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Clinical use of cone-beam computed tomography in Western Norway: a referral-based retrospective study
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Western Norway (TkVestland), Bergen, Norway.
Malmö University, Faculty of Odontology (OD). Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Western Norway (TkVestland), Bergen, Norway .
2024 (English)In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, ISSN 0001-6357, E-ISSN 1502-3850, Vol. 83, p. 537-545Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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OBJECTIVE: To elucidate cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) referral profiles in Western Norway.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: In all, 3,031 referrals to oral- and maxillofacial radiologist were reviewed. Patient data were retrieved retrospectively from electronic charts. The patient's age, gender, and perceived clinical indication were noted, as well as relevant medical and dental history and whether the referring clinician was a general dentist or held a clinical dental specialty.

RESULTS: A total of 2,680 referrals fulfilled the inclusion criteria (UiB n = 1,471, and TkVestland, n = 1,209). The female:male ratio was 1,427:1,253. Mean age was 33 years - 35 years for females compared to 31 years for males (p < 0.001). The most common clinical indications were related to impacted teeth (29%), endodontic issues (17%), cleft lip palate (12%), and resorptions (10%). Less common were bone lesions, implant planning, trauma to the teeth or jaws, atypical orofacial pain, and temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ). The patient age-profiles mirrored differences in indications within the cohort. Most referrals were from specialist dentists such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and endodontists. Interestingly, 543/2,680 (20%) referrals were from general dentists.  Conclusions: Specialist dentists such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and endodontists refer most patients for clinical indications such as impacted teeth, endodontic issues, and resorptions.

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Medical Journals Sweden, 2024. Vol. 83, p. 537-545
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-71723DOI: 10.2340/aos.v83.41943PubMedID: 39324573Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85204941322OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-71723DiVA, id: diva2:1907452
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