The potential applications of cone beam computed tomography in the management of endodontic problems

AIM: To provide core information on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) technology and its potential applications in endodontic practice. SUMMARY: CBCT has been specifically designed to produce undistorted three-dimensional information of the maxillofacial skeleton as well as three-dimensional images of the teeth and their surrounding tissues. This is usually achieved with a substantially lower effective dose compared with conventional medical computed tomography (CT). Periapical disease may be detected sooner using CBCT compared with periapical views, and the true size, extent, nature and position of periapical and resorptive lesions can be assessed. Root fractures, root canal anatomy and the true nature of…