Case report/clinical techniqueEndodontic Applications of Cone-Beam Volumetric Tomography
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Case 1: Diagnosis and Canal Morphology
A 33-year-old man was referred to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) postgraduate endodontic program for consultation and treatment of #30, with a chief complaint that “I need my root canal redone.” The patient reported having root canal therapy completed on #30 approximately 15 years prior. The patient had been seen in the postgraduate periodontal clinic since 2006 for placement of implants in the areas of #29 and #31. After obtaining a CBVT with the 3D
Discussion
Diagnostic information directly influences clinical decisions. Accurate data lead to better treatment-planning decisions and potentially more predictable outcomes. CBVT is an emerging technology that can offer the clinician clinically relevant information that cannot be gathered from conventional radiography. The ability to assess an area of interest in 3 dimensions eliminates the superimposition that is inherent in conventional radiographic imaging. Cone-beam technology currently has numerous
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