Cone-beam computed tomography in Endodontics: an exploratory research of the main clinical applications

This study revisited three oral radiology centers (ORC) and screened the main clinical indications that justified request for cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) examination in Endodontics. The databases of ORCs were searched requests CBCT exams taken Endodontic purposes over last two years. extracted data consisted total number exams, indication endodontic field exam, outcome each exam (from report Oral Radiologists), demographic patients. From (n = 4,583), nearly 13% 611) purposes. Most related to root fractures (65%) periapical lesions/disease (24.1%). Radiologists’ reports hypothesized more often toward lesion/disease (70.5%), fracture (51.4%) accidents/complications (25.2%). Some significantly varied based on age. In particular, post-traumatic imaging investigation resorption common young patients, while prevalence pulpal calcifications increased with More interestingly, there was a significant disagreement between examinations outcomes retrieved from radiologists’ (p < 0.005). illustrates broad spectrum applications diagnosis, treatment planning follow-up Attention is necessary disagreements outcomes, especially because certain conditions routine Endodontics are only visible aid advanced tools.