Radiographic Examination in ChildrenStomatology

Czech version

Authors: J. Kilian; V. Merglová
Authors‘ workplace: Stomatologická klinika LF UK a FN Plzeň, přednosta doc. MUDr. A. Zicha, CSc.
Published in: Česká stomatologie / Praktické zubní lékařství, ročník , 2004, 5, s. 128-136
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Overview

The paper presents a survey of the modes of intraoral and extraoral radiographicexamination in children stomatology. Main indication of X-ray examination in children, typesand dimension of the commonly used X-ray films, techniques of elaboration and the modes ofinterpretation of X-ray pictures are described. The importance of the bitewing technique for thedetection of caries is pointed out and suitable time intervals for repetition of the bitewingpictures in temporary and permanent dentition are presented. The authors discuss the feasibilityof systematic X-ray examination for other reasons than caries and describe the possibilitiesof protecting the child against superfluous irradiation. The authors also discuss thepossibilities of using digital radiography in children.

Key words:
radiographic examination – children stomatology – bitewing technique – digitalradiography

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