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BARROS, Maria Cecília Sinatura; CRAL, Wilson Gustavo; RUBIRA-BULLEN, Izabel Regina Fischer  e  CAPELOZZA, Ana Lúcia Alvares. Use and advantages of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Public University. Rev. Assoc. Paul. Cir. Dent. [online]. 2015, vol.69, n.4, pp. 336-339. ISSN 0004-5276.

Objective: To conduct a critical analysis on the use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scanner at Bauru School of Dentistry (USP/Brazil) and the indications of this imaging technique. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted by a single examiner, who evaluated and recorded all data pertaining to the images of CBCT between the year of 2008 and 2011. Results: A total of 1061 imaging of CBCT were requested in the four years of the study. Among them, 722 were considered relevant to the inclusion criteria exams. The reasons why the tests were requested were: orthodontic evaluation, endodontic evaluation, tooth resorption, paraendodontic surgery, salivary calculi location, bone evaluation, supernumerary teeth, temporomandibular joint assessment, root fracture, erupted teeth, third molar evaluation, endodontic retreatment , evaluation of the maxillary sinus, diagnosis of jaw injury, periodontal evaluation, postoperative control and evaluation for implantation. Conclusion: Applications of CBCT at Bauru School of Dentistry (USP-Brazil) in the given period in the current study were consistent with the indications established by the scientific literature. Filling out the application to perform the service is still not a common practice and mechanisms for the clarification of the service users.

Palavras-chave : radiography; tomography; x-ray computed; diagnosis.