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For the underlying bony structures, multi detector computed tomography as a three-dimensional imaging technique was the classical pendant. The development of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) brought three-dimensional imaging into the daily routine of dental medicine. Only a few years after the introduction of this technique it is widely utilized not only in specialized centres but also in general dentistry. Most of clinicians appreciate the new insight into their patient’s anatomy and strongly believe into the benefit of this technology. However, despite the broad application of this technology the evidence for most indications is quite unclear. Aim of this project is to gain evidence for certain applications in surgical and non-surgical indications especially in regards to new imaging modalities such as low dose CBCT or photon counting computed tomography (PCCT).
PD Dr. Silvio Valdec
Prof. Dr. Dr. Bernd Stadlinger
A major research focus of the Clinic of Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery is dental MRI of the oral cavity. Dental MRI is challenged by motion artifacts, complex and small vascular and neuronal anatomy, and susceptibility induced artifacts due to magnetic field inhomogeneities caused by e.g. dental implants or dentures. With recent advances in sequences and innovations dental MRI represents a promising option with great potential to establish itself as a diagnostic tool in various disciplines of operative dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The use of dental MRI is being investigated in collaboration with the Department of Neuroradiology of the University Hospital of Zurich and its MR Physics. Through this multidisciplinary collaboration, we aim to provide our patients with a radiation-free imaging alternative for indication-specific, modality-oriented, precise diagnosis and treatment in routine clinical practice.
Dr. Adib Al-Haj Husain
PD Dr. Silvio Valdec
Prof. Dr. Dr. Bernd Stadlinger
The aim of a digital scientific film is to introduce modern media into university teaching and post-graduate education. Dental education inceasingly focusses on systemical correlations between the intra-oral situation and the general systemic condition of the patient. By currently two digitally produced films we want to illustrate processes of cell-to-cell communication that occur during or after dental treatments. For this purpose we focussed on implant osseointegration and the development and treatment of periodontitis. The films visualize and explain relevant cell types and mediators during e.g. healing processes. This enables to illustrate complex biological processes using modern image technology in order to increase the interest and understanding of biology.
Prof. Dr. Dr. Bernd Stadlinger
