European Endodontic Journal
Yazarlar: Nouf Al Jhany, Banin Al Hawaj, Alanoud Al Hassan, Zhour Al Semrani, Mohammed Abdullah Albulowey, Shahzeb Ansar
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DOI:10.14744/eej.2019.53825
Anahtar Kelimeler: Actual dentine,Cone beam tomography,Estimation,Radiographic,Restoration
Özet: Maintaining the remaining dentine thickness (RDT) is crucial because it acts as a protection barrier to the vital pulp tissue against injury and inflammatory products. Based on the relationship between the radiographic RDT (RRDT) and actual RDT (ARDT), we aimed to develop a validated method for guiding dentists in estimating the RDT before caries excavation. Methods: 30 extracted human teeth were subject to the two-stage experimentation of exposure to cone beam radiography and measurement of actual remaining dentine after sectioning. RRDT and ARDT were recorded, and the difference was statistically analyzed. Results: A significant difference in the mean values of the estimated difference in dentine thickness was observed (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between molars and premolars as they exhibited a similar range in the difference of the RDT. Conclusion: It is challenging to find a stable relationship between RRDT and ARDT.