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ArticleDental research journal2026

Comparison of periapical radiography, panoramic radiography, and cone-beam computed tomography for detecting implant-related injuries to the inferior alveolar canal: An

Parisa Soltani, Hugh Devlin, Bonny Borzuei, Milad Etemadi Sh, Maryam Hosseini, Mariangela Cernera, Niccolò Giuseppe Armogida, Gianrico Spagnuolo

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Parisa SoltaniDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Implants Research Center, School of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Hugh DevlinThe Dental School, The University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
Bonny BorzueiIsfahan, Iran Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Milad Etemadi ShDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Implants Research Center, School of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Maryam HosseiniDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Research Center, Dental Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Mariangela CerneraDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Niccolò Giuseppe ArmogidaDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Gianrico SpagnuoloDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.

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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic potential of periapical radiograph, panoramic radiograph, and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in detecting implant-related perforation of the inferior alveolar canals. Materials and Methods: In this Results: For detection of pilot drill injuries by observer 1, CBCT (AUC = 1) and periapical radiograph (AUC = 0.889) were significantly better than using panoramic radiographs (AUC = 0.694) ( Conclusion: CBCT was better in detecting pilot drill injuries to the IAN canal compared to panoramic radiograph. Therefore, in cases where clinical presentations suggest IAN disturbances, CBCT scan should be preferred. However, the diagnostic potential of periapical radiograph, panoramic radiograph, and CBCT was not significantly different for detection of penetrative injuries to the IAN canal.

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Cone-beam computed tomographydental implantsmandibular canalpanoramic radiographperiapical radiograph

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