The importance of volumetric computed tomography in diagnosis and orthodontic planning of impacted teeth

• Main Authors: Rúbens Raymundo Júnior (Author), Tatiana Araújo de Lima (Author), Alfredo Soares Veiga (Author), Álvaro de Moraes Mendes (Author), Maria Teresa de Andrade Goldner (Author), Mariana Martins e Martins (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In orthodontic cases in which there is the presence of impacted teeth, the first complementary exams required are usually panoramic and periapical radiographs to assess the condition of the impacted tooth and the relationship of this element with the adjacent teeth and structures. However, these exa...