Problems of Radiation Medicine and Radiobiology

K. Shunmugavelu¹, H. Kannapan², P. Vaishnavi³, E. C. Dhinakaran², S. Lavanya⁴, B. Kumar⁵

¹PSP Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Tambaram – Kanchipuram Main Road,
Oragadam, Panruti, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, 631604, India
²Sree Balaji Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chrompet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600044,
India
³Sri Venkateswara Dental College - Hospital, Off.Old Mahabalipuram Road, Near Navalur Thalambur,
Chennai, 600130, Tamil Nadu, India
⁴Malabar cancer centre, Thalassery, Kerala, 670103, India
⁵Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai,
Maharashtra, 400614, India

APPLICATIONS OF THREE DIMENSIONAL FACIAL COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN HEAD AND NECK REGION – A REVIEW

3D facial CT has evolved and revolutionized diagnosis leading to better management. The limitations of conventional 2D methods limit the therapeutic options related to leading to an erroneous treatment. Although 3D facial CT is expensive, its advantages outweigh the cons. They are used in surgery, prosthetic replacement, orthodontics and forensics.
Key words: 3D facial CT, prosthetic, orthodontics.

Problems of Radiation Medicine and Radiobiology.
2023;28:544-548. doi: 10.33145/2304-8336-2023-28-544-548

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