Cury radiology dental documentation

How do you read a dental radiograph?

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 is the purpose of a periapical radiograph?

Periapical radiographs are used to detect any abnormalities of the root structure and surrounding bone structure.
There are two types of techniques used for periapical radiographs: bisecting angle, and paralleling..