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Hi, will a Cone Beam CT(CBCT) scan be able to detect root canal infection, if any.
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Yes Although a simple IOPA Dental X-ray will also help to an extent Can go ahead if your dentist advices so
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Yes certainly, CBCT can help in diagnosing root canal infection specially if there is infection in the surrounding bone. It’s a better diagnostic tool than 2 dimensional radiographs but the need for the same can be best judged by an endodontist.
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