ArticleClinical oral investigations2024
Diagnostic value of cone beam computed tomography for root canal morphology assessment - a micro-CT based comparison.
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- Morphology and root canal configuration of maxillary lateral incisors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2024Pooled it
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of root morphology and canal configuration of permanent premolars using cone-beam computed tomography.BMC oral health · 2024Pooled it
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- Detecting Residual Root Canal Filling Material After Retreatment: Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Digital Microscopy Compared with Microcomputed Tomography.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Association between tooth agenesis and root morphology assessed by periapical radiographs : Retrospective cross-sectional observational study.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2026Article
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- Morphological and dimensional variations of the pterygoid hamulus: A CBCT-based cross-sectional study.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- An epidemiological study of extracted mandibular premolars from adolescent patients in Damascus using two classification system analyzed with CBCT and digital periapical radiographs.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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- Micro-computed and cone beam-computed tomographies for identification of Canals' morphological patterns of mandibular canines in Egyptian and Saudi Subpopulations: A comparative study.The Saudi dental journal · 2024Article
- In Vitro Research Methods Used to Evaluate Shaping Ability of Rotary Endodontic Files-A Literature Review.Dentistry journal · 2024Review
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- A micro-CT study of the pulp cavity morphology of maxillary fourth premolar teeth in dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of this study was to assess cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a root canal anatomy diagnostic tool by comparison with micro-CT gold-standard. MATERIALS AND
methods216 two-rooted mandibular molars were first scanned in a CBCT device (200 μm voxel size) and posteriorly in a micro-CT scanner (19.61 μm). The volumes were sequentially screened to classify main root canal anatomy according to Vertucci classification, and for the presence of lateral canals and apical deltas, in both mesial and distal roots.
resultsBoth methods revealed a higher prevalence of Vertucci Type II and IV in the mesial root, and Vertucci Type I in the distal root. The percentage of agreement for main root canal anatomy classification between CBCT and micro-CT scores was high (85.2%).
conclusionSensibility to detect both lateral canals and apical deltas with CBCT was low. These results attest to the fact that minor anatomical changes might be difficult to identify with CBCT imaging, hampering its diagnostic value.
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