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