THE DIAGNOSTIC CAPABILITIES OF THE CBCT IN VERIFICATION THE PATHOLOGIES OF BITE AND POSITIONS OF INDIVIDUAL TEETH

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Today, the dentist plays an important role in improving the quality and effectiveness of primary care at the pre-hospital stage, especially in rural areas. The work of a dentist in the field of primary health care, integrated with a general practitioner – family doctor, to improve the quality and effectiveness of diagnostic, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation care to the population of different age groups plays a significant role. In most European countries, where 80–85% of dentists are general practitioners, they work at the primary level on the principle of a family doctor, treating the most common diseases of the teeth and mouth and carrying out preventive measures. However, it is difficult to imagine the recognition and treatment of various diseases of the maxillofacial region without modern diagnostic methods, including radiological, which are the leading methods in dental practice. Focusing on the current state of radiology, it should be noted that the method of cone-beam computed tomography is becoming a standard in dental practice, so the use of cone-beam computed tomography in orthodontic practice can be classified into four areas of application: 1) proper diagnostics: evaluation of skeletal features, symmetry or asymmetry of bone and dental structures, evaluation of the position of displaced and impacted teeth, bone growth of the facial skeleton, patency of the upper respiratory tract and complex structures of the temporomandibular joint, as well as areas of the hard palate; 2) treatment planning: different volume of orthodontic interventions, prior to fixing braces, precise location in the area of unerupted or impacted teeth, for the manufacture of various types of orthodontic devices in conjunction with the capabilities of CAD/CAM technologies;