Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11

Applications of Cone Beam Computed tomography in Endodontics―A Review

  • Author:
  • Suresh Mitthra1,, Sekar Sangeetha2, Ragupathy Shakila2, tirpuravaram Vinay Kumar Reddy3
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 3029 to 3033

1Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai

2Undergraduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai

3Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SRM Kattankulathur Dental college & Hospital, SRM University of Science and Technology, Potheri, Srm Nagar, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu

*Corresponding Author: Suresh Mitthra., M.D.S., Reader. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600 100, Tamil nadu, India, Phone: 09551416503, Email: malu.dr2008@yahoo.com

Online published on 27 March, 2020.

Abstract

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) specifically designed for imaging of the dento facial region is a true shift from 2D to 3D imaging. It produces high resolution 3D images in thin, thick or curved slices in axial, saggital and coronal planes. CBCT is a valuable tool for endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning as well as for assessing apical periodontitis, resorption, root fractures, root canal anatomy, perforations and the nature of the alveolar bone around the teeth.

Keywords

Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Endodontic diagnosis, Endodontic applications