Accuracy of panoramic radiography in diagnosing maxillary sinus-root relationship: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: Currently available evidence suggests PR could be reliable for detecting type I SRR. PR has a good ability to confirm true type IV SRR but a poor ability to rule out false type IV SRR. For type II and III SRR, PR shows poor accuracy and tends to overestimate the extent of protrusion of the roots into the maxillary sinus. When PRs display type II, III, or IV SRR and related treatment is needed, CBCT should be used for further examinations.
PMID: 30179053 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - September 4, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sun W, Xia K, Tang L, Liu C, Zou L, Liu J Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research