Oral Diagnosis and Dental Radiology

Dental Radiology 

Dental Radiology Treatment  is a complementary method to clinical examination that we can use in diagnosis and treatment to define disease, diagnosis and treatment criteria of teeth and surrounding tissues, and to evaluate anomalies and developmental defects.

Dental Radiography Usage Areas

• Visualization of existing bone structure,
• Visualization of environmental anatomical structures,
• Detection of pathological conditions,
• Detection of interface tooth caries,
• Imaging of impacted teeth,
• Viewing existing implants,
• Diagnosis of peri-implant diseases,
• Detection of periodontal-Peripical pathologies,
• Detection of bone losses.

What are the points to be considered before dental radiography?

• Lead aprons and protectors must be worn.
• Pregnancy status must be reported.
• Children must be removed from the environment.

Dental Tomography

Dental radiographs provide a two-dimensional view of three-dimensional destruction. Dental tomography, on the other hand, is a method that uses X-rays to help obtain images consisting of thin sections and volume, allowing the object to be evaluated to be seen more clearly by defocusing the images outside the area of ​​interest. Dental tomography allows the diagnosis of dental diseases and planning of treatment simulations.

Dental Tomography Usage Areas

• Painful lesions, trauma and suspected fractures of the jaws,
• Evaluation of the areas where dental implants will be applied,
• Determining the positions of dental implants,
• Diagnosis of peri-implant diseases,
• Identification of pathological lesions,
• Surgical planning of impacted wisdom teeth,
• Trauma cases,
• Imaging of root canals,
• Detection of bone and root fractures.

Advantages of Dental Tomography

It allows viewing of areas not visible on panoramic and periapical x-rays. It allows for a more detailed diagnosis compared to Digital Radiography.
It allows making accurate treatment plans with reduced risk of complications. Detailed examination and measurements of soft tissue and bone tissue can be made.