Application of intraoperative CT in oral and maxillofacial surgery

With the introduction of the concept of precision surgery and the development of modern compound operating rooms, intraoperative computerized tomography (ICT) came into being. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of ICT, its use in oral and maxillofacial surgery has also been increasing in recent years. This article describes the application of ICT in oral and maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, and craniofacial tumor treatment, and analyzes its advantages and limitations. Key words: Oral surgical procedures; Tomography, X-ray computed; Operating rooms; Intraoperative CT