Three-dimensional imaging modalities in endodontics.
10.5624/isd.2014.44.3.177
- Author:
Teresa MAO
1
;
Prasanna NEELAKANTAN
Author Information
1. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, India. prasanna_neelakantan@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography;
Imaging, Three-Dimensional;
Endodontics
- MeSH:
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography;
Dental Pulp Cavity;
Diagnosis;
Endodontics*;
Imaging, Three-Dimensional*;
Spiral Cone-Beam Computed Tomography;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Imaging Science in Dentistry
2014;44(3):177-183
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Recent research in endodontics has highlighted the need for three-dimensional imaging in the clinical arena as well as in research. Three-dimensional imaging using computed tomography (CT) has been used in endodontics over the past decade. Three types of CT scans have been studied in endodontics, namely cone-beam CT, spiral CT, and peripheral quantitative CT. Contemporary endodontics places an emphasis on the use of cone-beam CT for an accurate diagnosis of parameters that cannot be visualized on a two-dimensional image. This review discusses the role of CT in endodontics, pertaining to its importance in the diagnosis of root canal anatomy, detection of peri-radicular lesions, diagnosis of trauma and resorption, presurgical assessment, and evaluation of the treatment outcome.
