X-ray/endodontics

Timing of X-ray

 * Diagnostic
 * Coronal zone


 * Periapical zone


 * During the endodontic treatment treatment


 * Follow up radiographs

Diagnostic X-rays

 * Coronal zone X-ray


 * Preventive X-ray


 * Bite wing technique


 * Periapical X-ray


 * Bisecting angle technique


 * Paralleling technique


 * Eccentric periapical X-ray

X-ray during endodontic treatment



 * Preoperative periapical radiograph
 * quality of the previous endodontic fillings
 * fractured instruments
 * perforations


 * Working length radiograph
 * for that purpose we use a K-file or a H-file


 * Before definitive filling of the canals with the main gutta percha point at right working length
 * we check the accuracy of the apical saddle


 * After definitive filling of the canals
 * We check whether we were successful or not

X-ray in follow up

 * Is done after 6 months, 12 months, 2 years and 4 years after the end of the treatment


 * Success depends on whether the contours, width and structure of periodontal space are normal