Comparison of micro-computerized tomography and cone-beam computerized tomography in the detection of accessory canals in primary molars
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:Acar Buket
:Kamburoglu Kivanc/:Tata Ilkan/:Arikan Volkan/:Celik Hakan Hamdi/:Yuksel Selcen/:Ozen Tuncer
KMID : 1024020150450040205
Abstract
Purpose : This study was performed to compare the accuracy of micro-computed tomography (CT) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in detecting accessory canals in primary molars.
Materials and Methods : Forty-one extracted human primary first and second molars were embedded in wax blocks and scanned using micro-CT and CBCT. After the images were taken, the samples were processed using a clearing technique and examined under a stereomicroscope in order to establish the gold standard for this study. The specimens were classified into three groups: maxillary molars, mandibular molars with three canals, and mandibular molars with four canals. Differences between the gold standard and the observations made using the imaging methods were calculated using Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient test.
Results : The presence of accessory canals in micro-CT images of maxillary and mandibular root canals showed a statistically significant correlation with the stereomicroscopic images used as a gold standard. No statistically significant correlation was found between the CBCT findings and the stereomicroscopic images.
Conclusion : Although micro-CT is not suitable for clinical use, it provides more detailed information about minor anatomical structures. However, CBCT is convenient for clinical use but may not be capable of adequately analyzing the internal anatomy of primary teeth.
키워드
X-Ray Microtomography; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; Tooth; Deciduous; Decalcification Technique
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