Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics

Abstract

Advances in endodontic treatment have not only been continuing in the treatment instruments and tools, but also in diagnosis and imaging methods. Although the prevalence of the conventional imaging methods, advances in imaging technology are contributing much to practice of endodontics. It has been possible to eliminate the disadvantages, such as geometric and anatomic masking, caused by two-dimensional images which are obtained from conventional imaging methods, with devices that producing three-dimensional images as Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). CBCT can be used in evaluation of the root morphology, identification of the root resorptions, diagnosis and treatment planning of the traumatic dental injuries, examination of the periapical lesions, presurgical assessments and treatment planning of dental anomalies in endodontics and the studies have pointed out the precedence of CBCT by comparison with conventional imaging methods.Taking place of usage of CBCT within indication in modern endodontic practice might contribute to diagnosis, treatment and post treatment protocols.

Keywords

• Endodontics,cone beam computed tomography,radiography

ENDODONTİDE KONİK IŞINLI BİLGİSAYARLI TOMOGRAFİNİN KULLANIMI

Abstract

Endodontik tedavideki gelişmeler yalnızca tedavi enstruman ve araçlarında değil, teşhis ve görüntüleme yöntemlerinde de devam etmektedir. Geleneksel görüntüleme yöntemlerinin yaygınlığına rağmen, görüntüleme teknolojisindeki ilerlemeler endodonti pratiğine büyük katkı sunmaktadır. Geleneksel görüntüleme yöntemleriyle elde edilen görüntülerin iki boyutlu olmasından kaynaklanan geometrik distorsiyon ve anatomik maskeleme gibi dezavantajların Konik Işınlı Bilgisayarlı Tomografinin (KIBT) gibi üç boyutlu görüntü sunan cihazlarla elimine edilebilmesi mümkün olmuştur. KIBT endodontide, kanal morfolojisinin değerlendirmesi, kök rezorbsiyonlarının belirlenmesi, travmatik dental yaralanmaların teşhisi ve tedavi planlanması, periapikal lezyonların incelenmesi, cerrahi öncesi değerlendirmeler ve diş anomalilerinin tedavi planlamasında kullanılabilmekte ve yapılan çalışmalar KIBT’nin geleneksel görüntüleme yöntemlerine göre belirgin üstünlüğünü işaret etmektedir. Endikasyon dahilinde KIBT’nin kullanımının modern endodonti pratiğinde daha sık yer alması teşhis, tedavi ve tedavi sonrası değerlendirme aşamalarına katkı sunabilir.

Keywords

• Endodonti,konik ışınlı bilgisayarlı tomografi,radyografi

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