CBCT segmentation and additive manufacturing for the management of root canals with ledges: A case report and technique.

CBCT assessment of a ledge could be useful to a clinician, however, utilising this information effectively during a treatment procedure can be challenging. Advanced additive manufacturing technologies combined with semi-automated segmentation of root canals can help simulate the ledge and help in management of these iatrogenic complications.A patient presented after unsuccessful root canal treatment with a ledge on the left mandibular first molar. A CBCT was taken, and the images imported into a segmentation software (Mimics ®, Materialise™).

Source: Journal of Endodontics - August 12, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Andrew B. Cameron, Hadeel M.H. A.S. Abdelhamid, Roy George Tags: Case Report/Clinical Techniques Source Type: research