Abstract

3-D assessing of intracanal anatomy in the clinical endodontic practice is always challenging. Although computed tomography could visualize intracanal anatomy but, they all use harmful ionized radiation and presented low sensitivity in detection of fine canal anatomy images. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a high-resolution imaging technique that allows micrometer scale imaging of biologic tissues over small distances, uses infrared light waves that reflect off the internal microstructure within the biologic tissues and gives high resolution images. In studies OCT has previously been shown to be a valuable tool in assessing intracanal anatomy, cleanliness of the canal after preparation, and even perforations.

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