Comparison of periapical radiography and limited cone-beam tomography in posterior maxillary teeth referred for apical surgery

Low, Kenneth M T; Dula, Karl; Bürgin, Walter Bruno; von Arx, Thomas (2008). Comparison of periapical radiography and limited cone-beam tomography in posterior maxillary teeth referred for apical surgery. Journal of endodontics, 34(5), pp. 557-562. Hagerstown, Md.: Elsevier 10.1016/j.joen.2008.02.022

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This study compared periapical (PA) radiography and cone-beam tomography (CBT) for preoperative diagnosis in posterior maxillary teeth of consecutive patients referred for possible apical surgery. Images were concurrently analyzed by an oral radiologist and an endodontist to reach consensus in interpretation of the radiographic findings. The final material included 37 premolars and 37 molars with a total of 156 roots. CBT showed significantly more lesions (34%, p < 0.001) than PA radiography. Detecting lesions with PA radiography alone was most difficult in second molars or in roots in close proximity to the maxillary sinus floor. Additional findings were seen significantly more frequently in CBT compared with PA radiography including expansion of lesions into the maxillary sinus (p < 0.001), sinus membrane thickening (p < 0.001), and missed canals (p < 0.05). The present study highlights the advantages of using CBT for preoperative treatment planning in maxillary posterior teeth with apical pathology.

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