SP-9 Can Using CBCT Help Us Detecting Cracked Teeth?
CE Hours: 0.75
Description: CBCT has superior sensitivity in detecting periapical pathosis compared with conventional periapical radiographs. However, CBCT may not always be able to discern vertical root fractures and cracks due to the overlapping structures and fracture’s variability. Nevertheless, there are some pathological CBCT manifestations as secondary changes that aid us detecting these fractures/cracks. Several factors influence the diagnosis of cracks using CBCT such as those related to the device used, patient-related -and operator-related factors. The diagnostic accuracy detecting fractures / cracked teeth can be improved using certain strategies in clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss different types of cracked teeth.
- Discuss the secondary pathological changes using CBCT by correlating the clinical signs and symptoms with their CBCT manifestations.
- Discuss how to improve the diagnostic accuracy of CBCT in finding fractures / cracked teeth.
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Homan Zandi, D.D.S, Ph.D
Dr Zandi graduated from University of Oslo with DDS and Endo specialty certificate. He also earned a PhD on Antibacterial and clinical outcome of retreatment of teeth with infection at University of Oslo, Dental school. He is part-time assistant professor at the same faculty and maintains a referral practice in endodontics in Oslo, Norway.
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I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
