Evaluation of CBCT Images: Two Case Reports of Calcifications and Anatomical Variations.
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2018
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CBCT (Cone-Beam Computerized Tomography) allows multiplanar visualization of the
craniofacial structures to evaluate patients for several pathologies and problems. Because
of two dimensioned imaging modalities’ limitations and the carelessness of most
clinicians about the anatomical structures or pathologies which are outside of the regions
of primary interest; some pathologies, calcifications or anatomic variations may be
missed. Most incidental findings such as anatomical variations and calcifications are
asymptomatic or requires no intervention but some of them may be life threatening. At the
same time these incidental findings can be indicator for important systemic diseases. Aim
of these case reports to take attention and increase of the knowledge of some anatomical
variations and the structures which was found incidentally while dental implant planning.
Accurate diagnosis of these structures plays a precious role to avoid complications in
surgical procedures.
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Anatomical Variation, Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Nasopalatine Canal, Soft Tissue Calcification