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Use of cone-beam computed tomography in diagnosis of an otherwise undetected periapical lesion in an anomalous tooth

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Fusion is a developmental anomaly of dental hard tissues. Since dental fusion is characterized by irregular coronal morphology and a complex endodontic anatomy, endodontic therapy of such teeth may present a serious clinical challenge. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a useful tool for the management of complex endodontic problems and dental anomalies. In the case presented here, a CBCT scan revealed morphological details as well as the severity of periapical infection that had not been visualized with conventional imaging techniques. The results obtained with detailed imaging led to a change in the treatment plan.

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  1. Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Baskent University, 11, Sokak No. 26, Bahcelievler, Ankara, Turkey

    Ayse Gulsahi

  2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey

    Ufuk Ates

  3. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey

    Resmiye Ebru Tirali & Sevi Burcak Cehreli

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Gulsahi, A., Ates, U., Tirali, R.E. et al. Use of cone-beam computed tomography in diagnosis of an otherwise undetected periapical lesion in an anomalous tooth. Oral Radiol 30, 111–114 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-013-0130-8

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