Artifacts - The Achilles' heel of Cone-Beam CT Imaging
Speaker
NOTE: The format of the lecture has changed from hybrid to online only.
Dr. Sousa Melo is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. He
serves on several committees at the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
(AAOMR) and is the current chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Section at ADEA
(American Dental Education Association). He is an active researcher with interests including
indications and limitations of cone beam CT, and imaging of the temporomandibular joints.
He has published 8 book chapters and 45+ papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Disclosure: Dr. Sousa Melo has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Description
Session Learning Objectives: - Review foundational principles related to cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging. - Identify key limitations of CBCT associated with image artifacts. - Classify and describe various types of CBCT artifacts based on their underlying causes. - Examine research addressing CBCT artifacts, including personal contributions.
Educational Objectives
- Review foundational principles related to cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging.
- Identify key limitations of CBCT associated with image artifacts.
- Classify and describe various types of CBCT artifacts based on their underlying causes.
- Examine research addressing CBCT artifacts, including personal contributions.