Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Radiographs for Endodontics: A Pictorial Illustration of the AAE-AAOMR Position Statement

ABSTRACT

Background: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become an integral part of more challenging and complex endodontic treatments. CBCT may be considered in the presence of specific signs and symptoms when clinical questions are not addressed by conventional 2D radiographic imaging.

Results: This article provides pictorial illustrations of endodontic cases where CBCT, imaging, when performed with appropriate imaging protocol, may lead to informed decision-making regarding treatment approaches of the more challenging endodontic cases. The illustrations are based on recommendations made by the AAE-AAOMR position statement.

Practical implications: This pictorial essay elaborates the recommendations in the joint position statement of the AAE-AAOMR through illustrated case scenarios to help clinicians understand the impact of CBCT on diagnosis and treatment planning.

Key words::

• Cone beam CT
• CBCT
• endodontics
• AAE-AAOMR position statement recommendations

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Notes on contributors

Rumpa Ganguly

Rumpa Ganguly BDS, DMD, MS, is an oral and maxillofacial radiologist and a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. She is an associate professor of clinical orofacial sciences and director of the oral and maxillofacial radiology clinic at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None Reported.

Mike Sabeti

Mike Sabeti, DDS, MA, is an endodontist and is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He is a professor of preventive and restorative dental sciences and the program director of the graduate endodontics program at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None Reported.