Predictive value of the specific radiographic signs at panoramic radiography indicating possible close relationship of posterior teeth and surrounding anatomical structures: A CBCT study

Background/Aim. In planning the extraction of posterior teeth, it is necessary to determine their position and correlation with the surrounding anatomical structures. The aim of this study was to perform Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) analysis in order to evaluate the predictive value of speci...

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Main Authors: Đorđević Aleksandar, Todić Jelena, Arsić Zoran, Ilić Aleksandra, Jovanović Radovan, Vlahović Zoran
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Published: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade 2021-01-01
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author Đorđević Aleksandar
Todić Jelena
Arsić Zoran
Ilić Aleksandra
Jovanović Radovan
Vlahović Zoran
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Todić Jelena
Arsić Zoran
Ilić Aleksandra
Jovanović Radovan
Vlahović Zoran
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description Background/Aim. In planning the extraction of posterior teeth, it is necessary to determine their position and correlation with the surrounding anatomical structures. The aim of this study was to perform Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) analysis in order to evaluate the predictive value of specific orthopantomography (OPT) radiographic signs in determining the proximity of posterior upper teeth to the maxillary sinus and lower teeth to the mandibular canal. Methods. In a prospective study, 460 cases out of 423 patients were analyzed. Seven OPT radiographic signs were assessed to determine the correlation of the third molars to the mandibular canal, while five radiographic signs were followed to determine the correlation of the maxillary sinus floor to the upper posterior teeth. For each OPT radiographic sign, a precise analysis of the axial slices of the CBCT was performed. Results. Interruption of the white line is a radiographic sign showing statistically significant interruption of the integrity of the mandibular canal on the CBCT axial slices (p = 0.002). Also, diversion of the inferior alveolar canal at the axial sections showed statistically significant interruption of the continuity of the mandibular canal (p = 0.003). A radiographic sign, Darkening of the root, showed super-imposition of the anatomical structures, a close relationship with the tooth but often with preserved mandibular canal integrity (p < 0.001). Absence of lamina dura, interruption of the maxillary sinus floor's cortex, and projection of the root apices in the sinus cavity were radiographic signs that were statistically the most commonly associated with interruption of maxillary sinus integrity on CBCT axial slices (p < 0.001). Conclusion. The results of our study indicate that the presence of certain radiographic signs on the OPT may have predictive significance. The exact relationship between anatomical structures and posterior teeth cannot be accurately estimated on OPT. The precise position of the molars and correlation to the mandibular canal and the maxillary sinus can be accurately determined by CBCT imaging.
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spelling doaj-art-af578a5b2ab040688c52caaaae698d292025-08-20T03:39:06ZengMinistry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, BelgradeVojnosanitetski Pregled0042-84502406-07202021-01-0178111133113910.2298/VSP191001024D0042-84502000024DPredictive value of the specific radiographic signs at panoramic radiography indicating possible close relationship of posterior teeth and surrounding anatomical structures: A CBCT studyĐorđević Aleksandar0Todić Jelena1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8429-4768Arsić Zoran2Ilić Aleksandra3Jovanović Radovan4Vlahović Zoran5University of Priština/Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Kosovska Mitrovica, SerbiaUniversity of Priština/Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia + Clinical Hospital Center Kosovska Mitrovica, Clinic for Prosthodontics, Kosovska Mitrovica, SerbiaUniversity of Priština/Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia + Clinical Hospital Center Kosovska Mitrovica, Clinic for Periodontology, Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia University of Priština/Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia + Clinical Hospital Center Kosovska Mitrovica, Clinic for Prosthodontics, Kosovska Mitrovica, SerbiaUniversity of Priština/Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia + Clinical Hospital Center Kosovska Mitrovica, Clinic for Endodontics, Kosovska Mitrovica, SerbiaUniversity of Priština/Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia + Clinical Hospital Center Kosovska Mitrovica, Clinic for Oral Surgery, Kosovska Mitrovica, SerbiaBackground/Aim. In planning the extraction of posterior teeth, it is necessary to determine their position and correlation with the surrounding anatomical structures. The aim of this study was to perform Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) analysis in order to evaluate the predictive value of specific orthopantomography (OPT) radiographic signs in determining the proximity of posterior upper teeth to the maxillary sinus and lower teeth to the mandibular canal. Methods. In a prospective study, 460 cases out of 423 patients were analyzed. Seven OPT radiographic signs were assessed to determine the correlation of the third molars to the mandibular canal, while five radiographic signs were followed to determine the correlation of the maxillary sinus floor to the upper posterior teeth. For each OPT radiographic sign, a precise analysis of the axial slices of the CBCT was performed. Results. Interruption of the white line is a radiographic sign showing statistically significant interruption of the integrity of the mandibular canal on the CBCT axial slices (p = 0.002). Also, diversion of the inferior alveolar canal at the axial sections showed statistically significant interruption of the continuity of the mandibular canal (p = 0.003). A radiographic sign, Darkening of the root, showed super-imposition of the anatomical structures, a close relationship with the tooth but often with preserved mandibular canal integrity (p < 0.001). Absence of lamina dura, interruption of the maxillary sinus floor's cortex, and projection of the root apices in the sinus cavity were radiographic signs that were statistically the most commonly associated with interruption of maxillary sinus integrity on CBCT axial slices (p < 0.001). Conclusion. The results of our study indicate that the presence of certain radiographic signs on the OPT may have predictive significance. The exact relationship between anatomical structures and posterior teeth cannot be accurately estimated on OPT. The precise position of the molars and correlation to the mandibular canal and the maxillary sinus can be accurately determined by CBCT imaging.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2021/0042-84502000024D.pdfradiography, panoramiccone beam computed tomographymandiblemaxillary sinus
spellingShingle Đorđević Aleksandar
Todić Jelena
Arsić Zoran
Ilić Aleksandra
Jovanović Radovan
Vlahović Zoran
Predictive value of the specific radiographic signs at panoramic radiography indicating possible close relationship of posterior teeth and surrounding anatomical structures: A CBCT study
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
radiography, panoramic
cone beam computed tomography
mandible
maxillary sinus
title Predictive value of the specific radiographic signs at panoramic radiography indicating possible close relationship of posterior teeth and surrounding anatomical structures: A CBCT study
title_full Predictive value of the specific radiographic signs at panoramic radiography indicating possible close relationship of posterior teeth and surrounding anatomical structures: A CBCT study
title_fullStr Predictive value of the specific radiographic signs at panoramic radiography indicating possible close relationship of posterior teeth and surrounding anatomical structures: A CBCT study
title_full_unstemmed Predictive value of the specific radiographic signs at panoramic radiography indicating possible close relationship of posterior teeth and surrounding anatomical structures: A CBCT study
title_short Predictive value of the specific radiographic signs at panoramic radiography indicating possible close relationship of posterior teeth and surrounding anatomical structures: A CBCT study
title_sort predictive value of the specific radiographic signs at panoramic radiography indicating possible close relationship of posterior teeth and surrounding anatomical structures a cbct study
topic radiography, panoramic
cone beam computed tomography
mandible
maxillary sinus
url http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2021/0042-84502000024D.pdf
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