important factors in determining the success of dental implants. This paper provides an overview based on assessment of ridge morphology, available bone quality and quantity and technology based guided implant placement.