Archive for the ‘ Radiograph ’ Category
Radiography of the mouth and associated structures in dental implant placement can intially be frustrating. However, once the radiograph techniques are mastered, it is possible to produce high quality diagnostic dental radiographs consistently. Dental radiography is consistently under utilized in dental pratice; one aspect is in dental implant placement[ READ MORE ]
Cancer is one of the most dreaded disease experienced by men. It is one of the major health problems worldwide. Cancer is characterized by uncontrollable invasive growth of abnormal cells which have the tendency to spread through lymph nodes. Prognosis of cancer depends on the location, size and clinical staging of the lesion[ READ MORE ]
Radiograph is a useful diagnostic aid in oral examination of children and should be done efficiently for them to remember it as a pleasant experience. The goals in pediatric radiology are: to expose the patient to minimal amount of radiation, take radiograph in the shortest time possible and come up with an appropriate examination of [ READ MORE ]
An Orthopantomogram, also known as OPG is a two-dimensional panoramic scanning dental x ray of the upper and lower jaws and its surrounding structures. It is the primary diagnostic imaging tool used by dentists to provide information on the maxillary and mandibular structures prior to any dental procedure. Its use encompasses all specialties in dentistry, [ READ MORE ]
Dental practitioners should stay informed of new developments in equipment, materials and techniques to ensure high quality radiograph. A good quality radiograph exhibits maximum detail. It will show the teeth and anatomic structures with minimum distortion and with optimal density and contrast. Successful way of taking an intraoral radiograph has three factors. These are: proper [ READ MORE ]
Extraoral Radiograph – panoramic view, plate no. [ READ MORE ]