Root resorption of adjacent teeth due to maxillary impacted canines – comparative analysis of the findings on cone beam computed tomography and panoramic imaging

Background/Aim. A frequently reported phenomenon associated with impacted maxillary canines is root resorption (RR) of the adjacent teeth. The incidence RR also depends on radiographic imaging method used. aim study was to evaluate correlation between two methods: panoramic (orthopantomogram ? OPT) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), in diagnosing contact canine teeth existence their resorption. Methods. included 64 subjects aged 12 33 years, 80 not orthodontically treated previously. Positions ca-nines possible were firstly estimated OPT then CBCT. Results. prevalence permanent significantly different concerning estimation CBCT imaging. found 25% but i n 6 6.25% lateral incisor tooth most commonly affected by RR. It especially important emphasize that premolar detected at all using OPT. Conclusion. There a highly significant difference analysis relationship resorptions. more accurate precise examination compared for determining localization presence