Prevalence of Incidental Findings in Oral and Maxillofacial Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract

As the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is increasing and the quality of images is enhanced, the likelihood of incidental findings detection in CBCT radiographs is raised. Variable frequency of incidental findings on oral and maxillofacial CBCT scans has been reported.

Keywords

• incidental findings
• oral and maxillofacial radiology
• cone-beam computed tomography
• systematic review