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2 Invention ofCone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
The scope of dental imaging and digital dentistry has been greatly expanded with the invention of CBCT. This 3D modality, also known as cone beam volumetric imaging (CBVI) and cone beam volumetric tomography (CBVT), is the most sig­nicant technologic advancement in maxillofacial imaging. After justifying any radiographic image, one should peruse the rule of optimization consisting “ALARA” (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) to reduce any unnecessary patient exposure. CBCT benets from lower dose and cost compared to MDCT imaging. The radia­tion dose varies based on the applied imaging protocol (exposure parameters, e.g., mA, kVp), eld of view (FOV), and resolution preference (standard or high); how­ever, even in extended or craniofacial FOVs, the dosage is substantially lower than MDCT (Table1) [5]. In addition, ultralow-dose CBCT scan manufacturers use a radiation dose comparable with a single plain radiograph.
Currently, there are 279 CBCT models from 47 manufactures available commer­cially with applications not limited to the skull, such as cardiac imaging, radiother­apy, extremities, and peripheral bone imaging (Table2). Maxillofacial CBCT units can be classied according to the orientation of patient during image acquisition: standing, seated, and supine (Fig.2) [6]. Standing units, like a panoramic machine, are the most common type; however, these units are prone to motion artifacts and cannot be adjusted for lower heights especially in disabled patients in wheelchair. Supine units, such as NewTom 7G (Verona, Italy), provide higher patient stability and greatly reduce patient motion artifacts. In addition, these types of units allow accurate assessment of airway, especially in micro-gnathic patients with obstructive sleep apnea. However, supine units are physically large with a bigger footprint con­suming more area. In all settings, the patient’s head should be completely immobilized.
Table 1 Comparison of effective dose from CT examinations. Note the higher effective dose of MDCT compared to CBCT
Imaging modality CBCT Small FOV
MDCT Maxillofacial
CBCT cone beam computed tomography, d days, FOV eld of view, M month, MDCT multidetec­tor computed tomography, msv millisievert, μSv micro-sievert
Examination Median effective dose
Medium FOV Large FOV
Head 2msv 8M
50µSv 100µSv 120µSv 650µSv
Equivalent background exposure (d, M)
6 d 12 d 15 d 2M
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Table 2 Selected maxillofacial CBCT machines available with large detector size, providing large FOV for craniofacial assessments. Note that large FOVs generally have lower spatial resolu­tions compared to small FOVs
Manufac-
Model
Viso G7 Planmeca
NewTom 7G wide vision
NewTom VGi EVO
3D Accu­itomo 170
i-CAT FLX17
CS 9600 Carestream
SCANORA 3Dx
i3D- Pre­mium Green 21
NewTom VGi
GALIL­EOS Com­fort PLUS
KaVo OP 3D Pro Vision
turer
(Helsinki, Finland)
Quantita­tive radiol­ogy (Verona, Italy)
Quantita­tive radiol­ogy (Verona, Italy)
J.Morita (Kyoto, Japan)
Kavo imaging (Hateld, PA)
dental, (Atlanta, GA)
Soredex (Tuusula, Finland)
VATECH (Gyeonggi­do, Korea)
Quantita­tive radiol­ogy (Verona, Italy)
Dentsply, Sirona (Bensheim, Germany
KaVo imaging (Hateld, PA)
X-ray Unit type
Stand upFixed
Supine Rotat-
Stand upRotat-
Seated Fixed
Seated Fixed
Seated or stand up
Seated Fixed
Seated Fixed
Stand upRotat-
Stand upFixed
Stand upFixed
gen-
erator
anode
ing
anode
ing
anode
anode
anode
Fixed
anode
anode
anode
ing
anode
anode
anode
Focal spot size (min– max) (mm)
0.5 1–36 200–
0.3–
0.6
0.3 15–25360 100–
0.5 5.4–
0.5 4.8–
0.3–
0.7
0.5 18–34360 100–
0.5 18 360 200–
0.3 18–26360 75–
0.5 14 204 125–
0.5 11–42360 85–
Scan
Scan
technol-
time
ogy
min–
(degree
max)
of rota-
(s)
tion)
360
7.2–26Partial or com­plete 360
180–
17.5
360
360 125–
26.9
5.5–40360 75 4×4–16×17
Voxel size (min– max) (𝞵m)
75– 600
90– 500
300
80– 250
400
500
400
300
250
420
FOV D×H (min– max) (cm)
3×3–30×30
4×4–29×56
5×5–24×19
4×4–17×12
8×5–17×23
5×5–25×16.5
8×8–21×19
6×6–15×15
15×15
5×5–13×15
D diameter, FOV eld of view, H height, max maximum, min minimum
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Fig. 2 Various types of CBCT machines. NewTom 7G wide vision (Verona, Italy) supine CBCT unit (a). The patient is reclined on back and further inserted into the gantry. The supine position reduces patient motion artifact and enables accurate assessment of the airway in patients with sleep apnea disorder. Planmeca Viso 7G (Helsinki, Finland) standing CBCT unit (b). Soredex (SCANORA 3Dx, Tuusula, Finland) seated CBCT unit (c). The machine turns around the patient’s head like a panoramic imaging system (b, c)
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3 Principles ofImage Production
CBCT image production consist of three major steps: 1- X-ray generation, 2- X-ray detection, and 3- image reconstruction. A divergent cone-like or pyramidal X-ray source is directed to the specic region of interest (ROI) and the remaining beam (attenuated, scattered, and with no interaction) reaches the detector on the other side. Different image detectors could be used in CBCT machines, the most common is cesium iodide/amorphous silicon at panels (CsI/a-si FPD). A series of raw data (also known as basis frame) are produced by a single 180° to 720° rotation of gantry around the patient’s head [7]. The number of raw images vary from 100 to 1000. Each frame is similar to a 2D cephalometric radiography, each slightly offsets from the next. The projection data is primarily reconstructed to three orthogonal planes of the axial, sagittal, and coronal planes. A secondary reconstruction is further applied to provide multi-planar reformat (MPR) and volumetric rendering (VR) images (Figs.3 and 4) [8].
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Reformatted Panoramic
Axial
Cross-sectional
Coronal
Orthogonal projections
Sagittal
Ray sum
VR
IVR
MIPSurface renderin
DVR
Fig. 3 Cone beam computed tomographic volumetric data reconstruction. Primary reconstruction of raw data resulting in orthogonal planes (axial, coronal, and sagittal). Display modes can further be divided into two categories: multi-planar reformation (MPR), such as reformatted panoramic and cross-sectional views, and volumetric rendering (VR), which can be further divided into two categories of direct (DVR) and indirect VR (IVR)
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Fig. 4 Various CBCT 3D volumetric renderings. (a) Maximum intensity projection (MIP) which is a “pseudo”-three-dimensional image representing the highest pixel value along an imaginary projection ray. (b) A full-thickness ray sum simulating lateral cephalometric image. (c) Surface rendering of bone as a solid surface or shaded surface display. (d) Surface rendering of soft tissue, bone, and airway. (e) Paranasal sinuses and airway view transparent bone. (f) Soft tissue prole view. (g) Color shaded surface bone rendering; note that the patient has a lesion in anterior man­dible. (h) Spectral colored 3D view; higher X-ray attenuating structures, such as titanium implant xture, crown, and enamel, are provided in blue hue. Lower attenuating structures such as bone and roots are shown in green hue. (i) MIP image with indication of the major nerves: inferior alveolar, nasopalatine, infraorbital, and pterygopalatine nerves
4 CBCT Resolution andVoxel Size
CBCT resolution can be divided into two categories, contrast resolution and spatial resolution. The ability to show difference in photon attenuation in gray values is called the contrast resolution of system. CBCT has poor soft tissue contrast com­pared to MDCT and therefore cannot assess soft tissue of maxillofacial region in detail. This limitation is mainly due to presence of artifacts and inherent noise of FPD detectors.
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The volumetric data in CBCT are in the form of isotropic voxels. The smaller the voxel size, the higher detail is presented in the imaging, which directly effects spa­tial resolution. These result in a greater spatial resolution (0.4–0.076mm), often exceeding some of the highest grade MDCT scans. Most CBCT machines have the ability of adjusting to at least two voxel sizes, one for the standard resolution and one for high-resolution scans. The focal spot size also affects the spatial resolution with smaller focal spots, higher resolution is obtained. High-resolution scans are specially needed in 3D reconstruction of delicate anatomic structures, such as the orbital oor, lamina papyracea, and anterior wall of maxillary sinus [9].
5 Field ofView (FOV)
The anatomical volume being assessed is controlled by FOV, also known as scan volume, which contains the region or regions of interest the clinician needs to assess. The dimensions of FOV depends on detector size, beam projection geome­try, and collimation. This dimension should be selected based on patient’s anatomi­cal size and prescription (Table 3). The correct choice of FOV size reduces unnecessary patient dose and minimizes scatter radiation, consequently improving the image quality. Most CBCT units are classied based on the largest dimension of FOV (Tables 2 and 3).
Table 3 FOV option size and applications provided by various CBCT machines
FOV size (Cm)
FOV Type Extended 23×17 • Full skull
Extra large 15×15 • Bimaxillary orthognathic
Large 15×12 • Multiple dental implants in both
3D surface rendering
(D×H)
Applications
• Craniofacial
• Cervical vertebrae
• Paranasal sinus
• Airway
surgeries
• Maxillofacial trauma
• Paranasal sinus
• Bilateral TMJ assessment
jaws
• Bimaxillary orthognathic surgeries
• Maxillofacial trauma
• Bilateral TMJ assessment
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FOV size (Cm) (D×H)
8×12 • Multiple dental implants in both
8×8 • Dentoalveolar assessment of one
Applications
jaws
• Full mouth assessment
• Assessment of impacted third molars
jaw (maxilla or mandible)
• Assessment of multiple impacted teeth, multiple implants in both left and right side in a single jaw
FOV Type Medium
Small
3D surface rendering
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Cm centimeters, D diameter, 3D three-dimensional, FOV eld of view, H height
6×6 • Localized region of maxilla or
mandible
• Limited dentoalveolar trauma
• Root fractures, luxation, and/or displacement of teeth
• Endodontic assessment, potential for extra canals, complex morphology root or crown, and dental abnormalities
• Impacted tooth
• Single dental implant
For large FOVs, larger detector size is required; due to the higher cost of large FPD detectors, some machines apply stitching or bio-image registration, in which two or more FOVs are integrated vertically or horizontally to provide the needed anatomy.
Larger FOVs provide information on craniofacial anatomy in cases in need of orthognathic surgeries or reconstruction prosthesis and are generally applied with standard resolution protocols to further control patient radiation dose. To enable scanning ROI larger than FOV of the detector, data can be obtained from two or more scans and further superimposition or fusion of volumetric data using ducial markers (bio-image registration). In addition, some software can fuse adjacent volu­metric scans to provide larger volumetric data.
Small FOVs are usually applied in high resolution to present higher detail espe­cially in endodontic cases in search of a missing or obliterated root canals and verti­cal fractures. Although each FOV can be cropped or segmented into a smaller FOV, to adjust patient dose, FOV should be compatible with clinical indications and patient size.
Segmentation, meaning separation of area of interest, can be performed in any FOV using three methods: 1- manual, 2- semiautomatic, and 3- fully automatic segmentation. Segmenting an outline of desired anatomy is an essential step in gen­erating 3D models especially in treatment planning of patients with craniofacial deformities [10] (Fig. 5) (See chap “Data Storing and Conversion in Computer­Assisted Oral and Maxillofacial Treatments”).
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Fig. 5 Automatic segmentation. (a) Segmentation of paranasal sinuses and airways using OnDemand application (Cybermed, Seoul, Korea). (b) Segmentation of maxillofacial area to max­illa (yellow), mandible (green), teeth (white), and airway (teal) using Diagnocat application (Diagnocat Inc., USA). This masking process results in better visualization of the maxillofacial area and can provide ready-made models for printing on a 3D printer
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Fig. 6 Selected CBCT artifacts. (a) Cone beam artifact at the superior aspect of image due to inadequate data in reconstruction, (b) aliasing artifact causing ne alternating hypodense and hyperdense stripes in the posterior periphery of volumetric mage, (c) motion artifact resulting in double cortical border in mandible, and (d) beam hardening and metallic artifact
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6 CBCT andArtifacts
CBCT artifact is the fundamental factor impairing image quality. CBCT inherently has higher artifacts than MDCT, due to a lower X-ray energy spectrum and cone beam geometry. However, metallic artifacts are lower in CBCT.Various types of artifacts such as inherent artifacts, procedure-related artifacts, introduced artifacts, and patient motion artifacts may be present in the image (Fig.6). Artifacts may interfere with the diagnostic process; therefore, every clinician should be aware of their presence.
7 Clinical Reflections
CBCT imaging is now applied in all areas of dentistry such as diagnosis and man­agement of impacted teeth, implantology, temporomandibular disorders, traumatol­ogy, pathological lesions (e.g., inammatory conditions, cysts, benign or malignant tumors, paranasal sinus disorders, and soft tissue calcications and ossications), orthognathic surgery, cleft palate deformities, obstructive sleep apnea patients, and surgical navigation (Fig.7) [11]. It is assumed that CBCT can replace MDCT in most maxillofacial diagnostic, surgical planning, and follow-up needs. The greatest impact of CBCT is in dental implant surgeries. Cross-sectional images provide information on alveolar bone height and width and accurately provides distance to inferior alveolar nerve in the mandible, nasal, and sinus oor in maxilla (Fig.8).
CBCT has a major role in computer-assisted surgeries (CAS) and additive manu­facturing (AM). The obtained volumetric data can be used in the two main catego­ries: computer-assisted presurgical planning and navigation (See chap “Data Storing and Conversion in Computer-Assisted Oral and Maxillofacial Treatments”) [12]. Computer-assisted presurgical planning includes preoperative surgical simulation with 3D images (Fig.9) or models (Fig.10). Preoperative surgical simulations with 3D images are used to determine the appropriate position, angulation, and size of dental implants noting the ridge anatomy, quality, and landmarks prior to inser­tion [13].
Recent advances in the elds of computer-assisted orthognathic surgery planning and resection surgeries, due to the presence of intrabony pathologic lesions, use software incorporating the DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) data from CBCT and have provided a valuable tool assisting in the diag­nosis, treatment planning, and evaluation of treatment outcomes of maxillofacial deformities [1]. CBCT is by far the most used modality for digitizing CAD models for AM purposes for 3D bone imaging, as bone provides an excellent contrast and allows for high spatial accuracy to be pursued by utilizing “sharp” reconstruction kernels [14]. (Fig.10).
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Fig. 7 Selected applications of CBCT in the eld of dentistry. (a) MIP view of a patient with his- tory of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery shows the locations of the pin and plates and sites of osteotomies. (b) Coronal MPR follow-up image of patient with history of complete maxillectomy due to the presence of a malignant lesion and reconstruction of left orbital oor with mesh prosthe­sis. (c) Axial CBCT accurately locates the position of the impacted supernumerary premolar. (d) Cross-sectional image indicates the presence of a cystic radiolucent pathologic lesion at the apical region of upper lateral incisor. (e) Cross-sectional view showing implant xture fracture. (f) Axial view indicates complete root canal calcication of left central incisor due to the history of trauma. (g) Reformatted panoramic view shows relation of impacted mandibular third molar to the inferior alveolar nerve canal. (h) Reformatted panoramic of a patient captured with dentures in occlusion with radiopaque markers for further scan registration and implant guide reconstruction