Use of Radiographs in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease

From Volume 32, Issue 9, November 2005 | Pages 536-542

Authors

Aradhna Tugnait

BChD, MDentSci, FDS RCS(Ed), PhD

Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds

Articles by Aradhna Tugnait

Fiona Carmichael

BDS, MSc, FDS RCPS, DDR RCR

Consultant Dental and Maxillofacial Radiologist, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK

Articles by Fiona Carmichael

Abstract

Radiographs are commonly used in the diagnosis of periodontal diseases. They can be used to assess bone loss and the pattern of loss as well as in the identification of other periodontally relevant features, such as overhanging restoration margins, calculus deposits and furcation lesions. Horizontal and vertical bitewings, panoramic radiographs and periapicals can be used for periodontal assessment. Referral (selection) criteria based on clinical signs can assist the decision of the radiographs to use. All exposures must be made in accordance with the Ionizing Radiation (Medical Examination) Regulations 2000 and each exposure justified.

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