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August 1, 2026International Endodontic JournalOpen Access

Influence of Imaging Modality on the Detection of Periapical Lesions in Root‐Filled Teeth: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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JSJuan J. Segura‐EgeaCSCarlos Segura-RayaJMJénifer Martín-González

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Systematic review and meta-analysis estimated prevalence of periapical lesions in root-filled teeth, indicating the influence of imaging modality on diagnosis.

Key Points

  • This review aims to estimate the prevalence of periapical lesions in root-filled teeth and assess how imaging modality affects these estimates.
  • Systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Searched electronic databases up to February 2026, including CBCT, periapical, and panoramic radiography.
  • Used random-effects meta-analyses to estimate pooled prevalence at tooth and patient levels.
  • Pooled prevalence of periapical lesions was 41.3% at the tooth level (95% CI: 38.2%–44.6%) and 20.5% at the patient level (95% CI: 9.3%–39.4%).
  • Higher detection rates were observed for CBCT compared to two-dimensional techniques, yet combined panoramic and periapical radiography showed similar estimates.
  • Significant heterogeneity was found within studies (I²=98%-99%) and potential publication bias (p=0.048).

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Segura‐Egea et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6d98b4e258b358b3c6c706https://doi.org/10.1111/iej.70245
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