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Which imaging technique uses a cone-shaped x-ray beam to acquire information and present it in three dimensions?
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)
What does FOV stand for in dental imaging?
Field of View
What is the purpose of multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) in dental imaging?
To create three anatomic planes of the body
Which plane divides the body into right and left sides?
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What is the term used to describe the smallest element of a three-dimensional image?
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What type of imaging uses a cone-shaped x-ray beam to acquire three-dimensional information?
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Which organization recommends that CBCT images be interpreted only by a board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist, or by a dentist with adequate training and/or experience?
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Who does the AAOMR recommend to interpret CBCT and implant imaging?
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Who does the ADA suggest to evaluate CBCT images?
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What is the training requirement for dental professionals who incorporate CBCT technology into their practices?
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Which of the following is NOT a common use of three-dimensional imaging in dentistry?
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What is one advantage of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging?
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What is one disadvantage of CBCT imaging?
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Why is the size of the field of view (FOV) important in CBCT imaging?
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