Role of Cbct in Periodontics

This book explores the Role of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in periodontics, highlighting its value as a revolutionary imaging tool in modern dental diagnostics and treatment planning. Traditional two-dimensional radiographs often fail to detect critical periodontal defects due to limitations like superimposition and distortion. CBCT overcomes these challenges by providing accurate three-dimensional visualization of alveolar bone defects, furcation involvements, and periodontal ligament space. It plays a vital role in regenerative therapy, implant planning, and non-invasive monitoring of treatment outcomes. Beyond enhancing diagnostic accuracy, CBCT also improves interdisciplinary collaboration by offering detailed anatomical insights valuable to periodontists, implantologists, and oral surgeons alike. With its high spatial resolution, lower radiation dose compared to conventional CT, and ability to deliver precise quantitative assessments, CBCT has become an indispensable adjunct in periodontology, empowering clinicians to achieve predictable, evidence-based, and patient-centered results while setting new standards in dental imaging.