Endodontic applications of cone beam computed tomography

Dent Clin North Am. 2014 Jul;58(3):545-59. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2014.03.004.

Abstract

Cone-beam CT (CBCT) has made a dramatic contribution and has been quickly adopted in endodontics. It is a game changer in research and clinical applications. Although CBCT and its application in implantology is well known, the surgical placement of implants is now a factor in endodontics. This article illustrates unique applications of CBCT in implantology in a specialty endodontic facility. Endodontics creates the foundation for restorative dentistry for a healthy tooth, a well-treated endodontically treated tooth, or a well-placed dental implant. CBCT helps make this possible and predictable.

Keywords: Cone beam computed tomography; Imaging modality; Implantology; Surgical implant placement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / methods*
  • Dens in Dente / diagnostic imaging
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / diagnostic imaging
  • Dental Pulp Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent
  • Endodontics / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Root Canal Therapy / methods
  • Tooth Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth, Nonvital / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Dental Implants