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Computational Vision and Medical Image Processing IV – João Tavares & Natal Jorge (eds)
© 2014 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00081-0
Influence of microtomography spatial resolution in mesiovestibular
root analysis
A.C. Machado, A.S. Machado, R.T. Lopes & I. Lima
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
B.C. Santos & J.C.M. Oliveira
Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro,Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ABSTRACT: A careful understanding of complex root canal anatomy is essential for the success of
endodontic treatment. The non-destructive approach of computed microtomography allows studying the
anatomy more accurately whilst overcoming the shortcomings of former morphological study techniques.
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