10 Justification and Interpretation 2

Question 1

For diagnosing periodontal disease, what is required from a radiograph?

Answer 1

• fine detail
• excellent quality film
• not over exposed
• well processed if film, correct contrast if digital

Question 2

If pocketing is <6mm, what type of radiograph would you take?

Answer 2

horizontal bitewings

Question 3

If pocketing is >6mm, what type of radiograph would you take?

Answer 3

vertical bitewings supplemented with parallel periapical views if perio-endo lesion suspected

Question 4

For periodontal disease in anterior teeth what radiographs would you take?

Answer 4

paralleling periapicals

Question 5

What radiograph can be used to assess all teeth and their periodontal support?

Answer 5

optimal quality DPT or a complete series of periapical radiographs