CBCT in the upper airways evaluation

F. Cavadas, J. Fonseca, T. Marques, P. Fonseca

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Abstract

Cone Beam Computer Tomography (CBCT) is an auxiliary diagnostic tool that is increasingly used in dentistry and, therefore, would be an asset if it were subjected to airway segmentation, increasing the probability of detecting any anomaly and, consequently, assist in the screening of patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS). The main aim of this study is to determine the usefulness of CBCT in the early detection of oropharyngeal constriction, since it is an anatomical factor predisposing to OSAS. Considerable percentages were verified associated to the risk of OSAS, more specifically, 14.3% to the high risk and 28.6% to the moderate risk.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances and current trends in biomechanics
EditorsJorge Belinha, José Carlos Reis Campos, Elza Fonseca, Maria Helena Figueiral Silva, Maria Arcelina Marques, Maria Fernanda Gentil Costa, Susana Oliveira
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherCRC Press
Pages53-56
Number of pages4
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9781003217152
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Nov 2021
Event9th Portuguese Congress on Biomechanics - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 19 Feb 202120 Feb 2021

Conference

Conference9th Portuguese Congress on Biomechanics
Abbreviated titleCNB2021
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period19/02/2120/02/21

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