Cone-beam computed tomographic images may precisely evaluate periapical lesions

The teeth (n = 82) were studied using 2D and 3D radiographic examinations. The 2D and 3D healing criteria were used to evaluate the healing outcome. Prognostic factors were investigated based on healing outcomes. Data were analysed using SPSS, and P < .05 was considered significant.

Results

There were significant differences between 2D and 3D healing outcomes (P = .004). For the 3D images, age older than 45 years was found to be a significant negative predictor (P = .005).

Thus, Cone-beam computed tomographic images provided more precise evaluation of periapical lesions and healing outcomes of EMS than conventional periapical radiographs. Age (>45 years) of the patients exhibited a significant influence on the healing outcome of EMS as determined using 3D images.

Reference:

Chaonan Su, Rui Zhang, Rong Wang, Chengcan Yang, Zan Wang, Liuyan Meng,

Prognostic Predictors of Endodontic Microsurgery: Radiographic Assessment, International Dental Journal, Volume 72, Issue 5, 2022, Pages 628-633, ISSN 0020-6539, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2022.02.007.

Keywords:

Cone-beam, computed tomographic, images, precise, evaluation, periapical lesions, Endodontic microsurgery, Prognostic factors, Cone-beam computerised tomography, International Dental Journal