radiography in endodontics
TRANSCRIPT
Dentist has the privilege
of looking into the Jaws!!
Radiography in Endodontics
By,Hyacinth.T
Introduction History Advantages Disadvantages Diagnostic Values Radiographic technical requirements Principles of Endodontic Radiography Other Radiographic Techniques Radiographic Interpretation method Conclusion
“Radiographs are indispensable, single diagnostic reliable method & prognostic
aid that are essential for Diagnosis, Treatment planning, determining Anatomy
& for monitoring endodontic treatment which are not visible”
Professor Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen Dr.Otto Walkoff-1st Dental Radiograph Dr.C.Edmund. Kells
DrWeston A. Price-inadequate obturation
Ideal Requirements
Films:1.IOPA{E speed, F speed}2.Occlusal
3.Bitewing
Film Holders &
Aiming devices
Merits of Bitewing
Radiograph
1.Less Image distortion.
2.Provides critical information of
crown.
3.Relationship of remaining tooth
structure to crestal height of bone
Indications of Occlusal radiographIndications of Occlusal radiographFilm
Holders & Aiming devices
Film Holders &
Aiming devices
Greene stabe disposable
holder
Hemostat
Crawford
XCP Snap-A-ray
Endoray endodont
ic film holder
Film placement &
Cone angulation
Film placement &
Cone angulation
Exposure & Film
qualities
Radiographs should be placed in fixer for 10
mins ,20mins dried, after evaluation for
documentation
Exposure & Film
qualities
“It states that the object closest to the buccal surface appears to move in a direction opposite to the buccal surface to the
movement of tube head,when compared with a second film”“The SLOB
techniques applies to changes in
horizontal as well as vertical
dimension”
ROLE OF
SLOB
Endodontic Therapy –Franklin S Weine
Pathways of Pulp-Cohen
Textbook of Endodontics –John Ingle
Grossman’s Endodontic practice