3 Dimensional Imaging in Endodontics

Radiographic assessment is essential in every aspect of endodontics, from diagnosis to the management and assessment of treatment outcome. Intraoral periapical radiography (IOPA) has historically been accepted as the most appropriate imaging system in endodontics. However, conventional periapical images yield limited information, which can potentially have an impact on diagnosis and treatment planning. As radiography has been a pivotal tool in the practice of endodontics; almost a century later, building on the pioneering efforts of those using conventional computed tomography (CT) and mirco-CT, the introduction of maxillofacial CBCT in 1996 provided the first clinically practical technology demonstrating application of 3D imaging for endodontic considerations.