Given the importance of dental and oral health when fasting in the month of Ramadan, a visit to the dentist before fasting is highly recommended. If necessary, the dentist can provide suggestions for conducting dental x-rays, with the aim of avoiding some disturbances during fasting, such as toothache, canker sores, bad breath and others.

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Dental X-ray examinations can be in the form of Periapical Dental X-rays, Panoramic, Chepalometry and CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography).
Radiographs in Dentistry have often been used to support the determination of the diagnosis of a disease or disorder.

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CONE-BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY 3 dimension (CBCT 3D) is a high-resolution compute-based radiography tool that produces accurate 3-dimensional imaging of the anatomy of the oral, facial and jaw cavities to help meet dental and oral care information needs, such as in the dental implant installation and treatment process. cases of other jaw and dental abnormalities.

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Dental X-ray examination with 3D CBCT produces an accurate 3-dimensional image and can provide an overview of the bony elements in the maxillofasril skeleton. The CBCT system can provide images up to a small size and with a low radiation dose but with adequate resolution results can also be used for diagnostics, as a treatment guide and for post-treatment evaluation.

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The utility of CBCT examination for the following parameters:
1. Examination of the paranasal sinuses
2. Examination of the TMJ (temporary Mandibular joint)
3. Pathology and jaw examination
4. Orthodontic field
5. Evaluating facial trauma
6. Seeing the position of the last molars against the mandibular canal
7. Endodontic field, to see the number of root canals & fractures in the root area
8. Periodontal field, for the presence of periodontal tissue defects
9. Considerations before & after dental implants.

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Author : dr. Puppy Nawangwulan (Consulting Doctor of PRAMITA Clinical Laboratory Medical Jl. Jemur Andayani No. 67 Surabaya)