RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Obtaining quality radiographs on pediatric patients is a challenge. Suggestions for communicating with patients about radiation safety and the need for radiographs can facilitate the process. Guidelines for radiographic exposure intervals for young patients are key elements in the reduction of exposure to ionizing radiation. The child patient presents unique challenges for the dental professional and special techniques are presented in this book that may be helpful in the conducting radiographic examinations for this patient population. The use of proper and innovative radiographic techniques can help the dentist to obtain diagnostic radiographs with minimum harm and maximum comfort for the pediatric patient. The dentist should use every means to reduce unnecessary exposure to their patients and themselves. Through the use of proper and innovative radiographic techniques dental professionals can obtain diagnostic radiographs with minimum harm and maximum comfort for the pediatric patient. The radiologic approach must therefore take into account these characteristics as well as the prevalence and etiology of oral illnesses.