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Published in: Oral Radiology 1/2018

01-01-2018 | Review Article

Magnetic resonance imaging in endodontics: a literature review

Authors: Yoshiko Ariji, Eiichiro Ariji, Misako Nakashima, Koichiro Iohara

Published in: Oral Radiology | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Objectives

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has recently been used for the evaluation of dental pulp anatomy, vitality, and regeneration. This study reviewed the recent use of MRI in the endodontic field.

Methods

Literature published from January 2000 to March 2017 was searched in PubMed using the following Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms: (1) MRI and (dental pulp anatomy or endodontic pulp); (2) MRI and dental pulp regeneration. Studies were narrowed down based on specific inclusion criteria and categorized as in vitro, in vivo, or dental pulp regeneration studies. The MRI sequences and imaging findings were summarized.

Results

In the in vitro studies on dental pulp anatomy, T1-weighted imaging with high resolution was frequently used to evaluate dental pulp morphology, demineralization depth, and tooth abnormalities. Other sequences such as apparent diffusion coefficient mapping and sweep imaging with Fourier transformation were used to evaluate pulpal fluid and decayed teeth, and short-T2 tissues (dentin and enamel), respectively. In the in vivo studies, pulp vitality and reperfusion were visible with fat-saturated T2-weighted imaging or contrast-enhanced T1-weighted imaging. In both the in vitro and in vivo studies, MRI could reveal pulp regeneration after stem cell therapy. Stem cells labeled with superparamagnetic iron oxide particles were also visible on MRI. Angiogenesis induced by stem cells could be confirmed on enhanced T1-weighted imaging.

Conclusion

MRI can be successfully used to visualize pulp morphology as well as pulp vitality and regeneration. The use of MRI in the endodontic field is likely to increase in the future.
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Metadata
Title
Magnetic resonance imaging in endodontics: a literature review
Authors
Yoshiko Ariji
Eiichiro Ariji
Misako Nakashima
Koichiro Iohara
Publication date
01-01-2018
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Published in
Oral Radiology / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 0911-6028
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9674
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-017-0301-0

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