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World J Radiol. Oct 28, 2014; 6(10): 794-807
Published online Oct 28, 2014. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v6.i10.794
Published online Oct 28, 2014. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v6.i10.794
Recent advances in imaging technologies in dentistry
Naseem Shah, Nikhil Bansal, Ajay Logani, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
Author contributions: All the authors equally contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Dr. Naseem Shah, Professor, Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar East, Gautam Nagar, New Delhi 110029, India. naseemys@gmail.com
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Received: December 26, 2014
Revised: July 4, 2014
Accepted: August 27, 2014
Published online: October 28, 2014
Revised: July 4, 2014
Accepted: August 27, 2014
Published online: October 28, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Radiographs are a valuable diagnostic tool, as an adjunct to clinical examination in the diagnosis of dental diseases. Two dimensional periapical and panoramic radiographs are routinely used in dental practice. However, there are certain limitations of two-dimensional radiographs, which can be overcome by three-dimensional, imaging techniques such as cone beam computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound. The purpose of this article is to review the advances made in digital dental imaging. Correct use of newer radiographic techniques, where indicated, can help early detection and appropriate and timely treatment for various dental and oral pathologies.