The role of radiographic imaging in the assessment of periapical lesions
V. V. Glinkin,
M.-A. A. Gasbanov,
D. F. Rasulova,
G. G. Avetisyan,
D. A. Babakhanov,
N. A. Dolzhikov,
Z. S. Khabadze https://doi.org/10.36377/ET-0163
Abstract
INTRODUCTION. Radiographic imaging is an essential component in the management of destructive forms of periodontitis. It is used for diagnostic purposes, for assessing the quality of treatment after root canal obturation, and for long-term follow-up evaluation of treatment outcomes.
AIM. To perform a comparative analysis of the effectiveness of different radiographic diagnostic methods in chronic destructive periodontitis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS. To determine diagnostic informativeness, radiographic examinations of 413 patients with destructive forms of periodontitis (454 teeth) were analyzed. Intraoral dental radiography using a 5D2 unit was performed in 122 patients (134 teeth), radiovisiography with SOPIX 2 (Acteon Group, France) in 199 patients (228 teeth), and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) using Vatech (Model: ECT-12, Korea) in 88 patients (92 teeth).
RESULTS. The overall detection rate of periapical lesions using radiovisiography and CBCT was 37.28% and 21.73%, respectively. With the use of the intraoral dental X-ray unit, only 5.97% of periapical pathology was detected, indicating the low effectiveness of this diagnostic method, especially in severe cases.
CONCLUSIONS. CBCT is effective in detecting periapical lesions that cannot be identified by radiovisiography, particularly in the maxillary region.
About the Authors
V. V. GlinkinRussian Federation
Vladimir V. Glinkin – Dentist, Private Dental Practice
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M.-A. A. Gasbanov
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Magomed-Ali A. Gasbanov – Assistant Lecturer, Department of Therapeutic Dentistry
6 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
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D. F. Rasulova
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Dzhandet F. Rasulova – Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, Medical Institute
6 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
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G. G. Avetisyan
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Gor G. Avetisian – Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, Medical Institute
6 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
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D. A. Babakhanov
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
David A. Babakhanov – Postgraduate Student, Department of Therapeutic Dentistry
6 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
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N. A. Dolzhikov
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Nikita A. Dolzhikov – Resident, Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, Medical Institute
6 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
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Z. S. Khabadze
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Zurab S. Khabadze – Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Head of the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, Medical Institute
6 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
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Glinkin V.V., Gasbanov M.A., Rasulova D.F., Avetisyan G.G., Babakhanov D.A., Dolzhikov N.A., Khabadze Z.S. The role of radiographic imaging in the assessment of periapical lesions. Endodontics Today. 2026;24(1):86-93. https://doi.org/10.36377/ET-0163
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