Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a radiographic technique that allows the three-dimensional visualization of the dental and maxillofacial tissues. In recent years, the use of this technique in our country has been increasing continuously. The aim of this study was to assess the reasons and distribution of the CBCT requests in a Dentomaxillofacial Radiology department of a dental faculty. MATERIALS AND METHOD: CBCT request forms belonging to 1087 patients attending the Dentomaxillofacial Radiology department, Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University were assessed. Information of the localization and reason of the request was recorded on a standard form prepared for the study. RESULTS: The requested CBCT images were found to be for implant planning (42.04%), jaw lesions (18.31%), relationship of the mandibular canal to the roots of third molars (11.13%), localization and relationship of impacted teeth with anatomic structures (7.82%), temporomandibular joint pathologies (3.13%), sinus pathologies (3.13%), tooth and jaw fractures (2.94%), alveolar bone quality and quantity (1.93%), cleft lip-plate (1.20%) and other reasons (8.37%), in order. CONCLUSION: The results of this study showed that most of the CBCT examinations were requested for implant planning.

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