Diagnosis of periodontal disease - Justification 2

Question 1

radiographs are used in periodontal disease assessments to show what?

Answer 1

the amount of bone remaining in relation to the length of the tooth.

Question 2

what radiographs are used to assess periodontal disease?

Answer 2

bitewings
periapicals
DPT

Question 3

remember radiographs follow full examination and should aid management or alter technique

Question 4

what radiographs would you used for Pockets <6mm?

Answer 4

horizontal bitewings

Question 5

what radiographs would you use for Pockets >6mm?

Answer 5

vertical bitewings with parallel periapicals if perio-endo lesion is suspected

Question 6

what radiographs would you use for Irregular pocketing?

Answer 6

bitewing then paralleling periapical is needed

Question 7

what radiographs would you use for Anterior teeth?

Answer 7

paralleling periapical

Question 8

An optimal DPT can give you assessment of ?? and ???, it can be supplemented with ? support

Need to consider the ??, required image ? and relative ? benefit

Answer 8

all teeth
their periodontal support
periapical

clinical presentation
quality
dose

Question 9

what is the Gold standard radiograph for periodontal disease?

Answer 9

full mouth periapical

Question 10

even though full mouth periapical is the gold standard for periodontal disease we still need to consider what?

Answer 10

the dose and whether it will change the management of the patient