ReviewThe Saudi dental journal2023
The importance of cone-beam computed tomography in endodontic therapy: A review.
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Exploring Technological Progress in Three-Dimensional Imaging for Root Canal Treatments: A Systematic Review.International dental journal · 2025Pooled it
- Cone-beam computed tomography analysis of root canal morphology in primary mandibular molars: a retrospective study with clinical implications for pediatric endodontics.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Article
- Clinical Readiness of Artificial Intelligence Models for MB2 Canal Detection in Maxillary Molars: A Scoping Review.International dental journal · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers toward guided endodontic access among dental practitioners in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Prevalence of mandibular biradicular canines using cone-beam computed tomography. A cross-sectional study.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
- Evaluating Artificial Intelligence in Full-Arch CBCT Caries Detection: A Comparative Analysis with Clinical Assessment.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Root canal and nasopalatine canal morphology in a Guangxi population: a cone-beam CT study on regional variations.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Role of cone-beam computed tomography in predicting root canal treatment success: A systematic review and meta-analysis.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Review
- CBCT based three dimensional odontometric mapping of maxillary anterior teeth in an Indian cohort to guide precision endodontic access cavity preparation.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- C-shaped root canal systems in the bilateral mandibular first molars: a case report and literature review.BMC oral health · 2025Review
- Investigating root and canal morphology of anterior and premolar teeth using CBCT with a novel coding classification system in Saudi subpopulation.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Predictive analysis of root canal morphology in relation to root canal treatment failures: a retrospective study.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2025Article
- Integrated Endodontic and Restorative Management of C-Shaped Canals with Severe Coronal Loss in Mandibular Second Molar: A Case Report.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2025Article
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- Prevalence ofHeliyon · 2024Article
- Prevalence and Classification of C-Shaped Canal and Radix in Mandibular Molars Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography on Mexican Population.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionCone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a valuable tool in endodontics, particularly for assessing root morphology.
aimTo understand the importance of root morphology in endodontic treatment. METHODOLOGY: A comprehensive search of various databases was performed, and 804 studies were identified. After evaluating the studies using the inclusion criteria and eliminating duplicates, 12 articles were included in this review.
resultsCBCT assessment demonstrated a high prevalence of single canals in maxillary incisors, varying root configurations in maxillary first premolars, and diverse anatomical distributions in mandibular molars, such as C-shaped canals, more commonly observed in women.
conclusionThe findings from this review concluded that CBCT is a valuable tool for the diagnosis and treatment of root canal anomalies in endodontics.
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