Table 2. | The most common indications for CBCT scan among dental practitioners (multiple answers) |
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The most frequent cases for CBCT (N, % percentage, how many specialists perform CBCT) |
Specialization, N (%) | χ2 | ||||||
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General practitioner (n = 127) |
Endodontist (n = 28) |
Oral/maxillofacial surgeon (n = 17) |
Periodontist (n = 16) |
Orthodontist (n = 28) |
Prosthodontist (n = 16) |
Paediatric dentist (n = 16) |
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Implantation planning (n = 47, 57.3%) |
19 (15) | 2 (7.1) | 10 (58.8a) | 7 (43.8a) | 4 (14.3) | 4 (25) | 1 (6.3) |
χ2 = 30.318; df = 6; P < 0.001 |
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Cyst - tumour (n = 38, 46.3%) |
15 (11.8) | 4 (14.3) | 5 (29.4) | 5 (31.3) | 7 (25) | 1 (6.3) | 1 (6.3) |
χ2 = 11.011; df = 6; P = 0.088 |
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Evaluation of root resorption area and size (n = 38, 46.3%) |
11 (8.7) | 12 (42.9a) | 4 (23.5) | 1 (6.3) | 7 (25) | 1 (6.3) | 2 (12.5) |
χ2 = 25.736; df = 6; P < 0.001 |
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Evaluation of impacted teeth (n = 34, 41.5%) |
11 (8.7) | 0 | 3 (17.6) | 5 (31.3a) | 15 (53.6a) | 0 | 0 |
χ2 = 54.261; df = 6; P < 0.001 |
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Other procedures related to implantation (sinus lift, bone graft etc.) (n = 33, 40.2%) |
15 (11.8) | 2 (7.1) | 5 (29.4a) | 7 (43.8a) | 2 (7.1) | 2 (12.5) | 0 |
χ2 = 21.232; df = 6; P = 0.002 |
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Evaluation of supernumerary teeth (n = 33, 40.2%) |
11 (8.7) | 1 (3.6) | 3 (17.6) | 3 (18.8) | 13 (46.4a) | 1 (6.3) | 1 (6.3) |
χ2 = 33.374; df = 6; P < 0.001 |
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Bone quality evaluation (n = 30, 36.5%) |
8 (6.3) | 1 (3.6) | 9 (52.9a) | 5 (31.3a) | 5 (17.9) | 2 (12.5) | 0 |
χ2 = 41.196; df = 6; P < 0.001 |
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Periapical lesion evaluation and location (n = 30, 36.5%) |
10 (7.9) | 12 (42.9a) | 3 (17.6) | 1 (6.3) | 1 (3.6) | 3 (18.8) | 0 |
χ2 = 32.834; df = 6; P < 0.001 |
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Dentoalveolar trauma (root splitting/fracture, avulsion etc.) (n = 29, 35.4%) |
9 (7.1) | 3 (10.7) | 5 (29.4a) | 3 (18.8) | 5 (17.9) | 4 (25) | 0 |
χ2 = 14.469; df = 6; P = 0.025 |
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Periapical surgery planning (n = 28, 34.1%) |
7 (5.5) | 14 (50a) | 3 (17.6) | 1 (6.3) | 2 (7.1) | 1 (6.3) | 0 |
χ2 = 50.14; df = 6; P < 0.001 |
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Evaluation of complex root canal morphology (n = 25, 30.5%) |
9 (7.1) | 11 (39.3a) | 2 (11.8) | 2 (12.5) | 0 | 0 | 1 (6.3) |
χ2 = 32.951; df = 6; P < 0.001 |
aSpecialists in this group chose this diagnostic significantly more often than other specialists, P < 0.001 (Chi-square test).
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