Computed Tomography (CT) has transformed medical imaging, emerging as one of the most versatile and reliable tools for assessing human pathologies. This thesis examines the underlying physical principles, technological advancements, and clinical applications of CT, with particular emphasis on pulmonology and orthodontics. Following an overview of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, the study provides an in-depth analysis of CT scanner technology and the innovations introduced by Dual-Energy CT. The work further explores the use of high-resolution CT and Cone Beam CT (CBCT) in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases and in advanced orthodontic treatment planning, respectively. Finally, the thesis underscores how the continuous evolution of CT technology has substantially expanded diagnostic capabilities, establishing CT as an indispensable instrument in modern clinical practice.
La tomografia computerizzata (TC) ha rivoluzionato la diagnostica per immagini, affermandosi come una delle tecnologie più versatili e affidabili nella valutazione delle patologie umane. Questa tesi analizza i principi fisici, l’evoluzione tecnologica e le applicazioni cliniche della TC, con particolare attenzione ai campi della pneumologia e dell’ortodonzia. Dopo una panoramica sulle radiazioni ionizzanti e non ionizzanti, il lavoro approfondisce il funzionamento tecnico dello scanner TC e l’innovazione introdotta dalla tecnologia Dual-Energy. Viene poi esplorato l’impiego della TC ad alta risoluzione e della Cone Beam CT (CBCT) rispettivamente nella diagnosi delle patologie respiratorie e nella pianificazione ortodontica avanzata. Infine, la tesi mette in luce come l’evoluzione della TC, attraverso lo sviluppo di tecnologie sempre più sofisticate, abbia ampliato significativamente le possibilità diagnostiche in ambito medico, rendendola uno strumento indispensabile nella pratica clinica moderna.
Tomografia Computerizzata: Applicazioni in Pneumologia e Ortodonzia
STEFANATO, GAIA
2024/2025
Abstract
Computed Tomography (CT) has transformed medical imaging, emerging as one of the most versatile and reliable tools for assessing human pathologies. This thesis examines the underlying physical principles, technological advancements, and clinical applications of CT, with particular emphasis on pulmonology and orthodontics. Following an overview of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, the study provides an in-depth analysis of CT scanner technology and the innovations introduced by Dual-Energy CT. The work further explores the use of high-resolution CT and Cone Beam CT (CBCT) in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases and in advanced orthodontic treatment planning, respectively. Finally, the thesis underscores how the continuous evolution of CT technology has substantially expanded diagnostic capabilities, establishing CT as an indispensable instrument in modern clinical practice.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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