The purpose of dental radiography is to record images of a patient's oral structures on film by using X-rays. Dental radiology is the most vital tool in veterinary dentistry. The first dental radiograph was taken in 1895 by Dr. Otto Walkoff. Within 10 years, radiographs were being used for diagnosis of medical and dental conditions, for X-ray therapy, and- for scientific studies.
Dental radiographs are essential in most cases to make an accurate diagnosis. The diagnosis is the basis for understanding the prognosis and in deciding how to treat our patients. Dental photographs are essential in performing dental procedures, in evaluating procedural success and in documentation of dental and oral health.
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