Incidental findings and referral pattern for CBCT

Cone beam computed technology is relatively new diagnostic innovation to dental imaging. It is an accurate tool for many clinical oral-maxillofacial indications, with lower radiation doses than computerized tomography. Despite the use of CBCT in oral and maxillofacial imaging, reports on its use either by individual practitioners or referral patterns to CBCT centers is lacking. Therefore study was conducted to determine incidental findings on CBCT and reasons for referral by dental practioners.