Applications and advantages of the use of cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: An updated literature review

doi:10.4103/sej.sej_167_21

Q3 · DentistryImpact Factor · 1.478

AutoresAna Boquete‐Castro, AlejandroPeña López, AlineSavariz Martins, AlbertoSierra Lorenzo, P Gonzalez Perez

Por qué importa

Esta revisión bibliográfica actualizada evalúa las aplicaciones y ventajas de la tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (CBCT) en endodoncia, comparándola con la radiografía bidimensional. Dado que la anatomía en esta especialidad es compleja, se analizaron 29 artículos publicados en los últimos 13 años para comprender los usos, limitaciones y aspectos radiológicos de la CBCT. Aunque la radiografía convencional sigue siendo la principal herramienta diagnóstica, la CBCT emerge como un complemento valioso cuando los signos y síntomas son inespecíficos o inconclusos con la radiografía 2D. Su uso, siguiendo el principio ALARA, permite un diseño del plan de tratamiento más preciso y predecible, mejorando la gestión clínica de casos endodónticos complejos y contribuyendo a mejores resultados terapéuticos para el paciente.

Abstract original

Introduction: To assess the potential uses and benefits of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the field of endodontics, where the anatomy evaluated is complex, and to summarize the possible advantages over two-dimensional (2D) radiography. Methods: For this study, a review of the literature of the last 13 years was carried out in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases by using the following keywords: CBCT, dental radiography, endodontic diagnosis, management of endodontic problems; 3D imaging. Moreover, inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. Results: A total of 29 articles were selected because they fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Articles were analyzed to investigate the advantages, limitations, radiological aspects, and uses of CBCT in endodontics from a critical point of view. Conclusions: Conventional radiography continues to be the main diagnostic method in endodontics, but taking into account the as low as reasonably achievable principle, in cases in which there are inconclusive signs and symptoms with 2D radiography, CBCT is a useful complement in endodontic diagnosis and allows a more accurate and predictable treatment plan design.

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Autor Doctor&Cols

Ana Boquete Castro
Cirugía Oral e Implantología

Cómo citar

Boquete‐Castro A, López A, Martins A, Lorenzo A, Perez PG. Applications and advantages of the use of cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: An updated literature review. Saudi Endodontic Journal. 2022. doi:10.4103/sej.sej_167_21