Assessment of cbct image artifacts generated by implants located in the exomass

Currently, use of a small cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) field of view (FOV) has increased for several diagnostic purposes. However, smaller FOVs cause an indirect increase of the exomass, defined as the area outside of the FOV but between the source of x-rays and the image receptor. Metallic objects in the exomass generate artifacts that result in inconsistent image reconstructions.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research