Published online Jul 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i7.716
Peer-review started: March 7, 2016
First decision: April 15, 2016
Revised: April 16, 2016
Accepted: May 7, 2016
Article in press: May 9, 2016
Published online: July 28, 2016
Although intraoral radiographs still remain the imaging method of choice for the evaluation of endodontic patients, in recent years, the utilization of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in endodontics showed a significant jump. This case series presentation shows the importance of CBCT aided diagnosis and treatment of complex endodontic cases such as; root resorption, missed extra canal, fusion, oblique root fracture, non-diagnosed periapical pathology and horizontal root fracture. CBCT may be a useful diagnostic method in several endodontic cases where intraoral radiography and clinical examination alone are unable to provide sufficient information.
Core tip: The use of cone beam computed tomography in endodontics is increasing rapidly. Units with small field of views offering high-resolution images of teeth and related structures are specifically recommended in cases where two-dimensional systems fail to provide sufficient information. Future research should be directed towards developing units that offer higher-definition dental images with lower effective doses.