Comparison of the diagnostic efficacy of 2-dimensional radiography and cone beam computed tomography in persistent apical periodontal disease: a PRISMA-DTA systematic review and Meta-analysis.

The objective was to answer the question: Do conventional radiographs (periapical/panoramic) afford better diagnostic outcomes than cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a complement for clinical diagnosis of apical lesions with persistent apical periodontitis or disease after root canal treatment?
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research