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World J Radiol. May 28, 2014; 6(5): 139-147
Published online May 28, 2014. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v6.i5.139
Table 2 The table shows the features of cone beam computed tomography and conventional radiographs
CBCTConventional radiography
3D imaging2D imaging
Cross-sectional and volumetric imagesSuperpositions
Elimination of image deformityDistortion and magnification
Higher radiation doseLower radiation dose
Higher costLower cost
Larger devicesSmaller space requirement