Incidental findings on cbct and classification according to their significance

In the future, 3-dimensional diagnostic imaging will certainly be the preferred imaging method in dentistry, with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) featuring prominently in the management of many cases. Nevertheless, increased information that advanced imaging techniques can result in increased amounts of findings that are unrelated to the reason the examination was conducted. The prevalence rate of these occult entities on CBCT varies widely among reported studies and may exceed 50%, depending mainly on demographic factors and field of view (FOV).
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research