Cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: from the specific technical considerations of acquisition parameters and interpretation to advanced clinical applications

The implementation of imaging methods that enable sensitive and specific observation of anatomical structures has been a constant in the evolution of endodontic therapy. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) enables 3-dimensional (3D) spatial anatomical navigation in the 3 volumetric planes (sagittal...

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Main Authors: Néstor Ríos-Osorio, Sara Quijano-Guauque, Sandra Briñez-Rodríguez, Gustavo Velasco-Flechas, Antonieta Muñoz-Solís, Carlos Chávez, Rafael Fernandez-Grisales
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Published: Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry 2024-02-01
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Sara Quijano-Guauque
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Rafael Fernandez-Grisales
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description The implementation of imaging methods that enable sensitive and specific observation of anatomical structures has been a constant in the evolution of endodontic therapy. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) enables 3-dimensional (3D) spatial anatomical navigation in the 3 volumetric planes (sagittal, coronal and axial) which translates into great accuracy for the identification of endodontic pathologies/conditions. CBCT interpretation consists of 2 main components: (i) the generation of specific tasks of the image and (ii) the subsequent interpretation report. A systematic and reproducible method to review CBCT scans can improve the accuracy of the interpretation process, translating into greater precision in terms of diagnosis and planning of endodontic clinical procedures. MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase and Scopus were searched from inception to March 2023. This narrative review addresses the theoretical concepts, elements of interpretation and applications of the CBCT scan in endodontics. In addition, the contents and rationale for reporting 3D endodontic imaging are discussed.
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spelling doaj-art-116a3cd9875742fe858e47dc13e3e05a2025-08-20T03:31:14ZengKorean Academy of Conservative DentistryRestorative Dentistry & Endodontics2234-76582234-76662024-02-01491e110.5395/rde.2024.49.e11091Cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: from the specific technical considerations of acquisition parameters and interpretation to advanced clinical applicationsNéstor Ríos-Osorio0Sara Quijano-Guauque1Sandra Briñez-Rodríguez2Gustavo Velasco-Flechas3Antonieta Muñoz-Solís4Carlos Chávez5Rafael Fernandez-Grisales6Research Department COC-CICO, Institución Universitaria Colegios de Colombia UNICOC, Bogotá, ColombiaResearch Department COC-CICO, Institución Universitaria Colegios de Colombia UNICOC, Bogotá, ColombiaResearch Department COC-CICO, Institución Universitaria Colegios de Colombia UNICOC, Bogotá, ColombiaResearch Department COC-CICO, Institución Universitaria Colegios de Colombia UNICOC, Bogotá, ColombiaPostgraduate Endodontics Department, Costa Rica University, San Jose, Costa RicaPostgraduate Endodontics Department, IMED, Guadalajara, MéxicoPostgraduate Endodontics Department, School of Dentistry, CES University, Medellin, ColombiaThe implementation of imaging methods that enable sensitive and specific observation of anatomical structures has been a constant in the evolution of endodontic therapy. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) enables 3-dimensional (3D) spatial anatomical navigation in the 3 volumetric planes (sagittal, coronal and axial) which translates into great accuracy for the identification of endodontic pathologies/conditions. CBCT interpretation consists of 2 main components: (i) the generation of specific tasks of the image and (ii) the subsequent interpretation report. A systematic and reproducible method to review CBCT scans can improve the accuracy of the interpretation process, translating into greater precision in terms of diagnosis and planning of endodontic clinical procedures. MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase and Scopus were searched from inception to March 2023. This narrative review addresses the theoretical concepts, elements of interpretation and applications of the CBCT scan in endodontics. In addition, the contents and rationale for reporting 3D endodontic imaging are discussed.http://www.rde.ac/upload/pdf/rde-49-e1.pdfcone-beam computed tomographyendodonticsinterpretationreview
spellingShingle Néstor Ríos-Osorio
Sara Quijano-Guauque
Sandra Briñez-Rodríguez
Gustavo Velasco-Flechas
Antonieta Muñoz-Solís
Carlos Chávez
Rafael Fernandez-Grisales
Cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: from the specific technical considerations of acquisition parameters and interpretation to advanced clinical applications
Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics
cone-beam computed tomography
endodontics
interpretation
review
title Cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: from the specific technical considerations of acquisition parameters and interpretation to advanced clinical applications
title_full Cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: from the specific technical considerations of acquisition parameters and interpretation to advanced clinical applications
title_fullStr Cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: from the specific technical considerations of acquisition parameters and interpretation to advanced clinical applications
title_full_unstemmed Cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: from the specific technical considerations of acquisition parameters and interpretation to advanced clinical applications
title_short Cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: from the specific technical considerations of acquisition parameters and interpretation to advanced clinical applications
title_sort cone beam computed tomography in endodontics from the specific technical considerations of acquisition parameters and interpretation to advanced clinical applications
topic cone-beam computed tomography
endodontics
interpretation
review
url http://www.rde.ac/upload/pdf/rde-49-e1.pdf
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