| Author |
Year |
Sample |
Study |
Findings and conclusion |
| Kamburoğlu et al. [32] |
2009 |
18 teeth |
Effectiveness of limited cone-beam computed tomography in the detection of horizontal root
fracture |
Limited cone beamCT, outperformed the two-dimensional intraoral, conventional as well as digital, radiographic methods in detecting simulated horizontal root fracture. |
| Lu-Tang et al. [33] |
2011 |
Case report |
Detection of vertical root fracture using conebeam computed tomography |
CBCT imaging is useful in rapiddiagnosis of VRFs and designing of further treatment |
| Ping Wang et al. [34] |
2011 |
Report of four cases |
Detection of vertical root fractures innon-endodontically treated molars using
cone-beam computed tomography |
CBCT provides more information on thepresence of VRFs. |
| Melo SL et al. [35] |
2010 |
180 teeth |
Evaluation of the diagnostic ability of a cone-beam computed tomography scan to assess longitudinal root fractures in prosthetically treated teeth |
Limited cone-beam CT is more useful than the other 3 radiographic modalities for diagnostic imaging of horizontal tooth root fracture. |
| Dalili et al. [36] |
2012 |
10 teeth |
To evaluate the value of cone beam CT in detection of dental root fractures |
CBCT shows good potential for use in the detection of root fracture as it ensures a high level of diagnostic score accuracy. |
| Masoud et al. [37] |
2010 |
100 teeth |
Comparison of CBCT and radiography in detecting vertical root fractures |
CBCT achieves a more accurate diagnosis of vertical root fracture when compared to radiographs |
| P. Wang et al. [38] |
2011 |
128 patients, 138 teeth |
Detection of dental root fractures by using cone-beam computed
Tomography and radiography |
CBCT appears to be more accurate than conventional dental radiography in
the detection of root fractures. |
| Zou X et al. [39] |
2011 |
Report of 3 cases |
Evaluation of the ability of cone-beam computerized tomography to detect vertical root fractures in endodontically treated and nonendodontically treated teeth |
CBCT provided useful information in diagnosing VRFs in both endodontically treated and nonendodontically treated teeth, especially when VRFs could not be confirmed by clinical findings and PRs. |
| Hassan B et al. [40] |
2009 |
80 teeth |
Detection of vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth by a cone beam computed tomography scan. |
Results showed an overall higher accuracy for CBCT (0.86) scans than PRs (0.66) for detecting VRF. |
| Ozer SY [41] |
2010 |
80 teeth |
Detection of vertical root fractures of different thicknesses in endodontically enlarged teeth by cone beam computed tomography versus digital radiography |
CBCT scans are effective for detecting VRFs of different thicknesses. |
| Edlund M et al. [42] |
2011 |
29 patients |
Detection of vertical root fractures by using cone-beam computed tomography |
This study revealed the superior diagnostic accuracy of CBCT for detection of VRF |
| Wang P et al. [43] |
2011 |
Report of 3 cases |
Evaluation of horizontal/oblique root fractures in the palatal roots of maxillary first molars using cone-beam computed tomography |
CBCT might be a useful complementary diagnostic method to conventional radiography in cases of suspected horizontal/oblique root fractures. |
| Varshosaz M et al. [44] |
2010 |
100 teeth |
Comparison of conventional radiography with cone beam computed tomography for detection of vertical root fractures |
CBCT was shown to be significantly better than conventional periapical radiography for diagnosis of vertical root fractures in vitro |
| Bernardes RA et al. [45] |
2009 |
20 patients |
A report of cases that describes the use of cone-beam volumetric tomography in the diagnosis of root fractures |
Cone-beam volumetric tomography was better than conventional radiography in the diagnosis of root fractures, thereby constituting an excellent alternative for diagnosis in general practice. |
| Dölekoğlu S et al. [46] |
2010 |
Case report |
Diagnosis of jaw and dentoalveolar fractures in a traumatized patient with cone beam computed tomography |
According to 2D cephalometric analysis, no fracture existed. In the diagnosis of dentoalveolar fractures, CBCT has made it possible for the practitioner to get more detailed information |
| Mora MA et al. [47] |
2007 |
60 teeth |
In vitro assessment of local computed tomography for the detection of longitudinal tooth fractures |
Local CT significantly improves the detection of longitudinal fractures in vitro compared with conventional periapical radiography. |
| Özer SY et al. [48] |
2011 |
Report of three cases |
Diagnosis and treatment of endodontically treated teeth with vertical root fracture: three case reports with two-year follow-up. |
Cone beam computed tomography-assisted VRF diagnosis is helpful in detecting fractures; however, higher-resolution tomography units providing better image quality would be a better choice for improved visualization of these fractures. |
| da Silveira PF [49] |
2013 |
60 single rooted teeth |
Detection of vertical root fractures by conventional radiographic examination and cone beam computed tomography
|
If conventional imaging is not capable to provide adequate information, CBCT can be indicated if a root fracture is strongly suspected. |
| Avsever H [50] |
2013 |
82 maxillary incisors |
Comparison of intraoral radiography and cone-beam computed tomography for the detection of horizontal root fractures.
|
CBCT imaging offers the clear advantage over conventional imaging that traumatized teeth can be visualized in all three dimensions-especially the oro-facial dimension. |
