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Diagnosis from opg x ray
Can a dentist take decision for rct by only seeing opg x-ray or further investigation like iopa x-ray necessary for deciding rct?
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Hello sir... x-rays whether IOPA or OPG helps in the diagnosis.Rregards.
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Yes it can be done
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Diagnosis can be reached with OPG only. Iopa may or may not be needed in addition.
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follow your doctor's advice.
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Hai....both are radiography methods used in dentistry....both will meet diagnostic part...also with your tooth history also doctors could advice treatment...
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Dr. R. Venkat
Pediatric Dentist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Ya it is possible to take decision and diagnose with OPG. By the way, both OPG and IOPA are radiographs. One is localised and the other one is full mouth. So doesn't make any major difference in most of the cases to diagnise and decide treatment for the Dentist.
Experience dentists can decide jus by examining and Ur history, even without a radiograph.
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don't delay in getting Ur rct done. it is a very simple procedure Nd u won't have any difficulty as it will be done after giving local anaesthesia
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Dr. Shashikanth Vydyula
Dentist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is possible for a dentist to go for Root Canal Treatment with only OPG as diagnostic aid. Depending on the condition such as decay, pulp and periodontal chamber condition, any pathology (if present) at the tip of the roots, an OPG will be enough to take a decision to start RCT. Even some asymptotic conditions will require RCT.
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Make sure to ask why exactly is RCT is needed.
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No need to worry about this treatment procedure. It simple and painless.
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