Faisal Mohamed Faisal
Ministry of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, IraqPublications
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Research
Comparison between Conventional Orthopantomograph and Three Dimensional Reconstructed OPG from Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Evaluation of Root Resorption during Orthodontic Treatment
Author(s): Faisal Mohamed Faisal* and Dheaa H Al-Groosh
Introduction: Radicular resorption is an unwanted side effect of orthodontic therapy. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare between two radiographic methods in detection of root resorption induced by orthodontic treatment, by comparing panoramic radiographic images (OPG) with cone-beam computed tomography volumes (CBCT) in assessing radicular resorption encouraged by orthodontic treatments. Methods: The sample of this study consisted of 469 teeth in 20 individuals after the completion of leveling and alignment phase of orthodontic therapy with fixed appliances. This study examined & tested the existence or nonexistence and the degree of radicular reabsorption on the OPG and the corresponding reconstructed 3D CBCT volumes. Radicular resorption was assessed as grade 0 (no resorption), grade 1 (mild resorption.. Read More»