ISSN 2326-7283
African Journal of Internal Medicine ISSN 2326-7283 Vol. 3 (10), pp. 262-265, November, 2015. © International Scholars Journals
Review
Challenges of 2dimension (2D) Vs 3dimension (3D) imaging application in dental treatment
*Ananda Najib Arshad, Dayang L. Zain and Jaclyn Karpal Francissca
Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia.
*Corresponding Authors. Email: [email protected]
Accepted 18 October, 2015
Abstract
Panoramic radiography is a 2 dimension radiograph (2D) and the most widely used technique. Because of the limitations of 2D radiographic techniques, due to overlapping lack of sharpness, technique sensitive and high radiation exposure to the patient, the need for more advanced techniques that could show anatomical relationships three dimensionally increased. Due to the introduction of CBCT, 3D images are becoming more easily available for use in dentistry. However, transfer of treatment plane into successful treatment is more achievable with 3D images. Thus, it takes into consideration less complication, no time wasting for dentist and patient and no financial loss for both patient and the dentist.
Key words: Panoramic radiography, 2 dimension, 3D images.