Dental caries in an impacted mandibular second molar: Using cone beam computed tomography to explain inconsistent clinical and radiographic findings

• Autores: Paul Cantelmi, Steven R. Singer, Katrin Tamari
• Localización: Quintessence International, ISSN-e 0033-6572, Vol. 41, Nº. 8, 2010, págs. 627-630
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Benefits of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) over traditional panoramic radiography for diagnosis and treatment planning have been reported. This article presents a case where CBCT was used to identify the potential route of caries infection from the oral cavity to an impacted mandibular second molar.