PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of previously trained endodontists in the detection of artificially created periapical lesions using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and digital periapical radiography (DPR). MATERIALS AND METHODS An ex vivo model using dry skulls was used, in which simulated apical lesions were created and then progressively enlarged u...

Tooth transposition is a disorder in which a permanent tooth develops and erupts in the normal position of another permanent tooth. Fusion and gemination are developmental disturbances presenting as the union of teeth. This article reports the nonsurgical retreatment of a very rare case of fused teeth with transposition. A patient was referred for endodontic treatment of her maxillary left firs...

To cite: Valour F, Chidiac C, Ferry T, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2014206557 DESCRIPTION A 22-year-old woman attended the infectious diseases consultation for a 2-week history of painless afebrile submaxillary tumefaction with continuous serous exudate (figure 1A). Oral examination revealed multiple carious teeth (figure 1B). Panoramic ...

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge levels and attitudes pediatric dentists regarding use dental radiography through an online survey. Materials Method: A data collection form consisting a total 17 questions 2 basic parts, which was prepared in accordance with current guidelines European Academy Pediatric Dentistry 2020, used. first part sociodemographic characteristics part...

Background: One of the most commonly impacted teeth is maxillary canine, right after third molar. Many potential difficulties might arise before, during, and extraction teeth. Performing thorough radiographic exams can be beneficial. The information for a two-dimensional (2D) examination provided by periapical panoramic radiographs (OPG) utilized in conventional dental radiography. Cone beam co...

The association between skeletal bone mineral density (BMD) and mandibular alveolar bone mass has been reported to be rather weak, probably due to local functional factors. Many new investigations are therefore focused on assessing the mandibular bone structure. No long-term structural alterations have been reported in human mandibular bone with the exception of alveolar crest changes related t...

Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia (PCOD) is a rare benign lesion, often asymptomatic, in which fibrous tissue replaces the normal bone tissue, with metaplasic bone and neo-formed cement. We present a rare case of mandibular PCOD in a woman of 55 years, who presented with moderate swelling and mobility of teeth 32-33-34. Endoral radiography showed that these teeth had been devitalized; they h...

Background. Imaging of periapical lesions is essential in diagnosis and treatment. Radiography has limitations hence other methods are employed. Ultrasonograpy is a low−cost and widely available method with no radiation exposure. Objectives. The authors describe the use of ultrasound examination in detecting periapical bone lesions of maxil− lary process. Material and Methods. Echographic exami...

AIM To report the endodontic treatment of an immature maxillary central incisor with dens invaginatus. SUMMARY Dens invaginatus is a rare malformation of teeth, probably resulting from an infolding of the dental papilla during tooth development. The present case describes the complex endodontic treatment of a type III dens invaginatus in an immature maxillary central incisor with a necrotic p...

Assessment of periapical health is important for the diagnosis, treatment planning and evaluation endodontic outcome. Radiographic status teeth most common modality used assessing condition. Therefore, different radiographic indexes have been developed, which are widely in clinical epidemiological studies. With advances imaging, three-dimensional imaging techniques using cone beam computed tomo...