Cone beam computed tomography: A tool for the diagnosis of confusing periapical lesions in conventional radiographs

We report two cases in which cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was essential for the establishment of the diagnosis of periapical lesions. CBCT allows a three-dimensional assessment of a specific region with no superimposition of structures. Therefore, its use is recommended when radiographic ima...

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Main Authors: Luciana Maria Paes da Silva Ramos Fernandes, Camila Lopes Cardoso, Izabel Regina Fischer Rubira-Bullen, Ana Lucia Alvares Capelozza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2014;volume=25;issue=1;spage=99;epage=101;aulast=Fernandes