Table 3 Number of additional findings (n) in the x-rays (DPR)
From: Comparison of clinical and dental panoramic findings: a practice-based crossover study
Type of additional findings | Number of additional findings [%] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Endodontic (n = 8800) | Total | 259 (2.9%) | |
sufficient | 184 (71%) | ||
insufficient | 1 insufficiently filled | 42 (16%) | |
2 insufficient homogeneity | 2 (1%) | ||
3 over-filled | 5 (2%) | ||
4 coronal leakage | 11 (4%) | ||
combination of 1 - 4 | 15 (6%) | ||
Periapical region (n = 8800) | Total | 145 (1.7%) | |
periodontal ligament space widened | 54 (37%) | ||
periapical change | 4 (3%) | ||
apical raduiolucency | teeth with RCF | 72 (50%) | |
teeth without RCF | 15 (10%) | ||
Other (n = 8800) | Total | 171 (1.9%) | |
impacted or ectopic teeth | 132 (77%) | ||
root residue | 3 (2%) | ||
root-tip-resection | 31 (18%) | ||
shadowing of the maxillary sinus | 5 (3%) | ||