Diagnostic ability of computed tomography using DentaScan software in endodontics: case reports.
Radiographic examination is essential in diagnosis and treatment planning in endodontics. Conventional radiographs depict structures in two dimensions only. The ability to assess the area of interest in three dimensions is advantageous. Computed tomography is an imaging technique which produces three-dimensional images of an object by taking a series of two-dimensional sectional X-ray images. DentaScan is a computed tomography software program that allows the mandible and maxilla to be imaged in three planes: axial, panoramic, and cross-sectional. As computed tomography is used in endodontics, DentaScan can play a wider role in endodontic diagnosis. It provides valuable information in the assessment of the morphology of the root canal, diagnosis of root fractures, internal and external resorptions, pre-operative assessment of anatomic structures etc. The aim of this article is to explore the clinical usefulness of computed tomography and DentaScan in endodontic diagnosis, through a series of four cases of different endodontic problems.
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka Manipal Madical College, Manipal University, Karnataka, India.
Jaya
J
Siotia
Sunil K
SK
Gupta
Shashi R
SR
Acharya
Vidya
V
Saraswathi
D000328:Adult; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012984:Software; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D055815:Young Adult