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Reliability of Ultrasonography in differentially diagnosing periapical lesions of endodontic origin in comparison with Intra-oral periapical radiography and Cone-beam computed tomography: An
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- Comparative Analysis of 3D Imaging in Periodontal Disease Assessment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Pooled it
- Accuracy of Ultrasound Imaging in the Differential Diagnosis of Inflammatory Radicular Cyst and Periapical Granuloma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Operative Characteristics.European endodontic journal · 2025Pooled it
- Two-dimensional and three-dimensional evaluation of bone regeneration using platelet-rich fibrin versus bone putty in large periapical lesions after endodontic surgery: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026Article
- PRIDASE 2024 guidelines for reporting diagnostic accuracy studies in endodontics: Explanation and elaboration.International endodontic journal · 2025Article
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- Clinicopathological comparison of periapical cyst and periapical granuloma in a cohort of Tamil population.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2024Article
- Can ultrasonography be used to determine working length in endodontic treatment? An in vitro study.Odontology · 2024Article
- Periapical cysts in dogs: 10 cases (2000-2020).Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Overview of Ultrasound in Dentistry for Advancing Research Methodology and Patient Care Quality with Emphasis on Periodontal/Peri-implant Applications.Zeitschrift fur medizinische Physik · 2023Review
- The Paradigm of the Inflammatory Radicular Cyst: Biological Aspects to be Considered.European endodontic journal · 2023Review
- TLR4 expression and its immunopathogenic role in inflammatory radicular cysts: a clinicopathological study.Romanian journal of morphology and embryology = Revue roumaine de morphologie et embryologieArticle
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Abstract
Background: Periapical granuloma, radicular cyst, and periapical abscess represent periapical changes of frequent occurrence. Addressing this diagnostic dilemma is a matter of great concern, as it aids in governing the treatment planning and predicting its outcome. Aim: To evaluate the comparative accuracy of ultrasonography (USG), intraoral periapical (IOPA) radiography, and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in differentially diagnosing periapical lesions of endodontic origin. Methods: Thirty-five patients having periapical lesions associated with anterior teeth requiring endodontic therapy were included in the study. The lesions were analyzed using IOPA radiographs, CBCT scans, and USG with color Doppler (CD). Periapical surgery ensued and enucleated tissue samples were subjected to histopathological analysis. To evaluate the accuracy, diagnoses made by each of the three modalities were compared with the gold standard histopathological reports, and the diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of each were calculated. Statistical Analysis: Cohen kappa (κ) was used for interrater reliability, and Pearson's contingency coefficient (C) was used for correlating findings of USG with histopathology. Results: USG showed good concordance with histopathological findings (contingency coefficient: 0.664). It also showed a higher accuracy rate compared to IOPA radiography and CBCT in differentially diagnosing periapical lesions. Conclusion: USG with CD holds the potential to be used as a noninvasive adjunct in periapical diagnostics.
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