Veena Naik

Title : Frequency of Recommending Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Comparison to Panoramic Radiograph, While Diagnosing a Pathology/Status of Vital Structures Around Mandibular Impacted Third Molar

Abstract:

Objective: This study assesses the quantity and quality of reliability of both conventional and cone?beam computed tomography (CBCT) in evaluating external root resorption (ERR) and proximity of inferior alveolar canal (IAC) around impacted mandibular third molars and also the practicability to advise CBCT as the first radiographic examination in every patient with above pathology.

Methodology: A prospective cross?sectional study was conducted with a sample of 73 individuals, aged between 18 and 40 years, irrespective of their sex. Digital panoramic radiograph (PAN) and CBCT were carried out for individuals with mandibular impacted third molars, which were evaluated by three observers independently for ERR and relation of impacted teeth with inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) canal (resorption of IAN cortical plate, impingement, and approximation). The data was analyzed by Kappa test and the PAN and CBCT findings were compared using Wilcoxon signed?rank test.

Conclusion: Thus, we conclude that two?dimensional (2D) radiographs are the first choice of diagnostic radiographs, even though the CBCT is accurate in displaying the pathology; however, the decision to advise CBCT image should depend on whether the information from CBCT changes the surgeon’s diagnosis and treatment planning.

Audience takeaway notes:

• Advising CBCT for every patient is not feasible, hence understanding the accuracy of 2D and 3D imaging is necessary
• Clinicians will have a better understanding as to when to advise for CBCT.
• The current research can be used by our faculty could use to expand their research or in teaching.

Biography:

Dr Veena Naik graduated in Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in the year 2005 from SDM College of Dental Sciences, India. Received Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree in 2011 from Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, India in the specialty Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology. Since 2014 she has been with the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology in AIMST University, Semeling, Malaysia, where she was a Senior Lecturer and became Associate Professor in 2018. Her current research interest includes TMJ Disorders and Cone beam CT imaging. 

Dr Veena is a member of The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Asian Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and life member of the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology. Community involvement like Anti-tobacco campaign, Treatment and awareness camps in central jail and Oral Health Awareness Campaign were accomplished in 2005, 2014 -2020. Apart from academic credentials, she was a residential school girl, which makes her highly organized and well proficient with extracurricular activities like dancing, and reading to being a good orator.