CBCT Advantages — NDEB AFK MCQ
Instant feedback + full explanation. One question, done properly.
Educational content. Not a substitute for clinical judgement or local policy.
Reveal the answer and explanation
Correct answer: E — Lower radiation dose with adequate hard tissue resolution
CBCT provides lower radiation dose (typically 10-50× lower than conventional CT) with adequate resolution for hard tissue (bone, teeth) imaging. It is ideal for dental implant planning, impacted teeth assessment, endodontic anatomy, TMJ evaluation, and jaw pathology. However, it has inferior soft tissue contrast compared to conventional CT or MRI, making it unsuitable for soft tissue tumour staging or intracranial pathology.
Reference: White & Pharoah – Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretation, 8th ed., 2019