title: Cone beam computed tomography: a tool for the diagnosis of confusing periapical lesions in conventional radiographs.
abstract: We report two cases in which cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was essential for the establishment of the diagnosis of periapical lesions. CBCT allows a three-dimensional assessment of a specific region with no superimposition of structures. Therefore, its use is recommended when radiographic images are not sufficient for the diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Luciana Maria Paes da Silva Ramos
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.forename: Camila Lopes
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Cardoso
authors.forename: Izabel Regina Fischer
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Rubira-Bullen
authors.forename: Ana Lucia Alvares
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Capelozza
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*