Incidental findings in dental radiology are concerning for family doctors
Monsarrat Paul,
Galibourg Antoine,
Nasr Karim,
Telmon Norbert,
Maret Delphine
Affiliations
Monsarrat Paul
Department of Anatomical Sciences and Radiology, Dental Faculty, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse University Hospital, UFR Odontologie de Toulouse 3, Chemin des Maraîchers 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9Toulouse, France
Galibourg Antoine
Department of Prostheses, Dental Faculty, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
Nasr Karim
Department of Anatomical Sciences and Radiology, Dental Faculty, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse University Hospital, UFR Odontologie de Toulouse 3, Chemin des Maraîchers 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9Toulouse, France
Telmon Norbert
AMIS Laboratory - Laboratoire Anthropologie Moléculaire et Imagerie de Synthèse, Université de Toulouse, UMR 5288 CNRS, UPS, Toulouse, France
Maret Delphine
AMIS Laboratory - Laboratoire Anthropologie Moléculaire et Imagerie de Synthèse, Université de Toulouse, UMR 5288 CNRS, UPS, Toulouse, France
Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) is an imaging technology increasingly used in dentistry. Depending on the size of the examination area, visualization of anatomical structures outside the indication area may reveal incidental findings (IF). The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to 1) evaluate the frequency, location and different types of incidental findings (IF) revealed during CBCT examinations; 2) identify potential influencing factors such as gender or age; 3) highlight what the family doctor should know about CBCT and the benefits for medical care.
