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Is cbct sufficient to look at the inferior view of the upper palate and mandible?

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Yes: Ir is the mosto complete radiographic tool available.

Answered 7/18/2015

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CBCT: Cone beam ct is the best tool we have in dentistry at the moment to visualize the entire head. The 3-dimensional image can be rotated to show any angle of the palate or mandible or other structures w/in the scanned area. Additionally, the amount of radiation you are exposed to with cbct can be up to four times less than a typical full mouth series of radiographs.

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Yes: Cone beam scans are the most state of the art method of imaging structures of the head. Properly interpreted, they provide more information than ever before.

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: A CBCT scan will enable the diagnosing doctor to have an amazing view of the head area that is scanned. Anatomical details of the hard tissues will be visible in almost any angle, so yes to your question. Soft tissues will require a MRI to evaluate the underlying anatomy.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

CBCT and MRI: Cone Beam CT imaging can be used to reliably measure FW, FH, and FL and to calculate the EV of the cleft. These are hard palate strictures. For the soft tissue and soft plate MRI is the standard of care. Hope it helps.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes, but: Yes, for most dental and oral surgical procedures. Since the CBCT shows primarily bone. sometimes an MRI scan is indicated if detail of soft tissue is required.

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