2021 Volume 9 Issue 3
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Reason for Referral for Cone Bean Computed Tomography in an Academic Setting


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Abstract

Cone beam radiography represents an essential tool for dental diagnostics that is utilized by most dental specialties. This study aims to evaluate the reason for referral for Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) evaluation in a university-based setting, along with characteristics of the referring dentists. A total of 546 referral forms was selected through systematic sampling technique, and different factors were recorded, including patient-related factors (age, gender), the reason for referral, the field of view, as well as referring dentist-related factors (specialty, experience). The mean age of the patients was 37.5 years. The most recorded reason for referral was implant site assessment (46.7%), followed by evaluation of root proximity to the adjacent anatomic structures (13.2%). The highest number of referrals came from the oral and maxillofacial surgery departments (36.1%), followed by periodontology (20.5%). Most referrals were requested by postgraduate students, and most evaluations involved a narrow field of view (54.6%). The use of CBCT appears to be needed by most specialties, despite a predominance of use by oral surgeons and periodontics. Implant site assessment represented the most common reason for the referral for CBCT.


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Ajlan SA, Mirdad AA, Alaqeely RS, Aldosimani MA. Reason for Referral for Cone Bean Computed Tomography in an Academic Setting. Ann Dent Spec. 2021;9(3):33-8. https://doi.org/10.51847/2NR3N2BxRb
APA
Ajlan, S. A., Mirdad, A. A., Alaqeely, R. S., & Aldosimani, M. A. (2021). Reason for Referral for Cone Bean Computed Tomography in an Academic Setting. Annals of Dental Specialty, 9(3), 33-38. https://doi.org/10.51847/2NR3N2BxRb
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