Imaging Sci Dent.  2018 Jun;48(2):79-86. 10.5624/isd.2018.48.2.79.

Comparison of conventional imaging techniques and CBCT for periodontal evaluation: A systematic review

• Choi IG
• Cortes AR
• Arita ES
• Georgetti

• KMID: 2413918
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5624/isd.2018.48.2.79

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study aimed to carry out a systematic review of studies in the literature comparing conventional imaging techniques with cone-beam computed tomography in terms of the role of these techniques for assessing any of the following periodontal conditions and parameters: infrabony defects, furcation involvement, height of the alveolar bone crest, and the periodontal ligament space.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Interventional and observational studies comparing conventional imaging techniques with cone-beam computed tomography were considered eligible for inclusion. The MEDLINE and Embase databases were searched for articles published through 2017. The PRISMA statement was followed during data assessment and extraction.
RESULTS
The search strategy yielded 351 publications. An initial screening of the publications was performed using abstracts and key words, and after the application of exclusion criteria, 13 studies were finally identified as eligible for review.
CONCLUSION
These studies revealed cone-beam computed tomography to be the best imaging technique to assess infrabony defects, furcation lesions, the height of the alveolar bone crest, and the periodontal ligament space.

Keyword

Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; Radiology; Diagnosis, Oral; Periodontics

MeSH Terms

Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Diagnosis, Oral
Furcation Defects
Mass Screening
Periodontal Ligament
Periodontics

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