Role of cbct in periodontics and implant dentistry

Aim: To review the role of CBCT in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
Method of literature search: Research of the dental literature regarding CBCT in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Was performed in Medline, PubMed, Ebsco and Google databases, including manuscripts, original articles, reviews, case reports and published thesis from 1990 to 2018.
Conclusion: CBCT through its high spatial resolution, affordability, smaller size, lower acquisition and maintainence in periodontal imaging have allowed the Periodontist to enhance clinical outcomes thus providing ultimate patient satisfaction and a improved quality of life.