Artifacts in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of a Post and Core Restoration: A Case Report
Abstract: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been accepted as a useful tool for diagnosis and treatment in endodontics. Despite a growing trend toward using CBCT in endodontic practice the CBCT images should be interpreted carefully. This case report presents a case that showed radiolucency in...
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doaj-5107f6a4145e430b97cc0b0b8ffa8b542020-11-24T21:52:40ZengIranian Association of Endodontists; Iranian Center for Endodontic ResearchIranian Endodontic Journal1735-74972008-27462012-05-017298101Artifacts in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of a Post and Core Restoration: A Case Report Masoud ParirokhKarim ArdjomandHamed ManochehrifarAbstract: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been accepted as a useful tool for diagnosis and treatment in endodontics. Despite a growing trend toward using CBCT in endodontic practice the CBCT images should be interpreted carefully. This case report presents a case that showed radiolucency inside and around a tooth which was free of pathologic changes under a dental operative microscope and conventional radiographs. A male patient was referred to an endodontic office for evaluation of radiolucency inside and around tooth #21 in his CBCT images. The post and crown over the tooth was removed and the tooth was observed under a dental operative microscope. Clinical examination as well as direct observation under a dental operative microscope showed no pathological lesions inside and around the tooth. The misdiagnosis was based on an artifact on CBCT. Despite the advantages of CBCT images as a great radiographic aid in endodontic practice, in the presence of metallic structures such as post and core the images should be interpreted with caution.http://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/index.php/iej/article/view/2611/2894ArtifactsCone-Beam Computed TomographyEndodonticRoot Canal TherapyRadiography |
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Masoud Parirokh Karim Ardjomand Hamed Manochehrifar Artifacts in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of a Post and Core Restoration: A Case Report Iranian Endodontic Journal Artifacts Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Endodontic Root Canal Therapy Radiography |
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Masoud Parirokh Karim Ardjomand Hamed Manochehrifar |
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Masoud Parirokh |
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Artifacts in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of a Post and Core Restoration: A Case Report |
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Artifacts in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of a Post and Core Restoration: A Case Report |
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Artifacts in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of a Post and Core Restoration: A Case Report |
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Artifacts in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of a Post and Core Restoration: A Case Report |
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Artifacts in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography of a Post and Core Restoration: A Case Report |
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artifacts in cone-beam computed tomography of a post and core restoration: a case report |
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Iranian Association of Endodontists; Iranian Center for Endodontic Research |
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Iranian Endodontic Journal |
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1735-7497 2008-2746 |
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2012-05-01 |
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Abstract: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been accepted as a useful tool for diagnosis and treatment in endodontics. Despite a growing trend toward using CBCT in endodontic practice the CBCT images should be interpreted carefully. This case report presents a case that showed radiolucency inside and around a tooth which was free of pathologic changes under a dental operative microscope and conventional radiographs. A male patient was referred to an endodontic office for evaluation of radiolucency inside and around tooth #21 in his CBCT images. The post and crown over the tooth was removed and the tooth was observed under a dental operative microscope. Clinical examination as well as direct observation under a dental operative microscope showed no pathological lesions inside and around the tooth. The misdiagnosis was based on an artifact on CBCT. Despite the advantages of CBCT images as a great radiographic aid in endodontic practice, in the presence of metallic structures such as post and core the images should be interpreted with caution. |
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Artifacts Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Endodontic Root Canal Therapy Radiography |
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http://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/index.php/iej/article/view/2611/2894 |
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