CBCT in Endodontics.
Course Contents
1. Welcome
2. Radiological Aspects of CBCT in Endodontics
This section explains the technical radiological principles of CBCT and how it surpasses conventional radiography in diagnosing endodontic conditions. It outlines the 3D imaging process, the reduction of anatomical noise, and how this technology enhances the visibility of important dental structures during diagnosis.
3. Radiation Dosage and Optimisation in CBCT
This page discusses the radiation exposure associated with CBCT and compares it to other imaging modalities. It highlights methods to optimise the radiation dose, such as adjusting the field of view and voxel resolution, ensuring that CBCT is used safely without compromising image quality.
4. The Role of CBCT in the Detection of Apical Periodontitis
CBCT offers greater sensitivity than traditional periapical radiographs in detecting apical periodontitis. This page explains how the 3D imaging capabilities of CBCT reveal early-stage lesions and periapical pathology that may be missed with conventional 2D imaging, leading to better diagnostic accuracy.
5. CBCT in Secondary Endodontics and Histology
This section covers how CBCT is used in retreatment cases where previous root canal treatment has failed. It discusses how CBCT can detect additional periapical lesions or missed canals that are not visible in conventional radiography and its role in confirming histological findings in endodontics.
6. Assessment of the Outcome of Root Canal Treatment
CBCT allows for more precise post-treatment evaluation of root canal outcomes. This page focuses on the ability of CBCT to detect persistent apical pathology, root filling voids, and other complications that are not visible with periapical radiographs, leading to more accurate assessments of treatment success.
7. Prognostic Factors and Post-Treatment Evaluation Using CBCT
This section looks at how CBCT helps assess various prognostic factors, such as root curvature, disinfection quality, and canal identification, that impact the success of root canal treatment. It highlights how CBCT enables clinicians to detect anatomical complexities that may affect treatment outcomes.
8. CBCT for Pre-Surgical Endodontic Assessment
This page explains the benefits of CBCT in pre-surgical planning, particularly in visualising anatomical structures like nerves and sinuses. CBCT enhances the precision of surgical procedures, ensuring a better understanding of the relationship between teeth and surrounding tissues, resulting in improved surgical outcomes.
9. Lesion Assessment, Surgical Guides, and Key Anatomical Landmarks
CBCT plays a very important role in assessing periapical lesions and their proximity to essential anatomical structures. This page also discusses how CBCT data can be used to create custom surgical guides that aid in accurate tissue retraction and root-end resection during apical surgery.
10. The Role of CBCT in Dental Trauma
CBCT is highly valuable in diagnosing traumatic dental injuries, providing clearer views of fractures and root damage that may be missed with traditional radiography. This page covers how CBCT improves the management of hard and soft tissue injuries resulting from dental trauma.
11. Assessment of Periodontal, Luxation, and Soft Tissue Injuries with CBCT
This section focuses on how CBCT enhances the assessment of periodontal injuries, including subluxation and luxation injuries. It provides superior 3D imaging to detect bone fractures, tooth displacements, and soft tissue injuries, allowing for more comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning.
12. The Role of CBCT in Root Resorption
This page outlines how CBCT provides a more accurate diagnosis of both internal and external root resorption compared to traditional radiographs. It details how CBCT's three-dimensional imaging reveals the extent and severity of resorptive lesions, guiding more effective treatment strategies.
13. CBCT for Managing External Cervical Resorption and Treatment Planning
CBCT significantly improves the diagnosis and management of external cervical resorption (ECR), offering a detailed view of the lesion's spread and depth. This page explains how CBCT aids in creating more accurate treatment plans and informs decisions about the prognosis of affected teeth.
14. The Role of CBCT in Detecting Vertical Root Fractures (1 & 2)
CBCT is a superior tool for detecting vertical root fractures that are often missed in traditional periapical radiographs. This section covers how CBCT provides clear, 3D images of fractures, improving the diagnostic accuracy, especially in challenging cases involving root-filled teeth.
15. Use of CBCT for Assessment of Root Canal Anatomy (1 & 2)
CBCT is invaluable for visualising complex root canal anatomy that is difficult to detect with conventional radiography. This page discusses how CBCT helps identify additional or missed canals, guiding more precise and effective root canal treatments.
16. Impact of CBCT on Endodontic Treatment Planning (1 & 2)
This section examines how CBCT influences endodontic treatment planning by providing comprehensive 3D views of root anatomy and pathology. It discusses how CBCT enhances the decision-making process in complex cases, such as retreatments or cases with anatomical challenges, leading to more successful outcomes.
17. CBCT in Endodontics: Recalls and Reviews
This section highlights the importance of thorough diagnostics in ensuring long-term treatment success and emphasises eliminating disease over relying on symptom-free results.