Radiograph Endodontic Interpretation

Radiograph endodontic interpretation Aleksova Pavlina University Dental Clinical Center -St. Panteleimon-- Deparment of Restorative dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University -Ss. Cyril and Methodius-, Skopje, R. of Macedonia. Correspondence Aleksova Pavlina University Dental Clinical Center -St. Panteleimon-- Deparment of Restorative dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University -Ss. Cyril and Methodius-, Skopje, R. of Macedonia. Tel. +389 070 260 308 E-mail pavlinaaleksova@yahoo. com Introduction Knowledge of different possible alterations in the internal anatomy of teeth is important for successful endodontic therapy. Purpose The intention of the study is to evaluate which radicular radiography features students want to interpret, which ones they miss in a diagnostic radiograph, and how accurately students are able to interpret radiographic features, correlate with general dentists. Materials and methods 20 students were selected of Faculty of Dentistry and given 2 sets of retroalveolar X-rays. The students had to analize. The first set consist of 10 X-rays, asked them to elucidate anatomy-morphologycal number of roots, and continuity of lamina dura. The second set consist of 30 retroalveolar X-rays, which we used for diagnostic analysis in terms of dental calcification and periapical changes.20 general dentists were selected, and given also 2 sets of retroalveolar X-rays. The general dental practitioners had to analize. The first set consist of 10 X-rays, asked them to elucidate anatomy-morphologycal number of roots, and continuity of lamina dura. The second set consist of 30 retroalveolar X-rays, which we used for diagnostic analysis in terms of dental calcification and periapical changes. Using a paired t-test, there was significant variation in answers between the first set and second set of questionnaires. Results In the first set, more than 50 % of students interpret number of roots and continuity of lamina dura. In the second set, more than 90 % missed grade dental calcification and more than 80 % of students, missed periapical changes. In the first set, all 20 general dentists interpret number of roots and continuity of lamina dura. In the second set, more than 60 % of general dentists missed grade dental calcification, and all general dentists interpret periapical changes. Conclusion The conclusion from this study is that students are able to detect sound radicular endodontic anatomy-morphological features, but they miss the dental calcification and periapical changes. General dentists are able to detect sound radicular endodontic anatomy-morphological features and periapical changes, but they miss the dental calcification.