Oral Health | Clinical and Risk Asessment | Imaging techniques needed in periodontal diagnosis

Imaging techniques needed in periodontal diagnosis
Session overview
Description
Selection criteria for radiography are an important consideration when assessing periodontal disease. In addition, the practitioner should be aware of the specific appearances that should be looked for in the radiographs.

Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• identify the appropriate radiographic examination for varying periodontal disease levels
• describe pathological features of periodontal disease on radiographs

Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should have completed:

• Patient assessment/Assessment methods and techniques/Appropriate imaging examination for a patient
• Patient assessment/Assessment methods and techniques/Selection criteria for radiographic examination

The diagnosis of periodontal disease is primarily clinical.

Radiographs should only be prescribed after a thorough clinical assessment.