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Comparison of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Periapical Radiography in Predicting Treatment Decision for Periapical Lesions : A Clinical Study
Joint Authors
Hoen, Michael M.
Wheater, Michelle A.
Gartner, Arnold
Bringas, Josef S.
Shah, Punit
Geist, James R.
Balasundaram, Ashok
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
To compare the ability of endodontists to determine the size of apical pathological lesions and select the most appropriate choice of treatment based on lesions’ projected image characteristics using 2 D and 3 D images.
Study Design.
Twenty-four subjects were selected.
Radiographic examination of symptomatic study teeth with an intraoral periapical radiograph revealed periapical lesions equal to or greater than 3 mm in the greatest diameter.
Cone-beam Computed tomography (CBCT) images were made of the involved teeth after the intraoral periapical radiograph confirmed the size of lesion to be equal to greater than 3 mm.
Six observers (endodontists) viewed both the periapical and CBCT images.
Upon viewing each of the images from the two imaging modalities, observers (1) measured lesion size and (2) made decisions on treatment based on each radiograph.
Chi-square test was used to look for differences in the choice of treatment among observers.
Results.
No significant difference was noted in the treatment plan selected by observers using the two modalities (χ2(3)=.036, P>0.05).
Conclusion.
Lesion size and choice of treatment of periapical lesions based on CBCT radiographs do not change significantly from those made on the basis of 2 D radiographs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Balasundaram, Ashok& Shah, Punit& Hoen, Michael M.& Wheater, Michelle A.& Bringas, Josef S.& Gartner, Arnold…[et al.]. 2012. Comparison of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Periapical Radiography in Predicting Treatment Decision for Periapical Lesions : A Clinical Study. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Balasundaram, Ashok…[et al.]. Comparison of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Periapical Radiography in Predicting Treatment Decision for Periapical Lesions : A Clinical Study. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508260
American Medical Association (AMA)
Balasundaram, Ashok& Shah, Punit& Hoen, Michael M.& Wheater, Michelle A.& Bringas, Josef S.& Gartner, Arnold…[et al.]. Comparison of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Periapical Radiography in Predicting Treatment Decision for Periapical Lesions : A Clinical Study. International Journal of Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508260
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508260