**📅 Date:** ➤ ⌈ [[2025-05-14-Wed〚🩺 CBCT Test (Cone Beam Computed Tomography锥形束计算机断层扫描) ▪ Ottolenghi Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Recipe〛]]⌋ **💭 Note:** ➤ #👾/Comment Airway & Sleep Analysis气道与睡眠分析, need some future reading on this ➤ IE: TOM 7G Up to 70% less radiation - In [[Zoi Longevity Clinic Paris]] ➤ **Dental Health:** Poor oral health is linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and systemic inflammation - **Sleep Quality:** Identifying airway obstructions can inform treatment for sleep disorders, directly impacting brain health, metabolism - **Bone Health:** Monitoring jawbone density can provide early indicators of osteoporosis and overall skeletal health. ⇩ 🅻🅸🅽🅺🆂 ⇩ **🏷️ Tags**: #LG/Equipment #🌿/LG **🗂 Menu**: ⌈[[✢ M O C ➣ 05 ⌈M A Y - 2 0 2 5⌉ ✢|2025 - M A Y- MOC]]⌋ ⌈[[✢ L O G ➢ 05 ⌈M A Y - 2 0 2 5⌉ ✢|2025 - M A Y - LOG]]⌋ #👾/Private ➤ ⌈[[Zoi Longevity Clinic Paris]]⌋ --- ![[Screenshot 2025-05-18 at 22.19.21.png]] --- ## 🔷 I. What is CBCT? ### What ? - Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is an advanced 3D imaging technique that provides detailed images of bone, teeth, and surrounding soft tissues. In the context of longevity and preventive healthcare, CBCT plays a crucial role in early detection, diagnostics, and personalised treatment planning. - ![[Pasted image 20250518220053.png|#left|300]] ### HOW- The imaging principles 1. **X-ray Source and Detector:** - The X-ray source emits a **cone-shaped beam** that passes through the target area (e.g., head, jawbone, teeth - *X 射线源发射锥形束 X 射线，通过目标区域（如头部、颌骨或牙齿）* - The detector rotates **360 degrees** around the scanning area, capturing images from multiple angles. - *探测器环绕扫描区域进行 **360 度旋转**，在多个角度捕捉影像* 2. **Data Acquisition:** - The detector collects hundreds to thousands of ==2D projection images== from various angles. 3. **Reconstruction Algorithm重建算法:** - Using a **Cone Beam Reconstruction Algorithm**, the 2D data is processed to create a 3D volumetric dataset. - *通过 **锥束重建算法**（Cone Beam Reconstruction Algorithm）将二维图像数据整合为三维体积数据* - The resulting 3D dataset can be sliced into layers (similar to CT scans) or reconstructed for a full 3D view of the anatomy. 4. **Imaging Process:** - The scan time typically ranges from **10 to 40 seconds**, making it faster than conventional CT scans. - The radiation dose is significantly lower — approximately **1/10 to 1/5 of conventional CT**, making it particularly suitable for dental and maxillofacial imaging. --- ## 🔷 II. Longevity & Preventive Health Applications: ### 1. Dental & Oral Health: - Early detection of periodontal disease and bone loss, linked to systemic inflammation and cardiovascular risks. - Accurate assessment for dental implants to prevent complications impacting overall health. - Identification of jawbone abnormalities or infections that may indicate systemic conditions. ![[Pasted image 20250518220238.png|#left|300]] ### 2. **Maxillofacial Analysis颌面部分析:** - Detection of cysts, tumors, or lesions that could metastasize or indicate systemic disease. - Assessing the impact of aging on jawbone density, providing insights into overall bone health. - ![[Pasted image 20250518220908.png|#left|300]] ### 3. Airway & Sleep Analysis气道与睡眠分析: - Evaluating airway structure for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) — a condition linked to cardiovascular health, diabetes, and cognitive decline. - Identifying sinus obstructions or deviations impacting breathing, thus affecting sleep quality and recovery ![[Pasted image 20250518220941.png|#left|300]] ### 4. Bone Density & Structural Integrity: - Monitoring bone density in the jaw as an indicator of osteoporosis risk, especially in aging populations. - Assessing the structural integrity of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which can be affected by stress, aging, or trauma. - ![[Pasted image 20250518221107.png|#left|300]] --- ### 🧪 Advanced Technology: TOM 7G CBCT Machine — What's New? - The **TOM 7G** is the latest generation in CBCT technology, designed for higher precision and ==lower radiation exposure==. - **Differences from Traditional CBCT:** - **Resolution:** TOM 7G offers ultra-high-resolution imaging, enabling the detection of micro-fractures and minute structural anomalies. - **Radiation Exposure:** Up to **70% less radiation** than older CBCT systems, aligning with longevity-focused preventive care. - **Data Collection:** - Comprehensive craniofacial assessment. - Bone density analysis with enhanced clarity. - Airway structure mapping to assess sleep apnea risks. - Detection of microcalcifications, aiding in early diagnosis of conditions like ![[IMG_7368.mov]]osteoporosis. --- ## 🔷 III. CBCT vs. Traditional CT Scans — Key Differences: | Feature | **CBCT (e.g., TOM 7G)** | **Traditional CT** | |---------------|-------------------------|---------------------------| | Radiation | Lower (up to 70% less) | Higher | | Imaging Scope | Dental, maxillofacial, airway | Full-body, organs, soft tissues | | Scan Time | Shorter | Longer | | Image Quality | 3D, High-Resolution | Multi-slice, 2D/3D | | Use Case | Targeted (e.g., dental, jaw) | Comprehensive body scans | | Cost | Lower | Higher | --- ### Why ? - **Early Detection:** - Identifies potential health risks before they manifest as systemic conditions. - **Precision & Accuracy:** - Enables more accurate treatment plans, reducing the risk of complications. - **Preventive Care:** - Provides a comprehensive view of craniofacial structures, aiding in the prevention of age-related conditions like osteoporosis and sleep apnea. - **Minimally Invasive:** - Rapid and non-invasive imaging with relatively low radiation exposure, especially with advanced TOM 7G systems. --- ### 🧪 Healthspan Optimization: - **Dental Health:** - Poor oral health is linked to ==cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and systemic inflammation== — CBCT helps in proactive dental care. - **Sleep Quality:** - Identifying airway obstructions can inform treatment for sleep disorders, directly impacting brain health, metabolism, and overall longevity. - **Bone Health:** - Monitoring jawbone density can provide early indicators of osteoporosis and overall skeletal health. --- ![[IMG_7545.mov]]