Diagnostic tools in maxillofacial fractures: Is there really a need of three-dimensional computed tomography ?

Conclusion: 3D images gave an inside out picture of the actual sites of fractures. It acted as mind's eye for pre-operative planning and intra-operative execution of surgery. Better surgical treatment could be given to 33% of the cases because of better diagnostic ability of CT.
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research