A abordagem da tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico na endodontia: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Cone beam computed tomography is generally defined as a variation of an image exam that uses x-ray beams obtained in a 360° rotation around what you want to

visualize, processed by specific software that reveal, through of computers, a three- dimensional image largely rich in details. The use of imaging exams promote more

precision in endodontic treatment and the possibility of a better visual identification of anatomical structures, becoming more and more effective. The objective of this work is to evaluate, through a literature review, the performance, functionality, indications, advantages and disadvantages of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) as a complementary exam for endodontic therapy. The data of this research were obtained through the bibliographic survey based on the literature, which refer to the research theme in a period from 2012 to 2022 in Portuguese, English and Spanish. The SciELO, LILACS, BVS and PUBmed databases were used. The descriptors used were “endodontics”, “Cone-beam computed tomography” and “Radiology”. Cone beam computed tomography scans are essential for the various areas of health, especially dentistry. For endodontics, cone beam tomography serves as a prevention and treatment aid tool, providing fundamental imaging information for successful endodontic therapy, such as the presence of calcified canals, atretic canals, apical perforations, periapical lesions, material leakage and presence of extra root canals.