CBCT Interpretations and Relevance in DSM-CBCT Interpretations and Relevance in DSM

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Dania Tamimi discusses the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing. She emphasizes that CBCT is a tool to help reveal anatomy that may be a risk factor for these conditions, but should not be used as the sole diagnostic tool. The evaluation involves a sequential analysis from the tip of the nose down to the hyoid, examining various structures such as the internal nasal valves, nasal septum, transverse dimensions, palatine tonsils, lingual tonsils, and more. Dr. Tamimi also discusses the importance of considering factors such as head posture, tongue posture, and the presence of exostoses, as well as the limitations of using airway measurements as an indicator of sleep-disordered breathing. She advises focusing on clinical symptoms and using independent clinical judgment in making decisions for patients. The video also includes information on positioning for optimal CBCT acquisition, considerations for medical billing codes, and the relevance of CBCT in mandibular advancement device treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Captioned credits: Dr. Dania Tamimi, oral and maxillofacial radiologist

Keywords

CBCT

sleep-disordered breathing

anatomy

risk factor

diagnostic tool

nasal septum

palatine tonsils

lingual tonsils

clinical symptoms

obstructive sleep apnea