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Aim <p>This study aims to evaluate the anatomical characteristics of periapical lesions in untreated teeth by correlating lesion diameter, volume, surface area, and sphericity with the root canal diameter measured 1&#xa0;mm short of the apical foramen. Additionally, the study compared lesion classifications according to the cone-beam computed tomographic periapical index (CBCTPAI) and the cone-beam computed tomographic periapical volume index (CBCTPAVI) across different anatomical regions.</p> Materials and methods <p>A total of 500 CBCT scans were assessed to identify periapical radiolucencies in teeth without previous endodontic treatment. Lesions were classified using CBCTPAI based on maximum diameter and CBCTPAVI based on volume. The apical canal diameter was measured 1&#xa0;mm from the apex in buccolingual and mesiodistal directions. Lesion volume and surface area were segmented semi-automatically, and sphericity was calculated. Statistical analyses were performed using the Kruskal–Wallis and Spearman’s correlation tests (<i>α</i> = 0.05).</p> Results <p>Smaller apical diameters were associated with periapical lesions of smaller diameter and higher sphericity, particularly in mandibular anterior teeth. CBCTPAI scores of 4 were more prevalent in the anterior and posterior maxillary regions and posterior mandibular region. CBCTPAVI score 6 predominated across all regions. Lesions causing cortical bone expansion exhibited significantly larger apical diameters (<i>p</i> = 0.028). No significant differences in root canal diameter were observed across sphericity categories. Overall, the anatomical region influenced the correlation between root canal diameter and lesion characteristics.</p> Conclusion <p>Periapical lesions varied in size, volume, and morphology according to anatomical region and apical canal diameter. The findings highlight the relevance of CBCT-based volumetric and morphometric assessments to support individualized diagnosis and treatment planning. However, the clinical applicability of lesion volume and sphericity measurements warrants further investigation.</p> Clinical relevance <p>Accurate CBCT assessment of periapical lesion dimensions and morphology, combined with measurement of apical canal diameter, can improve treatment planning and prognostic evaluation in endodontics, particularly in cases requiring surgical intervention.</p>

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Impact of apical foramen diameter on periapical lesion volume and sphericity: a retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

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    2025年8月28日

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  • Ariane Moreira Fernandez Souza,
  • Guilherme Nilson Alves dos Santos,
  • Helena Cristina Assis,
  • Vinicius Leite Rosa-e-Silva,
  • Gustavo Santos Cardoso,
  • Antonio Miranda Cruz-Filho,
  • Manoel Damião Sousa-Neto,
  • Fabiane Carneiro Lopes-Olhê,
  • Hugo Gaêta-Araújo,
  • Jardel Francisco Mazzi-Chaves

摘要

Aim

This study aims to evaluate the anatomical characteristics of periapical lesions in untreated teeth by correlating lesion diameter, volume, surface area, and sphericity with the root canal diameter measured 1 mm short of the apical foramen. Additionally, the study compared lesion classifications according to the cone-beam computed tomographic periapical index (CBCTPAI) and the cone-beam computed tomographic periapical volume index (CBCTPAVI) across different anatomical regions.

Materials and methods

A total of 500 CBCT scans were assessed to identify periapical radiolucencies in teeth without previous endodontic treatment. Lesions were classified using CBCTPAI based on maximum diameter and CBCTPAVI based on volume. The apical canal diameter was measured 1 mm from the apex in buccolingual and mesiodistal directions. Lesion volume and surface area were segmented semi-automatically, and sphericity was calculated. Statistical analyses were performed using the Kruskal–Wallis and Spearman’s correlation tests (α = 0.05).

Results

Smaller apical diameters were associated with periapical lesions of smaller diameter and higher sphericity, particularly in mandibular anterior teeth. CBCTPAI scores of 4 were more prevalent in the anterior and posterior maxillary regions and posterior mandibular region. CBCTPAVI score 6 predominated across all regions. Lesions causing cortical bone expansion exhibited significantly larger apical diameters (p = 0.028). No significant differences in root canal diameter were observed across sphericity categories. Overall, the anatomical region influenced the correlation between root canal diameter and lesion characteristics.

Conclusion

Periapical lesions varied in size, volume, and morphology according to anatomical region and apical canal diameter. The findings highlight the relevance of CBCT-based volumetric and morphometric assessments to support individualized diagnosis and treatment planning. However, the clinical applicability of lesion volume and sphericity measurements warrants further investigation.

Clinical relevance

Accurate CBCT assessment of periapical lesion dimensions and morphology, combined with measurement of apical canal diameter, can improve treatment planning and prognostic evaluation in endodontics, particularly in cases requiring surgical intervention.