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27 June 1988 CT Image Presentations For Oral Surgery
Michael L. Rhodes, Stephen L. G. Rothman, Melvyn S. Schwarz, Eva S. Tivattanasuk
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Abstract
Reformatted CT images of the mandible and maxilla are described as a planning aid to the surgical implantation of dental fixtures. Precisely scaled and cross referenced axial, oblique, CT generated panorex, and 3-D images are generated to help indicate where and how critical anatomic structures are positioned. This information guides the oral surgeon to those sites where dental implants have optimal osteotic support and least risk to sensitive neural tissue. Oblique images are generated at 1-2 mm increments along the arch of the mandible (or maxilla). Each oblique is oriented perpendicular to the local arch curvature. The adjoining five CT generated panorex views match the patient's mandibular (or maxilla) arch, with each of the views separated by twice the distance between axial CT slices. All views are mutually cross-referenced to show fine detail of the underlying mandibular (or maxilla) structure. Several exams are illustrated and benefit to subsequent surgery is assessed.
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Michael L. Rhodes, Stephen L. G. Rothman, Melvyn S. Schwarz, and Eva S. Tivattanasuk "CT Image Presentations For Oral Surgery", Proc. SPIE 0914, Medical Imaging II, (27 June 1988); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.968705
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KEYWORDS
Surgery

Computed tomography

Nerve

Bone

Medical imaging

Panoramic photography

Scanners

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