EndodonticsPre-root canal therapyWhether you're a pulp lover or apical barbarian, CBCT scans can give you a better understanding of root morphology. It allows you to accurately assess dilacerated roots, the number of root canals present, root canal length and pre-existing apical infection that may have been overlooked on the periapical film. Post-root canal therapy pain?CBCT scans can give you a better understanding of the underlying causes when a RCT does not resolve successfully. The scans may show signs of a periapical infection that was previously missed or due to overinstrumentation. The scans will also pick up IRR's, ERR's, unfilled canals, periodontal ligament space widening and possible signs of root fractures. ![]() Scan of 26,27Demonstrating the extent of the periapical radiolucency at the 26 and 27. ![]() Scan of the 11Demonstrating a large circumscribed radiolucency that thins the buccal and labial cortices, and involves the root filled 11. ![]() Scan of the 21Demonstrating the extent of an obvious oblique root fracture. ![]() Scan of the 31Scan demonstrating the extent of a periapical radiolucency in the bucco-lingual dimension. Slight resorption can be seen on the mesial and distal aspect of the apex. ![]() Scan of the 22Scan demonstrating an area of radiolucency that is resorbing the apex of the 22 and the labial cortex. |