Digital Orthopantomography vs Cone Beam Computed Tomography-Part 2: A CBCT Analysis of Factors Influencing the Prevalence of Periapical Lesions.

CONCLUSION: CBCT plays a decisive role in the evaluation of molar areas and in the endodontic treatment planning, when a close relationship between the apex and important anatomical structures exists. Different risk factors with different relevance are identified.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: As CBCT-examined results show, coronal restorations are moderate-risk factors, while insufficient endodontic treatments and posts are high-risk factors for the development of AP.
PMID: 31358706 [PubMed - in process]

Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - May 31, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bonfanti E, Maddalone M, Pellegatta A, Citterio CL, Baldoni M Tags: J Contemp Dent Pract Source Type: research