Journal of Theoretical Physics & Mathematics Research

Investigating the Accuracy of Panoramic Radiography for Assessing the Condition of the Roots of Small Canines

Abstract

Matin Esmaeili and Mohamadreza Armanmehr

Background and Purpose: Correct radiographic interpretation, especially for root morphology, helps to distinguish open or closed surgical methods and avoid root fracture during tooth extraction. Therefore, canines are very important among teeth.
Materials and Methods: This study was performed on 35 patients who were referred to the clinic. patients, under standard conditions of panoramic radiograph preparation and dentistry, on November 1402, based on a radiologist›s questionnaire about the interpretation of radiographs of canines before surgery. The questions included the number of tooth roots, the relation of roots to each other and the angle of the root to the crown.
Findings: In the present study, based on differences in angle reported interpretations of practical and real radiographs, considering 10 degrees of difference, the diagnostic accuracy of panoramic radiography is approximately 97%, and if we consider 15 degrees, panoramic radiography is more than 97%. It has diagnostic accuracy.
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that panoramic radiography is a valuable guide for evaluating the condition of canines.

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