Limitation of diagnostic value of cone-beam CT in detecting apical root isthmuses

Conclusion The CBCT device used presented limited diagnostic value in the identification and measurement of apical isthmuses in the mesial roots of lower molars. In some cases, the actual anatomy of the apical root canal may not be completely delineated in this type of CBCT system, even using the highest resolution settings.
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research