Introduction: This review analyzes the increasing role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in dentistry and its relevance in endodontics. Limits and new strategies to develop MRI protocols for endodontic purposes are reported and discussed. Methods: Eligible studies were identified by searching the PubMed databases. Only original articles on dental structures, anatomy, and endodontics investigated by in vitro and in vivo MRI were included in this review. Original articles on MRI in dentistry not concerning anatomy and endodontics were excluded. Results: All the consulted studies showed well-defined images of pathological conditions such as caries and microcracks. The enhanced contrast of pulp provided a high-quality reproduction of the tooth shape and root canal in vitro and in vivo. Assessment of periapical lesions is possible even without the use of contrast medium. Conclusions: MRI is a nonionizing technique characterized by high tissue contrast and high image resolution of soft tissues; it could be considered a valid and safe diagnostic investigation in endodontics because of its potential to identify pulp tissues, define root canal shape, and locate periapical lesions.

Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging in endodontics: a review / Di Nardo, Dario; Gambarini, Gianluca; Capuani, Silvia; Testarelli, Luca. - In: JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS. - ISSN 0099-2399. - STAMPA. - 44:4(2018), pp. 536-542. [10.1016/j.joen.2018.01.001]

Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging in endodontics: a review

Di Nardo, Dario
Primo
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
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Gambarini, Gianluca
Secondo
Supervision
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Testarelli, Luca
Ultimo
Supervision
2018

Abstract

Introduction: This review analyzes the increasing role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in dentistry and its relevance in endodontics. Limits and new strategies to develop MRI protocols for endodontic purposes are reported and discussed. Methods: Eligible studies were identified by searching the PubMed databases. Only original articles on dental structures, anatomy, and endodontics investigated by in vitro and in vivo MRI were included in this review. Original articles on MRI in dentistry not concerning anatomy and endodontics were excluded. Results: All the consulted studies showed well-defined images of pathological conditions such as caries and microcracks. The enhanced contrast of pulp provided a high-quality reproduction of the tooth shape and root canal in vitro and in vivo. Assessment of periapical lesions is possible even without the use of contrast medium. Conclusions: MRI is a nonionizing technique characterized by high tissue contrast and high image resolution of soft tissues; it could be considered a valid and safe diagnostic investigation in endodontics because of its potential to identify pulp tissues, define root canal shape, and locate periapical lesions.
2018
dental anatomy; dental magnetic resonance imaging; endodontics; magnetic resonance imaging; dentistry (all)
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Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging in endodontics: a review / Di Nardo, Dario; Gambarini, Gianluca; Capuani, Silvia; Testarelli, Luca. - In: JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS. - ISSN 0099-2399. - STAMPA. - 44:4(2018), pp. 536-542. [10.1016/j.joen.2018.01.001]
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