Turk Endod J. 2023; 8(3): 129-136 | DOI: 10.14744/TEJ.2023.39358

Evaluation of the use of cone-beam computed tomography by endodontic practitioners in Türkiye

Cemre Koç¹, Mete Üngör², Ayşe Taş^3
1Department of Endodontics, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Türkiye
²Department of Endodontics, Istanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Türkiye
³Malatya Battalgazi District Health Directorate, Malatya, Türkiye

Purpose: The present study aimed to investigate the perspectives of endodontists and doctoral/residency students in Türkiye regarding the acceptance, accessibility, and usage of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging.
Methods: An online survey was conducted, and members of the Turkish Endodontic Society were invited to participate. The survey comprised 15 questions, with the first six focusing on CBCT use and accessibility, as well as participants’ demographics.
Results: Out of 178 respondents, 79.2% reported using CBCT in their clinical practice, with 69.1% having on-site access and 22.5% using off-site facilities. Faculty members showed the highest frequency of CBCT usage. CBCT was most commonly prescribed for cases involving internal/external root resorption and dental anomalies.
Conclusion: Based on the survey’s results, it is suggested that CBCT scans should be used with a patient-centric approach, weighing the benefits against risks, and should be limited based on individual case requirements.

Keywords: Cone-beam computed tomography, dentistry, endodontics, endodontists; survey.

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