Influence of Head Position on the CBCT Accuracy in Assessment of the Proximity of the Root Apices to the Inferior Alveolar Canal

Conclusion: Alteration of patient head positioning during CBCT scanning does not affect the relative position of the IAN and the apices of posterior teeth.  Keywords●Cone beam computed tomography  ●Head  ●Inferior alveolar nerve  ●Tooth apex
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research