Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the radiographic images of the main conventional x-ray techniques compared with the information from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Methods: Twenty patients with unilateral or bilateral impaction of the maxillary canines had radiographic examinations by means of periapical x-rays, occlusal x-rays, panoramic x-rays, and CBCT scans. Three experienced orthodontists examined all x-rays from each patient and evaluated the radiographic images of the impacted canines. The examiners were asked to detect resorption in adjacent teeth and the buccal-palatal position of the impacted canines. Agreement between examiners was statistically tested.
Results: Different diagnoses were produced by the 3 examiners regarding localization of the impacted canines and the presence or absence of root resorption of the adjacent teeth in conventional radiographic images. It appears that whereas panoramic x-ray is more sensitive in detecting resorption and tooth position, occlusal and periapical imaging have higher specificity and positive predictive value. The examiners were in good or excellent agreement when occlusal and periapicals were used for the definite diagnosis of resorption and tooth position. There was no disagreement of the examiners in CBCT images, which were used as the gold standard.
Conclusions: Conventional radiographic methods demonstrated a more subjective diagnostic procedure compared with CBCT images. CBCT is a more accurate and precise examination method compared with conventional radiography for the localization of impacted teeth and root resorption of the adjacent teeth.
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