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is teeth that have been endodontically treated, as the filling material causes artifacts that obscure small fractures and create pseudo‐fracture lines (Figure 2.6).

Photos depict (a) pantomograph radiograph showing impacted maxillary right canine. (b) Periapical radiographs showing impacted maxillary right first premolar and canine with a dentigerous cyst. (c) Cross-sectional slices showing a vertical root fracture on the maxillary right second premolar and dentigerous cyst associated with impacted canine. Photos depict (a) cross-sectional slices showing a horizontal root fracture. (b) Cross-sectional slices showing a horizontal root fracture. Photo depicts axial views showing artifact streaking from an endodontically treated tooth obscuring the root when evaluating for root fractures.

      The smallest root fracture that can be visualized on a CBCT scan is determined by the resolution/voxel size used. This is due to the Nyquist Theorem, which samples digitized information at 2 times the highest frequency. On a CBCT scan, this translates to the smallest root fracture visualized is twice the resolution/voxel size used. For example, if a resolution/voxel size of 0.2 mm is used, the smallest root fracture visible would be 0.4 mm.

      7 = Limited FOV CBCT should be considered when evaluating nonhealing previous endodontic treatment.

      8 = Limited FOV CBCT should be considered for nonsurgical retreatment.

      Surgical Retreatment

      9 = Limited FOV CBCT should be considered for presurgical treatment planning.

      Special Conditions

      10 = Limited FOV CBCT should be considered for implant treatment planning and placement.

      11 = Limited FOV CBCT should be considered for diagnosis and management after trauma.

Photo depicts sagittal views showing the extent of invasive cervical resorption on the palatal root surface of a maxillary incisor. Photos depict axial (A), coronal (C) and sagittal (S) views showing the extent of palatal root resorption of the maxillary right first molar.

      Outcome Assessment

      13 = Intraoral radiographs should be considered when evaluating healing post‐nonsurgical or surgical endodontic treatment if no clinical signs or symptoms are present.

      HOWEVER

Photos depict (a) rotated sagittal views showing a bone defect on the mesial of a mandibular molar. (b) Rotated sagittal views showing a bone defect on the mesial of a mandibular molar captured 6 months after (a) suggestive of a prominent marrow space.

      The AAOMR published a paper in 2013 with recommendations regarding CBCT use in orthodontics. There are four main guidelines given.

      1 = Image appropriately according to the patient’s clinical condition.

      2 = Assess the radiation dose risk.

      Consider the relative radiation level when assessing imaging risk over the course of orthodontic treatment. Explain risks and benefits to patients prior to imaging and document in patients records.

      3 = Minimize patient radiation exposure.

Photos depict (a) axial (A), coronal (C), and sagittal (S) views showing a thyroid collar captured in the FOV. (b) three dimensional reconstruction showing a thyroid collar captured in the FOV.