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NOGUEIRA, Alexandre Simões et al. Cone-beam computed tomography in oral implantology: Case series report. Rev. Assoc. Paul. Cir. Dent. [online]. 2012, vol.66, n.3, pp. 227-233. ISSN 0004-5276.

The cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a diagnostic imaging tool recently introduced in dentistry. In oral implantology its use provides a better planning as more precise measurements of height, width, thickness and bone quality can be obtained. In addition, the relationships among potential sites for implant placement and noble anatomic structures, especially the maxillary sinus, nasal cavity, the mental foramen and mandibular canal can be evaluated with more fidelity. The objective of this study was to present a series of cases in which the CBCT was used in patients submitted to implant placement surgery. In two cases the CBCT proved to be important in determining the preoperative dimensions of the implants and choose their anatomical sites. In the other two cases CBCT showed to be relevant to resolve the complications due to the implant installation that were planned based only in conventional exams (panoramic radiograph), in these situations there were accidental implant displacement for inside the maxillary sinus and mandibular canal. Based on these report of a series of cases and in the literature used, it is concluded that CBCT is an exam extremely important in oral rehabilitation with implants, from planning, accident preventions and resolution of any complications.

Palavras-chave : diagnostic imaging; cone-beam computed tomography; dental implants.