CT scan interpretation for maxillofacial trauma Pt in emergency room corelate bet clinical signs and CT findings

3. Acomputerized tomography (CT) scan combines a series of X-ray images
taken from different angles around the body and uses computer processing
to create cross-sectional images (slices) of the bones, blood vessels and
soft tissues inside your body. CT scan images provide more-detailed
information than plain X-rays do

4. 1. More sensitive for fracture detection.
2. Show significate soft tissue injury , especially rupture globe.
3. Easier to perform , quicker than complete views of plain films radiographs.
4. No superimposition such founded in plain films.
5. Pre-surgical planning for complex injury.
1. CT can miss subtle tooth fractures along the axial plane
2. CT may has artifacts which may disturb interpretation of tooth supporting structure
3. CT relatively has high cost comparable with plain X-ray or panorama X-ray