Dan Pãtroi^1#, Laura Iosif^2#, Georgiana Florentina Gheorghe^3*, Oana Elena Amza^3* and Ana-Maria Cristina Ţâncu²

¹Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
²Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
³Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania

*Corresponding Author: Georgiana Florentina Gheorghe and Oana Elena Amza, Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.

Received: February 24, 2025; Published: March 19, 2025

Abstract

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has become a cornerstone in modern dental implantology, particularly in prosthetically guided implant planning. This advanced imaging technology provides three-dimensional insights into bone anatomy, nerve pathways, and spatial relationships, enabling precise treatment planning. By offering detailed visualization of the alveolar ridge and surrounding structures, CBCT enhances diagnostic accuracy, facilitates optimal implant positioning, and reduces the risk of surgical complications. This article explores the role of CBCT in implant planning, highlighting ist role in an in-depth analysis of bone volume, the alveolar ridge, and the relationship between the future prosthetic restoration, adjacent teeth, and soft tissues.

 Keywords: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT); Teeth; Computed Tomography (CT)

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Citation

Citation: Georgiana Florentina Gheorghe and Oana Elena Amza. “CBCT Technology, The Cornerstone of Prosthetically Guided Implant Planning".Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 9.4 (2025): 67-77.

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