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Lechner J, von Baehr V, Notter F, Schick F. Osteoimmune Interaction and TH-1/TH-2 Ratio in Jawbone Marrow Defects: An Underestimated Association - Original Research. Biologics 2024; 18:147-161. [PMID: 38859969 PMCID: PMC11164205 DOI: 10.2147/btt.s448587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Introduction Osteoimmunology recognizes the relationship between bone cells and immune cells. Chronic osteoimmune dysregulation is present in bone marrow defects of the jaw (BMDJ) as fatty-degenerative osteonecrosis (FDOJ). In comparison to samples from healthy jaw bone, the cytokine analysis of samples of BMDJ/FDOJ from 128 patients showed downregulated TNF-α and IL-6 expression and the singular overexpression of the chemokine RANTES/CCL5. Aim and Objectives This paper raises the question of whether the osteoimmune defects due to incomplete wound healing in BMDJ/FDOJ in 128 patients are related to dysregulation of the Th1/Th2 ratio and regulatory T cell (T-reg) expression in a control group of 197 BMDJ/FDOJ patients, each presenting with BMDJ/FJOD and one of seven different immune disorders. Material and Methods In the control group, serum concentrations of the cytokines IFN-y and IL-4 were determined after stimulated cytokine release and displayed as Th1/Th2 ratios. Results Data show a shift in Th2 in more than 80% (n = 167) of the control cohort of 197 chronically ill patients with concomitant BMDJ/FDOJ. In these 167 subjects, the Th1/Th2 ratio was <6.1 demonstrating impaired immune regulation. Forty-seven subjects or 30% showed not only a shift in Th2 but also excessive T-reg overactivation with levels of >1.900 pg/mL, indicating strongly downregulated immune activity. Discussion BMDJ/FDOJ is characterized by a lack of Th1 cytokines and an excessive expression of RANTES/CCL5 and IL-1ra and, thus, the inversion of an acute inflammatory cytokine pattern. In contrast, abdominal fat contains a very high proportion of regulatory Th1 cells and produces an inflammatory immune response through the high overexpression of TNF-α and IL-6. The lack of Th1 activation in BMDJ/FDOJ areas inhibits normal wound healing and supports the persistence of BMDJ/FDOJ. Conclusion The Th1/Th2 ratio requires greater consideration, especially with respect to wound healing following dental surgical interventions, such as jaw surgery, implantation and augmentation, to avoid the emergence of the osteoimmune situation that is characteristic of BMDJ/FDOJ.
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- Department of Immunology and Allergology, Institute for Medical Diagnostics, Berlin, Germany
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Kazimierczak W, Wajer R, Wajer A, Kiian V, Kloska A, Kazimierczak N, Janiszewska-Olszowska J, Serafin Z. Periapical Lesions in Panoramic Radiography and CBCT Imaging-Assessment of AI's Diagnostic Accuracy. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2709. [PMID: 38731237 PMCID: PMC11084607 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13092709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: Periapical lesions (PLs) are frequently detected in dental radiology. Accurate diagnosis of these lesions is essential for proper treatment planning. Imaging techniques such as orthopantomogram (OPG) and cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging are used to identify PLs. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) software Diagnocat for PL detection in OPG and CBCT images. Methods: The study included 49 patients, totaling 1223 teeth. Both OPG and CBCT images were analyzed by AI software and by three experienced clinicians. All the images were obtained in one patient cohort, and findings were compared to the consensus of human readers using CBCT. The AI's diagnostic accuracy was compared to a reference method, calculating sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and F1 score. Results: The AI's sensitivity for OPG images was 33.33% with an F1 score of 32.73%. For CBCT images, the AI's sensitivity was 77.78% with an F1 score of 84.00%. The AI's specificity was over 98% for both OPG and CBCT images. Conclusions: The AI demonstrated high sensitivity and high specificity in detecting PLs in CBCT images but lower sensitivity in OPG images.
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- Wojciech Kazimierczak
- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Jagiellońska 13-15, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University Hospital no 1 in Bydgoszcz, Marii Skłodowskiej Curie 9, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Kazimierczak Private Medical Practice, Dworcowa 13/u6a, 85-009 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University Hospital no 1 in Bydgoszcz, Marii Skłodowskiej Curie 9, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Dental Primus, Poznańska 18, 88-100 Inowrocław, Poland
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- Kazimierczak Private Medical Practice, Dworcowa 13/u6a, 85-009 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- The Faculty of Medicine, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Kaliskiego 7, 85-796 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Kazimierczak Private Medical Practice, Dworcowa 13/u6a, 85-009 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Al. Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Jagiellońska 13-15, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University Hospital no 1 in Bydgoszcz, Marii Skłodowskiej Curie 9, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Wu J, Zheng M, Wang X, Wang S. Endo-Periodontal Lesions-An Overlooked Etiology of Odontogenic Sinusitis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6888. [PMID: 37959353 PMCID: PMC10648035 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12216888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to analyze the oral etiology of patients with odontogenic sinusitis (ODS) and to compare the differences in demographic data, clinical symptoms, extent of sinus involvement, bone penetration of the maxillary sinus floor (MSF) between different etiologies. A retrospective investigation was conducted on 103 patients with ODS recruited from Beijing TongRen Hospital. All enrolled patients underwent sinus CT, nasal endoscopy, and oral examination. A comparison of the patients' clinical symptoms, the extent of involvement of the sinuses, and bone resorption of the MSF according to odontogenic etiologies was conducted. Follow-up was based on symptoms and clinical examination. The most common odontogenic etiologies were endo-periodontal lesions (EPLs, 49.5%), apical periodontitis (AP, 32.0%), and periodontitis (PE, 8.7%). There were statistically significant differences in age (p = 0.002), sex (p = 0.036), inflammation involving the ethmoid sinus (p = 0.037), and bone penetration of the MSF (p < 0.001) between the AP, EPL, and PE groups. There were no significant differences in sinusitis symptoms (p > 0.005) among patients with different odontogenic etiologies. In conclusion, EPL is a neglected oral etiology with a destructive effect on the bone of the MSF, which deserves more attention in diagnosis and treatment.
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- Jianyou Wu
- Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Tian Tan Xi Li 4#, Beijing 100050, China;
- Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health, Capital Medical University, Tian Tan Xi Li 4#, Beijing 100050, China
- Department of Stomatology, Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Dongjiaominxiang, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Dongjiaominxiang, Beijing 100730, China;
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Dongjiaominxiang, Beijing 100730, China;
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Nasal Diseases, Beijing Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Dongjiaominxiang, Beijing 100730, China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health, Capital Medical University, Tian Tan Xi Li 4#, Beijing 100050, China
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Virdee SS, Bashir NZ, Krstic M, Camilleri J, Grant MM, Cooper PR, Tomson PL. Periradicular tissue fluid-derived biomarkers for apical periodontitis: An in vitro methodological and in vivo cross-sectional study. Int Endod J 2023; 56:1222-1240. [PMID: 37464545 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Periradicular tissue fluid (PTF) offers a source of diagnostic, prognostic and predictive biomarkers for endodontic disease. AIMS (1) To optimize basic parameters for PTF paper point sampling in vitro for subsequent in vivo application. (2) To compare proteomes of PTF from teeth with normal apical tissues (NAT) and asymptomatic apical periodontitis (AAP) using high-throughput panels. METHODOLOGY (1) To assess volume absorbance, paper points (n = 20) of multiple brands, sizes and sampling durations were inserted into PBS/1%BSA at several depths. Wetted lengths (mm) were measured against standard curves to determine volume absorbance (μL). To assess analyte recovery, paper points (n = 6) loaded with 2 μL recombinant IL-1β (15.6 ng/mL) were eluted into 250 μL: (i) PBS; (ii) PBS/1% BSA; (iii) PBS/0.1% Tween20; (iv) PBS/0.25 M NaCl. These then underwent: (i) vortexing; (ii) vortexing/centrifugation; (iii) centrifugation; (iv) incubation/vortexing/centrifugation. Sandwich-ELISAs determined analyte recovery (%) against positive controls. (2) Using optimized protocols, PTF was retrieved from permanent teeth with NAT or AAP after accessing root canals. Samples, normalized to total fluid volume (TFV), were analysed to determine proteomic profiles (pg/TFV) of NAT and AAP via O-link Target-48 panel. Correlations between AAP and diagnostic accuracy were explored using principal-component analysis (PCA) and area under receive-operating-characteristic curves (AUC [95% CI]), respectively. Statistical comparisons were made using Mann-Whitney U, anova and post hoc Bonferonni tests (α < .01). RESULTS (1) UnoDent's 'Classic' points facilitated maximum volume absorbance (p < .05), with no significant differences after 60 s (1.6 μL [1.30-1.73]), 1 mm depth and up to 40/0.02 (2.2 μL [1.98-2.20]). For elution, vortexing (89.3%) and PBS/1% BSA (86.9%) yielded the largest IL-1β recovery (p < .05). (2) 41 (NAT: 13; AAP: 31) PTF samples proceeded to analysis. The panel detected 18 analytes (CCL-2, -3, -4; CSF-1; CXCL-8, -9; HGF; IL-1β, -6, -17A, -18; MMP-1, -12; OLR-1; OSM; TNFSF-10, -12; VEGF-A) in ≥75% of AAP samples at statistically higher concentrations (p < .01). CXCL-8, IL-1β, OLR-1, OSM and TNFSF-12 were strongly correlated to AAP. 'Excellent' diagnostic performance was observed for TNFSF-12 (AUC: 0.94 [95% CI: 0.86-1.00]) and the PCA-derived cluster (AUC: 0.96 [95% CI: 0.89-1.00]). CONCLUSIONS Optimized PTF sampling parameters were identified in this study. When applied clinically, high-throughput proteomic analyses revealed complex interconnected networks of potential biomarkers. TNFSF-12 discriminated periradicular disease from health the greatest; however, clustering analytes further improved diagnostic accuracy. Additional independent investigations are required to validate these findings.
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- Satnam S Virdee
- Institute of Clinical Sciences, School of Dentistry & Birmingham Dental Hospital, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, School of Dentistry & Birmingham Dental Hospital, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, School of Dentistry & Birmingham Dental Hospital, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, School of Dentistry & Birmingham Dental Hospital, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, School of Dentistry & Birmingham Dental Hospital, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Hilmi A, Patel S, Mirza K, Galicia JC. Efficacy of imaging techniques for the diagnosis of apical periodontitis: A systematic review. Int Endod J 2023; 56 Suppl 3:326-339. [PMID: 37067066 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Apical periodontitis (AP) is a chronic inflammatory response of microbial aetiology. Pathological changes associated with AP may not be visible on radiographic images and may linger without causing any symptoms. Clinicians rely mostly on clinical examination and imaging techniques to establish a diagnosis. OBJECTIVES The aim of this review was to answer the following question using the PICO format: In the adult human permanent dentition (P), what is the efficacy of diagnostic imaging of the periapical tissues (I) using histopathology as a reference standard (C) in the diagnosis of apical periodontitis, in terms of diagnostic accuracy (O). METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus and Cochrane Library were searched for English articles published through October 2021. At least two independent reviewers evaluated the study design, imaging modality used, histopathological assessment, outcome measures, results and conclusions for each article. The risk of bias was assessed using the Quality Assessment Tool for Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2. RESULTS The initial search strategy identified 544 articles. Seven articles were included for analysis in the final review, all of which involved tissue samples obtained from cadavers. No clinical studies were identified that met the eligibility criteria. A consistently low sensitivity score and negative predictive value were reported for periapical radiography, especially in comparison to CBCT, which scored highly. Both modalities achieved high scores for specificity and positive predictive value. Diagnostic accuracy of CBCT was lower for root-filled teeth in comparison to non-root-filled teeth. DISCUSSION Assessment of the periapical tissues using periapical radiographs was shown to have a low to moderate agreement with the histopathological assessment. CBCT was reported to be more accurate than PR and demonstrated a good agreement with histopathology, especially for non-root-filled teeth. CONCLUSIONS This review identified a need for greater standardization in methodology and reporting, and as the findings are based on cadaver studies, their clinical relevance must be interpreted with caution. REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42021272147).
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- Ali Hilmi
- Department of Endodontology, King's College London Dental Institute, London, UK
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- Department of Endodontology, King's College London Dental Institute, London, UK
- Specialist Practice, London, UK
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- Department of Endodontics, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Endodontics, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Endodontics, Eastman Dental Institute, University College of London, London, UK
- College of Dentistry, Manila Central University, Caloocan City, Philippines
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Chen C, Zhang R, Zhang W, Li F, Wang Z, Qin L, Chen Y, Bian Z, Meng L. Clinical and radiological outcomes of dynamic navigation in endodontic microsurgery: a prospective study. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:5317-5329. [PMID: 37530891 PMCID: PMC10492757 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05152-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study was aimed at evaluating the clinical and radiological outcomes of novel dynamic navigation (DN)-aided endodontic microsurgery (EMS), with an analysis of potential prognostic factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-six teeth from 32 patients who received DN-aided EMS were included. Clinical and radiographic assessments were performed at least 1 year postoperatively. Two calibrated endodontists assessed radiological outcomes according to two-dimensional (2D) periapical radiography (PA) and three-dimensional (3D) cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging using Rud's and Molven's criteria and modified PENN 3D criteria, respectively. Fisher's exact test was used for statistical analysis of the predisposing factors. RESULTS Of the 32 patients with 46 treated teeth, 28 with 40 teeth were available for follow-up. Of the 28 patients, four (five teeth) refused to undergo CBCT and only underwent clinical and PA examinations, and the remaining 24 (35 teeth) underwent clinical, PA, and CBCT examinations. Combined clinical and radiographic data revealed a 95% (38/40) success rate in 2D healing evaluations and a 94.3% (33/35) success rate in 3D healing evaluations. No significant effect was found in sex, age, tooth type, arch type, preoperative lesion volume, preoperative maximum lesion size, presence/absence of crown and post, and the root canal filling state on the outcome of DN-aided EMS. CONCLUSIONS DN-aided EMS has a favorable prognosis and could be considered an effective and reliable treatment strategy. Further investigations with larger sample sizes are required to confirm these results. CLINICAL RELEVANCE DN-aided EMS could be considered an effective and reliable treatment strategy.
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- Chen Chen
- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Suzhou Digital-Health Care Co. Ltd, Suzhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Yiğit T, Yüksel HT, Evirgen Ş, Kaçmaz I, Türkmenoğlu A. Evaluation of use of cone beam computed tomography in paediatric patients: A cross-sectional study. Int J Paediatr Dent 2023; 33:468-476. [PMID: 36655407 DOI: 10.1111/ipd.13046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is widely used in paediatric dentistry. Appropriate use of CBCT is important because children are more vulnerable to ionizing radiation than adults. AIM To investigate the use of CBCT in children by describing reasons for requesting it and its distribution according to age, oral region, and department. DESIGN Cone beam computed tomography scans of patients (age < 19 years) who presented to our dental clinic were investigated retrospectively according to sex, age (6-12 [Group 1] and 13-18 [Group 2] years based on dentition), referring department, imaging area (anterior/posterior, mandible/maxilla), and indication. Indications were grouped under five headings according to 2011 SEDENTEXCT guidelines: dental anomalies, impacted teeth, endodontics, bone pathosis, and others. RESULTS Overall, 334 CBCT scans at different times and for different reasons in 319 patients were evaluated. In recent years, CBCT requests increased in both age groups. Eighty-five CBCT scans (25.44%) of 78 patients (24.45%) with a mean age of 10.37 ± 1.60 years were examined in Group 1, whereas 249 CBCT scans (%74.55) of 241 patients (75.54%) with a mean age of 15.66 ± 1.70 years were examined in Group 2. The most frequent indication was the assessment of impacted teeth (46.1%). The anterior maxilla was the most frequently monitored region (41.6%). The oral and maxillofacial radiology department was the department that made the most CBCT requests in all the years considered (53.6%). CONCLUSIONS The most common indications were the assessment of dentigerous cysts and impacted teeth. There was an increase in the number of referrals to paediatric dentistry.
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- Tuğba Yiğit
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Uşak University, Usak, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Uşak University, Usak, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Uşak University, Usak, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Uşak University, Usak, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Uşak University, Usak, Turkey
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Parrales-Bravo C, Friedrichsdorf SP, Costa C, Paiva JB, Iglesias-Linares A. Does endodontics influence radiological detection of external root resorption? an in vitro study. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:221. [PMID: 37069535 PMCID: PMC10108466 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02871-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND External root resorption (ERR) has a multifactorial etiology and is difficult to diagnose, which means that is continues to be of research interest. This work mainly aims to determine whether external root resorption can be differentially detected in root-filled versus non-endodontically treated teeth using digital periapical radiography (DPR) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS The Checklist for Reporting In-vitro Studies (CRIS) guidelines were followed throughout this study. This experiment highlights the preparation and generation of standardized synthetic teeth measured on three-dimensional records converted into Digital Imaging and Communication on Medicine (DICOM) file format. Twelve replicate maxillary incisors were randomized into two groups: (G1) six non-endodontically treated, and (G2) six endodontically treated teeth. In both groups, actual tooth lengths of all specimens were measured and compared with measurements obtained using DPR and CBCT. Simulated ERR lesions [0.12, 0.18, 0.20 mm × 0.5 mm depth in the mesial, distal and palatal apical regions] were created progressively, radiographic images were recorded, and 24 DPRs and 96 CBCTs were obtained in total. Eight blinded, previously calibrated researchers made a total of 1920 measurements (using Horos Software). Data were analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk, ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis and Wilcoxon rank post-hoc tests [Bonferroni correction in multiple comparison tests (p < 0.05)]. RESULTS ICC values for intra- and inter-examiner agreement were appropriate. DPR overestimated ERR detection compared to the actual and CBCT measurements [Mean diff = 0.765 and 0.768, respectively]. CBCT diagnosis of ERR lesions in specimens without root canal treatment was significantly more accurate than DPR diagnoses on both non-endodontically and endodontically-treated specimens [p = 0.044; p = 0.037, respectively]. There was an 18.5% reduction in sensitivity in all DPR diagnoses made on endodontic teeth versus those made on non-endodontically treated teeth. For the smallest ERR lesions, this sensitivity was even more marked, with 27.8 and 25% less sensitivity, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study highlight that both CBCT and DPR are good diagnostic methods for ERR. Nevertheless, root canal filling material influences diagnostic capability in ERR. The clinical significance was that the presence of intracanal material reduces the detection and diagnosis of ERR by DPR in teeth with root canal treatment.
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- C. Parrales-Bravo
- School of Dentistry, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- School of Dentistry, Complutense, BIOCRAN Research Group, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Complutense, BIOCRAN Research Group, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Gulabivala K, Ng YL. Factors that affect the outcomes of root canal treatment and retreatment-A reframing of the principles. Int Endod J 2023; 56 Suppl 2:82-115. [PMID: 36710532 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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This paper undertakes a broad and comprehensive synthesis of relevant clinical, biological, biomechanical, technical and healthcare services data to understand the factors affecting outcomes of periapical healing after root canal (re)treatment. The medical and dental evidence-based era (1980-present) is contextualized with the earlier evidence drive in endodontics (1911-1940) triggered by the focal infection era. The current evidence-based approach has a sharper focus on evidence quality and derivation of practice guidelines. Contrary views question whether guideline-driven, or expertise-development-driven endeavours would best serve outcome improvement in society. The endodontic discipline functions in a broad healthcare framework and sustains industrial, economic and trend pressures that may be deemed to influence outcomes. The nature of root canal treatment and the challenges in determining the factors that affect its outcomes is discussed. The factors potentially affecting periapical healing after root canal treatment are classified into pre-operative, intra-operative and postoperative groups. These categories subsume multiple elements with interactive influences, creating a complex picture, further confounded by some apparently surprising, counter-intuitive and contradictory findings. The technical versus biological conundrum in root canal treatment continues to cause cognitive dissonance. However, due reflection and cross-discipline-synthesis resolve the apparent data conflicts into a very simple, consistent and plausible picture of how root canal treatment works and the key factors that affect periapical healing. Root canal retreatment is considered mainly in the context of its differences from primary treatment as the majority of factors influencing outcomes are common to both. The exceptional difference is that retreatments have a proportionately reduced probability of healing by virtue of compromised apical root canal ramification access or modified host/infection interactions. Root canal (re)treatment outcomes are dominantly influenced by the nature of prior dynamic host/infection interaction (pre-operative patient factors) and how the direction of this dynamic is influenced by two factors: (1) the active efficacy of the operators' root canal treatment protocol to sustain a microbial ecological shift (intra-operative treatment factors) and dampen periapical inflammation; and (2) the passive ability of the functional tooth (and its restoration margin) to maintain its integrity to resist infection reversal (postoperative restorative factors).
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- Kishor Gulabivala
- Unit of Endodontology, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK
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- Unit of Endodontology, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK
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Brochado Martins JF, Guerreiro Viegas O, Cristescu R, Diogo P, Shemesh H. Outcome of selective root canal retreatment-A retrospective study. Int Endod J 2023; 56:345-355. [PMID: 36403111 PMCID: PMC10100215 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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AIM Selective root canal retreatment is when the treatment is limited to root(s) with radiographic evidence of periapical pathosis. The goals of this retrospective study were as follows: (i) evaluate the clinical and radiographic (periapical radiographs [PR] or cone-beam computerized tomographs [CBCT]) outcome of selective root canal retreatment after ≥12 months follow-up; (ii) evaluate the periapical status of the unretreated roots; and (iii) assess tooth survival. METHODOLOGY A retrospective study (January 2018 to April 2021) was conducted to identify permanent multirooted teeth that underwent selective root canal retreatment. Clinical records, PR and CBCT were examined to ascertain variables of interest. Outcomes (per root and per tooth) were classified into 'favourable' or 'unfavourable' using well-established clinical and radiographic healing criteria. Treatment outcomes for the whole tooth and per root were compared as well as bivariate associations between the treatment outcome of the retreated roots and the treatment-related parameters (quality of root filling, sealer extrusion, iatrogenic mishaps and type of restoration) were analysed using Fisher's exact test (α = .05). Survival was recorded in months. RESULTS A total of 75 teeth (195 roots) in 75 subjects were available for outcome analysis. The favourable outcome per tooth was 86.7%. At follow-up, 92.6% of the retreated roots had a favourable outcome. From the unretreated roots, 3.5% showed radiographic signs of an emerging periapical lesion. No statistical difference was shown between the outcomes per root and per tooth between both groups. None of the treatment-related parameters had a direct influence on the outcome of the retreated roots. The survival rate at 12-48 months after retreatment was 91.5%. CONCLUSIONS Selective root canal retreatment is associated with a favourable outcome in a majority of cases. Unretreated roots rarely developed radiographic signs of a new periapical lesion at follow-up. Future high-quality clinical trials with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods are required to confirm these findings.
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- João Filipe Brochado Martins
- Department of Endodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Endodontics, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Endodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Are We Missing Something in the CT-PNS Report? – an Observational Study on the Rate of Reporting the Presence of Dental Disease and the Probable Etiology of Sinusitis on CT Scans. J Belg Soc Radiol 2022; 106:109. [DOI: 10.5334/jbsr.2740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The Changes in Size of Periapical Lesions after Root Canal Treatments Assessed by Digital Periapical Radiography and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A 2-Years Prospective Clinical Study. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58101437. [PMID: 36295597 PMCID: PMC9611959 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58101437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: There is limited information regarding comparison of long-term dynamics of periapical bone destruction estimated by digital periapical radiography (DPR) and by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). This study aimed to compare the radiographically assessed periapical changes of endodontically treated teeth over 2 years of follow-up and to analyse disagreements in periapical lesion size estimates around the same roots using DPR and CBCT. Materials and Methods: A total of 176 endodontically treated teeth, of 128 patients with apical periodontitis, were assessed by DPR and CBCT, at baseline and after 2 years. All periapical radiolucencies were categorised by severity (S0, S1, S2, S3) concerning their size. Descriptive statistics were used to report distribution of the radiolucencies at baseline and at follow-up, and their size transitions over 2 years. Site-specific comparison of the radiolucencies identified by two methods was performed using Z test and Pearson’s chi-square test. Results: majority of the detected radiolucencies were scored as S0: 65% and 68% at baseline; 89% and 83% at follow-up, by DPR and CBCT, respectively. Site-specific score comparison showed that disagreements comprised 18% and 20% of the total number of radiolucencies detected by DPR and CBCT, respectively. There were more disagreements between DPR and CBCT within categories S1 and S2 + S3 compared to S0: at baseline, they comprised 17–33% and after two years 62–95% of all detected radiolucencies within the category. 65% of non-matching score transitions over two years occurred between S0 and S1. The CBCT-based evaluation resulted in negative treatment outcomes for 10 more root canals than the DPR-based result. Conclusions: Most remarkable disagreement between DPR and CBCT recordings was observed within the radiolucency categories S2 and S3. However, the diagnostic accuracy of both radiographic methods was questionable as it resulted in a high proportion of non-matching S0-S1 lesion transitions over 2 years.
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Curved Planar Reformation: A Useful Method for Screening Dental Pathologies in Chronic Rhinosinusitis via Paranasal Sinus Computed Tomography. Tomography 2022; 8:2330-2338. [PMID: 36136890 PMCID: PMC9498671 DOI: 10.3390/tomography8050194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Curved planar reformation (CPR) is a multiplanar reformatting technique of computed tomography (CT) commonly used during dental cone-beam CT (CBCT) to generate panorex-like images for dental evaluation. Here, we evaluated the utility of an additional CPR sequence in detecting dental pathologies in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). (2) Methods: CRS patients who underwent paranasal sinus CT were enrolled retrospectively. The CT images featured three orthogonal sequences and a reconstructed CPR sequence. Additional dental CBCT was performed in patients with pathologies with a strongly suspected odontogenic origin. Dental pathologies detected by CT, CPR, and CBCT were analyzed. (3) Results: A total of 82 CRS patients (37 females and 45 males; mean age 47.3 ± 13.7 years) were included, of whom 23 underwent dental CBCT. In total, 1058 maxillary teeth were evaluated. Compared with paranasal sinus CT, CPR identified greater frequencies of dental pathologies, particularly caries (p < 0.001), periapical lesions (p < 0.001), and fistulae (p = 0.014). CBCT identified greater frequencies of periodontal dental pathologies (p = 0.046) and premolar caries (p = 0.002) compared with CPR. CBCT and CPR detected molar dental pathologies at similar frequencies. (4) Conclusions: CPR could increase the diagnostic rate of odontogenic pathologies compared with standard CT orthogonal views, especially when the sinusitis is caused by caries, periapical lesions, or fistulae. The addition of a CPR sequence allows for simple screening of dental pathologies in CRS patients without a need for additional radiation.
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Cotti E, Schirru E. Present status and future directions: Imaging techniques for the detection of periapical lesions. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 4:1085-1099. [PMID: 36059089 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Diagnosing and treating apical periodontitis (AP) in an attempt to preserve the natural dentition, and to prevent the direct and indirect systemic effects of this condition, is the major goal in endodontics. Considering that AP is frequently asymptomatic, and is most often associated with a lesion in the periapex of the affected tooth, within the maxillary bones, imaging becomes of paramount importance for the diagnosis of the disease. The aim of this narrative review was to investigate the most relevant classic and current literature to describe which are, to date, the diagnostic imaging systems most reliable and advanced to achieve the early and predictable detection of AP, the best measures of the lesions and the disclosure of the different features of the disease. Dental panoramic tomography (DPT) is a classic exam, considered still useful to provide the basic diagnosis of AP in certain districts of the maxillary bones. Periapical radiographs (PRs) represent a valid routine examination, with few, known limitations. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is the only system that ensures the early and predictable detection of all periapical lesions in the jaws, with the minor risk of false positives. These techniques can be successfully implemented, with ultrasounds (USI) or magnetic resonance (MRI) imaging, exams that do not use ionising radiations. MRI and USI provide information on specific features of the lesions, like the presence and amount of vascular supply, their content and their relationship with the surrounding soft tissues, leading to differential diagnoses. Further, all the three-dimensional systems (CBCT, USI and MRI) allow the volumetric assessment of AP. Pioneering research on artificial intelligence is slowly progressing in the detection of periapical radiolucencies on DPTs, PRs and CBCTs, however, with promising results. Finally, it is established that all imaging techniques have to be associated with a thorough clinical examination and a good degree of calibration of the operator.
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- Elisabetta Cotti
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Hamdan MH, Tuzova L, Mol A, Tawil PZ, Tuzoff D, Tyndall DA. The effect of a deep-learning tool on dentists' performances in detecting apical radiolucencies on periapical radiographs. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2022; 51:20220122. [PMID: 35980437 PMCID: PMC9522978 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20220122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the efficacy of a deep-learning (DL) tool in assisting dentists in detecting apical radiolucencies on periapical radiographs. METHODS Sixty-eight intraoral periapical radiographs with CBCT-proven presence or absence of apical radiolucencies were selected to serve as the testing subset. Eight readers examined the subset, denoted the positions of apical radiolucencies, and used a 5-point confidence scale to score each radiolucency. The same subset was assessed by readers under two conditions: with and without Denti.AI DL tool predictions. For the two sessions, the performance of the readers was compared. The comparison was performed with the alternate free response receiver operating characteristic (AFROC) methodology. RESULTS Localization of lesion accuracy (AFROC-AUC), specificity and sensitivity (by lesion) detection demonstrated improvements in the DL aided session in comparison with the unaided reading session. Subgroup performance analysis revealed an increase in sensitivity for small radiolucencies and in radiolucencies located apical to endodontically treated teeth.. CONCLUSION The study revealed that the DL technology (Denti.AI) enhances dental professionals' abilities to detect apical radiolucencies on intraoral radiographs. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE DL tools have the potential to improve diagnostic efficacy of dentists in identifying apical radiolucencies on periapical radiographs.
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- Manal H. Hamdan
- Department of General Dental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Department of General Dental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Diagnostic Sciences, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Division of Comprehensive Oral Health, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Division of Diagnostic Sciences, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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Detectability of simulated apical lesions on mandibular premolars and molars between radiographic intraoral and cone-beam computed tomography images: an ex vivo study. Sci Rep 2022; 12:14032. [PMID: 35982122 PMCID: PMC9388656 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-18289-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Adequate endodontic diagnostic is essential when making a therapy decision. Radiographic imagining acquisition methods (IAMs) are fundamental apical lesions of endodontic (ALE) origin diagnose tool. Thus, the aim of this research was to compare the simulated apical lesions (SALs) diagnose potential of digital intraoral radiography (DIR) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), if there is a relationship between the IAMs, SALs-depth and their correct diagnose likelihood in human mandibular specimens’ datasets. 1024 SALs were prepared in cancellous and cortical bone with different penetration depths. The SALs-stages were radiographed with CBCT and DIR. The IAMs were randomly evaluated by 16 observers in two trials. Possible SAL findings were analyzed according to a five-point scale. The null hypothesis established that SALs detection accuracy does not differ between CBCT and DIR. Significantly differences (first 0.935 and second trial 0.960) were found for the CBCT area under the curve when compared with the DIR (first 0.859 and second trial 0.862) findings. SALs of smaller size were earlier detected by CBCT. In SALs without cortical involvement the probability of detection increased from 90 to 100%. The SALs-depth had the highest detectability influence on cancellous bone lesions and CBCT SALs detectability was 84.9% higher than with DIR images. The CBCT diagnose reproducibility was higher than the one of DIR (Kappa CBCT 75.7–81.4%; DIR 53.4–57.1%). Our results showed that CBCT has a higher SALs IAM diagnosing accuracy and that SALs detection accuracy incremented as the SALs-size increased.
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Patel S, Puri T, Mannocci F, Bakhsh AA. The outcome of endodontic treatment using an enhanced infection protocol in specialist practice. Br Dent J 2022; 232:805-811. [PMID: 35689064 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-022-4339-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Objectives This study aims to determine the outcome of primary root canal treatment with specific enhanced infection control protocol. The secondary aim was to compare percentages of successful outcomes in this study with a previous study undertaken by the same operator using both periapical radiograph (PR) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).Materials and methods Root canal treatment of 110 teeth in 95 patients carried out by a single operator using an enhanced infection control procedure (disinfection of gutta percha before obturation, changing of gloves after each intraoperative radiograph and also before the start of the root canal obturation). PR and CBCT scans of 94 teeth in 87 patients were assessed 12 months after completion of primary root canal treatment and compared with their respective pre-treatment (diagnostic) PR and CBCT scans. Healing was assessed by a consensus panel consisting of two calibrated examiners. Comparison of the PR and CBCT images for 'healed' and/or 'healing' outcomes was performed using McNemar's test.Results The 'healed' rate (absence of periapical radiolucency) was 89.4% using PR and 78.7% for CBCT (p <0.046). This rate increased to 95.7% for PR and 92.6% for CBCT when the 'healing' group (reduced size of periapical radiolucency) was included (p <0.046).Conclusion The frequent changing of gloves during the course of endodontic treatment and disinfection of gutta percha points before obturation, together with the use of contemporary rotary files, resulted in a high success rate of primary root canal treatment compared to similar clinical studies conducted previously.
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- Shanon Patel
- Centre for Oral, Clinical and Translational Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King´s College London, London, UK; Specialist Practice, London, UK.
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- Centre for Oral, Clinical and Translational Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King´s College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Oral, Clinical and Translational Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King´s College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Oral, Clinical and Translational Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King´s College London, London, UK; Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Su C, Zhang R, Wang R, Yang C, Wang Z, Meng L. Prognostic Predictors of Endodontic Microsurgery: Radiographic Assessment. Int Dent J 2022; 72:628-633. [PMID: 35331471 PMCID: PMC9485522 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2022.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to compare the healing outcomes of endodontic microsurgery (EMS) using 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) radiographic evaluation in a Chinese population. The prognostic factors of EMS were identified according to the 2D and 3D healing classifications. Materials and methods 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). Conclusions 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.
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- Chaonan Su
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China.
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Donnelly A, Foschi F, McCabe P, Duncan HF. Pulpotomy for treatment of complicated crown fractures in permanent teeth: A systematic review. Int Endod J 2022; 55:290-311. [PMID: 35076954 PMCID: PMC9304243 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background Consensus on the treatment of choice for complicated crown fractures of teeth is limited. Recent guidance recommends vital‐pulp‐therapy; however, the preferred type is not specified. Higher success rates for pulpotomy compared to pulp‐capping have been documented, which suggests pulpotomy may be a preferable option for complicated crown‐fractures. Objectives The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the success rate of pulpotomy (partial and complete) on teeth that suffered complicated crown fractures. Participants: patients who have suffered a complicated crown fracture to an anterior permanent tooth. Intervention: pulpotomy (partial or complete). Comparator: pulp‐capping or root canal treatment. Outcome: combined clinical and radiographic success at or after 12 months. Methods A systematic literature using key search terms was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science and Cochrane‐Central‐Register‐of‐Controlled‐Trials (CENTRAL) as well as a grey literature search from inception to May 2021 and without language restricted to English. Strict inclusion criteria were applied. A standardized tool with defined criteria to assess the risk of bias in each study was used. For non‐randomized comparative trials, the Robins‐I tool was used while the Newcastle‐Ottawa scale was used for non‐comparative non‐randomized studies. Results Seven retrospective clinical studies were included. The studies reported high success rates for pulpotomy with overall success ranges for partial or complete pulpotomy ranging from 75% to 96%. One study compared the success rates of pulpotomy to an alternative treatment option pulp capping (90.9% vs. 67%, respectively). Due to the lack of homogeneity in the included studies, a meta‐analysis was not possible. Discussion This review highlights the limited evidence based for the current guidance on treatment of complicated crown fractures. The findings of the review indicate high success rates for pulpotomy; however, there is a moderate risk of bias and small sample sizes in the included studies with the result that the overall results should be interpreted with caution. Conclusion Within the limitations of this review, the benefits and high success rates reported for partial pulpotomy suggest this procedure, rather than pulp‐capping, should be considered as the treatment of choice for both immature and mature teeth that have suffered complicated crown‐fractures.
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- Aisling Donnelly
- Faculty of Dentistry Oral & Craniofacial Sciences King’s College London London SE1 9RT
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- Faculty of Dentistry Oral & Craniofacial Sciences King’s College London London SE1 9RT
- University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School Plymouth UK
- Department of Therapeutic Dentistry I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Moscow Russia
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- Specialist Endodontist Oranmore Endodontics Oranmore Ireland
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology Dublin Dental University Hospital Trinity College Dublin Dublin Ireland
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Pociask E, Nurzynska K, Obuchowicz R, Bałon P, Uryga D, Strzelecki M, Izworski A, Piórkowski A. Differential Diagnosis of Cysts and Granulomas Supported by Texture Analysis of Intraoral Radiographs. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21227481. [PMID: 34833558 PMCID: PMC8618739 DOI: 10.3390/s21227481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate whether textural analysis could differentiate between the two common types of lytic lesions imaged with use of radiography. Sixty-two patients were enrolled in the study with intraoral radiograph images and a histological reference study. Full textural analysis was performed using MaZda software. For over 10,000 features, logistic regression models were applied. Fragments containing lesion edges were characterized by significant correlation of structural information. Although the input images were stored using lossy compression and their scale was not preserved, the obtained results confirmed the possibility of distinguishing between cysts and granulomas with use of textural analysis of intraoral radiographs. It was shown that the important information distinguishing the aforementioned types of lesions is located at the edges and not within the lesion.
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- Elżbieta Pociask
- Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, AGH University of Science and Technology, 30-059 Krakow, Poland; (P.B.); (A.I.)
- Correspondence: (E.P.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Algorithmics and Software, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland;
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, 31-501 Krakow, Poland;
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- Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, AGH University of Science and Technology, 30-059 Krakow, Poland; (P.B.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, 31-155 Krakow, Poland;
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- Institute of Electronics, Lodz University of Technology, 93-590 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, AGH University of Science and Technology, 30-059 Krakow, Poland; (P.B.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, AGH University of Science and Technology, 30-059 Krakow, Poland; (P.B.); (A.I.)
- Correspondence: (E.P.); (A.P.)
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Ezhov M, Gusarev M, Golitsyna M, Yates JM, Kushnerev E, Tamimi D, Aksoy S, Shumilov E, Sanders A, Orhan K. Clinically applicable artificial intelligence system for dental diagnosis with CBCT. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15006. [PMID: 34294759 PMCID: PMC8298426 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94093-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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In this study, a novel AI system based on deep learning methods was evaluated to determine its real-time performance of CBCT imaging diagnosis of anatomical landmarks, pathologies, clinical effectiveness, and safety when used by dentists in a clinical setting. The system consists of 5 modules: ROI-localization-module (segmentation of teeth and jaws), tooth-localization and numeration-module, periodontitis-module, caries-localization-module, and periapical-lesion-localization-module. These modules use CNN based on state-of-the-art architectures. In total, 1346 CBCT scans were used to train the modules. After annotation and model development, the AI system was tested for diagnostic capabilities of the Diagnocat AI system. 24 dentists participated in the clinical evaluation of the system. 30 CBCT scans were examined by two groups of dentists, where one group was aided by Diagnocat and the other was unaided. The results for the overall sensitivity and specificity for aided and unaided groups were calculated as an aggregate of all conditions. The sensitivity values for aided and unaided groups were 0.8537 and 0.7672 while specificity was 0.9672 and 0.9616 respectively. There was a statistically significant difference between the groups (p = 0.032). This study showed that the proposed AI system significantly improved the diagnostic capabilities of dentists.
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- Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of DentoMaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of DentoMaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, 06500, Ankara, Turkey.
- Medical Design Application and Research Center (MEDITAM), Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Lam EWN, Law AS, Nguyen RHN, Basile S, Austah O, Gilbert GH, Lindauer PA, Romano MJ, Nixdorf DR, Fellows JL. Interexaminer Agreement in the Radiologic Identification of Apical Periodontitis/Rarefying Osteitis in the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network PREDICT Endodontic Study. J Endod 2021; 47:1575-1582. [PMID: 34280432 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Periapical images are routinely made in endodontics to support diagnosis and treatment decisions, but conventional imaging may not readily demonstrate inflammatory changes. This study aims to quantify disagreement in the radiologic interpretation of apical periodontitis/rarefying osteitis between 2 expert examiners and to determine if differences exist based on anatomic location. METHODS We used 1717 pretreatment periapical images made before orthograde endodontic treatment as part of the Predicting Outcomes of Root Canal Treatment (PREDICT) study conducted within the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Periapical changes were assessed independently by 2 board-certified specialists, an oral and maxillofacial radiologist and an endodontist, blinded to other clinical information. If the examiners disagreed about whether a diagnosis of apical periodontitis/rarefying osteitis was justified, an adjudication was made by a third examiner. RESULTS The overall prevalence of this radiologic diagnosis in the periapical images was 55%, and interexaminer agreement measured with the Cohen kappa statistic was calculated to be 0.56 (95% confidence interval, 0.52-0.60). Diagnostic disagreements between the 2 examiners occurred for 377 teeth (22%), with disagreements more frequent for jaw location (P = .038) and tooth type (P = .021). Differences between root number (P = .058) and jaw location and tooth groups (P = .069) were found not to be statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS The variability of diagnostic disagreements across anatomic location and tooth type may reflect the inability of periapical images to reveal bone changes masked by the complexity and density of overlying anatomic structures, a limitation that could potentially be overcome with the use of 3-dimensional imaging.
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- Ernest W N Lam
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Department of Endodontics, The Dental Specialists, Lake Elmo, Minnesota; School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Health Partners Research Foundation, Bloomington, Minnesota
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- Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- School of Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Division of Endodontics, East Carolina School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina
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- Department of Endodontics, Summit Dental Group, Liverpool, New York
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- School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Ramis-Alario A, Soto-Peñaloza D, Tarazona-Alvarez B, Peñarrocha-Diago M, Peñarrocha-Oltra D. Comparison of the diagnostic efficacy of 2D radiography and cone beam computed tomography in persistent apical periodontal disease: A PRISMA-DTA systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 132:e153-e168. [PMID: 34376356 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to answer the question: Do conventional radiographs (periapical/panoramic) afford better diagnostic outcomes than cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a complement for clinical diagnosis of apical lesions with persistent apical periodontitis or disease after root canal treatment? STUDY DESIGN Five electronic databases were searched and provided information to enable construction of a table to determine primary diagnostic measures and secondary parameters. The evidence was appraised with the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies tool and GRADEpro software. RESULTS Twenty-seven articles (9903 diagnostic images) were included. The pooled sensitivity, specificity, area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUCROC), positive predictive value, negative predictive value, negative likelihood ratio, and accuracy were 0.58, 1, 0.77, 1, 0.68, 0.45, and 0.79, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Moderate certainty evidence suggested that conventional radiographs showed poor sensitivity and excellent specificity but good diagnostic performance in terms of AUCROC and accuracy. Sensitivity, AUCROC, and negative likelihood ratio values could be reduced if the time elapsed to diagnosis after root canal treatment exceeded 5 years. The use of CBCT with a reduced field of view or a 2D radiographic technique should be weighed considering patient-specific and indication-oriented criteria as taking precedence over the therapeutic goal.
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- Amparo Ramis-Alario
- Oral Surgery Unit, Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Master in Oral Surgery and Implantology, Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
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- Chairman of Oral Surgery and Director of the Master in Oral Surgery and Implantology, Valencia University Medical and Dental School, Valencia, Spain
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- Full Professor of Oral Surgery, Department of Stomatology, Valencia University Medical and Dental School, Valencia, Spain
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G K, Singh N, Yadav R, Duhan J, Tewari S, Gupta A, Sangwan P, Mittal S. Comparative analysis of the accuracy of periapical radiography and cone-beam computed tomography for diagnosing complex endodontic pathoses using a gold standard reference - A prospective clinical study. Int Endod J 2021; 54:1448-1461. [PMID: 33904603 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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AIM To compare the diagnostic accuracy of periapical radiography (PR) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for detecting pathoses of endodontic origin using the gold standard of direct surgical visualization. METHODOLOGY Seventy-four patients (112 teeth) underwent radiographic examination by periapical radiography and CBCT. The presence of periapical lesions, root perforations and their locations, root fractures, different types of external root resorptive defects, apicomarginal bone defects, through and through bone defects, buccal bone status and proximity of root apices and lesions to vital anatomical structures were assessed. These same parameters were assessed intraoperatively by direct surgical visualization which served as the gold standard reference for the radiographic assessments. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive values, negative predictive values were determined for comparison of diagnostic accuracy between two modalities. RESULTS There were no significant differences between the two imaging modalities for root resorptive defects and root fractures. However, CBCT accurately detected periapical lesions, root perforations, apicomarginal bone defects and through and through bone defects. The overall accuracy of CBCT varied from 91% to 96% in detecting dehiscence and fenestration of buccal cortical plates. CONCLUSION Overall, CBCT had a higher diagnostic accuracy in complex endodontic pathoses compared to PR. Nevertheless, CBCT failed to diagnose apicomarginal bone defects in 33% teeth. In evaluating the status of buccal cortical plate from CBCT images, observers could detect absence of bone better than its presence. Thus, limited FOV CBCT should be considered for selective cases where periapical radiography has diagnostic ambiguity.
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- Keerthana G
- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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Mostafapoor M, Hemmatian S. Evaluation of the accuracy values of cone-beam CT regarding apical periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Radiol 2021; 38:309-314. [PMID: 34176005 DOI: 10.1007/s11282-021-00549-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Specialists need to know how accurate and effective each radiographic procedure is, and which ones can provide better images for bone resorption around the apical periodontitis. Therefore, the researcher decided to conduct the present study with the aim of evaluate the accuracy values of cone-beam CT regarding apical periodontitis. The PubMed, Embase, ISI, Scopus, and Medicine have been used to search articles over the last 15 years between 2005 and December 2020. Meta-analysis data with 95% confidence interval (CI), Random effect model, and restricted maximum-likelihood methods were calculated. Random effects were used to deal with potential heterogeneity and I2 showed heterogeneity. I2 values above 50% signified moderate-to-high heterogeneity. The meta-analysis has been evaluated with the statistical software Stata/MP v.16 (The fastest version of Stata). One hundred and fifty-eight studies were selected to review the abstracts, six papers met these crucial criteria to do a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sensitivity and specificity of digital periapical radiography was 50% (ES 0.50; 95% CI 0.05, 0.95) and 83% (ES 0.83; 95% CI 0.52, 1.15), respectively. Sensitivity and specificity of cone-beam computed tomographic was 95% (ES 0.95; 95% CI 0.80, 1.00) and 90% (ES 0.90; 95% CI 0.78, 1.03), respectively. In conclusion, CBCT imaging reports values with excellent accuracy vs digital periapical radiography.
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- Marjan Mostafapoor
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran.
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Kamburoğlu K, Koç C, Sönmez G, Elbahary S, Rosen E, Tsesis I. Effect of cone beam computed tomography voxel size and dental specialty status on the agreement of observers in the detection and measurement of periapical lesions. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 132:346-351. [PMID: 34120879 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.04.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare observer agreement between endodontists and oral and maxillofacial radiologists (OMRs) in the detection and measurement of periapical lesions as depicted in cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) with 2 voxel sizes. STUDY DESIGN In total, 256 CBCT images of maxillary molars were evaluated by 2 endodontists and 2 OMRs. Images were obtained at voxel sizes of 0.2 and 0.4 mm. Observers evaluated 64 endodontically and 64 nonendodontically treated teeth for the presence of periapical lesions using a 5-point confidence scale. Weighted κ values were calculated to determine intra- and interobserver agreement. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated to assess intra- and interobserver agreement in width and height measurements of the lesions. RESULTS Intraobserver agreement ranged from fair to almost perfect, with κ values higher for the OMRs than for the endodontists. Interobserver agreement between endodontists ranged from fair to moderate at the 0.2mm voxel size and was slight at 0.4 mm. Agreement between OMRs was almost perfect at 0.2 mm and ranged from substantial to almost perfect at 0.4 mm. ICC was excellent for all observers in all conditions. CONCLUSIONS Intra- and interobserver reliability was affected by voxel size and specialty. Correlation for measurements exhibited no variation.
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- Kıvanç Kamburoğlu
- Prof. Head, Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Visiting Scholar, Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Specialist, Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Başkent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Specialist, Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Specialist, Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Specialist, Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Prof. Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Taschieri S, Morandi B, Giovarruscio M, Francetti L, Russillo A, Corbella S. Microsurgical endodontic treatment of the upper molar teeth and their relationship with the maxillary sinus: a retrospective multicentric clinical study. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:252. [PMID: 33980213 PMCID: PMC8114693 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01610-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the clinical and radiographic success rate of microsurgical endodontic treatment of upper molar teeth in relationship with the maxillary sinus, with 12 months follow-up. METHODS Patients treated with microsurgical endodontic treatment of upper molar teeth in the period between 2017 and 2019 were recruited from two dental clinics according to specific selection criteria. The outcomes were determined based on clinical and radiographic results taken three, six and 12 months post-operatively, compared with those taken immediately before and after surgery. Clinical and radiographic outcomes were recorded. The distance between the most apical part of the root and of the lesion to the maxillary sinus was measured on CBCT images before the surgery. Patient-related outcomes were recorded. RESULTS Out of 35 patients evaluated, 21 were selected according with the selection criteria for a total of 27 roots and 29 canals treated. After 12 months, 18 patients showed a complete healing whereas three demonstrated incomplete healing. Consequently, the success rate in this study was 85.7% after one year. In 28.5% (6 patients) there was a perforation of the Schneiderian membrane that didn't seem to affect the outcome. All patients kept the molar one year later. The pain level decreased significantly over the time during the first week after surgery. CONCLUSION Microsurgical Endodontic treatment of the upper molar teeth should be considered a valid and predictable treatment option even in case of Schneiderian membrane perforation. Future clinical studies with a larger sample size are needed to compare the results obtained.
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- S Taschieri
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, 20123, Milan, Italy.,Institute of Dentistry, I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia.,IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via R. Galeazzi 4, 20161, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, 20123, Milan, Italy.,IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via R. Galeazzi 4, 20161, Milan, Italy
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- Institute of Dentistry, I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia.,Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, 20123, Milan, Italy.,IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via R. Galeazzi 4, 20161, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, 20123, Milan, Italy.,Maxillofacial and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, 20123, Milan, Italy. .,Institute of Dentistry, I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia. .,IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via R. Galeazzi 4, 20161, Milan, Italy.
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Boubaris M, Chan KL, Zhao W, Cameron A, Sun J, Love R, George R. A Novel Volume-based Cone-beam Computed Tomographic Periapical Index. J Endod 2021; 47:1308-1313. [PMID: 33984376 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to evaluate the variations in the volume of periapical lesions scored using a cone-beam computed tomographic periapical index (CBCTPAI) and to develop a new volume-based periapical index. METHODS Cone-beam computed tomographic images were obtained from InteleViewer (Intelerad Medical Systems Incorporated, Montreal, Canada). Teeth with a periapical radiolucency or with a history of endodontic treatment were included in this study. Using 3-dimensional medical imaging processing software (Mimics Research; Materialise NV, Leuven, Belgium), the maximum diameter of 273 periapical lesions and their corresponding CBCTPAI score was determined. The software was then used to determine the volume of the lesions using a semiautomatic segmentation technique. RESULTS There was a substantial variation in the volume for CBCTPAI scores 3, 4, and 5, which was demonstrated by the variance and range, thus making it difficult to use the current CBCTPAI as a method to predict volume and treatment outcomes. A new index, the cone-beam computed tomographic periapical volume index (CBCTPAVI), was developed using partition classification analysis. The results for the new index demonstrated high levels of sensitivity, specificity, precision, and area under the curve, all at 0.90 or more, except 1 sensitivity for CBCTPAVI 1 at 0.875. Overall, the accurate classification rate was 98.169%, and the root mean square error rate was low at 0.07. CONCLUSIONS The proposed CBCTPAVI will allow clinicians to classify lesions based on their true 3-dimensional size, accurately assess healing of lesions, and predict treatment outcomes.
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- Matthew Boubaris
- School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.
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Zanini M, Decerle N, Hennequin M, Cousson PY. Revisiting Orstavik's PAI score to produce a reliable and reproducible assessment of the outcomes of endodontic treatments in routine practice. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2021; 25:291-298. [PMID: 32966674 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Orstavik's periapical index is widely used for radiographic assessment of periapical status. This study analyses the reliability and reproducibility of a modified guide for the interpretation of the periapical index (PAI) scores recorded by undergraduate students. MATERIALS AND METHOD Two groups of 4th-year students were asked to assess the PAI scores of 100 X-rays two or three times depending on the group. The reliability of their judgment was evaluated by comparing the students' assessments to those of a standard, based on the evaluations made by three teachers. Short-term stability was evaluated for two lengths of interval separating the Test and Retest phases, respectively, 1 week for Group 1 and 2 weeks for Group 2. Long-term stability was evaluated by having Group 1 repeat the Retest phase after 15 months. RESULTS Overall mean success rates ranged from 61% to 65% according to the student group and the study phase. Intergroup comparisons showed no statistical difference. The reliability of the PAI score evaluation by students was excellent in both groups. Short-term and long-term stability were also excellent regardless of the duration of the interval between the study's phases. DISCUSSION The image misinterpretations are discussed according to the study phases and the PAI score values. CONCLUSION Undergraduate students can be trained to use the modified guide for scoring PAI for self-evaluation of the outcomes of the root canal treatments and re-treatments they are asked to perform during their clinical sessions.
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- Marjorie Zanini
- Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Dental Faculty, Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France
- Groupe Hospitalier Pitié Salpêtrière, Service Odonto-stomatologie et chirurgie maxillo-faciale, APHP, Paris, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Service d'Odontologie, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Service d'Odontologie, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Service d'Odontologie, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Yong D, Cathro P. Conservative pulp therapy in the management of reversible and irreversible pulpitis. Aust Dent J 2021; 66 Suppl 1:S4-S14. [PMID: 33818812 DOI: 10.1111/adj.12841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Conservative pulp therapy is an alternative treatment option to tooth removal and root canal treatment in the management of deep caries, traumatic pulp exposures and developmental anomalies. Pulp tissue preservation can extend the long-term survival of teeth through relatively simple restorative procedures. This article aims to update clinicians on the current state of research in materials, techniques and outcomes of vital pulp therapies and provide practical guidelines for their implementation into daily practice.
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- D Yong
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago Dental School, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago Dental School, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Kopacz M, Neal JJ, Suffridge C, Webb TD, Mathys J, Brooks D, Ringler G. A Clinical Evaluation of Cone-beam Computed Tomography: Implications for Endodontic Microsurgery. J Endod 2021; 47:895-901. [PMID: 33798543 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging is a valuable diagnostic tool for endodontics. Some studies report that CBCT images have limitations in representing the true clinical presentation. This prospective, in vivo study compared limited field of view (LFOV) CBCT measurements with clinical measurements made during endodontic surgery. METHODS Eighty-seven subjects requiring endodontic surgery and LFOV CBCT acquisition of the surgical site were enrolled. Data collection involved clinicians answering standardized questions during the radiographic and surgical assessment. Intraoperatively, data were collected and photographically documented. Postoperatively, CBCT scans were evaluated by 3 calibrated, board-certified specialists: 2 endodontists and 1 oral and maxillofacial radiologist. The 2 subsets of data were compared through statistical analysis to quantify their relationship. RESULTS The subjects included 65 maxillary and 29 mandibular teeth from 87 subjects: 25 women and 62 men with an average age of 42 years old. The CBCT evaluators correctly identified the presence or absence of buccal plate fenestrations with 91.0% accuracy (95% confidence interval, 83.1-96.0) with 89.4% sensitivity and 92.9% specificity. The area of fenestrations measured clinically (mean = 19.6 ± 33.4 mm2) was generally larger than the area measured by CBCT imaging (mean across CBCT evaluators = 12.2 ± 19.1 mm2). Fenestration size in the maxillary arch was more likely to be underestimated than in the mandibular arch (P < .0001). Vertical bone height was also underestimated when measured on CBCT imaging. CONCLUSIONS Based on the findings of this study, LFOV CBCT imaging accurately identifies the presence or absence of buccal plate fenestrations, yet, when a fenestration is present, underestimates its area.
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- Molly Kopacz
- Department of Endodontics, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, Bethesda, Maryland; Department of Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Endodontics, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, Bethesda, Maryland; Department of Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.
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- Department of Endodontics, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, Bethesda, Maryland; Department of Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Endodontics, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, Bethesda, Maryland; Department of Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Endodontics, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, Bethesda, Maryland; Department of Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Research Programs, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland; Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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Prevalence of Lateral Radiolucency, Apical Root Resorption and Periapical Lesions in Portuguese Patients: A CBCT Cross-Sectional Study with a Worldwide Overview. Eur Endod J 2021; 6:56-71. [PMID: 33762535 PMCID: PMC8056814 DOI: 10.14744/eej.2021.29981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Objective: Apical periodontitis develops when bacteria, or their by products, migrate from the infected root canal system space to the surrounding apical tissues. The objective of the present multi-center cross-sectional study was to analyze the prevalence of lateral radiolucency, apical root resorption and periapical lesions in 7 districts of Portugal using cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) assessment. Methods: A total of 1,249 CBCT scans, from 11 dental clinics, were screened. Data regarding 22,899 teeth was included. For each tooth the recorded data was the presence of lateral radiolucency, apical root resorption, periapical lesions, previous root canal treatment, missed root canals, length of root canal filling (short, good or overfilling) and type of coronal restoration (intact tooth, non-restored, filling or crown). Differences between districts were tested using chi-squared. A P<0.05 was considered significant. Results: The proportion of lateral radiolucency ranged between 0.0% (Aveiro, Braga and Coimbra) and 0.9% (Lisbon), while the prevalence of apical root resorption ranged from 0.0% (Braga and Coimbra) to 3.0% in Setubal. The nationwide proportion of lateral radiolucency was 0.4%, while for apical root resorption was 1.1%. The prevalence of periapical lesions varied from 4.1% (Braga) and 13.0% (Lisbon) with a nationwide proportion of 10.0%. Significant differences were noted between districts (P<0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence of lateral radiolucency and apical root resorption were low in all districts. Root canal filled teeth were associated with higher periapical lesions proportions than non-treated teeth. Independently of the assessed district, the periapical status may be influenced by both quality of the endodontic treatment and coronal restoration.
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Taveras Parra C, Fiori-Chíncaro GA, Agudelo-Botero AM. [Imaginology in the diagnosis and planning of root duct systems: an updated review]. REVISTA CIENTÍFICA ODONTOLÓGICA 2021; 9:e045. [PMID: 38464410 PMCID: PMC10919806 DOI: 10.21142/2523-2754-0901-2021-045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Root canal systems present a varied morphological conformation for each group of teeth. Several authors have described the anatomical conformation and its variants in different classifications, including the main, collateral, lateral, secondary, accessory, interduct, recurrent, apical delta and interradicular cavus canals. Currently, radiology still does not allow visualization of all these structures. However, proper use of imaging techniques together with the use of new 3D equipment for adjustments of acquisition parameters with adequate software and algorithms allows greater image precision, facilitating diagnosis and the planning of the most adequate approach for endodontic treatments. The objective of this article was to conduct a review of the literature to identify new concepts and useful imaging tools for better diagnoses.
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- Crismely Taveras Parra
- Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE). Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) Santo Domingo República Dominicana
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- División de Radiología Bucal y Maxilofacial, Universidad Científica del Sur. Lima, Perú. Universidad Científica del Sur División de Radiología Bucal y Maxilofacial Universidad Científica del Sur Lima Peru
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- Universidad Autónoma de Manizales. Manizales, Colombia. Universidad Autónoma de Manizales Universidad Autónoma de Manizales Manizales Colombia
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Sheth K, Kapoor S, Daveshwar S. Comparison of Cone-beam Computed Tomography and Periapical Radiography to Determine the Proximity of Periapical Lesions to Anatomical Structures in Premaxillary Area prior to Surgical Endodontics: A Clinical Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020; 13:322-326. [PMID: 33149402 PMCID: PMC7586484 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim In the anterior maxillary region when periapical (PA) surgery is contemplated, knowledge of relation between root apices and lesion, spatial relationship of tooth root to adjacent anatomical structures is essential. The aim of this study was to compare cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and PA radiography to determine the proximity of PA lesions to anatomical structures in the premaxillary area for decision-making before apical surgery. Materials and methods Twenty subjects were selected. Three endodontists viewed PA radiographs and CBCT images. These observers (1) determined proximity of lesion to anatomical structures and (2) made decisions on treatment based on each imaging modality. Chi-square test was used to check the relationship between the treatment plans given by PA radiographs and CBCT images. Reliability of the observations was evaluated using intraclass correlation (ICC). Results Significant difference was noted in the treatment plan selected by the observers using the two modalities (p < 0.05). Conclusion After the lesions were observed with CBCT, there was an increase in the number of teeth involved with the lesion. A change in the observer's treatment plan was recorded after viewing the CBCT scans. How to cite this article Sheth K, Kapoor S, Daveshwar S, et al. Comparison of Cone-beam Computed Tomography and Periapical Radiography to Determine the Proximity of Periapical Lesions to Anatomical Structures in Premaxillary Area prior to Surgical Endodontics: A Clinical Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(4):322-326.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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Background
Endodontic disease can adversely affect the quality of life and therefore early diagnosis and consequent timely treatment is of paramount importance for the Endodontist. Radiology is an essential component in treatment planning, disease monitoring and assessment of treatment outcome. Periapical radiographs and panoramic radiography are frequently utilised but they provide only two-dimensional representation of three-dimensional structures. The advent of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers three-dimensional accuracy of the hard tissue images with a reasonable cost and this has revolutionised imaging of the dentomaxillofacial structures. This imaging system has been seen to overcome some limitations of conventional radiography, as brought out in this review. The improvement in the accuracy is, however, accompanied at the cost of increased radiation exposure to the patient. Nevertheless, smaller areas of exposure are normally appropriate for endodontic imaging, and adjustment in the exposure parameters can further moderate the effective dose (Loubele et al. 37(6):309-18, 2008).
Aims and objectives
The aim of this review is to present the pertinent literature on the various applications of cone beam computed tomography in the field of endodontics.
Methods
Literature was electronically searched on the following sources; Medline and Keats Library. Further, a manual search was performed on the following journals: International Endodontic Journal, Journal of Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, Endodontology, Journal of Dental Research, European Journal of Oral Sciences & Odontology and Dentomaxillofacial Radiology. A preliminary search was performed to gain an idea of the available literature using keywords ‘Cone Beam Computed Tomography’ to view the volume of the literature evident and identify questions to be addressed in this review. The initial search showed 243 potential articles. After scrutinising the titles and abstracts of the retrieved articles, 70 relevant studies were reviewed in full text. Furthermore, ‘published guidelines on the use of CBCT’ were also searched so as to include the results as an additional source material. All the articles eligible to be included in the review were in the English language and ranged from the year 1960 to the present. Also all the studies reviewed were based on the various uses of cone beam computed tomography in the field of endodontics. The keywords used to search were ‘Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)’, ‘Conventional radiography’, ‘Applications of CBCT in endodontics’, ‘CBCT and tooth morphology’, ‘CBCT and apical periodontitis’, ‘CBCT and vertical root fractures’, ‘CBCT and resorption’, ‘CBCT and pre-surgical assessment’, ‘CBCT and dento-alveolar trauma’ and ‘CBCT and endodontic outcome’.
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Every case is unique and CBCT should be considered only after studying each case individually. CBCT imaging needs to be adopted or used where information from conventional imaging systems is either inadequate for the management of endodontic problems or inconclusive. Having said that, it is safe to state that CBCT imaging has the potential to become the first choice for endodontic treatment planning and outcome assessment, especially when new scanners with lower radiation doses and enhanced resolution would be available.
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Musu D, Cadeddu Dessalvi C, Shemesh H, Frenda MG, Mercuro G, Cotti E. Ultrasound examination for the detection of simulated periapical bone lesions in bovine mandibles: an ex vivo study. Int Endod J 2020; 53:1289-1298. [PMID: 32531801 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the accuracy of ultrasound examination (USE) for the detection of artificial bone defects in bovine mandibles in the absence of complete erosion of the cortical bone plate and to determine the minimum cortical thickness that constitutes a barrier for ultrasound waves. METHODOLOGY Sixty bovine mandibular anatomical blocks were harvested and uniformly distributed amongst six experimental groups. The negative control consisted of blocks with no intra-bony defects, whereas the positive control consisted of blocks with an artificial lesion of 2 mm diameter that perforated the buccal cortical bone plate. Two experimental groups comprised blocks with small (2 mm) and large (5 mm) artificial defects created under a cortical plate thinned to varying thicknesses. Two additional groups had small (2 mm) and large (5 mm) artificial defects that did not involve the cortical plate. After USE, the scans were saved and submitted to three blinded examiners. Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values and receiver-operating characteristics (ROC) were analysed. The significance of the findings (P < 0.05) was appraised using the chi-square statistics with the Yates correction, whilst the intra- and inter-examiner agreements were evaluated through Kappa statistics. RESULTS USE was associated with high sensitivity (97.3%) and negative predictive value (89%), and a perfect score for specificity and positive predictive value. The ROC curve analysis revealed an accuracy of 97.8%. The k-values were 0.86 and 0.89 for the first and second examinations, respectively, demonstrating very high inter-observer agreement. The intra-observer agreement was also high (k-value = 0.92). A significant correlation between the echographic diagnosis and the presence or absence of artificial intraosseous lesions in the anatomical blocks of bovine mandibles was observed (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS USE was highly accurate and reliable for the detection of artificial lesions within bovine mandibles, regardless of the thickness or presence of the cortical plate.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Endodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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von Arx T, Käch S, Suter VGA, Bornstein MM. Perforation of the maxillary sinus floor during apical surgery of maxillary molars: A retrospective analysis using cone beam computed tomography. AUST ENDOD J 2020; 46:176-183. [PMID: 32638484 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This retrospective analysis assessed a possible correlation of perforation of the maxillary sinus floor during apical surgery of maxillary molars and the distances from the treated apices/periapical radiolucencies to the sinus floor. The material included 168 apical surgeries of maxillary first or second molars performed from 1999 to 2016. In 22 (out of 33) perforation cases, a preoperative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was available. These cases were defined as the test group. From the pool of operated cases without sinus floor perforation, matching cases - that is, same treated tooth, similar age and same gender - were selected as a control group (N = 26). Mean linear distances from root apices or radiolucencies to sinus floor were significantly shorter in the test group compared to the control group. In conclusion, perforation cases were significantly closer to the sinus floor than cases without perforation.
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- Thomas von Arx
- Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Department of Oral Health & Medicine, University Center for Dental Medicine Basel UZB, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Gudac J, Hellén-Halme K, Venskutonis T, Puisys A, Machiulskiene V. Comparison of Selected Anatomical and Treatment-related Diagnostic Parameters Estimated by Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Digital Periapical Radiography in Teeth with Apical Periodontitis. EJOURNAL OF ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL RESEARCH 2020; 11:e4. [PMID: 32760477 PMCID: PMC7393929 DOI: 10.5037/jomr.2020.11204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Objectives To compare selected anatomical and treatment-related diagnostic parameters estimated by cone-beam computed tomography and by digital periapical radiography in teeth with apical periodontitis, and to evaluate reliability of different examiners in interpretation of images obtained by both methods. Material and Methods Teeth with apical periodontitis were evaluated independently by 2 endodontists and 1 radiologist based on 128 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and 162 digital periapical radiography (DPR) images. Anatomical (size, relation with root, location of periapical radiolucency) and treatment-related (canal obturation length, homogeneity, coronal seal) parameters were assessed. Fleiss kappa reflected inter-observer agreement while intra-examiner agreement was estimated by Cohen’s kappa. McNemar and McNemar-Bowker tests served for evaluation of differences between CBCT- and DPR-based estimates. Results Cohen’s kappa ranged from 0.62 to 1 for all examiners. Fleiss kappa values were nearly perfect for majority of parameters. Diagnostic discrepancy between methods was found for size of radiolucency that in 15 - 17% cases was larger, and in 25 - 28% smaller in DPR than in CBCT images. DPR revealed 20% of root canals scored as non-obturated while in CBCT - obturation present. Canal obturation was rated as homogenous by CBCT, while absent or non-homogenous by DPR, in 17 - 23%, and 11 - 14% of cases, respectively. Radiologist detected more root perforations in CBCT than in DPR images. Conclusions Good intra- and inter-examiner agreement for anatomical and treatment-related diagnostic parameters was achieved using cone-beam computed tomography and digital periapical radiography methods and demonstrated similar diagnostic capability, although variation regarding root perforations and canal obturation quality was observed.
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- Jelena Gudac
- Clinic of Dental and Oral Pathology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, KaunasLithuania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Odontology, Malmo University, MalmoSweden
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- Clinic of Dental and Oral Pathology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, KaunasLithuania
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- Clinic of Dental and Oral Pathology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, KaunasLithuania
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Huamán SD, Brito Aragão MG, Dias Moreno AP, Mussolino de Queiroz A, Bezerra da Silva RA, Garcia de Paula-Silva FW, Bezerra da Silva LA. Accuracy of Conventional Periapical Radiography in Diagnosing Furcation Repair after Perforation Treatment. J Endod 2020; 46:827-831. [PMID: 32307135 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Periapical radiography (PR) is a diagnostic tool to be used by professionals in clinical practice. The method presents limitations, and doubts still exist about its value to evaluate furcation perforation and the reparative process of hard or soft tissues after treatment. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of PR as a diagnostic method to detect both resorption of the furcation area after induced experimental perforation and repair after perforation treatment using histopathological findings as a gold standard. METHODS Thirty teeth of beagle dogs with furcation perforation were filled with Biodentine (Septodont, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France), ProRoot White mineral trioxide aggregate (Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties, Tulsa, OK), or gutta-percha and examined using PR and histology. Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and accuracy were calculated. RESULTS PR detected repair and reabsorption of furcation perforation in 55% and 48% of the teeth, respectively. Histologic analysis showed furcation perforation in 66% and 21% of the teeth, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity of PR for the detection of repair were 0.84 and 1, respectively, whereas for resorption detection, the values were 0.43 and 0.65, respectively. Diagnostic accuracy for PR was 0.89 and 0.72 for repair and resorption of furcation perforation, respectively. PR showed more accurate diagnostic (true positives + true negatives/total) in repair detection compared with resorption of furcation perforation. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that PR is not adequate in detecting resorption progress after the treatment of furcation perforation, and we encourage the use of digital imaging when suspicious of a possible unsuccessful result after furcation perforation treatment.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Clinical Factors Associated with Apical Periodontitis Visible on Cone-beam Computed Tomography but Missed with Periapical Radiographs: A Retrospective Clinical Study. J Endod 2020; 46:832-838. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 02/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Detection of Simulated Periapical Lesion in Intraoral Digital Radiography with Different Brightness and Contrast. Eur Endod J 2019; 4:133-138. [PMID: 32161900 PMCID: PMC7006595 DOI: 10.14744/eej.2019.46036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objective: To assess the detection of simulated periapical lesions in digital intraoral radiography with different levels of brightness and contrast combinations, and to investigate the observers’ preference of image quality for this diagnostic task. Methods: Digital radiographs were acquired prior to periapical lesion simulation and after each one of four defects enlargement. Original images were adjusted in 4 brightness and contrast combinations. Five observers evaluated the images according to the presence of periapical lesion on a 5-point scale. In a second moment, the observers ordinated the images subjectively, according to quality, from the best to the worst to detect the bone defect. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was calculated for the diagnostic values and compared by two-way ANOVA. The significance level was set at 5% (P<0.05). Results: No differences were found between the diagnostic values of the five combinations of brightness and contrast (P>0.05). The overall results showed low values of area under the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve and sensitivity of the periapical radiography in the detection of periapical lesions of sizes from 1 to 3, which rose substantially in size 4. For image quality, combinations with the lowest brightness and highest contrast were preferred by the observers in 58% of the cases. Conclusion: Brightness and contrast adjustments do not influence the detection of simulated periapical lesions in digital intraoral radiography. Lower brightness and higher contrast images were preferred for this diagnostic task.
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Adding Depth to Cephalometric Analysis: Comparing Two- and Three-Dimensional Angular Cephalometric Measurements. J Craniofac Surg 2019; 30:1568-1571. [PMID: 31299770 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Lateral cephalometric radiographs (LCR) have been the standard tool used for cephalometric analysis in craniofacial surgery. Over the past decade, a three-dimensional (3D) revolution in cephalometric analysis and surgical planning has been underway. To date, research has not validated whether cephalometric measurements taken from two-dimensional (2D) and 3D data sources are equivalent and interchangeable. The authors sought to compare angular cephalometric measurements taken with 2D and 3D modalities. METHODS Sixty-two head CT scans (36 females, 26 males) with an average age of 63 ± 20 years were studied. Twelve cephalometric angular measurements were taken from 3D reconstructed skulls using the software package Mimics 19.0 (Materialize; Leuven, Belgium). These same facial angles were measured from 2D lateral cephalograms reconstructed from the original CT scans using Dolphin 11.9. Measurements taken with both techniques were compared for agreement using a paired t test. Intra-class correlation coefficient assessment was used to determine inter-rater reliability. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS Five of the 12 angular measurements (SNA, SNB, MP-FH, U1-SN, and U1-L1) demonstrated statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) between the 2D and 3D analyses. All of these differences were less than the standard deviations for the respective measure. CONCLUSION The differences between angular cephalometric values obtained from 2D LCRs and 3D CT reconstructions are small. This supports the practices of using 2D and 3D cephalometric data interchangeably in most applications. Clinicians must be selective in which measures they employ to maximize accuracy and care must be taken when measuring dental inclination with lateral cephalograms.
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Gambarini G, Piasecki L, Miccoli G, Gaimari G, Nardo DD, Testarelli L. Cone-beam computed tomography in the assessment of periapical lesions in endodontically treated teeth. Eur J Dent 2019; 12:136-143. [PMID: 29657539 PMCID: PMC5883466 DOI: 10.4103/ejd.ejd_320_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the quality of the coronal restoration and the root canal filling on the periapical status of endodontically treated teeth using CBCT. Materials and Methods: CBCT data were obtained from the records of patients who deny any dental treatment in the 2 years prior to the CBCT examination. CBCT images (90 kVp and 7 mA, exposure time of 23 s, and a voxel size of 0.2 mm, with a field of view of 13 cm × 13 cm) of 1011 endodontically treated teeth were observed. A score was given to the quality of the root filling and the quality of the coronal restoration. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were statistically analyzed to correlate the periapical status with gender, dental group. and quality of endodontic treatment and restoration (Chi-square test with a significance level of P < 0.001). Results: Absence of periapical periodontitis was found in 54.9% of the cases. The periapical outcome was not related to gender or dental group (P > 0.05). A statistically significant factor (Chi-square test, P < 0.0001) resulted when different qualities of sealing were compared. Conclusions: CBCT showed that high-quality root canal treatments followed by an adequate coronal sealing restoration avoid the presence of periapical periodontitis in time.
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- Gianluca Gambarini
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, University at Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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Use of Texture Feature Maps for the Refinement of Information Derived from Digital Intraoral Radiographs of Lytic and Sclerotic Lesions. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/app9152968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to examine whether additional digital intraoral radiography (DIR) image preprocessing based on textural description methods improves the recognition and differentiation of periapical lesions. (1) DIR image analysis protocols incorporating clustering with the k-means approach (CLU), texture features derived from co-occurrence matrices, first-order features (FOF), gray-tone difference matrices, run-length matrices (RLM), and local binary patterns, were used to transform DIR images derived from 161 input images into textural feature maps. These maps were used to determine the capacity of the DIR representation technique to yield information about the shape of a structure, its pattern, and adequate tissue contrast. The effectiveness of the textural feature maps with regard to detection of lesions was revealed by two radiologists independently with consecutive interrater agreement. (2) High sensitivity and specificity in the recognition of radiological features of lytic lesions, i.e., radiodensity, border definition, and tissue contrast, was accomplished by CLU, FOF energy, and RLM. Detection of sclerotic lesions was refined with the use of RLM. FOF texture contributed substantially to the high sensitivity of diagnosis of sclerotic lesions. (3) Specific DIR texture-based methods markedly increased the sensitivity of the DIR technique. Therefore, application of textural feature mapping constitutes a promising diagnostic tool for improving recognition of dimension and possibly internal structure of the periapical lesions.
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Quality of root canal fillings and prevalence of apical radiolucencies in a German population: a CBCT analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2019; 24:1217-1227. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-02985-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Restrepo‐Restrepo FA, Cañas‐Jiménez SJ, Romero‐Albarracín RD, Villa‐Machado PA, Pérez‐Cano MI, Tobón‐Arroyave SI. Prognosis of root canal treatment in teeth with preoperative apical periodontitis: a study with cone‐beam computed tomography and digital periapical radiography. Int Endod J 2019; 52:1533-1546. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.13168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- F. A. Restrepo‐Restrepo
- POPCAD Research Group Laboratory of Immunodetection and Bioanalysis Faculty of Dentistry University of Antioquia Medellín Colombia
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- POPCAD Research Group Laboratory of Immunodetection and Bioanalysis Faculty of Dentistry University of Antioquia Medellín Colombia
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- POPCAD Research Group Laboratory of Immunodetection and Bioanalysis Faculty of Dentistry University of Antioquia Medellín Colombia
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- POPCAD Research Group Laboratory of Immunodetection and Bioanalysis Faculty of Dentistry University of Antioquia Medellín Colombia
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- POPCAD Research Group Laboratory of Immunodetection and Bioanalysis Faculty of Dentistry University of Antioquia Medellín Colombia
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- POPCAD Research Group Laboratory of Immunodetection and Bioanalysis Faculty of Dentistry University of Antioquia Medellín Colombia
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Indications for Extraction before Implant Therapy: Focus on Endodontic Status. J Endod 2019; 45:532-537. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2019.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Heney CM, Arzi B, Kass PH, Hatcher DC, Verstraete FJM. The Diagnostic Yield of Dental Radiography and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for the Identification of Dentoalveolar Lesions in Cats. Front Vet Sci 2019; 6:42. [PMID: 30847347 PMCID: PMC6393352 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic yield of dental radiography (DR) and 3 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) software modules for the identification of 32 pre-defined dentoalveolar lesions in cats. For 5 feline cadaver heads and 22 client-owned cats admitted for evaluation and treatment of dental disease, 32 predefined dentoalveolar lesions were evaluated separately and scored by use of dental radiography and 3 CBCT software modules [multiplanar reconstructions (MPR), tridimensional (3-D) rendering, and reconstructed panoramic views]. A qualitative scoring system was used. Dentoalveolar lesions were grouped into 14 categories for statistical analysis. Point of reference for presence or absence of a dentoalveolar lesion was determined as the method that could be used to clearly identify the disorder as being present. Accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were calculated with the McNemar χ2 test of marginal homogeneity of paired data. When all 3 CBCT software modules were used in combination, the diagnostic yield of CBCT was significantly higher than that of dental radiography for 4 of 14 categories (missing teeth, horizontal bone loss, loss of tooth integrity, feline resorptive lesions), and higher, although not significantly so, for 9 categories (supernumerary teeth, supernumerary roots, abnormally shaped roots, vertical bone loss, buccal bone expansion, periapical disease, inflammatory root resorption, and external replacement root resorption). In conclusion, we found that CBCT provided more clinically relevant detailed information as compared to dental radiography. Therefore, CBCT should be considered better suited for use in diagnosing dentoalveolar lesions in cats.
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- Colleen M Heney
- Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service, School of Veterinary Medicine, William Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States.,Diagnostic Dental Imaging Center, Sacramento, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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Obuchowicz R, Nurzynska K, Obuchowicz B, Urbanik A, Piórkowski A. Caries detection enhancement using texture feature maps of intraoral radiographs. Oral Radiol 2018; 36:275-287. [PMID: 30484214 PMCID: PMC7280345 DOI: 10.1007/s11282-018-0354-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objectives Dental caries are caused by tooth demineralization due to bacterial plaque formation. However, the resulting lesions are often discrete and thus barely recognizable in intraoral radiography images. Therefore, more advanced detection techniques are in great demand among dentists and radiographers. This study was performed to evaluate the performance of texture feature maps in the recognition of discrete demineralization related to caries plaque formation. Methods Digital intraoral radiology image analysis protocols incorporating first-order features (FOF), co-occurrence matrices, gray tone difference matrices, run-length matrices (RLM), local binary patterns (LBP), and k-means clustering (CLU) were used to transform the digital intraoral radiology images of 10 patients with confirmed caries, which were retrospectively reviewed in a dental clinic. The performance of the resulting texture feature maps was compared with that of radiographic images by radiologists and dental specialists. Results Significantly improved detection of caries spots was achieved by employing the CLU and FOF texture feature maps. The caries-affected area with sharp margins was well defined using the CLU approach. A pseudo-three-dimensional effect was observed in outlining the demineralization zones inside the cavity with the FOF 5 protocol. In contrast, the LBP and RLM techniques produced less satisfactory results with unsharp edges and less detailed depiction of the lesions. Conclusions This study illustrated the applicability of texture feature maps to the recognition of demineralized spots on the tooth surface debilitated by caries and identified the best performing techniques.
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- Rafał Obuchowicz
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 19 Kopernika Street, 31-501, Cracow, Poland.
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- Institute of Informatics, Faculty of Automata Control, Electronics, and Computer Science, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 16, 44-100, Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics, Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum, Montelupich 4, 31-155, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 19 Kopernika Street, 31-501, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Geoinformatics and Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicza 30, 30-059, Cracow, Poland
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Accuracy of Periapical Radiography and CBCT in Endodontic Evaluation. Int J Dent 2018; 2018:2514243. [PMID: 30410540 PMCID: PMC6206562 DOI: 10.1155/2018/2514243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction A radiological evaluation is essential in endodontics, for diagnostic purposes, planning and execution of the treatment, and evaluation of the success of therapy. The periapical radiography is nowadays the main radiographic investigations used but presents some limits as 3D anatomic alteration, geometric compression, and possible anatomical structures overlapping that can obscure the area of interest. CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) in endodontics allows a detailed assessment of the teeth and surrounding alveolar anatomy for endodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up. Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of CBCT in comparison with conventional intraoral radiographs used in endodontic procedures. Materials and Methods Statistical analysis was performed on 101 patients with previous endodontic treatments with the relative radiographic documentation (preoperative, postoperative, and follow-up intraoral X-ray) that had underwent at CBCT screening for surgical reasons. The CBCT scans were evaluated independently by two operators and compared with the corresponding periapical images. Results Our analysis shows that the two radiological investigations statistically agree in 100% of cases in the group of patients without any endodontic sign. In the group of patients with an endodontic pathology, detected with CBCT, endodontic under extended treatments (30.6%), MB2 canals in nontreated maxillary molars (20.7%), second canals in nontreated mandibular incisors (9%), root fractures (2.7%), and root resorption (2.7%) were not always visible in intraoral X-ray. Otherwise, positivity in the intraoral X-ray was always confirmed in CBCT. A radiolucent area was detected in CBCT exam in 46%, while the intraoral X-ray exam was positive only in 18%. Conclusions Our study shows that some important radiological signs acquired using CBCT are not always visible in periapical X-ray. Furthermore, CBCT is considered as a II level exam and could be used to solve diagnostic questions, essential to a proper management of the endodontic problems.
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