Objective To evaluate and compare the clinical value of maxillofacial three dimentional(3D)and two dimentional(2D)reconstruction.Methods Twenty four cases of maxillofacial disease were all examined with spiral CT.The imaging finding of three dimentional reconstruction was compared with that of two dimentional reconstruction.Results 2D image was better in showing the number of fracture,adjacent soft tissue and temporomandibular joint,however 3D image was superior to 2D image in tridimensionally showing the size,shape and extention of the lesions.Conclusion The combination of 3D and 2D images is more useful in clinical practice. |