The diagnostic value of two-dimensional and three-dimensional X-ray images

This article presents a comparative analysis of diagnostic-value of two-dimensional and three-dimensional radiographic studies in the outpatient dental practice. Shown the clinical benefits of cone-beam computed tomography in the diagnosis of periapical lesions, the anatomy of root canals of teeth, cracks and fractures of the tooth root, dental implantation. The clinical recommendations regarding the expansion of indications when performing computed tomography.