Topographic relationship of impacted third molars and mandibular canal: correlation of panoramic radiograph signs and CBCT images
Braz. j. oral sci
; 11(3): 411-415, jul.-set. 2012. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
Aim:
This study evaluated the proximity and relation of impacted lower third molars and mandibular canal on panoramic radiography.Methods:
Radiographic signals associated with proximity of structures and Pell & Gregory and Winter classifications of 78 impacted teeth were analyzed and compared with CBCT images (gold standard). The associations between the findings were tested with Pearsons chi-square.Results:
Direct contact between structures was observed in 85% ofcases of radiolucent band over roots.Conclusions:
Radiolucent band over roots is the image more associated with direct contact between structures and the one that indicates lingual positioning of the canal more consistently. Some categories of Pell & Gregory and Winter classifications suggested signs of the topographic location of the mandibular canal.
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Assunto principal:
Dente Impactado
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Radiografia Panorâmica
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Tomografia
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Dente Serotino
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Braz. j. oral sci
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article