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in vivo studies involving dierent tooth types and direct
reference measurements are recommended.
CONCLUSIONS
Measurement of the tooth length by means of cone-
beam computed tomography (CBCT) always reported
shorter lengths in comparison with those of periapical
radiography in all age and sex groups, indicating that
intra-oral periapical radiographs (IOPA) could be
overestimating the tooth length. The CBCT volumetric
imaging allows more accurate localisation of the root
apex, and thus, it makes it a more reliable modality for
accurate endodontic measurements and treatment plans.
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Ijaz
Ul Haq
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Concept & Design; Data Acquisition; Drafting
Manuscript;
Supervision; Final Approval
Alia Ahmad
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Concept & Design; Data Acquisition; Drafting
Manuscript; Final Approval
Perkha Ali
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Concept & Design; Data Acquisition;
Data
Analysis/Interpretation; Drafting Manuscript;
Final Approval
Arooba Nazami
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Concept & Design; Data Acquisition;
Drafting Manuscript; Final Approval
Toqir Ahmad
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Concept & Design; Data Acquisition; Drafting
Manuscript;
Critical Revision;
Final Approval
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