International Journal of Dentistry Research 2026; 11(2): 34-38 DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2026.11204
Nano-Computed Tomography as a Benchmark for Sub-Micron Precision in Endodontics: A Narrative Review of High-Fidelity 3D Imaging
Shraddha Patel1 , Kailash M Attur2 , Karna Jani3 , Manali Parmar1 , Rutvi Upadhyay1 , Purvik Patel1
1. Postgraduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar-384315, Gujarat, India
2. Professor and HOD, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar-384315, Gujarat, India
3. Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar-384315, Gujarat, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 26th May, 2026 / Revised: 1st January, 1970 / Accepted: 4th July, 2026 / Published : 2nd August, 2026
Research on oral health has fundamentally transformed as a result of studying dental structures and materials at the submicron level. For non-destructive 3D imaging, micro-CT is still the preferred method, but it is unable to capture those really tiny features under a micron. With its amazing sub-micron accuracy, which enables us to view things like dentinal tubules, microscopic fissures, cementum layers, and even the dispersion of filler particles, nano-CT is the best option in this situation. This review delves into the technical reasons why nano-CT is superior to other techniques, how it has become indispensable for researching restorative materials and complex root canal shapes, and its cutting-edge applications, such as using contrast agents to create virtual histology, testing the effectiveness of nanotechnology against biofilms, and providing hard data on biomechanics for more gentle endodontic techniques.
Nano-Computed Tomography, Three-Dimensional Imaging, Endodontics, Sub-Micron Imaging, Root Canal Morphology, Dental Materials
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Patel S, Attur KM, Jani K, Parmar M, Upadhyay R, Pate P. Nano-Computed Tomography as a Benchmark for Sub-Micron Precision in Endodontics: A Narrative Review of High-Fidelity 3D Imaging. Int J Dentistry Res 2026; 11(2): 34-38.doi10.31254/dentistry.2026.11204.
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