The impact of different dental restorations on detection of proximal caries by cone beam computed tomography

ConclusionsCBCT scans performed for tasks other than caries detection should be assessed for proximal caries in absence of any restorations as well as in presence of composite, RMGIC fillings, and lithium disilicate crowns. However, CBCT should not be used for proximal caries detection in teeth adjacent to amalgam and teeth surfaces mesial to zirconia crowns.Clinical significanceIt is important to investigate the influence of artifacts produced by various restorations on CBCT-based caries detection to optimize CBCT benefits, caries diagnosis and avoid unnecessary treatment of sound surfaces.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research