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The implementation of imaging methods that enable sensitive and specific observation of anatomical structures has been a constant in the evolution of endodontic therapy. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) enables 3-dimensional (3D) spatial anatomical navigation in the 3 volumetric planes (sagittal, coronal and axial) which translates into great accuracy for the identification of endodontic pathologies/conditions. CBCT interpretation consists of 2 main components: (i) the generation of specific tasks of the image and (ii) the subsequent interpretation report. A systematic and reproducible method to review CBCT scans can improve the accuracy of the interpretation process, translating into greater precision in terms of diagnosis and planning of endodontic clinical procedures. MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase and Scopus were searched from inception to March 2023. This narrative review addresses the theoretical concepts, elements of interpretation and applications of the CBCT scan in endodontics. In addition, the contents and rationale for reporting 3D endodontic imaging are discussed.
RESUMEN
El propósito de este artículo es analizar la importancia de una adecuado selle coronal, para prevenir la microfiltración, evitando a sí el fracaso de la terapia endodóntica. Se describen las diferentes técnicas de filtración que evalúan la capacidad selladora de los cementos más comúnmente usados en la obturación temporal coronal en endodoncia, y sus principales propiedades. A lo largo de esta revisión, se observa una gran controversia en los resultados obtenidos por los diferentes investigadores, pero se puede concluir que los materiales que presentan menos microfiltración, son el ionómero de vidrio y el TERM.