Original Article
Radiographic images of vertically root fractured teeth : A comparison between dental radiography and 3DX®
2006 Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 137-142
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2006 Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 137-142
Abstract : 3DX Multi Image Micro CT® is a newly developed limited cone beam X-ray CT for practical use.
3DX images were taken for two cases of teeth with vertically fractured roots and compared with dental radiographs. One case showed a narrow radiolucent area around the palatal root on 3DX images, which had been difficult to detect on the dental radiograph. The other case showed an actual separation of the root on 3DX images.
This new device offers three-dimensional images of teeth and more detailed information than dental radiographs. 3DX may be useful to examine cases of root fracture.
