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Although cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is widely used for implant planning, its accuracy in resolving submillimeter distances remains uncertain. This study evaluated the measurement accuracy of CBCT for assessing distances below 1.0\u00a0mm.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A custom phantom enabling 0.0\u20131.0\u00a0mm implant\u2013canal distances in 0.1-mm increments was developed. CBCT images were acquired at varying distances, positional shifts (X, Y, Z), and tube voltages. Five dentists involved in implant treatment measured the implant\u2013canal distances using medical-grade and general-purpose monitors. Measurement error and contributing imaging factors were statistically analyzed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>CBCT did not reliably distinguish distances\u2009\u2264\u20090.4\u00a0mm, with the greatest instability observed at 0.3\u00a0mm (interquartile range\u2009=\u20090.121). Although a linear trend was observed from 0.1 to 0.4\u00a0mm, variability exceeded clinically acceptable limits. For distances\u2009\u2265\u20090.5\u00a0mm, reproducibility was high, but CBCT consistently underestimated the true gap by 0.2\u20130.3\u00a0mm. The central field of view produced the most stable measurements, whereas accuracy decreased with off-center positioning. Tube voltage and monitor type had minimal influence on measurement accuracy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>CBCT cannot accurately identify implant\u2013canal distances\u2009\u2264\u20090.4\u00a0mm, which may directly affect clinical risk assessment. Even for distances\u2009\u2265\u20090.5\u00a0mm, CBCT underestimates the true distance by 0.2\u20130.3\u00a0mm. 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