Dental radiographic interpretation

How do you read a dental radiograph?

Dental X-rays (radiographs) are images of your teeth that your dentist uses to evaluate your oral health.
These X-rays are used with low levels of radiation to capture images of the interior of your teeth and gums.
These X-rays can help your dentist to identify problems like cavities, tooth decay, and impacted teeth..

What are the essential requirements for interpreting dental radiographs?

How to interpret the radiograph?

1. Describe the location of the lesion
2. Describe the internal structure of the lesion: radiopaque or radiolucent
3. Describe the size, shape and border of the lesion
4. Describe the effect of the lesion to the surrounding structures

What are the steps in radiographic interpretation?

The key to successful interpretation of dental radiographs is to develop a working knowledge of dental anatomy and the common pathologic conditions unique to dentistry.
A systematic approach should be taken with each radiographic image..

What are the steps of radiographic interpretation?

How do dental X-rays work? Like X-rays taken in other parts of your body, dental X-rays use electromagnetic radiation to capture images of your mouth.
The radiation beam passes through your soft tissues and creates images of your teeth and bones..