Dental Radiograph Selection Tool Flashcards
when would new patients and recall patients need radiogrpahs
if proximal surfaces cannot be visualized or probed
when would new patients and recall patients not need radiographs
without evidence of disease and with open proximal contacts
when are bitewings indicated in patients with clinical caries or increased caries risk
6-12 months intervals
when are bitewings indicated in pateints with clinical caries and low caries risk
12-24 month intervals
what radiographs should you take in patients with periodontal disease
- may consist of but not limited to selected BWX and/or PA images of areas where periodontal disease is demonstrated clinically
when should radiographs be done for assessment of dental/skeletal relationship
- clinical judgement as to need for and type of radiographic images for evaluation and/or monitoring of dentofacial rowth and development or assessmnet of dental and skeletal relationships
- pano or PA as needed to assess developing 3rd molars
what radiographs should be done in new patients
posterior BWXs with panoramic exam. or BWXs with selected PAXs. An FMX exam is preferred when patient has clinical evidence of geeral dental disease or history of extensie dental treatment
when should you do bitewings on recall patients with patients with no clinical caries and low caries risk
18-36 month intervals
what are positive historical findings
- previous periodontal treatment
- previous endodontic treatment
- history of pain or trauma
- familial history of dental anomalies
- postoperative evaluation of healing
- monitoring of caries remineralization
- presence of implants, previous implant pathosis or evaluation for implant plaacement
- dental and carniofacial pathosis
what are positive clinical signs and symptoms
- clinical evidence of periodontal disease
- positive nuerologi
