Program Objectives
1. Basic parameters of good image quality and understanding the importance of the same with respective specialities in dentistry. 2. Optimal computers and screens to study CBCT scans. 3. Keeping ALARA in centre stage discussing radiation hazards with CBCT and comparing it to intra-oral and Panoramic radiography. 4. American, European and Indian Academy of Maxillofacial Radiology guidelines for the patient and imaging protocol. 5. Handle CBCT data, share scans, DICOM formats and its importance in Integrated Dentistry. 6. Limitations in CBCT and tips to overcome them. 7. How to read CBCT scan images from various software, PDFs and recognising anatomical landmarks in the dento-maxillofacial region with CBCT. 8. Implant Planning on CBCT, from single tooth to Tilted implant used in All on 4 or pterygoid regions. 9. In Endodontics utilise 3D information to achieve good prognosis well before beginning of the treatment. 10. Presurgical site analysis, Assessment of Impacted teeth, third molars, Periodontics and avoiding last minute surprises and surgical complications. 11. Read Pathologies of the jaw and TMJ for early intervention and better prognosis. 12. The art of writing a radiological CBCT report.
