Digital Imaging In Endodontics

Recent advances in imaging technologies have revolutionized dental diagnostics and treatment planning. Digital imaging systems have definite advantages over an analogue film in terms of immediacy of image display and seem equal to film imaging for most tested diagnostic purposes. Newer imaging techniques in use include: Digital imaging systems (Direct Indirect Optically scanned) Computed Tomography (CT) Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Tuned Aperture Computed Tomography (TACT) Localized computed tomography (micro-computed tomography) Spiral computed tomography Ultrasonography Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Radio Visiography (RVG) and Dental scan. The topic will describe about these digital technologies that support the basic goals of diagnosis and treatment as well as provide some information on their efficacy and effectiveness where appropriate.