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New dimensions in endodontic imaging: Part 2. Cone beam computed tomography
Author(s) -
Patel S.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2008.01531.x
Subject(s) - cone beam computed tomography , computed tomography , medicine , dental alveolus , root canal , dentistry , tomography , orthodontics , radiology
Abstract Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been specifically designed to produce undistorted three‐dimensional information of the maxillofacial skeleton, including the teeth and their surrounding tissues with a significantly lower effective radiation dose compared with conventional computed tomography (CT). Periapical disease may be detected sooner using CBCT compared with periapical views and the true size, extent, nature and position of periapical and resorptive lesions can be assessed. Root fractures, root canal anatomy and the nature of the alveolar bone topography around teeth may be assessed. The aim of this paper is to review current literature on the applications and limitations of CBCT in the management of endodontic problems.